Fireworks Bring In 2011
The theme parks have been busy, busy, busy this holiday season. Disney has been filled to capacity this week. Once you’re in don’t leave or you may not get back in. Ok, who’s having fireworks????
Disney – Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios
Sea World – Bayside Stadium
Universal Studios – City Walk where Bret Michaels will be performing.
Just watching the evening news and heard that Cypress Garden’s will be closing. Very sad. No closing date was given.
There is fun for the whole family here. From the Farris Wheel to Go-Kart Racing to Thrill Rides you pick the level of excitement. For the little ones, there is nothing better than the Kids Spot.
Not in the mood for rides? Enjoy their indoor arcade. Also a great place for a birthday party.
Now located at two locations. The original Fun Spot is off of International Drive and the other is in Kissimmee. They have a 14 passenger van that will pick you up from your hotel.
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The Dr Phillips Community park is located in Southwest Orlando, about 10 
minutes from Downtown Disney. It is an Orange County park, therefore free admission. The park is enjoyed by people of all ages. It has the best climbing thing (like a metal jungle gym) for the older children and much more. The park sits alongside Big Sand Lake and some people like to sit, relax and watch the birds on the lake. There is also a lighted baseball field, 2 lighted soccer fields, 2 sand volleyball courts, basketball court, an amphitheater, playground, dog park, picnic areas, playground, and walking trails along the lake. The feature most liked is the Splash Park (admission is $1 per person). Made for the children, but watch those grown ups run around splashing and having fun.
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| Summer: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Winter: 8 a.m.- 6p.m.; Monday-Sunday | |
| Phone Number: (407) 254-9038 | |
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| Dr. P Phillips Community Park 8249 Buenavista Woods BV Orlando 32836 |
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| Acreage: 43 acres | |
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| 8249 Buenavista Woods Blvd. Orlando FL 32836 | |
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| Dr. Phillips is located off of Apopka-Vineland Rd.Splash Park Admission Fee= $1 per person per session Session #1 10:00am-2:00PM Session #2 3:00pm-7:00pm |
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Seven restored historical homes preserve the ‘Cracker’ architecture of East Orange County. The houses are interpreted to show pioneer life from the 1870s through the 1930s. Key themes are homesteading, cattle, citrus, hunting, fishing and trapping. Special events throughout the year.
Best of all the admission is FREE
Park Hours: Summer – 8:00am-8:00pm, Winter – 8:00am-6pm
Fort and Homes are open: Tuesday – Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm
Harry P. Leu Gardens features three miles of paved scenic walkways that take you through fifty acres of southern styled gardens including:
America’s largest Camellia collection outside California
Three acres of idea gardens for weekend projects
The largest formal rose garden in Florida.
A house museum dating from the 1880′s.
Two acre Tropical Stream Garden
Vegetable and Herb Garden
Butterfly Garden
Palm, bamboo and cycad gardens
Monday morning 9:00 – 12:00 noon is free (excluding tour groups)
Beginning October 2009, free admission (excluding guided group tours) will be 9 am – 5 pm, with last admittance at 4 pm the first Monday of each month.
Admission Fees: $7.00 adults, $2.00 children grades K-12 , Under grade K free
Wet ‘n Wild’s world-class signature thrill rides and quality service offer something for fun-lovers of all ages, with over 30 action-packed acres of slides and flumes, surf and sun.
Attractions at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park consists of 9 waterslides—one with near-vertical drops, a children’s play area, the Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool with 6-foot waves, and Shark Reef—where you can snorkel with real sharks and schools of colorful fish.
An oasis of refreshing adventure awaits at Splash Island Water Park. A park within a park, Splash Island offers Polynesian Adventure, Tonga Tubes, the VooDoo Plunge and many more water park thrills.
Admission Prices
Age 10-59 – $23.95
Age 60+ – $17.95
Age 3-9 – $17.95
Combo pricing with Cypress Gardens is available.
Cypress Gardens Splash Island Website
Attractions at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park consists of raft rides, toboggan slides, a one-acre wave pool, the Tike’s Peak children’s play area and intense waterslides—including one of the the tallest and fastest in the whole U.S.A.!
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