Baller LZywicki1 Posted January 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 9, 2015 The wife and I are planning a trip to Florida in Feb. and as strange as it may sound, what kind of things are there to do in the Orlando area that isn't waterskiing, (have that covered). Last time that I was there was about 40+years ago when Disney World first opened. Not really looking at amusement/theme park, but not counting them out. Just something nice for the wife and I do when not skiing. Thanks Larry Larry -----<| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted January 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 9, 2015 Space center if you want to take a drive. Animal Kingdom is pretty cool if you don't want to go on a lot of rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted January 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 9, 2015 Epcot is always entertaining for people that are a little older. I have mostly only been there with my kids so it has been theme park city. Disney does have nice pools, golf courses and restaurants also now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted January 9, 2015 Supporting Member Share Posted January 9, 2015 Personally I'm going to Harry Potter world if I ever make it down there. Heck, I might even bring my kids... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted January 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 9, 2015 @Than_Bogan my kids love Harry Potter World and I thought it was very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jayski Posted January 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 9, 2015 the Canyons zip lines http://www.zipthecanyons.com/ and no trip is complete without Gatorland!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ali Posted January 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 9, 2015 Another vote for Kennedy Space Center, wife and mother in law loved it. Neither are geeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted January 9, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted January 9, 2015 Lived here 20 yrs and did not know about the zip line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bowty Posted January 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 10, 2015 I was in Orlando over Christmas skiing, and during one of the days we went go-karting at Orlando Grand Prix and had a ton of fun. Fast karts to the point where you can drift turns and you pretty much have to brake to avoid crashing. Also we went to Warbird Adventures in Kissimmee, (roughly 20 minutes south of Orlando, a couple miles from Disney) and did 30 minute flights in T-6 fighter planes from WWII. It's a little pricey, but totally worth it. The pilots are very friendly, and let you do maneuvers on your own. If you add on the aerobatics option you get to do flips/rolls etc. which is completely worth it if you don't get motion sickness easily. Kennedy Space Center is really interesting for everyone. Lots of stuff to do there. If you go east to the beach I then Coconuts on the Beach is a really good restaurant with a patio right on the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted January 10, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted January 10, 2015 When I am looking for something to do other than skiing in the Orlando area, I get on Eric's riding mower and cut the grass at LaPoint's Ski Park. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LZywicki1 Posted January 11, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted January 11, 2015 Looks like we're at Jack Travers a couple of days. Wife say Space Center is on our list. Now possibly something closer to Tampa. Larry -----<| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller wtrskior Posted January 11, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 11, 2015 Orlando magic bball. Or better yet head over to Tampa and watch the lightening, one of the top teams in the NHL. Cocoa beach. Shopping!! Can't leave otown without a trip to performance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted January 11, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 11, 2015 For Tampa - Busch Gardens is a lot of fun even if you don't get on the rides. Bunch of shows and animals to look at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LZywicki1 Posted January 11, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted January 11, 2015 @wtskior I like the hockey game idea and never thought about going to ski shops, unfortunately I was asked why do I want to go to a hockey game when we're in Florida, we live in Hockey Town. Pro shop just got a look, but I was also playing with the boat builder for the Malibu LXR at the time too. Larry -----<| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted January 11, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted January 11, 2015 +1 for Bush Gardon. Lots of good shows, great zoo and really good rides. Of all the parks...IMHO...the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ mike_mapple Posted January 15, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted January 15, 2015 if you are a beer drinker the cigar city brewery is pretty sweet! Performance Ski and Surf Mike@perfski.com 👾 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LZywicki1 Posted January 17, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted January 17, 2015 Starting to get all the gear together. Larry -----<| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LZywicki1 Posted January 24, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted January 24, 2015 All packed and waiting. For FedEx. Larry -----<| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DaveD Posted January 24, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 24, 2015 Nice job getting all that in there, you must be a packaging engineer. How much is it costing you to ship that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller schafer Posted January 24, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 24, 2015 FedEx better than taking on plane? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LZywicki1 Posted January 24, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted January 24, 2015 Not sure if having a FedEx account helps with the price. 3 day ground one way is $44 with no declared value and $63 with $2K valve. Don't have to deal with TSA, baggage claim, hauling trough the airport and shuttles. Having it shipped to a school this time, other times I've just had it sent to a FedEx office close to where I was staying. Larry -----<| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skierjp Posted January 24, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 24, 2015 Why don't you ship it to your hotel, providing you will be there about the same time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted January 24, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted January 24, 2015 I need a BOS sticker for my sport tube.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LZywicki1 Posted January 24, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted January 24, 2015 Pick-up point depends on the flight and skiing schedules and logistics . Their has been a time when I got a call from a fellow Baller about coming over for a set as I driving away from the airport in the morning. @Wish I have one, buts is black. Larry -----<| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DmaxJC_ski Posted January 24, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 24, 2015 Where is a good neutral hotel to stay if a guy was wanting to visit a good portion of the ski lakes? Mapple, Swiss, Swini, travers, the boarding school, wouldn't ski them all, just like to see the facilities? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LZywicki1 Posted January 25, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted January 25, 2015 @DmaxJC_ski I would say anywhere in the Orlando area, looks like there all within a 30 mile radius on the map. Larry -----<| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted January 25, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted January 25, 2015 By the Orlando airport puts you on fast track highways and toll roads to get you to most of them pretty quick. Just avoid all of them any where near morning and afternoon rush hours...they suck with traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller wtrskior Posted January 26, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 26, 2015 Lake Buena vista/international drive area and doctor Philips are good for most of the schools AMD shopping. There isn't much around the airport IMO. I've stayed at both and prefer being a little further west. Most of the schools are west of the airport, closer to Disney. The boarding school is about the only one in the east. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ mike_mapple Posted January 26, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted January 26, 2015 staying near the airport/idrive, i can say is close to us, about 30 min from swiss, 40ish from jacks (depending on how fast you drive) and about 20-25 from the boarding school, and puts your around 10-15 from matts as well as us here. Performance Ski and Surf Mike@perfski.com 👾 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogboy Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Museum of flight. (Go for a ride in the bi plane), the waterski museum, and the cherry pocket restaurant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogboy Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Oh, and the go carts by the Orlando airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skierjp Posted January 31, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 31, 2015 If you mean Fanasy of Flight it's closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skierjp Posted January 31, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 31, 2015 Sorry, Fantasy of Flight, closed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LZywicki1 Posted February 2, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted February 2, 2015 Very glad to be leaving the snow behind, (just finished digging out) and getting ready to head down. We will be at Travers's with friends for a few days, then its off to Space Center, The Boarding School, Disney and back to Travers's. Hopefully we will get a change to meet a few of you. Larry -----<| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted February 3, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted February 3, 2015 I have stayed at the Lake Buenos Vista Holiday Inn several times and was very satisfied. Close to skiing, restaurants, shopping, Downtown Disney and Disney, etc. Easy on and off I 4. 10 minutes max to OWC, Mapple's and LaPoints, maybe 15 to Fischer's and T Gas's. If you are a Nautique owner, call your local dealer and see if he or she can arrange a factory tour. I went last week. Me, two young folks from Texas, our guide and one other guy... What the heck was his name?... Nate something..... Smith maybe? Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller schafer Posted February 3, 2015 Baller Share Posted February 3, 2015 @lpskier that is absolutely awesome that Nate was with you for the factory tour. One more reason that this sport is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller customski Posted February 3, 2015 Baller Share Posted February 3, 2015 The Florida hotel and conference center was really nice and close to it all. The breakfast downstairs was the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LZywicki1 Posted February 7, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted February 7, 2015 Had a great time at Travers and Wilson brothers. Back to reality, snow and work. Thanks to all for your suggestions on site seeing. Space Center and the chain of lakes and Disney's Boardwalk where all fun. Larry -----<| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LZywicki1 Posted February 8, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted February 8, 2015 @bananaron Wife says we live in Hockey Town and I'm not going to tell she's wrong, she just let me take her on ski vacation :) . Had to plow the driveway this morning, about 3" and started to plow in the shape of the course. Larry -----<| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ntx Posted February 11, 2015 Baller Share Posted February 11, 2015 @bananaron pretty sure if you ask anyone that follows the NHL " where is hockey town" the response will be Detroit. Minnesota is not a town. If you want to promote it as " hockey state" go for it, but leave hockey town to Detroit. One of the few good things left there. GO STARS. Ohhh I forgot they left Minnesota. What a great hockey state. Lol. Way to support your team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LZywicki1 Posted February 11, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted February 11, 2015 @bananaron Really Larry -----<| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ntx Posted February 11, 2015 Baller Share Posted February 11, 2015 @bananaron I think Canada is really hockey town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dbski Posted February 11, 2015 Baller Share Posted February 11, 2015 Detroit not a car town anymore? After living in southeast MI for 61 years I can't even begin to comment how wrong that statement is! You have no idea how deeply connected we are to cars and the culture. Be it the manufacturers, suppliers, racing, the hot rod scene, cars and everything about them rule the Detroit area. We have the largest new car show in the world, the largest hot rod show in the world and the largest single day auto event in the world (Dreamcruise). On top of that the Wings lead all of pro sports with a 21 year streak of making the playoffs and have one of the best young teams in the league this year! Go Wings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klindy Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Pretty amazing that no one mentioned going the USAWS office and the AWSEF Museum! I was there a few weeks ago for the board meeting and always find it fascinating to look at all the old skis and other momentos of the sport. Depending on where you're staying it's probably a halfday side trip. Or make it a day and grab a set or two at Ski Fluid out the back door! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller wawaskr Posted February 11, 2015 Baller Share Posted February 11, 2015 MN is the State of Hockey - GO WILD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted February 11, 2015 Baller Share Posted February 11, 2015 Last time I checked Hockeytown USA was Warroad MN. Never heard of anyone ever mentioning Detroit in terms of Hockey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted February 11, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted February 11, 2015 A Florida thread gets invaded by southern Canadians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klindy Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 @oldjeep you are clearly not a Red Wings fan. All of them refer to Detroit as "Hockeytown". @MS Best thread jack in a while eh!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted February 11, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted February 11, 2015 I would add to the thread but I am not too happy with the State Of Hockey at this time. The Fers were ranked pre-season #1 and are not even in the top 15. The Wild have lots of issues and may not make it into the playoffs. Our High School Hockey program now has 15 different state champions and is nothing like it was in the 70/80/90s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ntx Posted February 11, 2015 Baller Share Posted February 11, 2015 @MS 15 state champs!! I think that worse than a D1/D2 national champ. It all does come back to skiing. GO STARS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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