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miffa
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Status: offline |  Posted - 17 Apr 2008 : 14:26:53  
| | Hi guys been back in good old blighty for a couple of weeks now and I want to go back it's way too cold. We had a great time in florida, there was 13 in our party and Mrs Baillies villa was fantastic. We arrived at MCO no flight delays, moved on to passport control voila we picked a kiosk that was trialling a new fingerprint system, which the guy informed me that they were going to be rolled out to all kiosks, it seemed to take forever to get through immigration control. On to collect the hire car from alamo, I had registered on line with Alamo Direct Road and to be honest it was a breeze collecting the van, we were soon on the road. As we approached the 192 junction from the I4 I was looking for exit 64B, I didn't know that they had modernised the 192 I4 intersection and went sailing past the exit at which point I recieved a little ear ache from my tired passengers, no problem off at 63 back towards disney world and picked up the 192 west from there. We found the parks and the 192 really busy during the time we were there (easter) as we usually go in Nov, but having said that we managed to do everything even if it did take us a little longer. We did Busch gardens aswell, as a couple of our party had not been to florida before it was not as busy as disney and those of the party that enjoy roller coasters managed to do all the big ones twice during the day. We visited aquatica and to be honest we were not overly impressed, the signage off International drive was non existant and we ended up in the service entrance, they charge you for parking, where disney do not charge for parking at Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach, we got inside fairly early and found no beds or seats were available and had to sit at one of the cafes outdoor areas as these were the only seats left and as for the water rides, it was queues as long as you can imagine, I much prefer Typhoon Lagoon but obviously you will have to decide for yourselves. We also did an airboat ride at Boggy Creek and witnessed some gators basking in the afternoon sun, awesome. I could go on and on but it's making me depressed, already planning the next trip or possibly emigrating over there. |
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eagleydo
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Status: offline | Posted - 17 Apr 2008 : 20:32:34
| | Sounds like you had a good holiday. Probably really busy for Aquatica as they have just opened and everyone will be trying it out. Did you take any pics? |
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orlandodaze
 Ireland
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Status: offline | Posted - 18 Apr 2008 : 00:46:23
| | im delighted you had a great holiday. I know exactly how you feel, we are three weeks home and I just want to be back there. Its so cold here . I just cannot get used to it ,so im beginingto plan the next trip. its the only cure . |
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miffa
United Kingdom
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Status: offline | Posted - 18 Apr 2008 : 09:02:00
| Hope fully here are some pics there are so many
Me,my wife and son at Epcot
Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom Fireworks
Spectromagic
Spectromagic
Shamu at Seaworld
Dolphins at Seaworld
Boggy Creek Airboat
Gator at Boggy Creek
One of the cars from the Old Town friday night cruise
Can't remember whether this guy was at Animal Kingdom or Busch Gardens
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Surfin_USA
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Status: offline | Posted - 19 Apr 2008 : 13:24:08
| Love the pictures, especially the one of the Dolphin. Sounds like you had a really nice time  . We did Boggy Creek last time and did not enjoy it; did not see any gators.
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