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Walt Disney World (Just 10 minutes away) is one of the main reasons people come to Florida. Walt Disney’s 4 theme parks will probably take around 4 or 5 days to see and are visited by millions every year, with tickets available at the gate or before you travel and is very handy. Each park has its own theme, Magic Kingdom is probably the most famous of them all, full of fairytale and magic. Epcot is Walt Disney’s dream. A exciting futuristic wonderland where you can stroll around all the countries of the world, be sure you don’t miss it. MGM Is a great place to see how the movies are made and go behind the scene of all your favorite Disney movies. Animal Kingdom is based on two continents, India and Africa and are all full of all the animals you can see there. Don’t forget to visit the 2 water parks "Blizzard Beach" and "Typhoon Lagoon" for a wet fun day out. Don’t forget all the shops at "Downtown Disney" and the night life at "Pleasure Island".

UNIVERSAL'S ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE
Perhaps the biggest development news for some time was the announcement of a 20-acre "theme park within a " theme park" at Islands of Adventure.

'The Wizarding World of Harry Potter' promises to be a totally new immersive and interactive experience based on one of the cinema and literary world's greatest characters. The down side? It is not scheduled to open until 2009. Watch this space.
Where you really can ride the movies. set around a lagoon which is the focus for a night-time stunt spectacular. There are many other attractions, show, famous movie characters and street performers to keep you entertained.

This park has separate themed areas "Seuss landing", "Jurassic Park", "Toon Lagoon" and "Marvel Super Hero Island". With some great rides you have to check it out.

This is definitely more than an amusement park its a amazement park. you can get up close with all types of marine life.
The latest development of Sea World involves the construction of Aquatica, a brand new water park with some 36 rides/slides, tropical beaches and the world's largest Playstation. Scheduled to open in March 2008, based on well how Anheuser Busch do things, I think it is safe to assume that this will be a pretty impressive new attraction.

Discovery Cove is a pre bookable experience. Become a trainer for a day or swim with the Dolphins, Rays and other tropical fish.

Shopping and eating out.
Wether it`s shopping for gifts, clothes electrical gadgets or basic food shopping it is all here on your door step. You can shop till you drop.
Most shops are open until 9 or 10 pm.
There is a new Mall across the road from our community.
With stores such as JC Penny, Best Buy (electrical), Belk (clothes), Target (everything).
Plus smaller stores for crafts, pets, sports, books, pharmacy.
More opening soon.
Publix is great for food shopping and is 5 minutes south on Hwy.27.Try their Key Lime pie.
They have a 24 hr. pharmacy.
Walmart is a little further south and they sell everything from bananas to guns, from bicycles to toilet paper , you name it they sell it.
You will find more shops at Berry town centre a few minutes north on Hwy. 27
Our favorite sports bar/restaurant is on the way to Berry Town Center this is great for watching all kinds of sports , American and European inc. F1. As well as great food and drink.
Also in this area you will find English fish and chips run by a Yorkshire man and his wife.
Indian food too a few doors away.
We like breakfast at the waffle house just 2 minutes away, hash browms and coffee to die for!
There are plenty of other fast food places all within 5 minutes of the villa.

Golf - Click here for location of just some of the courses

More than 55 million rounds of golf are played in Florida every year. There are 1,100 courses in Florida with 100 in the Orlando area. Deer Creek Golf Club just across the road.

Disabled Facilities - Click here to see what is available
Florida is world lead in disabled facilities. By law all public buildings must have access facilities and all the major attractions cater for disabled guests.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER
A must see attraction, the brand new Space Shuttle Launch Experience has recently opened at the Kennedy Space Centre. This multi-million dollar ride provides what is the most realistic simulation of experiencing a shuttle launch. The similar attraction
in Disney's Epcot is quite an experience; this new feature at Kennedy is supposed to be even more incredible and realistic.