Lilly the baby Gorilla at Animal Kingdom Florida.

If you are visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World Florida, one of the many attractions is a baby gorilla who was born February 2010. You can see the Western Lowland Gorilla named Lilly and her family at the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail. She began her life with speculation as she seemed slow in developing in the expected way but she has caught up and is thriving well.

Experience The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Florida.

The Harry Potter series of books, and films, can be argued by many as the most important, and popular series of the last 10 years. With children growing up with the characters, and the films bringing these imaginations to the screen, there was only one thing left. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Studios allows the fans of this immensely life-changing franchise to step into its magical world, and to experience all things Harry Potter. With a ‘Forbidden Journey’, and the famous shops from the books on Hogsmeade’s high street, imaginations are bought to reality.

The giant Hogwarts castle that towers over the park houses the ‘Forbidden Journey’ ride, within which guests can soar above the grounds and take part in a journey with Harry himself, and encounter some of the fantastical creatures featured in the book. The queue area of the ride is an attraction in itself, winding through the many rooms of Hogwarts, including Dumbledore’s office, and some of the classrooms, where every detail has been perfected to feel like it has come right from the book.

Dragon Challenge lets the fearless race dragons, either a wild Hungarian Horntail, or the ferocious Chinese Fireball, on a fast, exciting ride. The two ‘dragons’ race against each other, on intertwining courses, and a near miss is sure to make it feel as if you really are flying in the sky on a speeding dragon.

Try out one of Hagrid’s infamous Care of Magical Creatures classes, and ride the ‘Flight of the Hippogriff’. Learn how to approach it, just as Harry Potter did, and then be rewarded with a fantastical flight, that circles Hagrid’s hut, and swoops down and around his pumpkin patch.

Dining in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is purely magical. The Three Broomsticks is the local restaurant of Hogsmeade, and is the perfect place to stop and have a taste of the famous Butterbeer, or to have a hearty English lunch. Meals include Fish and Chips, Turkey Legs, and Shepherd’s Pie, with many other dishes to please all, while sitting in the traditional wooden tavern style surroundings. Included in the back of The Three Broomsticks is the Hog’s Head pub, within which guests can try Butterbeer, pumpkin juice, and a range of alcoholic beverages for the adults.

There is a wide range of shops for young wizards to supply themselves with their Wizarding goods. Including Dervish and Banges, Zonkos, Honeydukes, for magical treats and sweets, and Ollivanders, where guests can have their wand choose them, there is something for everyone.

Nostalgia Candy at the America Pavilion at Epcot WDW Florida.

A recent addition to The American Adventure in World Showcase sees a revival of some of the candy from America’s past. The Heritage Manor Gifts shop has set up a display of candy, spanning from Sky Bars to all kinds of Taffy brands and so much more. This is the place to go to re-live your childhood and to taste the sweet memories, and maybe try something new.

American Independence Day Celebration Wishes.

‘Happy July 4th’to all our American readers.

To our other readers visiting, have a great day and enjoy the fireworks!!

‘Fantasmic!’ at Hollywood Studios Florida now showing 7 nights a week.

The spectacular night-time show, featuring a host of Disney characters, and breath taking water and fire special effects, has announced that it will be showing seven nights a week, giving guests even more of a chance to catch this must-see show, from 3rd July to 30th September.

Music, Shows and Family Evening Entertainment at Summer Nights SeaWorld.

To end one of the days of your holiday of a life time, why not visit SeaWorld’s Summer Nights Spectacular. Running from June 18th to August 14th 2011.

You can ride roller coasters as the sun sets, with the background music and festivities going on all around you including a water spectacular show called Shamu Rocks. There will be a family party atmosphere with D.J’s playing music and live bands at weekends, fireworks end the evenings entertainment with an amazing fountain finale.

For more information go to….

http://www.seaworld.com/sitepage.aspx?PageID=904

Star Tours runways opening to the public

The 20th May 2011 means one thing. Star Tours: The Adventures Continue in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is opening, with brand new journeys, and including the 21st century technology of 3D.

After being closed for 6 months, the newly renovated motion simulator ride will finally be able to open its doors and take the public on a series of new adventures.

New planets will be explored, as well as new characters being introduced, making this a truly exciting and new addition to the previous Star Tours experience.