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onamission
07-06-2005, 19:39
could anyone please tell me which would be the best parks to visit whilst we are there , also alternative days out and probably the most important the best shopping malls tia for any replys
Well as the mother of 2 teenagers who often bring friends my gals go for Islands of Adventure (they like Sea World too but IoA wins hands down).
Busch Gardens is a good day out!
Shopping - well where do we begin.
Mall at Millenia - Urban Outfitters is the big must here, plus loads of others that I can't remember.
Premium Outlet Mall - here they shop till they drop
Lake Buena Vista Mall - Old Navy, Gap & Fossil outlet and shoes
Florida Mall - just leave them there all day, it's not an outlet place but prices seem to be in dollars what they are in pounds.
Cd's - check out Wal-mart and Target for the latest US groups.
Do they like converses? If so go to the Osceola Mall on 192 (past the super Wal-mart) and Medieval Times and buy them from the Beals outlet there.
Watersports - you can try Lake Harris which runs various water activities, horse-riding at Poinciana.
pieman790
07-06-2005, 19:59
I have to say busch Gardens as it has something for everybody including loads of roller coasters. We took our nephews last October and they loved it. The only draw back is the round trip to Tampa, 1.5 hours each way.
As for shopping Premium outlet on International drive, has all the bigs names and is cheap
I of A as already stated, Premium Outlet mall, the water parks. There is a problem with nightlife because of the drinking laws but they may like Downtown Disney, big Virgin and even though he still cant drink at 19, my son still goes to concerts at the House of Blues.
Madabouttigger
07-06-2005, 20:39
Seaworld and Downtown Disney. The animals always seem to be hit with the teens, especially if you get in early and they can go and pet the dolphins.
My 17 year old son LOVES IOA.It really is his favourite by far. I am sure they would enjoy all the parks though, I think there is always something for everyone. My 19 year old daughter loves to shop in Orlando Premium Outlets, and particualarly likes a shop called Papaya. She comes out weighed down. Chloe
My best 3
1) Island of Adventure
2) MGM
3) Universal
Doms worst
1) Animal kingdom:(
Hope this helps
Have to agree with all above IOA and Busch Gardens are my favorite also the water parks are great fun (Typhoon & Blizzard) as for shopping I love Premium Outlets the have a great Guess store there and always punish Keiths wallet with a lengthy visit the Boys prefer Florida Mall more Computor, sports shops.
My 3 girls would pick IOA, Busch Gardens, Seaworld and the water parks.
Premium Outlets for shopping.
McjohnjM
08-06-2005, 18:36
Our girls who are 17 and 15 would pick IOA, they just love it and then propably the water parks they did swim with the dolphins last year and that was certainly a hightlight of their holiday.
As for shopping you could take them anywhere and it would cost us money,, no matter which outlet you go to I'm sure they will find something they just have to have.
Have a great holiday.
Kim & John
Our best 3
1) Got to be Water Parks any of them
2) Busch Gardens
3) Then toss up between Universal & Seaworld
Ray&Sarah
08-06-2005, 21:33
My teenage sons would choose Busch Gardens, IOA and one of the Disney water parks.[msnsmile2] My eldest also loves to go shopping in the Premium Outlets Mall.[msnsmile]
Cruella DeVilla
09-06-2005, 02:40
Probably Islands of Adventure or Busch Gardnes if they like animals, Seaworld, especially the Dolphins might fir the bill and any of the water type parks. i AM SURE THEY WILL ADORE THE SHOPPING TOO[msneek]
just remember not to go with CDV! Her poor hubby.......
shop til you drop.....
[xx(]
IOA for teenagers!!![msnwink]
sundowner
09-06-2005, 12:53
I agree with everyone else on this matter.
For others looking in on this one we went with our 'kids' (ages 24 and 25) a couple of years back, and our daughter and daughter-in-law were still asked for ID and had to carry passports around with them when we were drinking alcohol.
Even though they were clearly with two grown adults who could vouch they were over 21, that was no good. One waitress expained that it is the person who serves the alcohol and not the establishment that are in trouble with the law if they serve to underage drinkers.
Obviously, we were all very understanding about this, but it was a little frustrating at times having to remember to take passports if you want a glass of wine with your meal.
pieman790
09-06-2005, 14:30
When we got married 16 years ago we were in our 20's we had to carry our passport everywhere with us in Florida to prove our age. They do enforce the law in the US and it is very hard to get served even if you are over 21's with no id. Im sure they have a poster in Walmart which states that if you are under 30 or look under 30 then you need ID for alcohol.
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by sundowner
I agree with everyone else on this matter.
For others looking in on this one we went with our 'kids' (ages 24 and 25) a couple of years back, and our daughter and daughter-in-law were still asked for ID and had to carry passports around with them when we were drinking alcohol.
Even though they were clearly with two grown adults who could vouch they were over 21, that was no good. One waitress expained that it is the person who serves the alcohol and not the establishment that are in trouble with the law if they serve to underage drinkers.
Obviously, we were all very understanding about this, but it was a little frustrating at times having to remember to take passports if you want a glass of wine with your meal.
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eclipsed
11-06-2005, 19:03
As the mother of 3 teenagers, 15,18,19.it has to be Islands,Universal and for a quieter day Seaworld--Kraken is a must. Eagle ridge Mall is near Haines City and much quieter than the malls in Kissimmee/Orlando and has a multplex cinema and bowling.