Curiosities of Orlando, Florida !!!

Posted in Americas, Florida

Again, looking at my vault found me more pictures, that should be in my blog for you and me , It is a post of family memories after all if reading my blog you know this was done as part of recounting my life’s history for my generations to come, And of course, Florida is very much a part of my life after living 18 years plus 4 yrs of university studies, I have some memorable spots that were briefly mentioned or not a all and they should be, Therefore, let me tell you about curiosities of Orlando, Florida !!! Hope you enjoy the post as I.

The Orange County Convention Center is  located by 9800 International Dr in Orlando, Florida. Opened on February 25, 1983 as the Orange County Convention and Civic Center, it is the primary public convention center for the Central Florida region and the second-largest convention center in the United States The OCCC consists of two buildings joined together by a covered pedestrian bridge. The West Building, opening in four phases from February 27, 1983 of exhibition space, and 1996, is located on the south side of International Drive. The North/South Building, located on the north side of International Drive, was completed in 2003. Today, the first four phases are referred to as the “West Building”, and Phase V is referred to as the “North/South Building”, as it is divided into North and South Exhibition Halls which can be joined to form one large exhibition space or subdivided into six different halls  a ballroom and meeting space to bridge the North and South lobbies. Construction began in late 2025 and is expected to finish 2029. I am glad to find me a paper picture in my album at a time took my family to see the Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey circus (see pic) performance back omg way back,,,,

The official Orange County Convention and Civic Center of Orlando : https://www.occc.net/

The official Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey circus : https://www.ringling.com/circus/

The second Tomorrowland opened on October 1, 1971, at the Magic Kingdom in the ,Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista but popularly known as in Orlando, Florida,  Put the pedal to the metal in your very own hotrod and cruise along a scenic miniature motorway. Take the wheel of a gas-powered car and strap yourself in for an exciting and scenic drive. As the checkered flag is waved, you’re off! Racers who are at least 54 inches (137 cm) tall can drive their own gas-powered race car. Guests who are at least 32 inches (81 cm) tall may also drive their own cars as long as they are accompanied by someone who is at least 54 inches (137 cm) tall. Since taking my boys this was one of their favorite rides and continuos now in Disneyland Paris, I for one opted early for Space Mountain, and concerts ; and now its the Star War ride,

The Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Orlando on tomorrowland speedway : https://www.disneyworld.eu/attractions/magic-kingdom/tomorrowland-speedway/

There you go folks, a walk of nostalgia from my very earlier life and later visits in 2009 and 2015 to my Florida. The wonders of the Sunshine State of Florida that still rings a bell to my ears on each stretch of meter I take on this world. Again, hope you enjoy my curiosities of Orlando, Florida !!! as I.

And remember, happy travels, good health, and many cheers to all !!!

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Published by pedmar10

I am a lover of travels to Europe , Americas , Africa and Asia as well ,who like to share my experiences of the last 53 years with the world, visiting so far 81 countries; living in 6, working in 5, and Citizen of 4, speaking fluently 4 languages. I can deal with sports especially football/soccer and love music, arts, wine collector/drinker, and go out to restaurants, and just visit the world. My background comes all the way from Candelaria and Pajara in Tenerife, Spain where my grandparents came from ;not knowing each other then, to Punta Brava, west of Havana, Cuba. There , my parents born in Cuba met and later on I was born there too. 100% guanche (annexed Tenerife to Spain on April 10 ,1496). I left Cuba as many have to Madrid, Spain where I lived for 4 years. Then, move to Perth Amboy ,New Jersey USA (living there 13 yrs) ; where I completed high school, became a US Citizen, learned to drive a car, and learned English. Afterward, went to the university in Florida, ERAU, and upon graduation decided to moved there to Ormond by the Sea, near Daytona Beach, finally moving North Miami, then Hialeah, then another moved to Silver Lakes division in Miramar, Broward county, Florida; in Florida I lived a total of 18 years. Finally , moved to France in 2003 ,Versailles call me for its royalty, and working in Paris was great. It was time to seek frontiers again and moved to Brech near Auray, Morbihan in Brittany , and later move to not too far Pluvigner. Total so far in France has been 20 years, and counting. Moving average a home every 5.5 years hopefully this will be my last. Cheers All rights reserved. No part of this blog may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means or stored in a retrieval system of any nature, without the written permission of the copyright holder, me. No part of this work may be modified, without the written permission of the holder, me.No part of this work may be exposed to public view in any form or by any means, without identifying the holder as the author, and with the before mentioned permission.

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