Newbie here...need some advice.

**Metallian** · 05-04-2005, 21:21

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Hello everyone,

I'm new to the forum and off to Orlando on 22nd October '05 for the very first time.
We (myself,my partner Jennifer & her 14 yr old son) had decided that as sci-Fi and horror fans, Halloween might be a good time to go. So we booked 22nd Oct for 2weeks. we are going to stay 10 nights at Cresent Lakes in a villa and 4 nights at the Don Cesar Resort in St.Petersburg.

We have had a bit of a rummage on the net and decided to do Busch Gdns whilst in St.Pete's.

Does anyone have any must sees/do's at this time of year, or know of any of the Halloween attractons that may be on show?

Also, at this time of year would we need pool heating? We have a 14 Yr Old who's coming with us and maybe he would need the heating.

Any info on Cresent Lakes, and nearest amenities/foodstore would be a great help.

Thanks in advance for any info passed on, as its all greatly appreciated.

By the way, anyone in UK or Ireland should check our Aer Lingus flight prices, as they are great from Dublin to Orlando. They stop flying to Orlando on Oct 26th I think, so we booked Continental for our return, and it all worked out about £340 PP.

Anyway, thanks again, and I cant wait to get over there. I will post photos in the relavant forum when we get back!!!

Cheers,

Mike Calvert.

**LiesaAnna** · 05-04-2005, 21:50

Hi Mike
i would say yes to pool heating!, you can never be to sure of the temps in october!!
dont know if its for you, but i think magic kingdom do a halloween special, have a search on here you may find some write ups on here, i'll let others tell you about cresent lakes as i havent been there! only have ideas so dont wanna give wrong info! but am sure you will have a great time!

**christhear** · 05-04-2005, 22:01

With your son being fourteen the Universal halloween special may be better. It is pretty gruesome so could depend on how squeamish he is.

**Metallian** · 05-04-2005, 22:26

Thanks for the info you two, great stuff...sounds like Universal may be better if its "Gruesome"...we went to Screamers in Niagra a couple of years back and loved it , so sounds Great!!

I think I'll take your advice and get the pool heating too Liesa, I think the cost was £90 for the 10 days, does that sound reasonable?

Cheers ,

Mike.

**rosie** · 05-04-2005, 22:31

Hi Mike

welcome to the forum, you will find lots of answers here to all your questions. Oct is a great time of year to go and I agree with Chris that Universal's Halloween Horror Nights are more "grown up" than the Disney one, but both are worth the trip IMO [msnsmile2]

As for pool heating, it's a very personal choice but we always have pool heat in Oct so we can get as much time in the pool as we can.

Crescent Lakes is a wonderful community and I'm sure some of the owners there will be along to tell you loads of info about it, but in the meantime you can look here for some info http://www.orlandovillas.com/orlando...ent_lakes.aspx

**rosie** · 05-04-2005, 22:34

Mike,

one other thought, if you are into sci-fi then check out the sci-fi diner at MGM. It's designed like an old drive in movie theatre and you eat your meals in "cars" while watching old B movie trailers and ad's [msnwink]

**LiesaAnna** · 05-04-2005, 22:46

cor its sounding good to me already! i didnt know universal did something for halloween, am not into it but am interested, we need more photos!!!!!
£90 doenst sound to bad, but to be honest i think i would pay it within reason whatever the price the thought of a cold pool , brrrrr no not for me![msnwink]

**Metallian** · 05-04-2005, 23:04

THANKS FOR THE WELCOME, I FEEL LIKE PART OF THE FAMILY NOW!!

EXCELLENT stuff Rosie, thanks for the link and info...much appreciated.The drive in sounds right up our boulevard so to speak...YIPPEE!!! I can't wait!!!!

Mike.

**E. Cosgrove** · 05-04-2005, 23:16

Mike, we went to Universal Horror nights last year, it was fantastic!!! As well as all the special attractions there are limited rides open in both parks, it was seriously good fun and would definitely do it again.