Search

Archive for August, 2008

You are currently browsing the Direct Villas Florida weblog archives for August, 2008.

Manta. Seaworld’s Newest Ride.

Sunday, August 17th, 2008

If you are fortunate enough to visit Seaworld Orlando during the summer of 2009, you will have a real treat in store when you visit Seaworld. Construction of their newest theme park attraction Manta is now well under way. But what can riders expect from Seaworlds newest roller coaster? (more…)

Olive Garden. A Family Meal To Remember.

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

Olive Garden restaurants are plentiful both in and around Orlando, Florida. The Italian restaurant chain is fairly unique in that it is not a franchised chain of restaurants, and therefore patrons are likely to have a slightly different dining experience in any one of the many Olive Garden restaurants. With so many diverse dining opportunities around though why choose Olive Garden? Well having been to Orlando on numerous occasions, my family and I decided to find out just how good these popular Italian restaurants really are. (more…)

The Mummy At Universal Studios, Orlando.

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

The Revenge Of The Mummy ride at Universal Studios, Orlando has quickly become one of the most popular rides at this fantastic Florida theme park, along with other rides, such as the likes of the new Simpson’s, Men In Black and of course the world famous Jaws attraction, are also still firm favourites in there own right. With this popularity however, come long queues and wait times. So how do you ride the Mummy without having to endure those long wait times? (more…)

Sheikra. Busch Gardens, Tampa

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

Sheikra at Busch Gardens, Tampa is without doubt one of the best roller coasters in the many Florida theme parks. But what makes this ride so different? (more…)

Busch Gardens. Home To Some Of The Best Coasters In Florida

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

As part of our annual Florida vacation, my family an I always make time to visit what is without doubt one of the best Florida theme parks, Busch Gardens in Tampa. So with our Orlando Flex Ticket plus passes in hand, we set out on the 1 hour road trip from Orlando to Busch Gardens. With children aged 11 and 14 one of the biggest attractions that this park offers over the many other Florida theme parks, is a ride called Sheikra. Quite simply this ride takes riders to a level of exhiliration that others fail to, but there is more to Busch Gardens than a single roller coaster (more…)