Things to do in Orlando and area outside Disney

[lesmcguffog]

Another one for both the boat ride and lakeridge. Lakeridge winery can have various entertainment at weekends, worth looking at their website to see what is on.

A bit further north, mount Dora a twee village, could combine with the mall at Sanford.

[hilz22]

Air boat ride, we loved that

[Guest]

Oooooo rodeo, I like the sound of that! Do they have seasons etc?

[juless77]

We went to winter gardens and couldn't find the river or lake

[loobylou44]

We went to the Silver Spurs rodeo in Kissimmee in February, we had a fantastic time, not sure how regularly it is held but here is a link

silverspursrodeo/

Highly recommend

[Chortle]

Originally Posted by juless77

We went to winter gardens and couldn't find the river or lake

See more...

Whoops, guess the names are similar but for anyone else considering doing the tour don't go to Winter Gardens, go to Winter Park!

[jeanwales]

Originally Posted by Mrs Valentine

Silver Springs is a lovely day out, very relaxing with great boat trips and animals, birds, monkeys and reptiles. (I held a 10 foot snake) amazing lol.

See more...

Just so you know, Silver Springs has been taken over by the state and turned into a state park, they have turned it more int a camping and canoeing experience. They still have the glass bottom boat ride at $10 a go but not much else is left there.

[Guest]

been having a look, theres a few rodeos, id love to do it, may suggest to dh

[jas72]

Originally Posted by Bartswife

We are going in early November this year, staying OKW with free dining so I'm trying to prepare all the places to eat ready for booking ADR's but my plans seem to consist of hardly setting foot off the place for the whole two weeks apart from one shopping day at Mall at Millenia. We have visited Universal twice before but I've pencilled in a trip to Citywalk one night. DH not keen on SeaWorld as we have been 3 times before and have also done Discovery Cove, Aquatica and Busch. Really want some ideas on things to do, upto now just thought of Celebration! Any ideas please.

See more...

Ok It's bugging me so I have to say it.

You haven't been to Universal since 2009 (going by your sig?) so haven't seen quite a few new attractions as the park. Harry Potter in Universal will be open, simpsons ride and themed area, Transformers and Minion rides to name but a few I'd give Universal another thought. Was Aquatica open in 2009 already?

What about the coast east or west?

[pinkspideruk]

we are doing the rodeo in Sept

kissimmeerodeo/

we are also considering doin the capones show - they are doing an offer - for like $105 for 2 people including tax you get a hotel next door for the night plus the show and all you can eat buffet and what looks like a good selection ont h all you can drink offer too