A September 2004 trip to Orlando by Spaza
Quote: Arriving to the beautiful 33° C warmth of the Sunshine State, our bones finally thawed out after having lived in the UK for 1 year! Even Hurricane Jean could not dull the relaxed, yet active, spirit of this part of the world!
Overview
Hotel
Member Rating 4 out of 5 on January 20, 2005
Summer Bay Resort 17805 U.S. Highway 192 Kissimmee, Florida 34711 352/242-1100
Attraction
Food consisted of a three-course meal: Salad, choice of main, and then you get to eat the princess's wedding cake from the show! Remember to keep eating while you watch the show because the show is so exciting that your food might go cold as you sit there with your mouth open while watching the daredevil stunts on horseback! It’s great if you love horses, and don't forget to go for the pre-meet to see the cast and horses before the show. It costs an extra $10 approximately per person, but it is worth it, as you get to meet all the horses and cast close-up and can ask questions and take great photos.
Member Rating 5 out of 5 on January 20, 2005
Arabian Nights 6225 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway Orlando, Florida 34742 (407) 239-9223
Story/Tip
If you are over in America while a hurricane is passing over, remember to fill your bathtub with water (so you have water to flush the loo with when the water goes off). Buy candles matches and enough food and water for at least 24 hours!
We were in Orlando for Hurricane Jean, and the power and water went off for 24 hours at our resort, and all the shops and supermarkets closed early, so we had limited food. There is a curfew when there is a hurricane, so think ahead about what you will need, especially if you have a family. We were lucky, as the resort only received minimal damage. All the theme parks and attractions stayed open until the last minute and opened again the day after, so don't worry about it ruining your plans too much unless it is a really big one!
Spaza Camperdown, Victoria, Australia