Off the beaten track for most Orlando visitor but well worth the effort. On the West coast and North of Orlando is this little gem of an outing. There are two parks next to each other one full of wild life including Manatees and the other a natural sping water park with artifical beach. My family have been there twice and on both occasions had a fabulous time. Check them out on the web.
Is this the Weekie Wachee I have been to on many occasions, Precious?? That one had real life mermaids performing in an underwater theatre. We were there in May and the mermaids were still there as they have been for many years ( this is one of Floridas oldest attractions) It did look a bit run down however and its website seems to have disappeared. When were you there and saw manatees there? I am wondering if you mean the Homasassa Springs park ( which does have manatees) or whether they have closed the mermaid attraction down at Weekee Wachee and replaced it since May??
Julie Carty
Edited by - esprit on 02/09/2002 20:32:25
I do hope they have not closed the mermaids. My 2 girls are so looking forward to this as they are obsessed with mermaids and have been practising holding their breath underwater.
Ruth
Breathe again Ruth. Mermaids are still there. Found the website- www.weekiwachee.com ( was spelling it wrong) There is a mermaid with big boobs on the home page. Terry very appreciative!! Think Precious must mean Homosassa with the manatees!!
Julie Carty
Excellent news, I was not looking forward to telling them they could not be mermaids after all
Ruth
Ruth, if they want to actually BE mermaids not just watch mermaids, they have to go to mermaid camp. That is on at specific times and I am not sure if it is on at Easter or if it is just in the summer. Have a look at the website and see if there is anything on it. If not, I did a piece on it which will be hidden somewhere in the old threads. I think it is just swimming and dressing up and I dont think they let them use the breathing tubes ( compensation culture and all that!!)
Julie Carty
http://www.weekiwachee.com/mermaid-camp.htm this is the link for the mermaid camp
Caroline
Adventures Under The Spring
Mermaid Camp
Who:
Children and Teens 7 to 15
When:
April: (6,7) (13,14) (27,28)
May: (4,5) (11,12) (18,19)
June: (8,9) (15,16) (29,30)
July: (13,14) (27,28)
August: (3,4) (10,11) (24,25)
All dates above are from 10:00am - 4:00pm
6 Children/Teens per session
Cost:
$175.00
(checks should be made out to “Weeki Wachee Springs”)
How:
Children and Teens can pick up the information packet at the Guest Relations office next to Admissions.
The Camp Includes:
T-Shirt & Memorabilia
Autographed Photo w/Trainer
Portrait of your child
Two underwater training sessions daily
Mermaid makeover
Open theatre demostration for parents
Passes to get two people per day in the park for free (for duration of session)
The oportunity to be a part of a Mermaid show (theatre performance only)
Lunch will be provided
Please be aware that the Adventures Under The Spring Mermaid Camp is surface training ONLY. Your child will not be instructed on how to breath off an air hose.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL:
Robyn Anderson at (352) 596-2062 ext. 21
Edited by - caroline on 04/09/2002 09:14:55
Thanks for the info Caroline. Problem is next Easter youngest daughter will only be 5 so looks like they will have to wait another couple of years to go. By then they may no longer want to be mermaids <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
Ruth
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