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glasgowmary
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Status: offline |  Posted - 09 Jun 2007 : 22:20:34  
| | hi , we have never been to busch gardens and wondered how far it is from orlando and if it 's worth a visit . we are rollercoaster fans and some look really good , thanks mary | | Report this post to a moderator |
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LiesaAnna
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Status: offline | Posted - 09 Jun 2007 : 22:49:07
| first visit there took us hours!! we got lost use satnav!!!
its a lovely place with so much for everyone! animals, shows, rides, lovely another of our favourite places we visit everytime we go to florida |
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ShirleyD
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Status: offline | Posted - 09 Jun 2007 : 23:11:33
| It is straight doen the I4 towards Tampa, then follow the signs, though you do need to keep your eyes open for the signs after leaving the I4.
As rollercoaster fans, it is THE place to go in Florida  Though I have a bit of trouble with the ones that twist as well as go upside down (make sure you eat afterwards, not before!!!). Nowhere near as polished as Disney, but fantastic.... the rides are great, with all sorts of rollercoasters, from gentle, to wild and traditional bone shaking wood ones.
It is just under an hour from the H27/I4 junction |
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pieman790
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Status: offline | Posted - 10 Jun 2007 : 06:19:59
| We did it from Kissimmee with sat nav in 70 mins last year. Best time without Sat Nav is approx 80 mins but it depends on the traffic.
We normally try and go on a Monday as even during the summer its not that busy compared to some of the parks in Orlando. We walked onto most of the rides and the longest we queued for was about 10-15 mins for the log flume. Weekends can be busy as you get more locals there. |
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Homer
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Status: offline | Posted - 10 Jun 2007 : 10:19:20
| If you have the Orlando Flexi Ticket there is the free coach service which is worth using.
Especially if one person (like me) is/has done all the driving.
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ncmurray
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Status: offline | Posted - 10 Jun 2007 : 10:39:03
| As already said, this is THE park for roller coasters, but the animals are well worth going for, too, especially if your children are younger.
If you like more exciting roller coasters, Sheik-Ra is the best one there, in my humble opinion. Is being upgraded at the moment (going floorless), and is due to open on the 16th, I think. Front row seats, at the edge if possible, give the best view!
I would suggest that you go to Busch earlier in your holiday, because they sometimes have offers of a free second day, or an upgrade to an annual pass for 2007 for a small charge. If you like the park, you will have time to make another visit if you want to.
Have a lovely holiday! |
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glasgowmary
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Status: offline | Posted - 10 Jun 2007 : 22:07:28
| thanks everyone , can ' t wait to go now . where does the coach go from ? we have annual passes for universal so don ' t think the coach would be free but wouldn ' t mind paying so we don ' t have too much discussion between my good husband and myself on which way to go , obviously not the way i said but the way HE thought !! ah , it' s great to right all the time  | | Report this post to a moderator | goto top of page |
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Kazzie
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Status: offline | Posted - 10 Jun 2007 : 22:33:38
| I cannot tell you anything about the coach but there is no need to worry about getting lost if you drive to Busch Gardens. We have driven there at least 5 times and have never got lost yet, and if we can manage it I am pretty sure anybody can!
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thanks everyone , can ' t wait to go now . where does the coach go from ? we have annual passes for universal so don ' t think the coach would be free but wouldn ' t mind paying so we don ' t have too much discussion between my good husband and myself on which way to go , obviously not the way i said but the way HE thought !! ah , it' s great to right all the time
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Nikki D
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Status: offline | Posted - 11 Jun 2007 : 06:15:28
| Hi Mary, we used the coach one year we picked it up from the car park at the back car park of old town Kissimmee. Was a bit of a drag though because it stops lots to pick up more people. We have also found our own way there and its not a bad drive. That way your not having to clock watch for the return. Bush gardens is well worth a visit  |
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anniegetyourgun
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Status: offline | Posted - 13 Jun 2007 : 19:11:55
| | We have just come back. If you have the 5 park flexi-ticket the transport is free.Even if you dont and you have to pay its $10 each.Well worth it.Picks up at 6 different locations,one being seaworld.We picked up from the best western lakeside on 192 west.If you go on their website there maybe something about the shuttle on there.It did seem a pretty straight road,but took about an hour from our pick up. we arrived at 11am, and the bus departed busch at 7pm,.Depends if thats enough time for you. hope this helps. | | Report this post to a moderator | goto top of page |
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