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wrightbuxton
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Status: offline |  Posted - 28 Aug 2007 : 12:47:59  
| Hi
we are going to be in Florida between Xmas and New Year this year. Have seen some of the threads on here regarding the ice sculpture display at Gaylord Palms.
Is it worth a visit and would people recommend to have a go at the ice skating too?
I was thinking of a visit on maybe New Years Day....do they have a New Years Day brunch at all?
Thanks
Julie |
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AshleyLodge
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Status: offline | Posted - 28 Aug 2007 : 13:21:09
| We thought ICE was brilliant and are really pleased we went to see it. As well as the ice skating there are shows on the stage near Villa de Flora.
Be sure to wear proper shoes and socks - they provide thick anoraks. I was really pleased I had some gloves with me too although you can just put your hands in the pockets.
We haven't been out at New Year but I'm sure someone else will tell you about brunch.
Have a great time
Lynne |
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pieman790
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Status: offline | Posted - 28 Aug 2007 : 13:28:38
| | We walked past the Ice skating when we went to the Gaylord Palms for Thanks Giving Brunch and it does look good . We decided to give it a miss due to the risk of getting injured. There is a open air ice rink which visits our city every year and the last time it came Cathy fell badly and had a bad back/neck for ages. She had to undergo some expensive treatment/MRI scans. |
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jolliffee
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Status: offline | Posted - 28 Aug 2007 : 16:38:58
| We've done it too, and it is well worth the visit, you can exit and re-enter the ice show if you get too cold; make sure you have a camera.
A Tip: If you book a meal at Villa de Flora you'll get the car parking ticket stamped, and if I remember free hot drinks.
You'll find the open area inside Gaylord Palms will be dressed for Christmas so allow an extra hour to walk arround take pictures and just enjoy! |
Dave
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KarenScott
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Status: offline | Posted - 28 Aug 2007 : 19:59:03
| we went to ICE last Chistmas and absolutely loved it It was amazing. There was even some guys there doing some ice sculpting so you could see how they produce these fantastic ice sculptures, not sure if they are always there.
We had a fantastic meal at the Villa de Flora and there were entertainers going around the tables, magician and singers etc. We were there Christmas Day.
Yes there were shows on too and you get a hot chocolate if you can manage it after your meal.
We booked the skating too but too be honest it was busy and I'm not confident so I didn't go on. I thought it would have been bigger and outside however it was in a tent and didn't live up to my expectaions but ICE definitely did.
You'll have a fantastic time. |
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Mrs Brizzle
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Status: offline | Posted - 30 Aug 2007 : 13:34:15
| Hi, we did ICE! as part of our Christmas day treats last year, see som piccies here http://www.orlando-guide.info/forums/topic_35390.asp
We really enjoyed it but it was really cold and couldn't last more than 20 mins especially as I wore open toe shoes doh! We followed it with a meal at villa de flora which was superb and the girls had a photo with mother christmas. We also booked the skating but it was very busy and crowded with nowhere to sit, the girls couldn't stay upright and the ice was full of people whizzing about and it was all a bit overwhelming so I wouldn't reccomend that bit. The hotel is an experience in itself though and there were lots of activities going on the whole time we were there. You will have a great time if you go.
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dsv77
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Status: offline | Posted - 29 Sep 2007 : 10:17:44
| Hi Folks ,
Notice that most of you mention the Gaylord Palms , can any ne tell me a bit about it ? is it a hotel ? or a centre . does it contain a restuarant ect . I think I have seen it from the highway but not sure ,so directions would be great .
Thanks
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AshleyLodge
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Status: offline | Posted - 29 Sep 2007 : 11:07:41
| Gaylord Palms is a convention centre and a hotel but it the part that makes it worth a visit is the central atrium. There are three restaurants in there all in appropriate settings. The fish restaurant is a boat on a lake in Key West. The Hickory Steak House in the Everglades complete with alligators and Villa de Flora the Buffet restaurant is near St Augustine.
If you take exit 65 from the I4 it is signposted. Otherwise just go along the Osceola Prkway heading for the I4 and you will see it.
It is worth having a meal there and then you don't have to pay for car parking.
It really is worth a visit particularly if you can combine it with ICE.
Lynne |
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ravtino
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Status: offline | Posted - 29 Sep 2007 : 16:43:17
| We spent a good while looking round the hotel when we were there at Christmas and bumped into SANTA walking along a corridor, lovely man He asked Adam what he wanted for Christmas,had a chat and then went on his way after wishing us a Merry christmas | | Report this post to a moderator | goto top of page |
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Kazzie
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Status: offline | Posted - 29 Sep 2007 : 20:03:19
| Angela, ICE is a display of ice sculptures, if you google Ice at Gaylord Palms Orlando you will find lots of info. Here is a little snippet of what is said:
Who says the holidays in Florida are all about palm trees and sunshine? Prepare for the coolest winter on record as Gaylord Palms™ Resort presents ICE!; An instant dose of winter, this spectacle is hand-carved from nearly two million pounds of ice!
Karen
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Originally posted by dsv77
Thanks for the info , but is ice a show ? or just a skating rink and is it open all year or just a xmas?
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Mrs Brizzle
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Status: offline | Posted - 23 Nov 2007 : 12:20:01
| Hi Karen,
I only just spotted your reply to me 
We may have walked past each other and would never have known.
I believe you don't live a million miles away from me either 
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