Anyone done the Titanic Experience?

[April2012]

Just wondering if anyone has done this and if you think it's worth a visit?

I love anything to do with the titanic but don't want to waste a heap of money getting transport and paying for tickets if it's not that good?

x

 

[tazadd0420]

Just wondering if anyone has done this and if you think it's worth a visit?

I love anything to do with the titanic but don't want to waste a heap of money getting transport and paying for tickets if it's not that good?

x

We have a titanic experience in Tennessee. I was very impressed and would definitely recommend it. I am not even a big titanic fan and enjoyed. Definitely take your time. Ask questions of the cast members. Also make sure to get a listening device. Hope this helps.

 

[April2012]

We have a titanic experience in Tennessee. I was very impressed and would definitely recommend it. I am not even a big titanic fan and enjoyed. Definitely take your time. Ask questions of the cast members. Also make sure to get a listening device. Hope this helps.

Aw that's fab, thanks! It does look good but you never know if these things are a typical tourist trap kind of thing and not that good! lol

 

[pampat]

We went years ago when it was still at the Mercado. I've never seen the film, but at the time daughter was obsessed with it. I can't see the point in watching 1400 people die!!!! However, she talked me into going with her and her dad and I'm so glad that I did - it was wonderful, very moving, wonderful objects to see, with rooms laid out as they would have been, even a massive block of ice to lay your arms on to see how long you could withstand the coldness of the water. Really, really recommend it.

Pam

 

[Pegasus928]

We did this a few years ago and enjoyed it. I am related to the Captain of the Titanic and my daughter was following the family tree and the Titanic story for a school project, so being able to go along and hear some of the real stories, see the decor and layout etc really helped her.
They also tried to give a real sense of perspective by letting you feel how cold the water would have been as well as other little surprises - but I won't spoil those.
Your entrance ticket is also a copy of a boarding pass with a passengers name on it - then at the end you check the memorial wall to see if you lived or died. That alone is quite moving.

 

[April2012]

We went years ago when it was still at the Mercado. I've never seen the film, but at the time daughter was obsessed with it. I can't see the point in watching 1400 people die!!!! However, she talked me into going with her and her dad and I'm so glad that I did - it was wonderful, very moving, wonderful objects to see, with rooms laid out as they would have been, even a massive block of ice to lay your arms on to see how long you could withstand the coldness of the water. Really, really recommend it.

Pam

Sounds really good. I'm in your daughters camp here, am fascinated by it!! Just seeing the rooms as they were sounds awesome

We did this a few years ago and enjoyed it. I am related to the Captain of the Titanic and my daughter was following the family tree and the Titanic story for a school project, so being able to go along and hear some of the real stories, see the decor and layout etc really helped her.
They also tried to give a real sense of perspective by letting you feel how cold the water would have been as well as other little surprises - but I won't spoil those.
Your entrance ticket is also a copy of a boarding pass with a passengers name on it - then at the end you check the memorial wall to see if you lived or died. That alone is quite moving.

Wow, seriously you were related?!! It must have made your visit all the more special! It sounds like they really go to an effort to make it a good experience.

Thanks all, think it's defo going to be on our list now

 

[JillyBean1899]

I have a friend that works at the one in Orlando, it's an awesome place to spend a day. If you like stuff about the Titanic, I'd definitely recommend it. Get your tickets online and you save $2.

Titanic The Experience

 

[mguilford1]

My husband and I went a few years ago when we went to Disney. We really liked it. We would go again and it wasnt that expensive. I think I bought certificates on Groupon.

 

[bigskip]

I went to the exhibition when it was at the O2 dome. It's really moving...

 

[queendisney]

Just wondering if anyone has done this and if you think it's worth a visit?

I love anything to do with the titanic but don't want to waste a heap of money getting transport and paying for tickets if it's not that good?

x

when you say about transport and a heap of money...where are you staying? I take it you don't have a car? As its on I-drive its really easy to get to by bus and the I-trolley very cheaply from most places...
It sounds like a worthwhile visit

 

[April2012]

I have a friend that works at the one in Orlando, it's an awesome place to spend a day. If you like stuff about the Titanic, I'd definitely recommend it. Get your tickets online and you save $2.

Titanic The Experience

Thanks for the tip, will defo get it booked online! That's even better for you if your able to get mates rates too

My husband and I went a few years ago when we went to Disney. We really liked it. We would go again and it wasnt that expensive. I think I bought certificates on Groupon.

Yes, I have had a look at prices and it doesn't seem too bad actually. I'll still have a scout around for any offers though. Total penny pincher that way

I went to the exhibition when it was at the O2 dome. It's really moving...

I can imagine! The whole thing is just so tragic, hope it's not too sad

when you say about transport and a heap of money...where are you staying? I take it you don't have a car? As its on I-drive its really easy to get to by bus and the I-trolley very cheaply from most places...
It sounds like a worthwhile visit

Vanda, we are staying at WL on resort but no we don't have a car. Wasn't sure where on I-drive it was but that's good to know it's easy to get to by bus. What's I-trolley btw? I'm guessing it's some sort of transport that runs up & down I-drive??

 

[nighttowll]

I'm going to be the lone dissenter, and say I did this in Branson a few years ago and didn't care for it that much. I didn't hate it, but it wasn't my favorite at all. I had wanted to do it in Atlanta when I lived there and never got the chance, so maybe I just built it up too much in my mind before going, but overall I found it kind of boring and a little small. There wasn't as much hands on as I thought there would be, and it just really didn't impress me overall. I guess its worth would depend on how big of a history buff you are, how into the event and time period, and how much you enjoy just walking through muesems and reading and looking at stuff. Personally, even as an adult, I'd just rather go to Wonder Works and do hands on stuff.

There were a few parts I liked a lot. I'm not sure if all the Titanic's are identical, but the one in Branson had a replica deck slanting up to give you an idea of hard it would have been to stand up at that angle while it was sinking, that was neat. The ticket they gave you was interesting to see if you lived or not. I just wish they had incorporated that part into the tour more. Made it more like you were actually the person on your ticket, showed you things they'd have seen or done. Some of the replicas and rooms were also interesting, but overall I don't remember a lot of details because it just wasn't that exciting or memorable to me.

 

[loobzuk]

we did the Titanic Experience in Orlando a few years back and loved it. DD did have nightmares afterwards though (she was 7/8 at the time) so worth bearing in mind if you have little ones. The funniest thing was the first day back in the UK we put the local news on the TV and the lead story was about the oldest survivor of the Titanic dying that day. DD said "I knew something like that would happen" - we had to explain that the lady was just a baby when she'd been on the Titanic and she died from old age at 103 years old!

It's somewhere I would like to go back to especially now that the children are older.

 

[queendisney]

Vanda, we are staying at WL on resort but no we don't have a car. Wasn't sure where on I-drive it was but that's good to know it's easy to get to by bus. What's I-trolley btw? I'm guessing it's some sort of transport that runs up & down I-drive??[/QUOTE]

Yes it is the I-Ride Trolley that goes up and down Int'l drive plus to SeaWorld. But if you are staying at WL just jump on the Lynx 50 at the TTC get off at SeaWorld or the stop further down that road, stay on the same side of the road and swap to a 42 and that will stop outside the exhibition. Make sure you ask for a transfer so you can swap buses free of charge. Its only a couple of $'s and doesn't take long at all.

 

[April2012]

I'm going to be the lone dissenter, and say I did this in Branson a few years ago and didn't care for it that much. I didn't hate it, but it wasn't my favorite at all. I had wanted to do it in Atlanta when I lived there and never got the chance, so maybe I just built it up too much in my mind before going, but overall I found it kind of boring and a little small. There wasn't as much hands on as I thought there would be, and it just really didn't impress me overall. I guess its worth would depend on how big of a history buff you are, how into the event and time period, and how much you enjoy just walking through muesems and reading and looking at stuff. Personally, even as an adult, I'd just rather go to Wonder Works and do hands on stuff.

There were a few parts I liked a lot. I'm not sure if all the Titanic's are identical, but the one in Branson had a replica deck slanting up to give you an idea of hard it would have been to stand up at that angle while it was sinking, that was neat. The ticket they gave you was interesting to see if you lived or not. I just wish they had incorporated that part into the tour more. Made it more like you were actually the person on your ticket, showed you things they'd have seen or done. Some of the replicas and rooms were also interesting, but overall I don't remember a lot of details because it just wasn't that exciting or memorable to me.

Mmm, yeah I get what you mean. For me I think I'll love it and really enjoy all the (boring) bits too but just hoping DH & DS don't get too bored!!
Love that there's a slanted deck, sounds awesome!

we did the Titanic Experience in Orlando a few years back and loved it. DD did have nightmares afterwards though (she was 7/8 at the time) so worth bearing in mind if you have little ones. The funniest thing was the first day back in the UK we put the local news on the TV and the lead story was about the oldest survivor of the Titanic dying that day. DD said "I knew something like that would happen" - we had to explain that the lady was just a baby when she'd been on the Titanic and she died from old age at 103 years old!

It's somewhere I would like to go back to especially now that the children are older.

Eek, DS will just have turned 7 so hope it's not going to give him nightmares too!! To be honest he is quite fascinated with it himself tho and I've asked him if he'd like to go and he said he really wants to.
Aww bless your DD. I guess at that age it's also tricky for them to grasp just how long ago it all happened.

Vanda, we are staying at WL on resort but no we don't have a car. Wasn't sure where on I-drive it was but that's good to know it's easy to get to by bus. What's I-trolley btw? I'm guessing it's some sort of transport that runs up & down I-drive??

Yes it is the I-Ride Trolley that goes up and down Int'l drive plus to SeaWorld. But if you are staying at WL just jump on the Lynx 50 at the TTC get off at SeaWorld or the stop further down that road, stay on the same side of the road and swap to a 42 and that will stop outside the exhibition. Make sure you ask for a transfer so you can swap buses free of charge. Its only a couple of $'s and doesn't take long at all.[/QUOTE]

Jeez Vanda, you sure know the transport system!! Lol I'm gonna have to print those instructions out and pin them to my itinerary
Very helpful thank you