Orlando Guide - Other Activities - Page 3
Sea Screamer at Clearwater
We drove to Clearwater on our last visit to Florida as I saw advertised on the Forum for a boat called the sea screamer. I called first to make a reservation but was told that the quay office opened at 10. 00 am and it was first come first serve. ...
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Swimming with Dolphins at Marineland Conservation, Florida
Marineland is situated on Oceanshore Blvd, St Augustine, Florida and promises to be an exciting adventure well worth a trip for all the family. We were a Family of six, but only four wanted to swim with the Dolphins, next it was the big decis...
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Lakeridge Winery
On our last trip we fancied doing something different one afternoon so had a drive to the Lakeridge Winery near Clermont. It is about a 25 minute drive up H27 from its junction with the 192 and although you are still on a main highway you go through ...
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Orlando Magic v Philadelphia 76ers
During our annual family holiday to Florida last year we decided to go to a basket ball game. Our son Daniel chose the game and on Saturday 15th April we went to the TD Waterhouse Centre to see Orlando Magic v Philadelphia 76ers. In previous years we...
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Boggy Creek Airboat Rides-8
Although a little out from the central area where most people stay about a 30-minute drive and not far from Orlando International Airport, Boggy Creek Airboat Rides are well worth a visit. You would probably be better phoning to make an appointment d...
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Orange Blossom Balloons
On our first visit to Orlando, we decided to combine a long held dream to fly in hot air balloon with the opportunity to get off the normal tourist beat and see some of the areas more natural assets from a different perspective. Our children who were...
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Not your typical adrenalin junkie
I’m not your typical adrenalin junkie. When I visit the fantastic theme parks in central Florida, I don’t rush to the thrill rides and buzz with anticipation as I wait my turn. I’m more likely to hover around, checking out whichever roller coaster my...
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Bok Sanctuary
One of the most relaxing ‘chill out’ afternoons you can spend in Central Florida is at Historic Bok Sanctuary. Whenever we want to unwind and get away from all the hustle and bustle of the theme parks for a change, we drive down Highway 27 towards La...
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Hot Air Ballooning
The idea of floating over the Florida countryside was not one that appealed to us, but having two sons who enjoy anything exhilarating, and not taking no for an answer, they booked and paid for a flight in a hot air balloon. Not one to waste money we...
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Fantasy of flight
Fantasy of Flight located at Polk City off I-4 exit 44 is not just for aviation enthusiasts or for adults. The party of schoolchildren visiting at the same time as us were enthralled. The creation of Kermit Weeks, a former international aerobatics ch...
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American Football game in Orlando
If you would like a taste of ‘real’ American life what better a place than at an American Football game at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando! We took in our first visit in September at a college game with the Orlando Knights against their nearest rivals the...
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Our visit to an Orlando Magic Basketball Game
Our visit to see Orlando Magic Basketball team play the Cleveland Cavaliers, was quite amazing.We arrived later than planned due to very heavy traffic heading into Orlando and then getting very slightly lost, so if you are planning on going, ...
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ICE at Gaylords
I know that we go to Florida for sunshine but it is sometimes a pleasure to get really cold.Every year Gaylord Palms produce ICE, which is a spectacular celebration of ice sculpture on a large scale.The temperature is maintained at 9 degree...
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Spaceship Earth - is it just a giant golf ball?
Spaceship Earth at Epcot is one of the most recognisable structures of Walt Disney World. It looks like a giant golf ball, but have you ever wondered exactly how it is constructed?Geometrically, it is a pentakis dodecahedron , which is constr...
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Surfs Up Dude !
Next time you are over in Orlando why not use the opportunity to learn a new skill and have a great family day out at the same time – have a go at Surfing.You will need to get yourself over to the East Coast where the bigger waves are which i...
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Air Boat Rides
Lake Tohopekaliga (Boggy Creek)An airboat ride in Orlando is not like an airboat ride in the Everglades but it is on the doorstep and not a 3 hour drive away! There are at least two companies that provide these rides that last anythin...
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Non Touristy Flea and Farmers market
If you want to try somewhere different then you must try Webster Flea and Farmers Market only on a Monday and it gets finished about 1pm so you need to be there early.To get there you go onto hwy 27 head north until you get to Clermont th...
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Gatorland (8)
Is a great day out if you’re looking for something different to do after enjoying all the theme parks.Located on Orange Blossom Trail Gatorland is only a short distance from most communities on Highway 192, you enter this park through the mou...
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Wet n Wild
Located just five minutes from Universal Studios, Wet n Wild is quickly becoming Orlando’s best water park. With over thirty rides for all different ages it has something for everyone. The Bomb Bay. Guests enter a bomb like capsule only to fe...
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Bass Fishing in the Orlando Area
We have a guest renting our vacation home in May and he wanted to know if we knew where the nearest place was to do some Bass Fishing. Not being into fishing ourselves we thought we would look up the internet to see what we could find for him and ...
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