A wonderful experience to be had by any child or children is when their parents tell them that the family holiday has been booked and they are all going to Disney World. Can you imagine all the excitement and joys of laughter, not to mention a sleepless night, looking forward to a truly amazing holiday.



Nearly fifty years ago Walt Disney conceived and started building his Disney World in a rather small town of Orlando Florida. Now Orlando and surrounding areas is the theme park capital of the world. Universal Studios and others offer adventure and thrills.

Metro Orlando now is home to two million people. There are things to do for the whole family, not only the kids. Plan to spend a week or two in the central Florida area, if your budget allows.

The Magic Kingdom is probably known by everyone and to most people, this is Disney world itself. This is the home of Donald Duck, Goofy, Mickey Mouse and we cannot miss Cinderella's Castle every little girls dream. There are a number of smaller kingdoms, each offering a number of rides and shows. Do not miss out on the Light Parade, which starts around 9pm and make sure to get a good vantage point.

Epcot park is known by many for having the giant golf ball structure which can be seen visibly for miles around. The park is interesting as it exhibits countries and cultures from around the globe allocating streets to represent that country. Entertainment is put on and also a chance to sample local cuisines. There are a number of rides to choose from and also a spectacular fireworks show from across the lake.

Looking for something a little wilder? Go check out Animal Kingdom. This was Disney's fourth park and opened in 1998. This park is theme totally around animal conservation. It's a big park so get there early to enjoy it the most. Your children will love it.

Disney has two themed water parks, Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon. Blizzard Beach is dominated by Mount Gushmore, a man-made mountain where water rushes down the sides of the mountain. Typhoon Lagoon has the world's largest outdoor man-made wave pool. It also has a 50 foot geyser that erupts every half hour. Both parks are fun for the family and a great way to spend a hot Florida day.

Be sure to venture out one day to Sea World orlando, home of Shamu the Whale. He puts on one amazing show. See the dolphins, seals, sharks, manatees, turtles, penguins, sea lions,and other sea creatures while you are there. Don't forget the rides, especially their roller coasters. They are some of the South's best.

There are numerous hotels, villas, and apartments to rent around Orlando. As with any holiday, it all depends on the budget. The Magic Castle and Suites is a great choice as far as value for money goes. It has a large children's playground and pool, a complimentary breakfast and park shuttle. Rooms cost between 30 and 50 dollars, and sleep up to five people. It is wise, as when booking any holiday, to do some searching around to try to find the best deal, especially when there are children, as holiday budget is the key word.