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I flew to Orlando Florida from Edinburgh in the summer of 1996 to visit Disneyland, and I was not disappointed. I stayed in Kissimmee in Orlando which is not far from all the big parks. I stayed in a lovely hotel with a swimming pool and outside bar. Being America, I wasn't short of things to do. Disneyland itself was absolutely fantastic. The Americans really know how to do things. If you have children or you are still a child at heart then this is the place for you. The rides are amazing, as is the general landscape of the parks. Your every visual need is catered for in large doses! Of course the fantastic weather makes it all the better; not having to plan your day around the rain and having appropriate clothing,as we do in this country, is a huge bonus. However, when I was there in August there were the most amazing lightning storms. Which were great, if you were indoors, but not so great if you were caught out in it. The torrential rain is one thing, but the huge forks of lightning are another.
You really need to spend all day, maybe even two, in each park to do them justice. Be warned that the queues for the rides can be extremely long. However, the park has set up lots of things to keep you entertained while you are waiting. The wait may still be a bit too long for very young children though.
The biggest rides are truly amazing. With each demonstrating a host of technologies all utilised to make you feel like you have actually been transported to a different place. One moment you can be up Space Mountain, while the next you can go all the way Back to the Future. Bush gardens was a real favourite of mine. While it of course has a huge variety of wild animals, the rides are also truly amazing. My favourite being the Tanganyika Tidal wave: get ready to get very wet! There are also a huge variety of places to eat within the park. You should have no problem finding food to suit every diet but be warned: this is America and the portions are absolutely enormous.
Night life is also extremely varied. You can experience anything from a quiet meal to live entertainment all available within a very short distance. Most Americans still take taxis, even over short distances, so you may as well do the same. Obviously there are some less safe areas that you may want to avoid, like downtown Orlando. The parks themselves though, don't close at night. They just come alive again so you can choose to experience New Year's Eve every night of the week if you want to. The American people are extremely friendly and always willing to help you have a great time, especially at Disneyland. They may seem a little over the top at breakfast when you need some peace and quiet to recover from the night before though.
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