International Drive Questions: Fun-Spot, Dinner Shows, Mini-Golf and more

[stevelabny]

So I'm hoping to have one free day on my trip to Universal/Sea World that I could just spend relaxing in the hotel, or I could spend it exploring "the other side of orlando"

All of the I-Drive attractions get very mixed reviews. Is it just because people are comparing them to Disney/Universal/Sea World or is it because they actually suck?

Fun-Spot sounds like my kind of place. I'm 6'3 350, will I fit on a go-kart?

The Pirates and Sleuths Dinner Show both sound fun. (I can do Medieval Times here if I want) Is Ticketmania a legit discounter? And even with disounted rates, are these worth my time and money? Or am I better off just eating at the hotel?

Some of the I-Drive mini-golf courses look good. A Pirates course and a Congo River course. I prefer themed holes and these mostly look like themed courses with standard holes. Are any of these worth leaving hotel grounds for? Last time I went to Disney, I wasn't overwhelmed by Fantasia Gardens, but it was only 30 seconds from the Swan, so it was a nice late-night activity.

What's the deal with I-trolley? The reviews on trip advisor kill it for always being late and packed. I can't imagine it woould stay in business if its as bad as those reviews say. Is that just some town car place leaving fake bad reviews? Is I-trolley a dependable way to get up and down I-Drive?

And what's the best way to get from Universals Royal Pacific Resort to some of these locations. I won't have a car. I can walk a mile or maybe even two, but then I'd have to walk back too, so more than 1.5 miles is probably pushing it. Do I just find a cab?

Steve

 

[A Mickeyfan]

I can answer some of your questions..


So I'm hoping to have one free day on my trip to Universal/Sea World that I could just spend relaxing in the hotel, or I could spend it exploring "the other side of orlando"

All of the I-Drive attractions get very mixed reviews. Is it just because people are comparing them to Disney/Universal/Sea World or is it because they actually suck? Yes, I think so & there is no comparison.

The Pirates and Sleuths Dinner Show both sound fun. (I can do Medieval Times here if I want) Is Ticketmania a legit discounter? And even with disounted rates, are these worth my time and money? Or am I better off just eating at the hotel? If you want a themed dinner, then do these, if not, then eat at the hotel. I have heard they are fun. I have not done them, I would rather do a Character meal at Disney, but that is just my choice. Since my kids are older now, we don't do those much anymore either.

Some of the I-Drive mini-golf courses look good. A Pirates course and a Congo River course. I prefer themed holes and these mostly look like themed courses with standard holes. Are any of these worth leaving hotel grounds for? Last time I went to Disney, I wasn't overwhelmed by Fantasia Gardens, but it was only 30 seconds from the Swan, so it was a nice late-night activity. Yes, they are fun but in reality, all the mini golf courses are the same. If you can get a discount coupon for one over another, then do the discounted one.

What's the deal with I-trolley? The reviews on trip advisor kill it for always being late and packed. I can't imagine it woould stay in business if its as bad as those reviews say. Is that just some town car place leaving fake bad reviews? Is I-trolley a dependable way to get up and down I-Drive? Yes, it's a good way to travel I-drive and very inexpensive too. You may have to wait for it & depending on the season you are in Orlando, it may be in the rain, but they are dependable.

And what's the best way to get from Universals Royal Pacific Resort to some of these locations. I won't have a car. I can walk a mile or maybe even two, but then I'd have to walk back too, so more than 1.5 miles is probably pushing it. Do I just find a cab? A cab will be very expensive since they will try to rip you off and if you do not mind walking, you can just walk over the Universal Blvd overpass (cross over I-4) and that will get you from RPR to I-Drive. There might be some sort of bus stop over by the bus parking for the theme parks, I am not sure