What are the best things to do in Orlando?

Super Vedder
Super Vedder Posts: 1,531
edited June 2008 in All Encompassing Trip
Hi, im flying out tomorrow "just" to go and see PJ in Tampa and was wondering what i should spend my cash/time on whilst there? It seems really silly that there is all that stuff there and i can't think what to fill my days with leading upto Thursday!! :o

Any ideas/help appreciated

Thanks ;)

Also its my birthday on 11th June so any ideas where to go for a good day and night would be great :D
Black, the greatest without a doubt........
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  • markymark550
    markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,224
    If you like theme parks, there's a bunch of them in that area....
  • Super Vedder
    Super Vedder Posts: 1,531
    markymark550 wrote:
    If you like theme parks, there's a bunch of them in that area....

    well i never, really? :rolleyes:

    i was thinking of things other than mickey mouse, epcot etc....
    Black, the greatest without a doubt........
  • battan1120
    battan1120 Posts: 310
    If you like seafood Theres a place called "The Lobster Fest" its near Universal Studios.Maybe an exit or 2 south.All you can eat buffet,1/2 lb. lobsters at the end of the table.
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    The bus came by and I got on!!!!!
  • acoustic guy
    acoustic guy Posts: 3,770
    Disney!!!!!
    Get em a Body Bag Yeeeeeaaaaa!
    Sweep the Leg Johnny.
  • libragirl
    libragirl Posts: 4,632
    Disney and Epcot..There's also Universal Studios. Im sure people already suggested these.
    These cuts are leaving creases. Trace the scars to fit the pieces, to tell the story, you don't need to say a word.
  • Vedderlution_Baby
    Vedderlution_Baby Posts: 2,535
    http://www.orlandoinfo.com/

    Hopefully that'll help you out.

    http://www.universalorlando.com/citywalk.html

    If you do decide to go to a park, and are debating Universal Studios or Islands of Adventure....go with Islands of Adventure. A lot more stuff. Studios is just a walk through that won't take a lot of time nor leave you with any lasting impressions. Also Universal has a club area called City walk where you don't have to pay for admission into the park to visit the clubs or eat at the restaurants, but you do have to pay for parking which is 11 bucks. Oh, and most of the clubs have covers. By the way, if you plan on eating at Hard Rock Cafe, you may want to make a reservation. Or wing it...depending on the night the wait is 10 mins to nearly 90 mins. And since it's summer...it's going to be more crowded.


    http://www.flaquarium.org/

    That's a link to the Tampa Bay aquarium. It's been years since I've been there but it was pretty big and had a lot of exhibits. I'm sure they've added more since then.
  • Anon
    Anon Posts: 11,175
    If you like to shop, go to International Drive and check out the gazillion outlet stores.

    Its HOTTER than HELL right now, 100 degree heat index today, so I would not recommend the theme parks in this kind of weather. Really nice beaches only a couple hours in either direction, Daytona, Cocoa, Clearwater, St Pete....just stay away from New Smyrna, shark bite central!

    Have fun and cya in WPB!

    (OOPs.....I meant TAMPA!!!)

    The guy who posted above is correct about CityWalk at Universal, very fun place, especially Pat O'Brian's piano bar!
  • Stone Is God
    Stone Is God Posts: 1,331
    Two words:

    Dueling Dragons

    Great roller coaster in Universal.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me.
  • sarah ve
    sarah ve Posts: 43
    Orlando is awesome! I have spent a lot of time there and hopefully will get to move there soon. Islands of adventure is awesome theme park I would skip the Universal Studios unless you are really into movies the rides arent that great. If you are into rides go for Islands of adventure. Citiwalk is incredible! There a million bars and little shops. Margaritaville which kicks ass, and the Nascar cafe is awesome too, the food there is absolutely prefect and decent price. Hard Rock is cool to take pictures but realy overpriced. If you are in the International Drive area there are tons of things to do up and down that road. There is a really cool british pup called George and Dragon, it's great if you like euro beer.There is also an all year round haunted house and its just a main area you could stay busy there all day.Have an awesome time!! You will love it!

    Sarah
    See you at the beach!! 6/17

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  • Super Vedder
    Super Vedder Posts: 1,531
    Thanks very much to you all, it's nice to have a bit of info from people who seem to know what they are talking about ;):D

    Only two and half hours to go and the trip begins!!!!!!! :eek: :D
    Black, the greatest without a doubt........
  • Super Vedder
    Super Vedder Posts: 1,531
    Oh my god ive just checked out the Islands Of Adventures' rides and jeeeeeeesus they look scary!! :eek:
    Black, the greatest without a doubt........
  • Vedderlution_Baby
    Vedderlution_Baby Posts: 2,535
    Super Vedder wrote:
    Oh my god ive just checked out the Islands Of Adventures' rides and jeeeeeeesus they look scary!! :eek:


    If you're bad with roller coasters...yea, they're pretty intense. By the way, if you do choose to do a theme park, start at the back. Don't work your way to the back, that's what everyone else is doing. And concessions inside the park are pretty crazy. Something like 2-3 bucks for a bottle of water to plan ahead, as it is going to get extremely hot. Weather.com has the high for the next ten days hitting 90 degrees in Orlando. But there are a couple of water ride...three I believe so if you wear some board shorts and a loose t-shirt, you should dry off in no time. Food inside the park is around eight bucks for a burger and fries without the drink (and some of those places close pretty early), so you're definately looking at dropping some dough.
  • South of Seattle
    South of Seattle West Seattle Posts: 10,724
    N'Sync recording studios at the Mickey Mouse club :D
    NERDS!
  • Stone Is God
    Stone Is God Posts: 1,331
    Super Vedder wrote:
    Oh my god ive just checked out the Islands Of Adventures' rides and jeeeeeeesus they look scary!! :eek:

    The rides there are the shit. I went down there in Feb with a few of my buddies and we rode mostly all the coasters there. One of my friends almost threw up on Spiderman.

    The Dueling Dragons was the best. We waited in line for about 45 minutes to ride in the front. We got to the top and right before we took the dive one of my friends goes, "Hey look, Orlando." We could see the city we were so high up. Awesome.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me.
  • MrBrian
    MrBrian Posts: 2,672
    Seaworld has a new park. It's pretty fucking cool.

    http://www.aquaticabyseaworld.com/Site/flash/homepage/Default.aspx

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