Part 2, Shuttle launch, shopping and parks
Wednesday, Retail therapy at Millennium mall in the morning and then over to Titusville to watch the shuttle launch. Following some excellent advice on TA had directions to the park and we all sat there along with a few hundred others to watch the launch. Having tried to go on my own about 4 years ago this was something I had always wanted to do but never managed to get the timing right and when we booked there were no flights due. We arrived about 11/2 hours before lift off with a picnic and kept the kids entertained (lets just say they were not that interested). Was amazing to watch and filled an ambition of mine. Trip back to Orlando was a nightmare and took about 2 hours.
Thursday, Universal IOA. We all agreed that this was the best park on the whole trip with something for everyone. The eldest and I rode the hulk several times (the others were too scared), fast passed all the other rides and soaked on the water rides. We were there from 9am and left at 6pm to eat at Nascar Caf茅. The food was OK and service poor, avoid.
Friday, started early at Epcot and all headed for the test track best ride of the day and did it twice. Walking round the world it appeared to be every possible stereotype going and an excuse for Disney to try and sell you something. Probably our least favourite park! In the evening went to see the Blue Man Group and kids loved it (we had seen in Vegas last year). Small theatre and all seats looked OK.
Saturday, Kennedy Space centre, Saturn V rocket a must see, the rest a little disappointing. This could be the most educational place in Florida but failed on all counts. Later found out it has nothing to do with NASA and is a private venture. Quick trip back to Orlando and I actually managed to get 13mpg out of the car and to the Florida Mall to visit Sophora where I got a coffee and the girls spend what seamed like forever getting a makeover and buying half the store. At least I was not in there so credit card was spared on this occasion.
On the way out we found an Outback and decided to eat. This restaurant was so much better than the last one with great food and good service. Ribs were demolished in no time.
Sunday, lazy morning and down to Disney Quest and the rest of downtown. We all made light sabres. Designed a roller coaster ride for the girls and then watched as they did it. So funny had to but the DVD. Downtown was very quiet and suggest this is a good time to go. Early dinner at House of Blues, nothing special but OK
Monday, last day. Dropped the keys off and did the downtown check in with Virgin, quick and simple and avoided having to lug cases everywhere. Girls went straight back to Disney Quest and tried their hands at drawing, I stayed on the retro games. Over to Cheesecake Factory for large lunch and retail therapy before heading off to airport. What a pleasure to drive to, easy directions quick drop off and straight through security. BAA could learn a lot !
Flight back on time and no problems.
Trip Report Part 2
Glad you had such a good time and full filled one of your ambitions.
Trip Report Part 2
sound like fun to me
Thanks nice TR....where can I get a man like you who carries bags and uses his credit card so well..........!
where is the cheesecake factory located? I want to try it out.
Cheesecake factory is in the Millenium Mall off I4 at Junction 78
Nick
Nickbitty, Already spoken for !!!!!
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