Florida I-Drive

[Last Summer]

To start with i'm sorry... i know this has been done numerous times before...

Me and the Mrs are off to I-Drive florida in june for the anniversary. This is our 4th year there so we've done all the parks.

My big question to NSC is... Are we missing anything? Are there any hidden jewels we haven't been to??

We don't drive out there so it has to be close to I-Drive.Any hidden gems or good golf courses would be much appreciated!

 

[Bozza]

Have you done Busch Gardens?

I ask because you say you've done 'all the parks' but not being a driver there's a chance you've not made it down to Tampa. If you haven't been - go - it's well worth it. They have started a free coach service to/from Orlando to Busch now too.

Wizarding World of Harry Potter will be new in Islands of Adventure by the time you're there too.

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

Can highly recommend Busch Gardens - Sheikra is actually awesome.

If you can drag yourself away from the parks, Sarasota is a lovely town and the beaches on that coast are staggering. Kayaking in the mangroves with a marine biologist from the Marine Research Centre is memorable.

 

[Giraffe]

I am out here at the moment and can echo the comments about busche gardens as well. Also worth spending a bit of additional money on one of the safari experiences. We fed Giraffes it was great

 

[brighton_girl87]

Can highly recommend Busch Gardens - Sheikra is actually awesome.

Best ride ever! I would love to go back there but can't see that happening for a very long time

 

[shingle]

Am also out here at the moment.

I presume that you've been to Kennedy Space Centre

 

[Giraffe]

would also recommend the kennedy space center. Far better experience than I expected.

Saw harry potter world over the barriers and it looks well cool, shame we were a month too early

 

[shingle]

I also had to witness the disgusting sight of an entire family attired in Palace Shirts yesterday at the Premium Outlet Mall.

 

[Giraffe]

Am also out here at the moment.

I presume that you've been to Kennedy Space Centre

Was it you in the stripes at hollywood studios last night?

 

[shingle]

No Giraffe

Not me. Last night spent at condo off 192

 

[One Robbie Reinelt]

If you haven't done it already - Discovery Cove is an absolute must.
Not cheap but worth every penny ... totally awesome!
Note : food & drink (inc alcohol!) is unlimited & inc in the price of the ticket.

 

[minnieme]

Try the air boats at boggy creek, good day out

 

[patchamalbion]

Can highly recommend Busch Gardens - Sheikra is actually awesome.

If you can drag yourself away from the parks, Sarasota is a lovely town and the beaches on that coast are staggering. Kayaking in the mangroves with a marine biologist from the Marine Research Centre is memorable.

Sarasota's beaches are unreal...and the girls

would agree with anyone who says busch gardens,it is the best park i reckon.

 

[supaseagull]

Even if you don't drive try getting to Naples...You can often find that you can get a coach from International Drive or Lake Buena Vista down there.

I've been 5 times to Orlando and am going back in 2012 - Never get bored of the place and going back to the theme parks.

I'm with everyone on Busch Gardens - Montu, Sheikra & Kumba are great although Universal Islands of Adventure is a VERY close second with The Hulk, Spiderman & Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls!!!

 

[matt]

I also had to witness the disgusting sight of an entire family attired in Palace Shirts yesterday at the Premium Outlet Mall.

You're in America - buy a gun

 

[Shropshire Seagull]

Daytona ...

Either the beach or check to see if there is an event on the famous oval banking.

With no car, I've no idea how good public transport is - probably too far for a cab.

 

[thedonkeycentrehalf]

I did the Richard Petty Driving Experience a couple of years ago. It's not cheap but is a great experience driving the NASCAR cars around the track. There is a proper track near the entrance to Magic Kingdom and there is also now an Indy car version available as well.

 

[Beach Hut]

Try the air boats at boggy creek, good day out

Good but quite pricey, do Busch Gardens it is fantastic

 

[Beach Hut]

Daytona ...

Either the beach or check to see if there is an event on the famous oval banking.

With no car, I've no idea how good public transport is - probably too far for a cab.

Planning on going there this year, do you have to pay to drive your car on the beach ?

Also Cocoa Beach which has a massive Ron Jons surf shop open 24 hours no less.

 

[middletoenail]

Planning on going there this year, do you have to pay to drive your car on the beach ?

Also Cocoa Beach which has a massive Ron Jons surf shop open 24 hours no less.

Cocoa Beach is class, watched a shuttle launch from there 2 years ago, nice little pier with a bar too.