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anorak

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Posted - 12 Jan 2008 : 20:18:37

Its just over $24 per adult now inc tax, we went today to take 81 years old Ma who had never been.
We hadn't been for over 10 years and it had changed a bit. First thing is there are no Florida resident annual passes which we used to get at a very reasonable rate, it encouraged residents to take their guests there. Very shortsighted of them to drop it IMHO.
The old snake bursting the balloons show does not exist any more, inetad there is a short show where they open boxes and get animals out of them. Its actually better than it sounds but very short.
We find many shows too short, but Brits generally have a longer attention span than Americans I am told so they make ths shows short.
The old little train is gone, a newer bigger longer trainride is good but is an extra $2 per person.
They really nickel and dime you at Gatorland, $10 to get your hands on a Gator in the wrestling ring, $5 to stroke a monitor lizard after the open the box show. Loads of little extras which would add up to big bucks if a family did them.
The other shows are all the same as they ever have been in my time in Fl.

In and out in 3 hours, saw and did everything, even with an 81 year old lady with limited mobility.

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becbecs

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Posted - 13 Jan 2008 : 09:53:41

Never been in the summer time but went to Gatorland at Xmas 2006. Very quite with only a handful of visitors. Think we had done everything within 3 hours. Definatley worth a visit if you have never been before plus taking the kids back for a bit of Gator Rookey Wrestling

Jane & Fraser
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roscoe

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Posted - 14 Jan 2008 : 23:16:51

Brought my crew to Gatorland a couple of years ago and found it to be one big yawn! Really there are so many other things to do for the same amount of money that are more memorable. Personally I never recommend it to anybody. Better off spending the money on a Airboat ride!

Roscoe

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ShirleyD

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Posted - 15 Jan 2008 : 09:14:19

http://www.orlando-guide.info/forums/topic_37231.asp

I think it is a lovely place to spend an afternoon or morning. It is not a Theme park, more like a petting zoo really. We are so used to the slick parks in Florida, so understand why people would be disappointed if they are expecting this.

Shirley
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