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Another Great Disney Trip!

An August 2003 trip to Orlando by Scott62

Quote: We had the pleasure of taking family and friends along to our home resort, Silver Lake Resort, for a week of fun. It's always a thrill to watch someone enter Disney for the first time, and the resort is a great place to unwind and ready yourself for the next adventure!
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Another Great Disney Trip! Best of IgoUgo

Overview

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Disney! Disney! Disney! Orlando actually has so many great things to do, including Universal Studios, Sea World, dinner theaters, spring training for profesional baseball teams at Disney Sports Complex, the NBA's Orlando Magic, etc.Quick Tips: You can save some time and money by buying snacks and breakfast foods at a local grocery store. Also, most stores outside of Disney carry Disney clothing and/or souvenirs that are much cheaper. Much of it is actual Disney outlet items. Also, take a day away from the crowd and go to Coca Beach and relax. Find out if there is going to be a NASA shuttle launch and head to Cape Canaveral, or better yet Coco Beach, where you can get yourself a margarita at o...Read More
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Best Things Nearby:Are you kidding!!! Disney World is right next door.Best Things About the Resort:While the first time you go to Disney it is important to live the full experience which includes driving through the main entrance, you can from that point take the back way into Disney. In a matter of a couple minutes and virtually no traffic you can be in front of Disney's Animal Kingdom. Is it really that close you ask? From many of Silver Lake's units you can go out to your balcony or look out your window and see the Tree of Life and on the upper decks can watch fireworks above the Epcot Center after dusk. Resort Experience:While the resort isn't what I would...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on February 12, 2003

Silver Lake Resort
7751 Black Lake Road
Orlando, Florida
407/397-2828

Rainforest Cafe Downtown Disney Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "Rainforest Cafe"

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While better food may be found elsewhere, you won''t be able to beat the atmosphere at Downtown Disney''s Rainforest Cafe. Nestled under what appears to be an active, rumbling volcano, the appearence draws you right into it. Each table is surrounded by the sights and sounds of the jungle, which includes life-sized jungle animals that magically come to life. The food is good, but not great, and as you exit the restaurant you are led through its fantastic gift shop, which is just what a tight budget needs!!!

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on February 12, 2003

Rainforest Cafe Downtown Disney
Disney Marketplace
Orlando, Florida
(407) WDW-DINE

Walt Disney World Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Disney World"

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Disney is so big that you can be at each park the entire day and not see all of it, particularly if it is during the heavy tourist season. Disney has tried to eleviate the long wait in lines by offering Fast Passes, which allow visitors to ride a ride between a specified amount of time and with virtually no waiting. The great thing about Silver Lakes location right next door to Disney is that it is easy come back to the resort during the hot part of the day, relax in the pool or take a nap, and go back to Disney when it begins to cool down. Be sure to buy the multi-day passes, some will include the water parks, sports complex and the like. Though it was great fun, I can honestly say the ...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on February 12, 2003

Walt Disney World
Interstate 4 At U.S. Highway 192
Orlando, Florida 32830
(407) 934 7639