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John and Donna Gross "The Full Mickey - At a Discount!" The Wall Street Journal
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"Cypress Gardens Adventure Park, under new ownership for less than
a year, will scale back its hours in September as a way to combat the slow
period between summer thrill seekers and the winter snowbirds who flock to
the park's gardens." The park will only be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
See Florida before the tourists arrived. "'Destination Florida: Tourism
Before Disney' displays memorabilia from that simpler, less traffic-choked
time, an era that began in the late 19th century when northerners came down
for natural beauty and the heat -- not Beauty and the Beast."
"The company planning to build a massive observation wheel in Orlando,
similar to the famed London Eye, said Thursday the project is moving forward."
The 400-foot wheel is to be built near SeaWorld.
"Central Florida's oldest theme park [Cypress Gardens] is looking
for new ways to re-establish itself as a park that generations of parents
will want to share with their children."
"Pettegrew, 44, and fellow artists Rita Canan and Alison Horne, owners of
Orlando firm Muralistically Inclined, are finishing a weeks-long project
that includes four 21-foot-tall murals on the outside of Gatorland's
new retail building."
"The Hot Seat, a recent addition to Fun Spot USA in Kissimmee, is
really just a dramatic, gigantic, mother of all playground swing sets." Yea,
if you like to swing 100 feet in the air!
"Jim Hill shares one of the more intriguing rumors that's currently making
the rounds in Orlando. Which has the Mouse trying to milk its HSM [High
School Musical] franchise by setting up a dinner theatre experience over
at Dolly Parton's old place."
Church Street Station Relaunch: "The Cheyenne Saloon & Opera
House reopened Thursday night in downtown Orlando's Church Street Station
to a mix of country ballads and booze -- and plenty of questions about whether
it can survive its rebirth."
The Holy Land Experience: "The biblically themed tourist attraction
is planning to erect a 30-foot-tall sign alongInterstate 4, highlighting
its new owner, Trinity Broadcasting Network, which purchased the park last
June for $37 million."
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A #1 Bass Guide Service: "Bass fishing minutes from Disney. Half or full-day charters. All equipment and licenses provided. Transportation available. Individuals or groups welcome. Call 800/707-5463." Air Florida Helicopters: 8990 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819, 407/354/1400. Provides scenic helicopter rides over Orlando area attractions. Arabian Nights: "A a storybook tale of romance and intrigue amidst the splendor of the palace of horses. A most unique and wonderful show with all the majesty and grandeur of a Broadway Production." Call 800/553-6116 or 407/239-9223.
Blue Water
Balloons: 566 Buckminster Cir., Orlando, FL 32803, Local Phone: 407/894-5040,
Toll Free U.S.: 800/586-1884, Toll Free U.S./Canada: 800/586-1884, Fax:
407-894-0147 E-mail: sedonagypsy@worldnet.att.net "Sunrise champagne balloon
flights over Central Florida. All flights include: approximately one-hour
flight, traditional champagne celebration picnic which includes a variety
of fruit, pastries, cheese and crackers, and, of course, champagne with fresh
Florida orange juice (non-alcoholic beverages also available). Each passenger
receives a souvenir champagne glass and first flight certificate presented
by the pilot. All flights are weather-permitting. Reservations are
required." Champion Pro Guide Services Central Florida: Professional guide service minutes from Disney specializing in trophy bass fishing, fly fishing and saltwater flats fishing trips. Reservations required. Call 888/715-7661. Clearwater Marine Aquarium: 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater, FL 33767, 727/441-1790, 888/239-9414. "a nonprofit, working aquarium dedicated to public education, marine research, animal assisted therapy and the rescue, rehabilitation and release of injured or sick whales, dolphins, otters and sea turtles." Daytona USA: 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114, 904/947-6800. "Provides an informative perspective of racing, with technical, hands on, and historic exhibits. Fun for all ages."
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Rental Florida Aquarium: 701 Channelside Drive, Downtown Tampa, Florida, 33602, 813/273-4000. "Opened in March 1995, the 152,000 sq-ft aquarium tells Florida's unique water story as it follows a drop of water from its underground source to the open sea. Over 10,000 aquatic plants and animals both native to Florida and from all over the globe." Tigers Warbird Restoration Museum: 231 North Hoagland Boulevard, Kissimmee, FL 34741, 407/933-1942. "A flying and working museum that allows visitors to see aircraft restoration underway year-round. Dozens of WWII and vintage planes on display." Forever Florida: 4755 N. Kenansville Road, St. Cloud, FL 34773, 888/957-9794, Fax: 407/957-9157. "Forever Florida and the adjacent Crescent J Ranch form a 4,700 acre nature preserve and working cattle ranch, combining 'Old Florida' charm with exhilarating and educational opportunities to interact with native animals and birds in an ever-growing, natural setting." Fun Spot Action Park: 5551 Del Verde Way, Orlando, FL 32819, 407/363-3867, E-mail: TRock@Fun-Spot.com. "The World's Most Unique and Innovative Multi-Level Attraction. You 'Drive the Ride' on our multi level tracks and rides. Experience our 17 hands-on action packed rides and attractions and over 100 games in our 10,000 sq. ft. arcade." Funday Eco Tours: 1905 S. Atlantic St., Suite #325, Melbourne Bch, FL 32951, 800/224-9809 or 321/725-0796. "We offer over 16 different guided eco-day tours - nature and wildlife adventures for pre-formed groups only. Plus, as a FunDay exclusive, two "VIP" Kennedy Space Center tours. All tours are fully guided and totally escorted by certified guides." GondEola: Downtown Orlando's Lake Eola. Reservations: 407/658-4226. Email: reservations@gondeola.com ."Provides visitors with evening cruises aboard authentic Venetian-style gondolas, and rowed by highly trained, serenading gondoliers on Downtown Orlando's beautiful Lake Eola... Located on the southeast corner of Lake Eola, GondEola will operate from a dock adjacent to the International Promenade (behind Lee's Lakeside). Nearby parking is available in the garage located at the corner of Central and Osceola. GondEola will offer a variety of evening cruises beginning at 5:00 p.m. and ending when Lake Eola Park closes at midnight... Main cruises will last approximately 40 minutes and will cost $45 a couple and includes a keepsake photo. Extra riders are $15. Children 12 and under ride free with a paid adult.. A variety of dinner cruises, Champagne cruises and special occasion packages, such as proposals and weddings, will also be available." (Source: Press Release.) Jungle Adventures: 26205 East Highway 50, Christmas, FL, 407/ 568-1354. Features animal exhibits, wildlife show, alligator feeding, jungle cruise and nature tours. Vista Water Sports: On State Rd. 535. Located on Lake Bryan. 1/4 mile south of I-4 and Exit 27. 407/239-6939. Visitors can rent Pontoon Boats, Master Craft Competition Ski Boats and Yamaha Waverunners for fun on the lake. Magical Midway: 7001 International Dr. Orlando, FL 407/370-5353. International Drives only elevated go-kart track. Also a bumper boat pool, bumper cars, laser tag, midway rides, games and food Medieval Times: 4510 W. Irlo Bronson Hwy., Kissimmee, FL, 800/229-8300 or 407/396-1518. Allows guests to enjoy a medieval feast while watching daring knights on Andalusian stallions competing in tournament games, jousting matches, and sword fighting. Old Fashioned Airboat Rides: 24004 Sisler Ave., Christmas FL 32709, 407/568-4307 or 407/849-4016. Reservations required. Enjoy the scenery and the wildlife of the beautiful St. Johns River in Central Florida. Only 45 minutes from Orlando area attractions and 15 minutes from Kennedy Space Center. Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau and United Arts of Central Florida, Inc. Call the Visitors Bureau for ticket availability at 407/363-5874. Orlando Museum of Art features permanent collections of American Art, art of the Ancient Americas and African art. Call 407/896-4231. Show Queen Cruises (25 Causeway Blvd., Clearwater Beach Marina, 727/461-3113): offers cruises, dining on the water, and dolphin watching. Silver Springs is a 350-acre nature theme park and home of the world famous glass bottom boats. Offer: Senior rate = 10% off regular admission (Reg. $30.95). Must be 55 or older. Skycoaster: Consists of three, 300-foot towers. The Flyers are held aloft on two independent steel cables that can hold 9,000 pounds apiece. On the way up, Flyers can see all around Orlando and Kissimmee. At the count of three, Flyers begin a free-fall of 120 feet at speeds up to 80 miles per hour! Just as the ground gets closer you swing out over a lake barely missing the 50-foot fountain. For ages 4 and up. SkyVenture Body Flight: Describes itself as a "total emersion" skydiving simulator. Titanic - The Exhibition invites you to experience an adventure you will never forget! One hour guided tours with actual storytellers depicting passengers and crew. See an authentic replica of her Grand Staircase and more. Call 877/410-1912 or 407/248-1166. WonderWorks: This classically-designed building at 9067 International Drive in Orlando rests upside down on a brick warehouse from the 1930's! (You have to see it to believe it!) Inside are fun-filled activities that range from virtual reality to simulated earthquakes to lazer tag. WonderWorks is open from 9 AM to midnight. Regular admission: For more information, call 407/351-8800.
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