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Orlando Family Vacation

A June 2003 trip to Orlando by jerryz57

Quote: We took a family trip to see Universal and WDW.

Orlando Family Vacation

Overview

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We got to go to Universal and it was wonderful. We went to Epcot and visited the countries represented there and had a wonderful time. Make sure you ride the new space training ride. It was awesome.Quick Tips: There are lots of booths in the area around WDW claiming they have cheap tickets. They will ask you to tour a resort to get them. If you do this, remember to request the number of tickets you want for your family and you will get a good deal. It is a sales presentation, so be ready to deal with that as well.Best Way To Get Around: We rented a car and it worked out well for us because we went to Tampa for a day. There are shuttles available to the parks, but they are not too fle...Read More

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Silver Lake Resort

Hotel

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Best Things Nearby:This resort is right on Route 192. Take it east and you will see the entrance to WDW within 5 min. and then I-4 just after that. There are two Dinner theaters near by that our children absolutely loved. Medival Times and Arabian Nights. Both highly recommended after a hard day of park hopping.Best Things About the Resort:Our condo was spacious beyond our wildest dreams. The master bedroom had a king-size bed and a giant bath complete with a large Jacuzzi. My wife and I could lock that master bedroom door and have a mini vacation while the kids were watching TV and eating popcorn. There was a den with a large screen TV and VCR. The kitchen was fully stocked w...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on June 21, 2003

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

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Le Cellier - Epcot

Restaurant | "EPCOT - LE CELLIER"

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We went to Epcot expose our children to the countries represented there. Both Audrey and I have been to France and wanted to give the kids a taste of French dining. At the restaurant we were greeted in French and seated. The kids stared at the French menu for awhile and finally I suggested they ask the waiter for help. It was very interesting seeing them deal with someone who speaks English as a second language. We got them all to try snails and explained how a French meal is set in courses. The food was good. It was just French enough to give the children a sense of what the differences are between American and French food. The waiter was very helpful and was a very good waiter. It did not seem to ma...Read More

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on June 22, 2003

Le Cellier - Epcot
Lake Buena Vista
Orlando, Florida