Jai Alai

**Fletch** · 19-10-2004, 20:46

Has anybody been to a jai alai game? I remember going to one in 1979 in Tijuana - my vague recollections were that it was very fast and furious.

We're keen to try out typical American experiences as well as the tourist attractions, so we've put this on our list along with a rodeo (as spectators, naturally[laugh]) and maybe a baseball or American football game. Does anybody know whether any or all of these will be available in January?

Having seen all there is to do in Orlando and Kissimmee, I bet we don't do even half of what we're planning!

**Nostromo** · 19-10-2004, 21:32

I thought Jai Alai went out with the 70s! Crazy game, with players using basket like contraptions to play a game resembling Squash?

**janny** · 19-10-2004, 21:54

Here you go Fletch found this for you

http://www.orlandojaialai.com/

**Cruella DeVilla** · 20-10-2004, 04:33

Still no sign of your dancing girl

**Fletch** · 20-10-2004, 15:02

Thanks for the replies. I gather you can place bets on the teams. Might give it a go, but I think there'll be plenty else to do on a night!!

Cruella - you've got me worried. I can see my avatar.

Anybody else who reads this message - can you see the dancing girl?

**amy** · 20-10-2004, 15:10

I can see it fine Fletch

**LiesaAnna** · 20-10-2004, 15:11

no cant see it...

**espritdave** · 20-10-2004, 15:15

I've been a few times.

Great night out - real local flavour experience rather than a controlled touristy one. Earlier this year, it was $1 entry and cheap eats once you're in.

Never crowded, you can move from seat to seat and get really close to the action.

I don't gamble, but not betting didn't spoil the enjoyment for me.

Dave

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Has anybody been to a jai alai game? I remember going to one in 1979 in Tijuana - my vague recollections were that it was very fast and furious.

We're keen to try out typical American experiences as well as the tourist attractions, so we've put this on our list along with a rodeo (as spectators, naturally[laugh]) and maybe a baseball or American football game. Does anybody know whether any or all of these will be available in January?

Having seen all there is to do in Orlando and Kissimmee, I bet we don't do even half of what we're planning!
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