Florida holiday (Florida (United States))

Member Name: daz2k007

Product:	Florida (United States)
Date:	05/09/08 (43 review reads)
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Advantages: amazing

Disadvantages: flew over

I visited Florida many years ago now with my uncle and his wife I think I was only 12 at the time but just the other day I was looking back through some old photos which brought back some really great memories of the time I had there.

Well we had set off from Newcastle International airport first ever 10 hour flight I had ever been on so I was getting quite nervous because im not really a one for flying. But during my time on the flight I just occupied myself by watching movies and listening to music so time would pass by quicker. With about 3 hours left I decided to have a little nap as I was abit worn out. Just as I woke up we were just about another 10 mins from landing so everyone on the plane was starting to get a bit excited as we had nearly touched down.

Finally we had landed and by god was it hot as soon as I stepped of the plane you could just feel the hot air nothing like back in Newcastle normally miserable weather there raining or very cold.

First thing we had to do was to go and retrieve our luggage which didn't take all that long. Then we had to go and hire a car as we had actually booked a villa and we had to travel by car to our destination. Shame we weren't able to get a coach or have some one to drive us there because my uncle did not have a clue as it took us nearly 7 hours just to find where we were staying which was Kissimmee in Florida Orlando.

Once we had arrived at our villa the first thing we done was dumped our luggage straight down and checked out the rest of the villa but the first place I had for was the back yard as we had our own swimming pool it was amazing. But after along day flying we decided to go to bed so we could get an early start in the morning.

Next morning finally come it was scorching hot outside soon as u walked outside you got a lovely tan that's how hot it felt. I think it was about 10am we set off in the car to go look for food shops just so we could get a few odds and ends in. On the way we also passed a few of these little booths which sold tickets for the lots of different theme parks so we decided to take a look. If I remember correctly we bought tickets for Bush Gardens, Gatorland,Universal Studios,Disney Land and some Water park but I didn't enjoy the water park as much as the others.

So after we had got home that night after buying tickets for the parks and a bit of food shopping we all decided that we would go to Gatorland first thing the next day so it would be a good idea if we got a good nights sleep but I didn't I decided to go have a dive in the pool even at night it was still really hot I couldn't believe it.

Next morning came and the sun was shining it was red hot again 2 days in a row I couldn't believe our luck we would be lucky if we got two days of hot weather in a row back in Newcastle once a year just kidding. Finally we were all ready and it was time to set off as we were heading for our day out at Gatorland. It didn't take that long to get there to be honest only took about 30 mins or so from where we were staying. Once we arrived we showed our tickets at the desk and away we were. During our time at the park we saw a lot of amazing animals I thought there was just going to be alligators and crocodiles but actually there was a wide variety of other animals too such as snake, spiders and many more but too many to name. We had actually been round the full park and it was still pretty earlier and with nothing else planned for that day we decided to head for another park and I think universal studios was probably the closest to us so we decided to go there for the rest of our day.

We then arrived at universal studios the ques were miles long just waiting to get in never mind the ques for the rides they were even longer. Once inside we headed straight for the rides. I think the first ride I went on was some virtual ride I think it was Spiderman I didn't think I would have liked it but I actually really enjoyed it. The next ride I went on was the Jurassic I went on with my uncle I thought this ride would of been ok but it was pretty damn scary it was only a water log ride too but its like a 100ft vertical drop although you cant tell as its really dark and you cant see a thing you don't realise how big the drop is till the rides over and you look up at the building I was gob smacked. We all so went on lots of other rides that day but too many to name so after the rides we thought we would go have a look at some of the shops inside Universal Studios but I was shocked to see the prices of some of the items they were very overpriced. After cruising round the shops we decided to call it a day and head back for the villa but all in all we had a really good day and Universal Studios is a park I would recommend going to if you ever have a holiday at Florida Orlando.

We got back to the villa at about just after 10 that night and we were all so knackered we just all decided to go straight to sleep. For the next few days we didn't really do much but just chill and sunbathed by the pool as we were all worn out from the days before. After the 5th or so day the holiday seemed as if it was flying by. Then for the next 5 or so days all we really did was drove about checking out all the different shopping centres they weren't just ordinary shopping centres they were really huge nothing like they are over back in the UK.

With 3 days remaining now just before we head home we decided to go to the last two parks we had bought tickets for. First of all we thought we would go to Bush Gardens it took awhile to get there as its in Tampa Bay (I think) Bush gardens was one of my favourite parks out of the ones I had been too during my holiday. Bush Gardens had a lot to offer Animals,rides,shops and best off all the safari which was amazing it was pretty scary though with the lions like metres from you there was also tigers,hippos,rhinos,cheetahs,meercats and loads more but im not really good with remembering the different animals.

Next day

Just one day before we head home we headed for Disney Land it was our last park to go to. This park was alright but wasn't my best as I didn't believe there was much really to do apart from get your photos taken with lots of different Disney characters and well watching the parade at the end of the night and well a few decent rides and that was about it so I suppose it was ok wasn't my cup of tea though but there was a lot of people there to watch it so I suppose everyone has their own opinion.

Heading home

Now was the time for us to head back home we got up really early in the morning to sort a few bits and bobs out but we had done most of the packing the night before just before we hit the sack. All done and dusted we headed for the airport arrived on time and within 2 hours we were on our flight back to the good old UK. Didn't take as long on the way home though as it only took 8 hours going back. Finally we reached down in the UK and believe it or not it was raining as usual but it was good to be home to see the rest of the family.

But in all honesty I can say this was the best holiday I had ever been on.

Summary: great