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Aug312015 by Penny7 Comments

Visiting Orlando, Florida: Brit Tips for first timers

Disney, Disney Tips, Florida Review, Orlando & Florida

Visiting Orlando is a little different from other holidays, due to it's popularity - planning, sometimes meticulous planning - can be key to getting the most from your trip. No one wants to be stuck in a queue when they could be having fun! Being prepared for what lies ahead can not only save time but also put your mind at rest when visiting a new country. I wish I'd had some of this information before my first trip. 10 Brit Tips if you're visiting Orlando for the first time Before you leave 1. Anticipating The Theme Parks If you're 'Doing Disney' then as crazy as it sounds, you're potentially going to need to make some dining reservations as soon as the booking window opens. That means deciding where and when you want to dine 180 days (yes, six months!) in advance. Don't...

Aug112015 by Penny3 Comments

Spice Road Table Review: Epcot World Showcase

Disney, Florida Review

It's been over a month since I've written anything about Walt Disney World - seems cruising around Scandinavia and Iceland proved to be a distraction for me, who knew?! WDW is never far from my mind though, and I figured now would be a great time to take a look at a restaurant in Epcot. Mostly because I always find it fun to drool over food. Spice Road Table Review One of a handful of slightly smaller niche restaurants to spring up in recent years on the World Showcase (such as La Cava del Tequila), Spice Road Table bucks the traditional theme park food trend, instead serving 'Mediterranean Small Plates'. The restaurant had been on my radar since opening in early 2014 so I was happy to grab an impromptu lunch last year. Temperatures were comfortable so we could also enjoy the o...

Jun62015 by Penny10 Comments

Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando: A virtual tour

Florida Review, Hotels, Orlando & Florida

On our trip to Florida last October we decided to spend a few days visiting Universal Orlando. As this was a last minute decision, we unfortunately were unable to stay anywhere 'onsite' as every single resort was completely full, arrgh! Still, lets not allow a small detail like 'fully booked' get in the way of a good old fashioned snoop! We wasted no time popping along to investigate. If you're visiting Universal Orlando soon, you might also want to read my review of the Universal Quick Service Dining Plan that's available to all guests in the theme parks. Portofino Bay Hotel This resort is about 15 minutes walk from the Universal parks or you can use the resort transportation to take you there. It was a glorious day so we walked. We got our first peek of the hotel as we approac...

May112015 by Penny2 Comments

Universal Dining Plan – Quick Service: A review

Florida Review, Orlando & Florida

I'm a huge Disney park fangirl (Can you please pretend to look surprised?), but there are obviously many attractions around Orlando. While we mostly stay onsite at Walt Disney World, we don't shy away from venturing offsite - we'd miss out on half the fun! (more…)

Feb222015 by Penny2 Comments

La Cava del Tequila Review: the best Margaritas in Epcot?

Disney, Florida Review

I will take any opportunity I can to talk about La Cava del Tequila on Epcot's World Showcase, a cosy bar that's well known for it's Margaritas. I'll admit to being a fangirl. I am always on the hunt for good quality places to eat, drink or escape the heat in while on holiday at Walt Disney World. If I can do all three at once then even better. Fortunately Epcot can deliver the goods in a few of their World Showcase niche bars and restaurants, La Cava del Tequila is one of them (Spice Road Table is another). La Cava del Tequila Review This bustling little bar oozes its own unique character. I love how it's tucked away in a corner of the cool and dimly lit Mexico pavilion, I've noticed many people walk past the simple unassuming doorway without realising what lie...