Places to Go, Things to See

[14KBlaqWmn]

I've been doing some research on discounted tickets for the theme parks and so far I haven't found anything (for the parks we were trying to go to) for under $47/person. I'm gonna check out some other options, but in the meantime, here's a link of information that can be useful for us. It has a list of malls, clubs, etc.
http://orlandoinfo.com/index.cfm

So that we can keep everything organized, let's try to use this thread for ideas on the things we want to do once we get there.

[14KBlaqWmn]

Here's a few more links.

Things to Do/See
http://www.ego.net/us/fl/orlando/tts/
http://www.ego.net/us/fl/orlando/ttd/

Nightlife
http://www.nightlifeorlando.com/frame-music.htm (scroll halfway down screen)
http://www.ego.net/us/fl/orlando/ngtlife/default.asp

Shopping
http://www.ego.net/us/fl/orlando/shopping/default.asp

[Brightness]

As far as theme parks go, the best deal is to get a two or three-day pass which I'm sure not everyone will want to do. My girlfriend is a teacher down in Miami and they get discounts on those types of things. . . .I can check with her and see if they have any single day passes but I'm fairly sure you need concrete numbers and to purchase in advance.

Personally, I don't think $47 is too much because we have an old rinky-dink amusement park (Kings Island) which you can get through in a couple of hours and that's $36.95 (if the price hasn't gone up again). But whatever. . . it doesn't matter to me.

[14KBlaqWmn]

I agree Bright. I don't think the price is that bad for one day. As for the 2 or 3 day passes, some of the sites that I saw said that if you buy passes like that, they will not expire. I'm not sure if I buy into that, but it is a thought. As for the discount rates, I'm still checking with some folks on prices to see if they can give some kind of discount for a group of at least 10.

[SoftNwet]

Bright and 14K.........$47 is not that much and you know after one day we ain't trying to go back. I think that a day at the amusement park and a day to go out on your own (so Que won't get stuck going shoping!!!) and then may be cook out the last day be fore we leave.

Now when is everyone getting there.....Thursday or Friday.

[14KBlaqWmn]

I'm driving down so I will be there on Thursday. I'm planning to ride around before folks arrive to scope out some spots and get more familiar with the area.

[CD]

Those parks are hugh. It may take two days to cover one park.
Thats why the two-three day pass is considered good value. Don't forget the parking that's about $12 a day. Then you got all those other spots or attractions.

[que90nek]

i think that most are comin on thursday...

i know i am.

[Mocha]

:beer

[14KBlaqWmn]

Originally posted by CD+
Those parks are hugh. It may take two days to cover one park.
Thats why the two-three day pass is considered good value. Don't forget the parking that's about $12 a day. Then you got all those other spots or attractions.
CD, I've been there before, and to be honest, 1 day is enough. I'm sure we're not trying to do EVERY single thing at the theme park.

[14KBlaqWmn]

Around what time are you guys trying to arrive. I'm gonna try to get there that morning around 10

[que90nek]

whatever ticket is cheapest.

[SoftNwet]

Originally posted by CD+
Those parks are hugh. It may take two days to cover one park.
Thats why the two-three day pass is considered good value. Don't forget the parking that's about $12 a day. Then you got all those other spots or attractions.


We ain't kids no more.............we ain't trying ride every-damn thing in the park. After a couple of hours here at Six Flags I am ready to bounce. So there sounds like there will be plenty of cars for those who wanna do the 2-day thing but put me down for just 1!!

[HulaSista]

Originally posted by softNwet+
we ain't trying ride every-damn thing in the park.

WHO SAYS? ;) At $47, I'm riding, hikin, trailing, campin every corner of that park from dust to midnight! :D

Let me look at the sites more detail.

I am coming thursday. i am leaving on wednesday night so i can get there as early as 8:30 in the morn and take my sweet ass time chillin in that gorgeous florida heat! :D

que..... who go be there to open up the house and turn on the ac?

[que90nek]

thurs thru wed!
wow...keep in mind that the house will be closed on SUNDAY mornin....

hmmmm.....looks like somebody got some extra thangs to do....in lando! yep yep

[HulaSista]

no boo boo

let me rephrase my sentence: i am DEPARTING, wednesday, august 14th in the eve so i can ARRIVE in Orlando, thursday, august 15th early in the morn. i will DEPART to go back home, sunday, august 18th...... ;) no extra thangs to do in orlando... though.... i do have some family to visit with in florida....

[que90nek]

gotcha.

[HulaSista]

Aloha! Polynesian Luau at SeaWorld

Cirque du Soleil

CityWalk® at Universal Orlando

Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Downtown Disney Pleasure Island

Downtown Disney West Side

Islands of Adventure(sm) at Universal Orlando(sm)

Pirate's Dinner Adventure

Polynesian Luau - Disney's Polynesian Resort

SunCruz Casino

Universal Studios® at Universal Orlando

Dixie Stampede and Dinner Show


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Bright..... didn't you say you don't mind pub transportation? lol me too...

I-Ride Trolley Service
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
International Drive/Convention Center

LYNX
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Downtown Orlando

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Restaurants I would like to visit:

The Crab House
2 Orlando Area Locations


Joe's Crab Shack
2 Orlando Area Locations

Landry's Seafood House

Rainforest Cafe


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weather to expect:

August

Maximum Temperature 91.5

Minimum Temperature 73.4

Precipitation (in inches) 6.78

Humidity at 1:00 p.m. 60


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more to come....

[Brightness]

I've got my finger on the mouse to book once tickets get at my set price.

[14KBlaqWmn]

since you guys are arriving early I can pick you up from the airport and we can do a little site-seeing before the other show up. Let me know when you have your final flight schedule.

[Tastey]

Amusements parks are the MOST fun after dark. I can ride, ride, ride all day loooooong.

I've eaten at the Rainforest Cafe...it's Applebee's with monkeys running around...lol...in my opinion.

I love seafood...any restaurant is cool with me. :)

[HulaSista]

to do all of this copy/pastin...




clubs to go to:

Backstage at the Rosen Plaza (there's no cover charge)

Laughing Kookaburra Good Time Bar (there's no cover charge)

Metropolis (mateur sophistciated crowd)

Top of the Palace Lounge (nightly fireworks display from the 27th floor)

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more places to see:

A World of Orchids

Ace of Hearts Ranch
HORSEBACK RIDING

American Association for Nude Recreation (just jokes)

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just in case we need last minute touch up:

International Hair & Nail Salon: Orlando's finest full service saoln includes hair extensions, braiding, highlighting, color, facials, massage therapy, spa pedicures, manicures, acrylic nails, ear piercing, waxing, makeup, tanning, temporary tattoos.

[HulaSista]

i was gonna rent a car, cause, i know i am the main one (and Tastey too) who wants to be at the musement park all damn day! :D

plus, i want to make sure there are enough cars.

plus, if my hush sistas from cali come too, i want to make sure we all ride together (in case we fly together).

also, i will just find you when i get in and then you can jump in my car (since you already driving, give your car a rest) and go act a fool till others show up.....

you will have the flight schedule soon as the dates open up for purchasing...

[Tastey]

Originally posted by HulaSista+
to do all of this copy/pastin...


International Hair & Nail Salon: Orlando's finest full service saoln temporary tattoos.

Uh Oh! I'm getting TASTEYon my back. LOL :p

[HulaSista]

naaaaaaawwww.....

we need to find out that if we can get the hush banner transferred over and then get that onthe side of our necks! real gangsta style!

i'll get hulasista on my right breast! ;)

[HulaSista]

fast facts about orlando (http://www.frommers.com/features/articles/0006_3a.html)

Bargains for Orlando (http://www.frommers.com/features/articles/0006_3a.html)

trip advisor links (http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g34515-Orlando_Florida-Vacations.html)

[Brightness]

Link please

Originally posted by HulaSista+

American Association for Nude Recreation (just jokes)

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[HulaSista]

http://www.aanr.com/

[Sparkles]

is to come thursday also. Maybe we can do the theme park friday since most of the folks who want to attend will be there anyway. It really doesn't matter to me, but we probably need to make sure who really want to go and try find a good rate of ticket. I e-mail my god sister to see if they can any discount since teacher there usually get some type of cut. So as soon as she get back to me.

The bet sound stage is there also. although I have never been iit is said to be really nice.

Hula-My cousin went last weekend to the CRAB House and said it was so good. When I was i Orlando I kept seeing the signs but could never find the location. but she told me how to get to it, So I will tested it out before August to let you know.


btw Does anybody eat Oyster's--there have a Oyster bar there that to die for??!!?!?

[HulaSista]

Sparkles...... can't wait to here your report. I am not an oyster fan. maybe others are!

[shtalker]

Don't know one want no Damn Oysters!!! I'll take some fish though, well I will eat just about anything though. I don't care what we do. I am open to anything!!!

[Brightness]

Originally posted by Sparkles+

btw Does anybody eat Oyster's--there have a Oyster bar there that to die for??!!?!?

[Sparkles]

I keep telling her bright that she doesn't know what she is missing. If prepared right or have the right topping the are scrumptious............:beer

[HulaSista]

This girl I met on the boat yesterday is from Florida and she was telling me the best club(s) to go to for Orlando is to just go to Disney's Pleasure Island.

This link will tell you the clubs that are located there:

Party your pass off... (http://disney.go.com/vacations/downtowndisney/Pleasure_Island/PI_clubs.html)

Parking is free... Valet is $6

Admission is about $19.81 right now...

Read More (http://disney.go.com/vacations/downtowndisney/Pleasure_Island/index.html)

[D2daO2da]

Been there.. It's nice.

They sell TOP SHELF drinks in kiosks...

Long Island Iced Tea.. Dangerous.

Totaly CHILD PROOF..

So you will definataly party with 21 an up.

BET Soundstage is there.

D

[14KBlaqWmn]

I'm supposed to go to a conference in Orlando a month before Hushnic so I'm gonna try to peep out some coupons and other stuff while I'm there.

And as far as oysters....fried, boiled, raw, baked, whatever....they are nasty and have a disgusting taste. Y'all can have 'em.