Orlando Guide - Other Activities - Page 4
Wet 'n Wild - Part 3
So now we have established that this is a great water park what else does it have to offer? Well here we go with part 3 of my experiences and other thrills and rides to tell you all about. This time we will concentrate on the kiddie’...
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Wet 'n Wild - Part 2
I thought I would give you my next Installment of this park and what it has to offer. The next rides I want to talk about are put into one category called multi-person, this obviously means that Wet 'n Wild knows that everything is more fun...
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Wet 'n Wild - Part 1
I want to tell you all about this great water park in Orlando. This park is located on International Drive, the easiest way to get to it is to drive down Interstate 4 and then come off at exit 74AB or exit 75AB If you come off at Exit 74 you follo...
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Disney Mini Golf
Done the parks? Been shopping? Visited Kennedy?Don't worry there is still plenty to do and if you want to have some good clean fun, why not try a game of Mini Golf.There are a large number of courses in the Orlando / Disney area to ch...
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Things to do in Orlando other than Theme parks
When you have planned your trip to Orlando and you have you itinerary organized you might want to do something different other than visiting the theme parks, shopping or relaxing by the pool. Why not take a trip across one of the many lakes...
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Winter Park Farmers' Market
If you are looking for some different to do, as a break from the excitement of all the theme parks and attractions of Orlando, then you might like to visit Winter Park’s Farmers’ Market on a Saturday morning. Winter Park is situated about five miles ...
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Space Shuttle Launch
Where and how do you get to see a Space Shuttle or unmanned space launch while on holiday in Florida?Well to get to see a space shuttle launch in Florida you need to have a great deal of luck and be in the right place at the right time, so of...
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Wishes Cruise
As a bit of a surprise for our kids having done most of Disney over the last ten years we decided to try the Wishes cruise. This leaves from the Marina at Contemporary Resort and goes out onto Bay Lake and Seven seas Lagoon which is the large lake yo...
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Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park
Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park is located 3 miles west of Flagler beach. It is a glimpse of life in a 19th century sugar mill and plantation. Although the mill is in ruins it is still atmospheric and you can still see the foundations, ...
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Lake Kissimme State Park
This wonderful natural State Park is found off the S.R.60, 15 miles west of Lake Wales. There are 3 lakes on this park; Kissimmee, Tiger and Rosalie.It was formerly a cow camp dating back to 1876 and indeed on Saturdays, Sundays and holid...
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Try a baseball game!
As well as visiting the many theme attractions Central Florida has to offer we decided we’d like to watch a baseball game – a traditional American game. We found out that the Tampa Rays played at Tropicana Field, St Petersburg and that t...
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A trip to the beach (Gulf Coast near Bradenton)
Having experienced the wonders and thrill of the theme parks, we decided to take it easy and head off to the warm waters of the Gulf Coast. We packed the maps, bags; surfboards and the all-important cool box and started our journey. Our destination w...
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Boggy Creek airboats (8)
Boggy Creek airboat rides ranks very high on my family’s list of things to do for both 14 year and 8 year old. There is a choice of two lakes, The East lake Fish camp that is only 15 minutes from the airport and also the quieter Southport sit...
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Playgounds
Most of the theme parks have some form of playground area. Theses are not run of the mill swings and slide type parks , more of an adventure playground for a good romp around. They are ideal for the children to work off their excess energy when yours...
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Congo River Adventure Golf
This mini-golf course is a great place to visit for young and old alike; somewhere for the whole family to spend an exciting couple of hours or so. It is an ideal activity to fill the gap between having your evening meal and the children’s bed time. ...
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Titanic - The Experience
The Titanic experience is located at The Mercado, International Drive and is open from 10.00 am daily.On arriving tickets are obtained from the booking office (across from the Titanic)and are issued individually with the name of an ...
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Boggy Creek
If you want something to do for half a day whilst visiting Central Florida that’s a bit different from the large commercial theme parks, visit Boggy Creek and take an airboat ride.It’s about 30 minutes drive out into the local Florida co...
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Mini-golf / Alligator feeding
When the children are getting restless, and you are wondering how to entertain them for a couple of hours, or before you head off to the airport at the end of your holiday why not head out for a round of Mini-golf, great fun for all the family, an...
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Kissimmee State Arena Rodeo - KSARodeo
Every Friday night, except in December, at the Kissimmee Sports Arena on South Hoagland Blvd there is a Rodeo. The Rodeo has a local feel rather than a staged theme park show as it’s a competition between riders rather than a show.After ...
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Tying The Knot, Florida Style
Florida is the place for a dream wedding. Not only do you get the chance to get married in style in sumptuous tropical surroundings, but the cost is a fraction of what you would pay in the UK. You can fulfil every whim on your wedding day in the s...
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