Jill from day 9 to present (very long post)
Firstly would like to apologise for the delay in the next instalment. We have been so busy enjoying the parks and the sunshine up until today when the heavens opened (all day).
Day 9 - Mon 12th
Off to Seaworld for the first time in a while for all the family. This is my favourite park because it seems less hectic. Parked up and headed for the sea lion and otter show. Very entertaining as usual. Lunch was at the beer end of the park (this is compulsory for my husband)and for the first time my eldest son was able to enjoy the free offerings. After a look at the horses (my son's girlfriend is a keen horsewoman and has 5 horses of her own)and the donkey - how cute is he? - made our way to Journey to Atlantis and Kraken. After the usual soaking we decided to retire back to the villa as it was boiling hot and the heat was taking its toll. Ended the day at the Grand China Buffet on US27.
Day 10 - Tues. Spent the morning by the pool before heading to Universal. One ride I love is men in black and it defintely didn't disappoint. The others did back to the future and ET too. Some shopping around citywalk finished the afternoon. In the evening we went to Sizzler on the 192 but although nothing was really bad we decided we wouldn't go again.
Day 11 - Wed. My son and his girlfriend decided they wanted time alone in the villa so the rest of us went to wet and wild. It was extremely hot and sunny and couldn't have been more relaxing and perfect. We always head to the beach area near the lake. After a few hours and shattered by the many rides (I like quite a lot of them but really love the wave pool) we walked around the LBV factory stores but didn't buy too much - honest! Off to the Cracker Barrel (this time on the 192) and finished with a walk around Old Town.
Day 12 - Thurs. An early start to Busch Gardens. It was quite a good run there, taking around 50 minutes door to door. Car park was extremely quiet we parked in Lot 1. The day was hot but cloudy on and off. The boys loved Sheikra (hope I spelled that right) and went on it 3 times in a row, they did every other ride in the park within 3 hours and I think that must be record for us. At the hospitality they were serving speciality beers which were Mango and Lime Citrus flavoured, unfortunately nobody seemed to like them. For me this park has the least appeal, probably because most of the rides I don't enjoy and feel like a spare part following everyone around but they love it. Before leaving we had ice creams with hot fudge and strawberries. In the evening everyone went to the Chinese again but I didn't feel hungry so stayed in the villa for some peace and quiet.
Day 13 Fri. Back to Wet and Wild to please me having dropped my son and his girlfriend at Universal first. I enjoyed a rest by the lake and we met them early afternoon inside the park by Spiderman which I love. After a few rides we went back to the villa and had a bbq.
Day 14 Sat. Florida Mall for most of the day. All of us came away with goodies. Subway for lunch. Back to the villa early evening and then to Old Town to see the cars and then to Tony Romas, ribs for most but I love their chicken tenders salad and garlic bread.
Day 15 Sun. Spent the morning by the pool and after lunch went to Seaworld again. I wanted to see the Blue Horizons show which was new to me. I really recommend it as one of the best things I've seen this holiday so far and really want to try and see it again before I go home. Picked up take aways and watched a film in the villa this evening.
Day 16 Mon. Dropped all the kids (this term is used lightly) at Universal and my husband and I had some time to ourselves at Wet and Wild just reading, listening to ipods and sunbathing - bliss! We met them later in the day and I had promised, against my better judgement to ride Mummy Returns[msneek] Now once I make a promise I keep it but I really was regretting my decision during the 10 minute wait. Needless to say I had my eyes shut for most of the ride and the profanities that came out of my
