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Orlando Florida 2004

A January 2004 trip to Orlando by WhoELS21

Hulk Rollercoater Photo - Universals Islands of Adventure, Orlando, Florida More Photos
Quote: In this Journal I will share with you some of the exciting things we got to do on our group vacation to the Orlando area in 2004.
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Summer Bay Resort Photo - Summer Bay Resort, Kissimmee, Florida
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Best Things Nearby:The resort is located a little out of the way, but is VERY easy to get to. It's several miles west of where it's all going on, but is a very high-class resort and where we would stay again.Best Things About the Resort:The rooms were very nice. We had three two-bedroom condos that we exchanged into, and we called the resort and asked for all the rooms to be close together, and they actually did that for us. Normally one condo will be on one side of the property and the other condo on the other side, but here we were all in condos in the same building on the same floor. The resort staff couldn't have been any better, including the sales stuff.Resort...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on September 9, 2004

Summer Bay Resort
17805 U.S. Highway 192
Kissimmee, Florida 34711
352/242-1100

Wyndham Cypress Palms Best of IgoUgo

Hotel | "Fairfield Orlando at Star Island"

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Best Things Nearby:Lots of resrurant and shopping! Right in the middle of it all. Very easy to find. Just look for "TGI Fridays" and turn there.Best Things About the Resort:Secured entrance and a GREAT spa. Also the location for an off disney resort is also great. The resort is very well mannaged and well taken care of.Resort Experience:When you enter the resort, you cross over a small bridge and pass through the guard stop then on into the resort. The check in and recreation center is right in front. If you have kids or like to swim, the pool is awesome and is heated, so it is open year round. We were there in January and it was great. We didn't want to get o...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on September 9, 2004

Wyndham Cypress Palms
5300 Fairfield Lake Drive
Kissimmee, Florida 34746
(800) 989-1848

Wyndham Cypress Palms Best of IgoUgo

Hotel | "Fairfield Orlando at Cypress Palms"

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Best Things Nearby:As far as location I think that this one is one of the best. It’s right off the main road where all the tourist shops are (Hwy 192). You can also walk to more than 5 restaurants with out messing with the busy Orlando traffic. The resort is just minuets from putt-putt courses, go cart tracks, restraints, knick-knack shops, and much more.Best Things About the Resort:Location is the resorts best feature, but I think that the rooms were larger than most and very well decorated. Resort Experience:After checking in the resort shared with us some of the activities and on site amenities that we could partake in which was very helpful in planning our...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on September 22, 2004

Wyndham Cypress Palms
5300 Fairfield Lake Drive
Kissimmee, Florida 34746
(800) 989-1848

Universal's Islands of Adventure Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Universal Studios - Adventure Island"

Hulk Rollercoater Photo - Universal's Islands of Adventure, Orlando, Florida
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If you have to pick one park to go to I would choose Universal over Disney... (Oh my did he just say that?) Yes, that’s right. I would choose Universal over Disney. Here’s the reason: there aren't long lines, the rides are true "rides", a lot of Disney is standing in line to go on a slow-paced ride that’s more like a tour than a ride. When I go to the theme park I want to ride rollercoasters and rides that give you that thrill.

I would recommend riding the Hulk and Jurassic Park water ride. Yes, you will get wet, but it’s well worth it!

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on September 9, 2004

Universal's Islands of Adventure

Orlando, Florida

Blue Spring State Park Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Blue Springs State Park"

Informational Sign about Blue Springs State Park Photo - Blue Spring State Park, Orange City, Florida
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Blue Springs State Park has got to be on my favorite state parks in the country. The park itself is quite large but the main attraction is the Blue Spring, which runs all year long, flowing over 100 million gallons daily. In the winter manatees move out of the cold St. John’s River into the warm 72-degree water of the spring. We were there in January when it was a little cooler out so over 100 manatees were there. It is something else to see these wonderful animals in the wild and not in a pool at the zoo. The clarity of the spring water allows people to view without disturbing this unique gathering of endangered species. I have attached several photos below that say all I need to say. It’s quit...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on September 10, 2004

Blue Spring State Park
2100 West French Avenue
Orange City, Florida 32763
(386) 775-3663