Orlando - Other activities besides WDW & Universal
 

Hi my husband and I will be in Orlando for 5 days end of April. We have done disney and will be doing Universal this time. But we still have 3 days left. We are thinking of Seaworld maybe Cypress Gardens?? Your help would be greatly appreicated.

Seaworld is not nearly as crowded as the theme parks. It's pretty much what you would expect with live exhibits, shows and the water ride. The penguin exhibit is good. My mother especially liked Seaworld as did I, whereas my nephew said "ho hum." <BR> <BR>Check out Cypress Gardens' website for accurate info about the offerings and activities during your visit. I just took my mother there last weekend for the big band concert. Very few people under age 65. The gardens were not yet in bloom and the drought is really hurting them--no boat ride through the gardens because not enough water. They have huge light displays at night. Much like other places have Christmas displays, but they had the spring displays up. Still have a waterski show, ice skating show, and various exhibits. It's pleasant, but not exciting.

I really like Sea World, and chekc out Discovery Cove www.discoverycove.com - it is fantastic! Last summer we spent a day exploring Winter Park, museums, free sculpture museum/garden, took a short boat tour of one of the lakes, ate at great place called Briar Patch (I think). Have you been to Pleasure Island at downtown disney complex? The Adventurer's Club is my favorite with really funny shows and fascinating decorations, worth a trip. Have fun!

Sea World is a must! It's one of my <BR>favorite places. It's fun and it doesn't tie up your whole day. Some place else to visit in the evening is <BR>Church Street Station off of Interstate <BR>4 in Orlando. It's like a town out of <BR>the Old West. It has several saloons, <BR>one with can-can girls that dance on the <BR>bar! It has shops, restaurants...it's <BR>really a fun place to spend an evening. <BR>My husband and I always make a stop there when we visit Orlando. <BR>Hope this helps. :-) <BR>

Elaine: <BR>I absolutely agree with Lisa. I enjoy Church Street Station, more of an adult attraction. AAA used to offer discounts so if you are a member, call them. You can also get discounted tickets for Universal through them. Enjoy your trip!

My family went to Orlando last year and had a great time at the Universal studios, Islands of Adventure, Pleasure Island, and there are a lot of water parks to choose from also. Don't miss Margaritiville, Hard Rock Cafe, or Bob Marley's at the City Walk.