Fun!
I must tell you I always enjoy your trip reports, but I am especially enjoying reading yours this week and seeing you guys all happy and having a great time in Orlando. It's nice to see the happy side after all of the sad news out of there this week.
So as always, thanks for sharing your trips with us
Aw, thank you
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What a lovely surprise on check in "Happy Anniversary".
In December Aquatica isn't too busy (go figure) as the locals won't go due to the cooler weather. I'm not sure I could justify the cost of a cabana, although the space must be nice. It really was a brilliant holiday you were all enjoying
We were there on Christmas Eve day 2014, and we could have shot a cannon through the park and not hit a soul! It was like we had a private rental of the water park. It was a little busier than that when we visited on December 22nd this past year, but it was also HOT....so while the locals might not have been there, I think lots of vacationers were.
We really, really enjoy the cabana rentals.....they are a worthwhile splurge. We have one rented for each of our October days, and only have paid a whopping $44.10 plus tax per cabana. At that price, its crazy not to reserve one. Towel rentals, bottled water and a locker rental is pretty much the same price.....so its like getting the cabana rental for free
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I was told that the US store are all corporate. No idea if that's true or not. If they are not corporate, the most possible reason is the $1Mil + price tag to purchase a franchise. That's what it costs here anyway.
Well then, we just need to divide and conquer. Split 10 ways, that's only $100,000 a piece. Any volunteers?
I'm in for our portion.
That guy looks like he just got a beat down.
It was a strange little interlude. I'm still a bit perplexed by it.
Oh totally. That's another place I always hit up in the US....I could drink that salad dressing.
I was wondering about that - ie: how many Jays fans would be there, especially at that time of year...but I guess us Canadians like FL year round!
That is really incredible!
Really strange....can't imagine that at the dome.
Loving your descriptions of Aquatica...have never been there - hoping now that my kids are a bit bigger (13 and 10) that we can check it out sometime.
Oh, we highly recommend Aquatica. We've also been to Typhoon Lagoon (multiple times) and Blizzard Beach, and Aquatica is our favourite of the three. Definitely give it a try if you can squeeze it into a future itinerary
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Aww, I'm sorry the Jays lost. Eventually I want to go to a game (especially if the Mets are playing).
And happy anniversary!
No worries on the game.....we had fun regardless. And at least it was close.....the Jays have had a few terrible blow outs this year
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And thank you for the anniversary wishes
. I couldn't have found a better way to spend it than at Aquatica!
The waterpark looks fun! We skipped going to one this last trip.
Something to look forward to for next trip?
(speaking of which....are you planning something again soon?)
A) I think it's cool you guys got to see dolphins in "the wild"; but personally (and I'm sure I'll get flamed here) I'm not a fan of the tour boats; they tend to get way too close and completely disregard the law of staying at least 150 feet (or 50 meters) away from them; to keep them safe and to not get hit (even if accidently) by said boats (or any other boats). Just not my cup of tea.....
B) I am pretty sure my family has stayed at that residence inn several times; it's on Palm Parkway/Turkey Lake Road, right? It's a nice place, I think they've stayed there on 3 different occasions....
C) 23 Years, CONGRATS! I can only dream of one day being married for that long....if only Mr Right would kindly show his face; that'd be helpful....
Oh, if only you were a little younger or Jake was a little older and then I could play Cupid. Hang in there kiddo, your Prince Charming is out there and just waiting for the right moment to make his debut.
The RI that we stayed at is on Westwood....I'm not 100% sure if that's the one you are thinking of, or not. There's so many of them (the RI's, I mean), but for good reason....we always find them a pretty nifty value.
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mcosw-residence-inn-orlando-at-seaworld/
I certainly appreciation your perspective on the dolphin sailing. No flaming from me....you know I value your point of view where animals are concerned
. It definitely seemed as if our captain respected the safety of the animals and kept a safe distance (while the dolphins came close at times, we definitely made good use of the zoom feature on our cameras too). It would break my heart to find out otherwise.
I just can't get past the grammatical error on the bottom sign... Come on, Aquatica!!!!
Sigh.....the ill-placed apostrophe is a huge annoyance for me, too
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