View Full Version : How to spend just ONE day in Orlando?
Nostromo
11-07-2004, 00:15
If you had just one full, uninterrupted day in Orlando, where would you chhose to go?
floridadreamvilla.co.uk
11-07-2004, 00:39
Sad I know, but I would have to spend some time at our lovely 3 bed villa. It's our dream home and sends shivers down my spine every time I walk into it. Such a special place for us [msnsmile2].
I'd probably also follow it by a nice relaxing dinner at one of our favourites - The Olive Garden.
The Florida Mall, Millenia Mall, Wal*Mart.
It has to be Magic Kingdom. It gets my vote every Year.Children of all ages can never forget this Magical Place.:D:D
Cruella DeVilla
11-07-2004, 23:15
Shopping.
Never would have expected you to say that CDV!!!! :D:D:D
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by floridadreamvilla.co.uk
Sad I know, but I would have to spend some time at our lovely 3 bed villa. It's our dream home and sends shivers down my spine every time I walk into it. [msnsmile2].[/quote]
Turn the air con down!!:D:D[msnwink]
floridadreamvilla.co.uk
11-07-2004, 23:38
Or up maybe [msnwink]<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by george
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by floridadreamvilla.co.uk
Sad I know, but I would have to spend some time at our lovely 3 bed villa. It's our dream home and sends shivers down my spine every time I walk into it. [msnsmile2].[/quote]
Turn the air con down!!:D:D[msnwink]
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i dont think you can beat MK it is the first park we visit each time we are there.
traceya89
10-08-2004, 23:34
WALMART, TARGET, AND K MART WITH MAY BE DOLLAR TREE!
THEN TO HARD ROCK CAFE FOR A MEAL
CarolAnn
11-08-2004, 18:30
Tricky One[msntongue]Voted for MGM, as it is one of my fav things to do, but, I am sure I would sulk if I only had 1 day in Orlando[msnscared]
jolliffee
11-08-2004, 21:51
I voted other; I have no idea but would decide on the day.
huckleberry house
12-08-2004, 00:59
I voted somewhere else and it would also have to be my villa. Given just one day I wouldnt be able to bear being so close and not going to it, sorry,I do love the theme parks but nothing beats my home when push comes to shove.
Lesley
caroline
12-08-2004, 01:39
I'm amazed at how many people voted for SeaWorld, I really didn't like it:( But that's the great thing about Florida, there's so much to do and see it doesn't matter if you don't like one particular thing.
Other - pool, shopping, Cirque du Soleil and dinner at the Grand Floridian to watch the MK fireworks!!! Or it might have to be the Swan and Dolphin and Epcots depending on timing.
If I had to pick a park, I guess it would be Seaworld. I live here and of all the parks Seaworld is the one you can keep going back to without getting fed up with it or jaded. I suppose because it is "living".
Nostromo
12-08-2004, 13:38
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by caroline
I'm amazed at how many people voted for SeaWorld, I really didn't like it:( But that's the great thing about Florida, there's so much to do and see it doesn't matter if you don't like one particular thing.
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True. I love Sea World and it came out on top of our 'Family Poll'. But there are some people who (quite rightly) feel upset about the acquatic creatures being 'handled' by the human trainers. Looked that way, parks like SW and AK can be off-putting, although the latter tries hard to create a 'natural' environment for the animals.
jolliffee
12-08-2004, 16:22
Can you go into Epcot to eat without a pass. Just worked it out I was last in Epcot in 1986, just shows how much there is to do arround Orlando, though being on the forum is like being there.
I would choose Seaworld. Just love it there - and never as crowded as the other parks.
MaggieAllan
07-09-2004, 13:30
Universal Studios - memories of first visit - listened to the Blues Brothers three times that day - looked like some mad woman singing and dancing in the street. ( Allen says what's new there then!)
Then a close second Sea World - this was the first park we ever visited - and being up so early with the change in body clock we were there at the front right next to the rope at 'rope drop' - I phoned my mum and cried with excitement as I could see the baby dolphins!
Maggie
I would spend the day at the beach, the evening in Epcot having fish and chips at the
Rose and crown, then a lovely swim before going to bed
Phil and Mel
07-09-2004, 13:50
I have to agree with floridadreamvilla.co.uk, that it would have to be spent lazing round the pool, sat in the spa with a (large) cocktail.
KirstieLou
07-09-2004, 17:09
Sea World!
But lets face it, whos daft enough to go for 1 day ;);)
Phil and Mel
07-09-2004, 17:23
VERY good point KirstieLou.[msnwink] We went the first time this year for 2 weeks. We've already booked for 18 days next year, and I can see that growing year on year[msnsmile2]
anna maria freak
07-09-2004, 18:26
If I only had one day in Orlando plus a wish for anything it would have to be a LIVE concert at T. D. Waterhouse Centre with ELVIS as the performer [msncry][msncry]:D
Lorraine
Nostromo
07-09-2004, 18:28
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by KirstieLou
Sea World!
But lets face it, whos daft enough to go for 1 day ;);)
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It was only a theoretical question. But I suppose it is possible that Joseph Henry Bloggs was driving from Miami to Tallahasee and decided to stop in Orlando for a day?
Sea World has that magic for me!!
If only for one day nothing would drag me away from the pool in our villa, of course accompanied by a glass of wine and just maybe the hubby;)
Lynne
Magic Kingdom ... it is just so special, for all ages.
It has to be the day trip to Silver Springs, pick up the boat, Scream across the great big lake,down the canal and that huge lock, then be amazed where the canal meets the Silver Springs River.
Scenery, excitement, manatees, monkeys, (Where they filmed the original tarzan movies and the monkeys escaped) clear water to see all the fish turtles etc.
Lunch and a swim with the manatees(If you are lucky enough to get near) see the actual Silver Spring and do the return journey. It was the most amazing day to unwind and really get a good start to the holiday. Got an amazing suntan as well. It was for the whole day and the children even enjoyed every minute.:D
It used to be run by a gent called Ted, but I have lost the paperwork, It's not part of any glass bottom boat trips) So if anybody out there has any info they can give..... The boats held six people and we were supplied with a skipper for the day.[?]
It was originally booked through Virgin but they no longer have the details. Sorry to have gone on a bit...but it was really good, and we would like to do it again. So if anybody else has been and still has the details, please forward[msnsad][msncry]
Has to be a day beside our beautiful pool, I'm afraid.
Priceless.[8D]
Ellie
LiesaAnna
26-09-2004, 11:49
shopping!!!!!!!!!!!
and of course in and around the pool!!!!!!!!!!:D
Kevin8304
29-09-2004, 01:23
Old Town.
The Florida Mall for some retail therapy
Has to be Typhoon Lagoon, dont you just love water parks
I would never have guesed you would have gone shopping CDV!
I am a big fan of IOA and like to go there for all the rides. then something to eat after.
tigger66
06-10-2005, 01:13
i would be at seaworld feeding every possible animal and watching shows and shopping:D:D then i would probaly go to boma and then downtown disney and disney quest[msnsmile2][msnsmile2]:D
tigger66
06-10-2005, 01:15
oh wait also discovery cove instead of seaworld:)
Paula D-S
06-10-2005, 02:07
I voted somewhere else. Again it would have to be a hot sunny day spent lazing around our pool.[8D]
Paula
travelfreak
15-11-2005, 23:15
i voted islands of adv because i enjoy the big rides.:D:D[clap][clap]
PS my sister had her 6th birthday in MK, [sporty][clap][catinhat]
Have to be MK for us.
Barbara
Thorogoods
24-11-2005, 17:04
Would vote for them all, but Seaworld is our fav.:D:D
pieman790
24-11-2005, 17:40
I voted for MK however i know that Cathy would say shopping
neild292
25-11-2005, 17:03
Has to be Island of Adventure - Overall their rides are the best
Has to be shopping for me :D Walmart, Orlando Premiuim Outlets, Florida Mall
solanasunshine
25-11-2005, 22:59
We'd spend a lazy time at Celebration relaxing on the rocking chairs, having a walk around the lake and lunch at the Market Place cafe. Of course we'd have to go into the lovely shops there as well.[msnwink]
sheenallan
01-12-2005, 02:49
Having a day doing nothing to the villa and just relaxing like ordinary people.
Sheena.