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luckylady
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Status: offline |  Posted - 24 Jan 2008 : 04:22:49  
| We visited Cypress Gardens for the first time on Tuesday
I wish that we had made the effort to visit this park earlier.
We have been coming to Floria for over twenty years and never thought to spend a day at Cypress Gardens .
It's a great relaxed park with beautiful gardens.some good live shows.
A railway and a ferry boat ride and some great traditional rides.
We had a really enjoyable day, so much to see in a relaxed atmosphere
The attentants are very friendly and have time to chat and laugh with you.
I wish more visitors to Florida would go and spend a day.
Total opposite to the famous Parks in Orlando.
We will definately visit again,a pity we took so long  |
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ccarcher
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Status: offline | Posted - 24 Jan 2008 : 11:18:30
| Its like a little hidden gem of old time Florida
We visited first time last year with the kids 5&4 even though I had been to Florida for over 20 years
had an absolutley wonderful day so relaxing and a real joy for younger kids, and being able to flip between theme park and water park is fantastic
We found it a great introduction to the theme parks, before it gets a little more hectiv at the more famous parks
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Status: offline | Posted - 24 Jan 2008 : 13:45:56
| | We went twice during our stay from which we have just returned and I agree it is a welcome change from the hustle and bustle.Staff are friendly you are not rushed and it is so peaceful.We saw the Turtles -the pop group from the 60's and they were great only thing was the heavens opened and they had to cut the concert short.We didn't realise the concerts are free if you don't mind taking your own chairs or blankets and sitting out in the open. |
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taylona
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Status: offline | Posted - 25 Jan 2008 : 16:48:14
| We keep saying we must go there, so I must do it!!! We recently bought the Beach Boys Greatest Hits on CD ( had a copy on vinyl so haven't played it for many years) and introduced them to our daughter's (14 and 12yrs) who enjoy their music - they think it has a 'happy sound'. The oldest one, who is doing Music GCSE, was quite sad we will miss the concert by just 5 days.
Anyone else appearing there in April? |
Denise
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Kazzie
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Status: offline | Posted - 25 Jan 2008 : 23:05:33
| Denise,
Not much going on in April but this is the timetable that is shown at the moment for the rest of the year:
January 26, 2008 Miranda Lambert
January 27, 2008 The Elvis Presley Story featuring Ronnie McDowell, The Jordanaires, DJ Fontana, and Millie Kirkham
February 03, 2008 Pat Boone
February 09, 2008 Ray Price with Special Guest Connie Smith
February 10, 2008 Juice Newton
February 14-17, 2008 Bows and Arrows Valentine Festival
February 16, 2008 Loretta Lynn
February 23, 2008 George Jones
February 24, 2008 Bill Haley's Comets & The Knockouts
March 01, 2008 Clay Walker and Heartland
March 02, 2008 BJ Thomas
March 08, 2008 Restless Heart
March 09, 2008 Wayne Newton
March 15, 2008 Frankie Avalon, Bobby Rydell, & Fabian
March 16, 2008 Oak Ridge Boys
March 22, 2008 Cypress Gardens' Eggstravaganza! The World's Largest Easter Egg Hunt
March 29, 2008 Sammy Kershaw
March 30, 2008 Beach Boys
April 19, 2008 Charlie Daniels
May 03, 2008 Michael W. Smith, Brandon Heath, Matthew West
August 09, 2008 Billy Currington
November 15, 2008 Casting Crowns
November 23, 2008 Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone
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Originally posted by taylona
We keep saying we must go there, so I must do it!!! We recently bought the Beach Boys Greatest Hits on CD ( had a copy on vinyl so haven't played it for many years) and introduced them to our daughter's (14 and 12yrs) who enjoy their music - they think it has a 'happy sound'. The oldest one, who is doing Music GCSE, was quite sad we will miss the concert by just 5 days.
Anyone else appearing there in April?
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Status: offline | Posted - 22 Mar 2008 : 23:34:10
| | We have visited Cypress Gardens at last and we are so sorry we didnt do it years ago . A big thank you to Paula , Barbara and everyone else here who encouraged us to visit this lesser known park . My daughter had a field day ,she went on all the rides except the tiny tots ones and in some cases because it was so quiet she got a second turn . There is something here for everyone from the roller coasters to the magnicient gardens and topiary. The Festival of Flowers is on until March 30th ,and well worth a visit . There was even an Easter Egg Hunt and all the kids got some eggs, of course you had the greedy ones (parents were worse )who collected more than their share so some are going to have sore tummies even before Easter Sunday. What really impressed was how genuinely nice the park staff are ,so helpful and they appear happy to have you visit. Next time we shall watch out for some of those great concerts they have there and make a return visit. Also the town of Winterhaven is truly delightful also . How I would to be able to attend the Beachboys Concert there on March 30th but unfort unately we will be back in the real world then. |
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Status: offline | Posted - 23 Mar 2008 : 09:43:34
| same here Shirley, well didnt have his posters on my walls but always liked him, saw him on Dave tv last night singing think it was old top of the pops stuff.....
glad you had had a great time in cg Olive, will try and get there next trip.... |
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