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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.

Must see at Disney World is the Magic Kingdom. There is something for everyone but the most popular attractions are Main Street, U.S.A. and Cinderella’s Castle. You’ll see all of your favorite cartoon characters here such as Donald Duck, Goofy, Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Other parts of the Magic Kingdom include Adventureland, Frontierland, Liberty Square, Fantasyland, and Tomorrowland.

What’s that big ball, not far in the distance. Well it’s Epcot. It’s Disney’s park for technical innovation and international culture. The big ball is actually Spaceship Earth. There is actuall a time machine ride inside. Epcot is a great place to sample foods form around the world. there are also many fun rides and fireworks nightly.

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.

Water Parks; how about trying Typhoon Lagoon themed around a tropical island with high speed water shoots and a huge lagoon with man-made waves - terrific fun. Those who want a relaxed time can enjoy a lazy river ride nice and gentle. How about Blizzard Beach for those who want to pretend they are near a snow capped mountain, with big slides just to make your heart beat that little bit faster. All the thrills and spills that children love.

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.