Hints and Tips

Eating Out (and in)


Whatever your taste in food here are a few of our favourites and some tips. If possible eat in restaurants that are used by local people e.g. restaurants on the US192 (Vine Street) near Main Street Kissimmee.
For breakfast/lunch we really like Steak and Shake (there's one next door to the 192 Flea Market). IHOP is also another great alternative for breakfast/lunch.
If you like Italian food we can recommend the Macaroni Grill (take a left on to the US192 at the junction of Poinciana Blvd. Head up the 192 and it's on your left). They have a "design your own dish" option on the menu.
If you fancy a Chinese Takeaway, then the China Wok (1320 N.John Young Parkway) located in the Bermuda Shopping Center.
If you like Ribs then be sure to visit Tony Romas on International Drive - they have "all you can eat ribs" on Mondays.
If you've got children and visit Downtown Disney, they will probably love the Rainforest Café.


Theme Parks


If you're new to Florida and you have decided to visit some of the many theme parks, then we would like to give the following advice. Each park has its favourite rides, so arrive at the parks early (just before they open) and go directly to the most popular rides e.g. at MGM go to "Tower of Terror" or the "Rock and Roller Coaster". Most theme parks have some kind of "fast pass", so use these early to maximise your enjoyment.
We would also advise you that if you decide to stay at a theme park until it closes, then you could end up in traffic for a couple of hours - so you might like to leave a little earlier and avoid this "experience".
If you're going to Disney, just leave Indian Point via a right turn onto Poinciana Blvd. When you reach the traffic lights at the US192 go straight on and until you reach the US535. Take a left onto the US535 and follow the signs to Disney.

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