First Time in Florida - Itinerary

[Kevin Mc]

Here's the first draft:

Saturday ......... First Day fly in
Sunday ...........Animal Kingdom
Monday .........Kennedy Space Centre
Tuesday .........Tampa Bay Clearwater etc
Wednesday .........Titanic Exhibition
Thursday
Friday......... Magic Kingdom
Saturday .........Universal Studios
Sunday .........Epcot
Monday
Tuesday .........Typhoon Lagoon
Wednesday
Thursday .........MGM
Friday .........Last Day fly out

I've based the days on the parks on the "busy days" from the Under Cover Tourist Site (won't let me post a link).

Any ideas for the gap days? We may possibly go to a park for a second time, though would prefer to see more of Florida (Daytona, Melbourne ????)

I'd guess that the Titanic Exhibition and the Space Centre won't take a day, so we'll have time there too. How long should we set aside to do International Drive?

[kgfive]

Kennedy will take a while. you get to see a helluva lot so 6 hrs min for that. If memory serves me right Titanic is at the Mercado and I drove past it today and it getting a makeover i.e ... it no longer there ( put me right on the Titanic bit ) I drive you can walk it and see it in a few hrs or just drive down it and say OK I seen it lol. Fantasy of Flight is a good trip if you into Aircraft ( I am :grin: ) or a great suggestion is book a Balloon flight, it's fantastic... lots of companies do them .. cannot post addys as they get taken off but ..... think Orange ... then Blossom ... then Balloons and add them or Bob's ....Balloons ;) get the idea .... off for dip in pool as it nice and warm here oops forgot to say I in Florida right now and weather is Fantastic :cool2: ... enjoy your holiday :wave:

[Kevin Mc]

We were worried about the weather as I'd heard it was as cold as here a few weeks back.

There may be a Shuttle launch whilst we're out there, so if that goes ahead, it will take precedence over the itinerary :D

I'd do the balloon, but there's no way the other half would get in one!

[kgfive]

It did drop to baltic temps for a few days last week but still bright blue skies .... typical Scots here we kept shorts on and blinkin' froze for 2 days lol. It been high 70's to low 80's now and gonna stay like that so you no got to worry there. DW was worried about Balloon too but after she done it she said it was best thing she ever done ( well nearly ;) ) and she scared of heights too. You get fantastic views over Orlando and it is very slow flight although can be a bit bumpy on landing but well worth it. I had a few drinks here tonight so a bit on sleepy side but PM me your e-mail and I send you a few pics of our Balloon trip ... oh stuff it I will post them here
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Enjoy :grin:

[Kevin Mc]

Thanks for that - I'll check the pics out from home (can't view photobucket images from work :( )

Glad it's warmed up over there :D

[kgfive]

Oh it's warm ... still at pool here :cool2:

[Katherine]

We where at Kennedy from just after opening until 6.30 pm....theres loads to do and see there!!!

[provenjohn]

Here's the first draft:

Saturday ......... First Day fly in
Sunday ...........Animal Kingdom
Monday .........Kennedy Space Centre
Tuesday .........Tampa Bay Clearwater etc
Wednesday .........Titanic Exhibition
Thursday
Friday......... Magic Kingdom
Saturday .........Universal Studios
Sunday .........Epcot
Monday
Tuesday .........Typhoon Lagoon
Wednesday
Thursday .........MGM
Friday .........Last Day fly out

I've based the days on the parks on the "busy days" from the Under Cover Tourist Site (won't let me post a link).

Any ideas for the gap days? We may possibly go to a park for a second time, though would prefer to see more of Florida (Daytona, Melbourne ????)

I'd guess that the Titanic Exhibition and the Space Centre won't take a day, so we'll have time there too. How long should we set aside to do International Drive?

I thought the Titanic exhibiiton is closed at moment ? could be wrong.

How about busch gardens Tampa ?
If you are into coasters it's brilliant :grin: Also a great animal park with lot's of other good attractions.

Hope you have a great time :wavey:

[JOERAZ]

[QUOTE=Kevin Mc;1952723]Here's the first draft:

Saturday ......... First Day fly in
Sunday ...........Animal Kingdom
Monday .........Kennedy Space Centre
Tuesday .........Tampa Bay Clearwater etc
Wednesday .........Titanic Exhibition Int Drive
Thursday Blizzard Beach
Friday......... Magic Kingdom
Saturday .........Universal Studios
Sunday .........Epcot
Monday ............ Islands of adventure
Tuesday .........Typhoon Lagoon
Wednesday............ sea world
Thursday .........MGM,, Back to magic kingdom to finish park
Friday .........Last Day fly out

QUOTE]

personaly, for what ever reason, we walked into the titanic thing last june, then walked back out again, just did not like the look of the place for some reason

[Emma Y]

I am pretty sure that the Titanic Exhibition is closed. Shame it was good.

Are you going to visit both Universal Parks ? You might need a day for each if so.

Emma :wavey:

[purple myra]

titanic was in the process of being demolished when we were there last week, nearly all of the mercado is down now, we were told it was going to be high risers :(
space centre will be nearly a full day there's loads to see and do there...even looking out for the wild gators that live happily there!

[.x.sophiie.x.]

you could fill the gaps with either shopping ,relaxing or maybe going back to your fave park before going home ?

have a Mickeytastic time x

[ali-s]

Joeraz' suggestions look good. I would say you def need to add islands of Adventure and Sea World , Busch Gardens if you like coasters, and if you've any time spare allow another half day each for Magic kingdom and Epcot.Depends really on how many in your group and their ages ?

[Spider666]

I think i read somewhere that Titanic was going to orlando science centre not sure where that is as haven't been there yet, but i think there was a post on here recently about it.

[Kevin Mc]

I think i read somewhere that Titanic was going to orlando science centre not sure where that is as haven't been there yet, but i think there was a post on here recently about it.

I'd seen that too. I'll google to see if it's still on - we've been looking forward to that so it'll be a shame to miss it.

Thanks for the other suggestions :thumb: It's 1 adult and three kids aged 9, 11 and 42 :D

ANy other suggestions for non park stuff? Are there any drag racing strips worth going to? (Kids enjoy Santa Pod). Any quiet / relaxing days out?

[Kevin Mc]

Says here that it's at the Science Centre for a year - can't post the link properly as I'm a new member (why is that :confused: )

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