Looking for something new to do on sons 16th Birthday

[Portugal1000]

Our son will have his birthday in Orlando again this year, lost count if this will be the 5th or 6th year running. We usually go bowling and water park and Longhorns. I am thinking of booking something a little different during the day and so far have thought about the hour boat rental at Sammy Duvalls where he can water ski etc, the Zip Line at Gatorland (never been here) or the sky diving place on I drive.
Anyone have any other ideas or things they may have done which would suit an adventurous 16 year old. he got a Go Pro for Xmas which is why I was thinking of the water skiing. Seem to be lots of dicounts but only up to end of June so far so wondering if these places usually have discounts in August. Definitely will be sticking with Longhorns as a tradition and our favourite restaurant in Orlando.
Thanks

 

[wilma-bride]

How about a Segway tour at WDW? Hubby and son went ziplining at Orlando Zoo last summer and said it was great.

 

[dixonsontour]

Zip lining at gator land looked fun and is often on groupon. Dd liked gatorland, especially feeding them hotdogs. Have an ice cream made with liquid nitrogen opposite after at private island icecream, bet they have birthday cake flavour.

 

[Woodview]

I have read your other thread re eating places in Kissimmee But you do not mention if you will have a car .

If you will have a car then there are many other things to do for an 16 year old

And there are Many more eating places to try.

So let us know if you will have a car & then more info can be given .

 

[Elise79]

You can usually get discounts all year at Sammy Duvalls. I have been parasailing there twice and love it! I have watched them jet skiing and water skiing from our room at BLT!

 

[Woodview]

Thank you for letting us know you have a car.

Here are some ideas that should be liked by a 16 year old & yourselves.

( A ) An Airboat Ride at Wild Florida ... 3301 Lake Cypress Rd. Kenansville Florida

Trip one ....... Drive to Hwy 192 ( By The Gaylord Palms Convention Center ... worth a visit in its own right ... remember to have

your Parking ticket signed ... inside or Parking Charge will be applied on departure .. Try a meal at Villa de Flora inside )

TURN LEFT on Hwy 192 ... pass Old Town .... Keep going on Hwy 192 .. Do not turn Left onto OBT. or Right through Arch of

Kissimmee ,, head for St. Cloud

As you enter St. Cloud look out on your RIGHT for the 4th CVS shop at the turn for Canoe Creek Rd

Go down this road for about 10 miles & as you cross over a bridge the Turn will be on your RIGHT

Drive about 2 miles and you will be there ... And the Wildlife.


More later ..... must watch Chelsea match

 

[Woodview]

Trip 2

Another Airboat Ride with a visit to a replica " Fort "

" Airboat Rides at Midway " 28501 E.Colonial Drive Christmas Florida 32709

And Visit the Fort at Christmas.

Drive on the Hwy 417 towards Orlando Airport & Kennedy Space Center & Cocoa Beach

Take turnoff for Titusville VIA Hwy 520 to Join Hwy 50 ... head towards Titusville

On the way ... on your Left you will see a White Christmas tree at Christmas .. Turn Left

After a few miles you will see The Fort Christmas & park ( well worth a visit )

Return to Hwy 50 & turn Left towards Titusville.

Shortly on your Left will be AirBoats at Midway.



Trip 3

An Adventure " Zip Wire park " and other family things .

" Forever Florida " 4755 N. Kenansville Rd. St. Cloud Fl 34773

Phone 407 957 9794 foreverflorida.com info @ foreverflorida.com


. As Trip 1

Go to Hwy 192 going East Head for St. Cloud .... then head towards Melbourne

Look for Kenansville Road on Right.

Drive on that road and follow signs ( I think it will be on your Left )


Trip 4

For All your Family a Nature pontoon Boat trip

Blue Heron River Tours at Hontoon Landing

2317 River Ridge Road , Deland , Fl.32720

Phone 386 873 4843 www.blueheronrivertours.com


Go to Hwy I-4 Heading into Orlando . Stay on I-4 through Orlando & Follow directions

to Deland . ( you will need a Sat Nav ) .




I hope you will enjoy All or some of those Trips. which we have found over the last 15 years .

This is what we do .. explore .. and then enjoy The Boardwalk & Disney Springs.

 

[Woodview]

Eating places that are used by visitors & locals who are not staying near Disney or International Drive

Go to Hwy 192 Go WEST heading for Hwy 27

You will find Longhorn Steakhouse , Olive Garden , & on across the road Texas Roadhouse, Millers Ale House etc

Further down the new Manny's Chop House & many more.

Not forgetting " Cracker Barrel "