Things I MUST do on my first Florida trip!!

[skitt2010]

I am taking my first trip to Florida in september 2011.

I am visiting all the major parks and am dead excited about it.

 

Looking for suggestions from people on some things that must be done whilst over there.

 

Its a 3-week holiday, so dont worry, ill have plenty of time to check all on the list!!!

 

 

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Edited June 28, 2011 by ernierocker

[dj snow]

Make some time to go to a Halloween event. It's likely that Halloween Horror Nights at Universal, or Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens in Tampa, will just be starting up toward the end of your trip. Definitely worth checking out if you've never been to one of these events.

 

I don't think either has released a Halloween operating calendar yet, but looking at Universal's calendar, they've got 5pm closes as early as September 24 and 25 this year, and again starting Thursday, Sept. 29, so those are potential HHN nights (though the first couple may be employee preview nights). If you decide to go, read through threads here for helpful tips (such as: ALWAYS buy HHN Express at Universal).

 

Enjoy!

[Coaster Cow]

Wow! Three weeks!

If you really are open to anything, including non-park things, I HIGHLY recommend going to Sanibel and Captiva Island. If you want great wildlife, beaches, and fun things to do, that's where to do it.

Go to a Dairy Queen too, get a brownie blizzard. That's the real way to experience America.

[BeemerBoy]

Do everything these people tell you to do.

[doublestufforeo]

Definitely get a frozen butterbeer in the Harry Potter section of IoA (and Pumpkin Juice if you'd like I haven't had it yet...) but it's the only place in the world you can get it, and it's delicious!

[mousch]

Mannys Chop House on the US 27 nr haines city is a great place to eat,usually you have to wait to get a table but the food is well worth the wait

[doublestufforeo]

Colorado Fondue Company restaurant is sooooooo good.

[skitt2010]

Wow, thanks all for the awesome responses.

I think the scale of things will blow me away... ill just have to wait and see.

 

Definitely taking the suggestions of drinking some Butter Beer... and eating a Brownie Blizzard at a Dairy Queen!!

 

Thanks to everyone!

[frozenflames]

Here are my suggestions:

-Hit up the "mountain range" in the Disney parks (Space, Splash, Big Thunder, Expedition Everest, maybe the ones in the water parks)

-Make sure you eat a turkey leg and a Mickey Premium ice cream bar

-Go mini-golfing on International Drive (aka I-Drive)

-Ride Spiderman in Islands of Adventure, and Revenge of the Mummy in Universal Studios

-Take advantage of the cheesy, touristy photo-ops. Yes, they're silly, but you'll be on vacation so just revel in it and have fun

-Check out Downtown Disney for all the shops, and maybe look into DisneyQuest or the Cirque du Soleil show

-Go to the "world's largest McDonald's" by Universal

-Check out all the funky billboards everywhere

 

And for some basic tips, make sure you stay hydrated and drink lots of water, wear sunscreen, eat well to maintain energy, and most of all, HAVE FUN!!!

[LoopLover]

- Spend a day at Aquatica!

- Try Beverly Coca Cola in Epcot.

- See Clyde and Seamore at Seaworld!

- Go to Mickey's house at The Magic Kingdom.

- Spend a long time just exploring Main Street in The Magic Kingdom!

 

and most important one - ENJOY IT ALL!

[skitt2010]

Thanks everyone, ive made my own "official" must do list.

I wont leave until i have them all ticked!!!