Won Trip Need Advice on Local Attractions

[dtaylor98]

I won a trip which includes accommodations through Florida Dream Homes and also includes one-day Magic Your Way admission to the Walt Disney World Resort theme park of your choice, SeaWorld Orlando admission, $200 Charley's Steak House dining certificate, Arabian Nights Dinner Show admission, half-hour airboat tour from Boggy Creek Airboat, Driver's Passes for unlimited rides at Fun Spot Action Park, Gatorland admission and miniature golf Congo River Golf.

It has been about 15 years since I last visited SeaWorld. I have never been to any of the other places (other than Disney World). Any opinions? How much time should I allow for each? There will be no young children with me. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Dax]

I won a trip which includes accommodations through Florida Dream Homes and also includes one-day Magic Your Way admission to the Walt Disney World Resort theme park of your choice, SeaWorld Orlando admission, $200 Charley's Steak House dining certificate, Arabian Nights Dinner Show admission, half-hour airboat tour from Boggy Creek Airboat, Driver's Passes for unlimited rides at Fun Spot Action Park, Gatorland admission and miniature golf Congo River Golf.

It has been about 15 years since I last visited SeaWorld. I have never been to any of the other places (other than Disney World). Any opinions? How much time should I allow for each? There will be no young children with me. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I will help you as best as I can...

Boggy Creek Airboat - While a 30 min tour, allow at least 2.5 hrs total for this. Depending on traffic, getting there can take some time. Then you may have to wait for the next "30min" window to start. Its a lot of fun though.

GatorLand - Half a day maybe more if you really like it.

Fun Spot - You could prob do the tracks in about an hour, devote more time to look around and re-rides though.

Mini Golf - Half hour/45min total

Arabian Nights - No clue..2hrs?

Hope that helps a bit

 

[dtaylor98]

Thanks! Does anyone else have any advice?

 

[Jgalyon]

Congrats on the win. Sounds like a great trip!

I'll try to answer what I can..

For Arabian Knights I would check their website. Usually the dinner shoes have scheduled times in the evening and I would allow two or three hours for that. I would recommend arriving early to find your seat and not be rushed. I know some of the dinner theaters will not seat additional people after a certain time, so the show is not interrupted.

Gatorland - dress comfortable because there is a lot of walking that can be done. I would allow at least a half day or a little more if you like to stop and read about the animals. I would recommend going during the week vs. a weekend day if you are trying to avoid crowds and trying to get through quickly.

Boggy Creek - Definately allow for the drive time. I would say 2 - 3 hrs total for drive and tour (depending on traffic).

Fun Spot - is a great place to spend the day. It really depends how much you enjoy go karts and carnival rides. You said you won't have small children so I would recommend their park in Kissimmee for adults. They have 4 different go kart tracks, many rides and a SkyCoaster. If you are a thrill seaker I'd deffinately rcommend a flight on the SkyCoaster. The best thing about this place is once you have their band you can leave and come back the same day, so you are not "stuck" there once you arrive. They have extended hours, so even if you do other things that day you can always visit them in the evening and stillhave plenty of time for fun!

Disney, Seaworld or any of the other big theme parks - I'd plan to be there all day!

I hope that helps!! You might want to try looking at their websites and seeing the hours each place is open and come up with an itenerary that way!

Congrats again and I hope you have a great time!!