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Family enjoying an illuminated Christmas tree and gardens in Orlando.
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Celebrate The Holidays In Orlando For 50 Festive Days

This year, expect 50 days of festivities to mark the holidays in Orlando. Orlando, always a destination with too much to see and do, is unwrapping a full lineup of holiday celebrations....

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Mom and two kids float along the lazy river at Hilton Lake Buena Vista Palace in Orlando.
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Disney Springs Hotels Discount Orlando Rates

Many families don't realize that Disney Springs hotels offer discount room rates for Orlando vacations. If you're headed to Walt Disney World, Disney Springs means cheap rates...

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New paint job on Disney Monorail celebrates the 50th anniversary at the WDW resort.
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10 Tips To Get The Most Bang for Your Orlando Buck

Families on a budget heading to Florida's theme park capital should heed these money-saving Orlando tips to get the most bang for their vacation buck. Planning ahead with the help...

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Legoland characters greet visitors to the LEGOLAND Florida theme park where Halloween festivities are the top fall attraction.
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Orlando Haunted Houses and Spooky Thrills in Orlando

Say the word Orlando and "vacation" may come to mind, along with theme park rides, thrills and characters. But come Halloween, some people prefer their rides, thrills...

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Haunted Houses, Halloween Ideas and Weekend Breaks

Candy sales, haunted houses, character costumes and spooky weekend breaks make all Halloween ideas an estimated $10.14 billion holiday. According to the National Retail Federation,...

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Pumpkin headed man with dark stage background, from Universal Studios Florida.
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Surviving Halloween Horror Nights at Universal

Having survived a night of gleeful terror at Universal Orlando Resort’s Halloween Horror Nights, I can report that #HHN is a blast. Before you die, take just...

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Father and daughter hold ballooons in front of Cinderella Castle, decorated for Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary. Photo c. Disney
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Walt Disney World Turns 50 And Better Than Ever

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A cypress forest during low water on Shingle Creek, Shingle Creek Park in Florida.
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Orlando Nature Attractions In Central Florida

Orlando nature attractions surround the theme park capital of the world. Yes... it's true. Florida has a natural side that lets visitors spot a baby alligator or stroll through...

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Two women and girl walk across a pedestrian bridge carrying beverages
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8 Best Resorts for Same Sex Families

Every family, including same sex families, looks for vacations where everyone feels welcomed. Gay couples with kids, however, have an added dilemma. Same sex parents must choose...

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