Disney Magic Kingdom New Fantasyland preview

Posted on by Ian C.

Disney is working hard to create a New Fantasyland area at Magic Kingdom, and much of it is now close enough to be previewed – we saw the new Enchanted Tales with Belle, Under The Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid, and ate at the excellent Be Our Guest restaurant. Here’s some pictures:

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We also enjoyed fireworks and a lighted Cinderella’s castle!

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Manatees

Posted on by Ian C.

On the way back to 8002 from Sanibel, we followed signs to Manatee Viewing which took us to a nice viewing area next to a power station on the Gulf Coast south of Tampa – and we saw LOADS of Manatees there!

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The viewing area was free, lovely, and filled with Manatees, due to the 8+ degree warmer water from the power station outflow. A recommended destination …