40 Best Stops Between Weeki Wachee and Lake Wales (2025)

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Clearwater, FL 33767, USA

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Clearwater, FL, USA

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Clearwater Marine Aquarium is located in Clearwater, FL. What I liked about this place was, they take in injured and sick wildlife to rehabilitate them. Some of the animals were too injured to be released back into the wild. A famous dolphin named Winter lived there; her tail was damaged from a crab trap and they gave her a prosthetic tail. There were movies based on her story. Aside from dolphins, there were otters, sharks, stingrays, tortoises, and various others. There were exhibits indoors and outdoors. They had a dolphin show with a host telling us all about the dolphins; the dolphins were also performing tricks. There was an outdoor patio on the upper level. Parking was plentiful in the parking garage.We were staying at a local hotel and they were offering discounts to the aquarium because they were affiliated. When you first walk in, they had professional photographers taking your photos; you have the option to purchase it later with all the graphics on it. There was a food court and multiple levels of exhibits. We got to see the dolphins up close and personal at the lower level. They are looking to expand the aquarium and add a manatee exhibit. Overall, we had a fun day there and would go back.

Such a wonderful way to spend a morning!! Very educational while being super fun!! The animals all seem so happy... Nice to see that! The dolphins come RIGHT up to the glass and visit you!!

We had a great time at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. We enjoyed all of the exhibits; especially the dolphins, sea turtles, nurse sharks, otters, sting rays and manatees! Those particular exhibits were especially nice, providing spectators with up-close and educational viewing. There were many other animals that we saw, such as fish, octopus, turtles, eels, and birds.The aquarium was very clean and well taken care of. There were so many things to do that you could easily spend the day there. You can attend shows, educational experiences, boat tours, get snacks, eat at the yummy food court, purchase things at the gift shop, and even buy professional photographs from when you enter the facility.

Overall, this was a pretty interesting experience for us going for the very first time it’s definitely more of a rescue rather than an aquarium just so you can properly prepare financially to go to the park. It’s $15 to park $39 for an adult ticket $34 for a child ticket and $37 for a senior ticket. There’s no clear explanation of the floors and what’s actually on the floors, but there is a massive tank where you can see the dolphins that are there and the ones that they’re working with on rehabbing them back to health. The show primarily consist of them discussing how to rehab them back to health which again is pretty cool. They do have an awesome little spot to where you can draw picture and then it Becomes real on the screen so that’s pretty cool especially for the Littles. Would I come here again for the price that it was probably not in full transparency because I don’t feel like I was able to get my “money is worth” but I am glad that I was able to support the rescue efforts to the best of its ability right now.I think it is definitely worth it if you purchase the behind-the-scenes or the boat tour or the extra stuff but a lot of the stuff I’m seeing in other peoples reviews. We didn’t even see that particular thing there whatsoever and then I’m reading the reviews and see that they paid for the behind-the-scenes and the boat tour.

Love supporting the Clearwater Marine Aquarium at their special events. They do such wonderful work taking care of the animals that need rehabilitation to go back out into their homes. The people who work there and the volunteers are all so passionate and caring and have great energy both in working with the animals and working with the guests who visit. We are blessed to have this wonderful place.

Really cool place to see and pet rays and other aquatic life. A massive aquarium in the center to see marine life and smaller rooms around the rest of the place to see other exhibits.Shows throughout the day every 15-30 minutes.And feedings can be entertaining as wellBuy tickets online at other discounted sites and save 25%Food court. Food smells amazingGreat place to spend some time and admire the marine life around the area. Informative workers and volunteers. Also very nice and some are super cute

We live locally and went to the Aquarium on a Saturday for the Capybara meet and greet which my kids just loved! We became annual members and were excited to see the new manatee exhibit they are building.The people working at this facility couldn’t be nicer or more enthusiastic about their jobs. It was an amazing family experience.

This place was a blast! I saw so many creatures and had a blast petting stingrays! Bring something bright to wave around for the dolphins and they will come up to you and play! Make sure to check out the Sea Cavern to see the baby stingrays and starfish - Fernando was super knowledgeable & told us all about the animals in there!My favorite area was definitely the dolphins & getting to see the otters play in their habitat! The turtle area was cool too - got to see a feeding session & learn about their rehabbed turtles!

Went for the first time today, it was AMAZING the workers going around are very informative and this lovely lady named Kelly showed my daughter and us all the different animals while we were waiting on the capybara exhibit. The older gentleman working the stingray exhibit was very informative. Loved it! Wanting to visit again very soon <3

Had a few hours at the end of an out of state work week, and decided to go and see some dolphins.This is more a research/rehab center than a true aquarium, which I liked. Nice restaurant inside the main lobby. Overall very expensive. $43 plus tax for an adult ticket.

Excellent excellent!! I had an amazing time with my daughter. Saw dolphins, turtles, sea otters, sting rays, nurse shark, fish, it was so much fun especially feeding the dolphins and getting our picture on our special selection of the photo with a dolphin, wonderful choices at the gift shop and even had an amazing place to eat. Spent hours here just walking around a couple laps. Even got to pet the sting rays.There were many other adventures we just didn’t have time to do them all

Amazing place to see and learn about marine life. They also act as a rescue/rehab and you can get some up close and hands on experience at some of the exhibits. They give talks every half hour at various exhibits so it's super educational. I've never seen a place quite like this.

Nice aquarium to visit. The artwork and the exhibits are great quality. You get a great view of the sea life that they in the rehabilitation tanks.

An amazing place to visit! My third time here and each visit never fails to make a lasting impression. Getting up close to so many wonderful animals is a humbling experience.Highly recommended.

I had a great time at Clearwater Marine Aquarium! It’s not your typical aquarium—it’s more focused on rescue and rehabilitation, which makes it a really unique experience. You can see rescued dolphins, sea turtles, and other marine animals up close, and learn about their stories. The staff is super passionate about marine conservation, and there are lots of interactive exhibits. It’s a fun and educational place, especially if you love sea life.

This is a must while visiting Clearwater. Great for the kids or a nice day date. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They offer experiences that you won't find often. You can play with the dolphins or feed the stingrays. We had a wonderful time!

Kids enjoyed the seeing the animals. I think for the admission price I would have liked to see some more exhibits. Overall good experience.

You definitely want to plan your visit around shows and exhibits. It was very empty when we visited towards the end of the day. The concession stands all closed about an hour before the aquarium closed—which was rough with hungry kids. We also got turned around and had a very hard time navigating the aquarium. There was not much staff to be found. We did have wonderful interactions with staff when they were around. It was petty expensive for what WE got out of the visit but we just equated it to helping with marine life conversation. However, between paying for parking and admission you will definitely want to get there early and have activities timed out to ensure you get a full experience.

This place is super duper cool! As a homeschooling mom, I found this whole place educational. We took an eco boat tour, then spent a couple hours throughout the facility after. There was so much to see and do and learn. The dolphins were a treat to see, the sea turtles were so cool to watch, the otters were having a blast playing, the sting rays were active, the shark was happy.... all of the staff and volunteers had a story of why they were there. Everyone had a connection to the facility, everyone had a reason for being part of it; everyone was so pleasant and helpful and informative. The boat ride was well worth it, and the whole crew answered all kinds of questions and were such a joy to learn from.My youngest had a total meltdown at the end of our trip, resulting in a broken snowglobe and scream crying. The staff were so understanding and kind over the situation.I would visit here 10 times over. This place was awesome, kind, informative, educational, fun, interactive, interesting, and just the coolest.

The active dolphins were very awesome to watch while they did tricks and commands. Staff was able to give advice and answer questions. Fernando was great, talking us through the various encounters. Highly recommend this place.

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249 Windward Passage, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA

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Very nice beach parkPlanty parking but can get full during summer.Water is clear during the spring season, late summers could be not that clear.Excellent place to see the sunset.bathroom availableNo dogs are allowed in the water.

This is a great area for a family beach day. They have a place to buy food and drinks and plenty of chairs and umbrellas for rent. The bathrooms are also close to the beach with outdoor showers at each location. They were clean and pretty well maintained. The sand was well taken care of, but the water was a little dirty when we were there. I don't know if the water normally looks like that or if it was weather related. While we were there, a sailboat got washed up on the shore. It was wild and happened early on the day. I attached a picture of it. I would definitely recommend this part of Clearwater Beach to anyone looking for a fun day at the beach with some amenities provided.

Beautiful beach with outdoor showers, bathroom, and changing room. There is also baskets so you can pick up trash. Parking was $5 for the day. You can pay with card at the machine or online. The sand is not as soft as clearwater, it has more crunched up shells. We arrived at 10:30 on a saturday and there was plenty of parking. When we left at 1:30pm it was filled. There is also a playground, but it is not close to the water. The one downside is that the parking lot is a far walk to the water. It doesn't seem far at first, but when you are carrying all your stuff and it's hot or need to go back to the restroom, then you will notice. Overall, a nice beach with beautiful water.

Beautiful beach, clean and easy access. Parking is $5/day til 6pm. The park closes at Sun down. It has play ground as well for kiddos to enjoy. You'll see basket in the main entrance going to the beach, to help the beach clean pick up trash. Food truck in vicinity, clean bathrooms. Plenty of parking spaces. The beach has many cracked shells so just pick the right area to hang out. It is very calm and at the end of the Key you can see Clearwater Beach (key).

I enoyed this beach area very much.There is plenty of parking. $5 for all day parking.Yes, lifeguards on duty. Handicap ramps to the bathrooms and to the beach. There are outside showers, bathrooms and changing rooms. There is a food truck but I have yet to see it open. You can also rent chairs and an umbrella for $35. They don't take cash so make sure to bring your card onto the beach.

This park is the perfect spot for capturing stunning beach photos at sunset. It offers so much, from beautiful beaches and countless shells for the kids to collect, to gorgeous views of large boats entering and exiting the canal. The amenities, including bathrooms and food trucks, add to the convenience. At just $5 for parking, it's well worth it. Highly recommend!

I loved all the available parking after driving around the pier 60 area searching for a parking. And I paid $5 for parking. Watching the sunset was priceless!

I came here with my family today. The park was nice. Entrance is free, parking is $5 and is paid with card at the kiosk. You just need to know your license plate number.There is a good amount of parking, but does get filled up on the weekends. There is a charging station for EVs.There is a food truck, restrooms and showers. Overall, it was a nice place. The water was fairly clear, and we did get to see some dolphins! There is also a ton of shells. The bathrooms were however, wrecked by the time we got there at 10:30.There is mat that is rolled out to help ease the rolling of coolers/beach wagons. We will be back again to hopefully get some fishing in!

Nice clean beach with very warm water. Too warm for me to stay on long. Outdoor showers over by the restrooms is refreshing and nice to cool off with and remove the salt. Quiet place with small rolling waves and plenty of parking. 5 dollars per vehicle Monday-Friday, 8am to sunset or closing.

Beautiful beach! Clean and great for families. Parking meter provided in the parking lot or you can pay via Park Mobile. There are picnic tables with trees for shade. Along the jetties side, there are more private spots with an open entrance and slightly covered with trees where you can fish and enjoy the scenery. There was a wedding when we went, that’s how beautiful the area is. Able to fish the jetties on the side. Caught pompano, blue runners, ladyfish, and Spanish mackerel. There were sheepsheads as well but we didn’t catch any. Just saw them by the jetties.

This 95 acre park is at the northern most part of the Sand Key barrier island, a short hop through Sand Key Bridge up to Clearwater Beach, and 21 miles west of Tampa airport TPA.The parking at the park is $5 for the day. The amenity (list) includes outdoor showers @ Boardwalk #3, and #4 which is behind the bathroom and changing room.I only used the beach because I'm here for the 1.2 mile open water swim: it was fantastic!!! Our event has 167 swimmers. I car pooled with my friend. At 7am on this Saturday, the parking lot looks vacant. But by the time we leave, at 11am, there are still many parking spots. Not sure it has anything to do with the water temp hovering around 69°F.Some swimmers say they saw dolphins. I see plenty pelicans, and a few other water birds: Willets, Laughing Gull in breeding plumage, and American Oyster Catcher.

We have gone to this gem a few times. The water has always been clear, the back drop scene is lovely.Clearwater beach is your typical hotel tourist type of beach so when you find your way to Sand Key Park it’s like you escape the tourist vibe and get to enjoy “nature”.The whole park is rather large, a few playgrounds, tables and benches, some covered areas to have a nice gathering at with friends. Then there is the beach. It’s not the biggest area so plan for that as far as parking goes.It is also nice as it’s only $5.35 for the day to park! (As of July 2024).The beach has two bathhouses (bathrooms with changing rooms) and a few outside showers near the parking lot.I will mention the bathrooms are close to the parking lot so it is a hike when you’re on the beach to head up to use potty. But the bathrooms are clean. That’s a plus!It’s truly a beautiful place when you want to get away from the tourists on Clearwater beach.As with any outdoors activities there do come dangers lol. One time we visited and my son was stung by jelly fish. The lifeguards helped him with some vinegar water and later we rubbed witch hazel on his chest. He was fine thankfully. We haven’t encountered jelly fish since that time, so maybe it’s just a season thing… and I’m sorry I don’t remember what season it was when that happened.We were just there in July 2024 and a lovely typical summer Florida afternoon storm was heading our way - was beautiful! The lifeguards kicked everyone out of the water / was happy to see that!All in all it’s a great place! Enjoy!

Love this park. The access to the beach is phenomenal. Parking is plentiful and only $5 all day. Best beach in Clearwater and you can avoid the headaches of the main beach.

I love Sand Key Park. It's a great beach. Less crowded. They have clean restrooms and outside shower. There is a snack truck there also. Lots of sand dollars at this beach.

Semi clear water, early in the morning, very soft sand. Saw manatees, dolphin, plenty of varying size of fish. Decent place to snorkel. Bathrooms readily available. You can rent umbrellas and chairs but recommend you bring your own so you can be closer to the water. $5 to park all day, need a credit or debit card. I would definitely recommend it.

I’ve really enjoyed my time here.It is perfect to watch the sunset, relax, get in the water, have a picnic, etc.The times that I’ve visited, it was never over crowded.There is a parking fee of about $5.

I love coming here. $5 for parking until 8pm. Been here twice so far. Lots of cool shells. Decent bathhouses. Showers are okay.

I always enjoy coming to this park. It is a favorite of mine. Clearwater beach is beautiful, but I am not a big food or alcohol person. I also don't care for the crowds or NYC priced parking and hotels. A local told me about Sand Key a few years back, and I rarely go to Clearwater anymore. This beach is roomier, has multiple easily accessible multi-stalled clean bathrooms, changing stalls, and outdoor showers. There is a food truck. You can also Uber food to you in the parking lot. I have done it.AND ALL DAY PARKING for $5... come and go as you please for that $5.And the beach is only a quarter of the beauty...There are playgrounds for the kids in shaded grassy areas. Dog parks available for those with furry friends. Walking paths that wind all around the 90ish acres. Let's see... picnic areas, tables, benches, on occasion a hammock, birds, shells, (you get the idea)All this and just a hop south of Clearwater.

Amazing! We had a little extra time and decided to check out this scenic park. After spending only $5.50 on parking for the day, we walked along the beautiful uncrowded beach. The sun was shining with the perfect breeze. Couldn’t have picked a better place or a better day. Watched a variety of birds enjoying the beach and ocean and there were many intact seashells for collectors. Restrooms were clean and we were able to hose off our sandy feet outside before returning to parking lot. Will definitely return. In fact, we noticed a nice hotel among the lovely condos where we may stay on our next visit.

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1060 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA

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It's closed to the public now. All the signs are down. Pretty area a walk / bike path goes along one of the sides of the property but all you can see is what I posted in these pics.

Glad to hear they are closed. I hope it stays that way. I wouldn't recommend taking your kids to a place like this. Cedar Point kings island Disneyland and any of the above would be a much better idea. After watching a movie series This place put a bad taste in my mouth And I would never take my children anywhere near this place. You know Carol knows best for the whole United States. Lmfao what a joke..... Don't Waste your hard earn money or your time.

The closing of this park is good. Even if they were rescuing animals, they are living in way too small enclosures, from what I've seen on photos and videos. I hope the animals have a better place in the future.

We had Kristen, Bridget, and Jeff as our guides. They were very friendly and made the experience educational yet enjoyable. They answered questions honestly and if they did not know the answer they did not pretend. As a whole Big Cat Rescue is so worth the money. You get a guided tour where you have a device and a fresh ear phone. When you pass by a rescue cat the guide will play a story through your ear phone so you understand what happened to and why the cat is now in a sanctuary. All of the habitats are large and truly enjoyable for the cats. This truly was an amazing experience that will touch your heart. They had said at the very end that if you call and read off the script (pictured) it is worth 100 signatures on a petition.

never been, but the fact they made the decision to close in order to protect their big cats is remarkable. it genuinely angers me seeing people get frustrated with such a decision, knowing they only care for the amusement park type aspect to it. probably the same people who didn’t wear masks or spread Covid due to no precautions. thank you for protecting lovable and deserving creatures, everybody on the team is definitely selfless and hard working people :,) <3

Here me out, I have never been to Big Cat Rescue for a lot of good reasons, I will list my top three...1. Their donations aren't for the cats. It's about the money, if they were spending it on the cats, the enclosures would look bigger and there would be more foliage and possibly more land. The sanctuary looks like it hasn't been redone in about 20/30 years.2. They promote cub petting. Which is a cruel act against the cubs especially the mother. I understand if it's a smaller species of cat like a lynx or a caracal. But not cubs, especially tiger cubs who depend on their for at least a year or two.3. For the people that have visited this sanctuary, if you want the better for the animals, stop visiting Big Cat Rescue and go to an actual zoo that takes care of their animals or visit one of the wolf sanctuaries in California, who are struggling financially and the state trying to take away their land. Visit Clearwater aquarium or Jacksonville zoo who rehabilitate animals and properly release them in the wildThat's all for my review

Extremely disrespectful people! Responses to bad reviews such as "I fear for your children" and "reconsider your life choices" are outrageous! Not everybody is going to enjoy visiting your establishment.. Learn some manners and common decency.Edit.. in response to your reply; I think you have proven my point beautifully!You have no guest list, if you did you'd see that I am on it.

Went on the keeper tour. We loved it and the work they have put into the rescue center is amazing. Staff are great and very knowledgeable. The 2 hour tour may have been a little long on my 10 year old, but the 12 year old loved it. For 2 hours it may be a little expensive but I think it's well worth it.

Shout out to CB. Passing thru your area, was hoping to meet you but looks like you’re closed. Can you recommend a good cut of meat at the Smokey Bones BBQ joint next door to your establishment? Smells really good.

From research and experience, very bad place. Replies to these reviews are repetitive and down right ignorant. I do not need to visit this place when I have interent access that gives me photos and proof on the life of these animals.Animals are in small spaces and need a bigger enviroment as well as different indoor and outdoor enclosures in order to give them their proper needs. The small cages for feeding are not acceptable and do not give the animals proper enrichment, they need to have dead animal body parts scattered round and possibly even different animal scents in order to give them the proper wild experience they lack.The cages as I said before need to be larger and they need an indoor enclosure as well that can keep them out of the rain and harsh weathers, America suffers from tornadoes and earthquakes so assuring there safety during those times building a shelter that can protect them would be helpful as well as give them another place to hide away from the people that visit your "rescue".You can be hands off with them and still go into their cages to give them everything they need and even if i was to watch your own spin off of tiger king on netflix i ensure i could point out so many wrongs in it. If you want to give them the best life up to death than please do it properly.And if the big cat that has seizures from loud sounds like helicopters is still alive, i would highly suggest building a sound proof indoor enclosure for them so if you hear a helicopter approaching it has a place to go to that will avoid this issue.And also please pay the people that work for you, they take time out of their day to do a job and get no pay for it and needs to be sorted out, if you was doing that in the UK you would be shut down for abusing employees.If your gonna copy paste your response like you did with everyone elses, dont bother responding. Just take what i say in consideration.

Do take your self, friends, family to this wonderful Rescue. You will learn so much about how these cats got there, through no fault of their own and cannot be returned to the wild. Most came from horrible places.Take the feeding tour..much value here and your money goes to help sustain these magnificent creatures who need our support.No where can you get so close and the cats are happy and healthy, they even have a vacation area to run and enjoy. Tigers have a portion of the lake to enjoy safely. Much thought went into this habitat for the cats. Become a supporter. This is a wonderful experience.

I loved visiting this place and I love going back when I'm in Tampa. This is not a zoo but a place for felines who can no longer live in the wild. You will meet cats that used to be mistreated or were rejected by zoos because of their age/health. The only way to visit is with a guided tour where they will tell you the story of every feline living in the rescue. I loved how they have big areas to play and run. The volunteers do an amazing job here, they're very informative, and the cats look very happy. At the end of the tour, you can go visit the store. There is also an area where you can adopt one of the cats.

Big Cat Rescue is really great! They do amazing work there caring for big cats that would otherwise not have a safe place to live out their days. They are not a zoo, but an actual rescue. The cats always come first. Highly recommend a visit. You'll learn a lot.

Absolutely wonderful place that rescues big cats from bad situations and gives them a safe habitat and care. Such an amazing experience!!!! I would highly recomend visiting Big Cat Rescue. It was very clean. The cats looked and acted very well cared for. The guide Jennie was very informative and really sweet. Elizabeth the volunteer was a total sweet heart too. Everyone was great. Such an amazing experience!

This is a great place for wild cats sanctuary. They really do take care of their wild cats that have been abused. Whether they were former circus performers, from people who think they can raise tigers, lions in their home then have gotten too wild or people breeding them illegally for private sales. These cats are well take care of here and can live out their lives in peace without abuse.

I don't know if I have the words for how much I love this place and what they do for these cats' lives who have (with a few exceptions) been rescued from horrible conditions. These cats have huge enclosures and the cats who choose to do so take turns going on "vacation" in even larger enclosures. The bigger cats vacation enclosure is 2.5 acres! You can watch the big cats' vacation enclosure 24/7 on explore dot org. Some people only see a small part of a cat's enclosure and think the enclosure is small. If it looks small, they went through a door or tunnel from a much larger area. The cats get enrichment (different sprays or spices on toys and treats) to help keep them from getting bored since they should be living in the wild instead of in cages. Because of the amazing care they receive, many of these cats live into their 20's when they would only live to be 10-12 in the wild. The cats couldn't be more spoiled or loved by the staff, keepers, and interns who go through very extensive training and are all really knowledgeable. The tours are awesome and given by volunteers so every bit of the money goes towards the care of the cats. BCR does so much to fight for big cats' rights, end the abuse, and would actually love to go out of business! They know big cats should not be in captivity and provide the best possible care and the most love for their cats who were born into captivity and therefore can never go free.

Big Cat Rescue is a huge favorite of mine. I went once eight years ago and returned this year for my birthday. They take such great care of all of the cats and the tour guides know every single one's story. Their mission is noble and the education they provide is top notch. Being able to see these cats relaxed and peaceful is an amazing experience that everyone should get to have.

Truly amazing rescue. when the guides talk about each cat you can hear the sympathy in their voices and see the passion in their eyes. As happy as it was to see these animals happy, safe and VERY well fed, its still emotional hearing about where they came from and how many cats are still out there not receiving the care they need. We had a great guide named Tonya. She was very knowledgeable, very personable and cool as hell. She volunteers there most days out of the week. Shes there to make a difference, not for a paycheck. Everyone there is a special type of person. Also. They are working to get a big cat public safety act hr 1380 passed. You should call your local rep and tell them you support the act!

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12802 Easy St, Tampa, FL 33625, USA

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Great trails and boardwalk. However I went over the holiday so the main center was closed, meaning they had no bathrooms available at all, and I only saw 1 trashcan. The park is free and parking seemed easy enough. It's definitely big stroller friendly just watch out for the wasps on the board walk.

This is a local gem. Lots of walking trails, there is also a visitor center/ museum type of place you can visit during certain hours. It’s very nice to come here for peace and quiet. See some local wildlife such as gopher tortoises, armadillos, many local birds to watch. There is also a kayak launching and rental within Weedon Island. I am so lucky to live so close to this beautiful place.

A great place to kayak! Make sure to follow the white numbers; it will take you through the mangrove tunnels. There are about 45 or so points for kayaking. Also a huge lookout tower with many bridges connected. Great spot to fish as well. This place is so stunningly beautiful!

Great place to visit. Nice trails with decent t distances for a couple hour visit. Good nature watching, and some nice kayak paths.

Absolutely beautiful trails! Some have very nice boardwalks and one leads to a GREAT lookout tower too! There is soooo much to be seen there, so many lookout points too! Definitely a great place kayakers, hikers, picnics, family walks. There is also a gift shop with friendly staff inside full of knowledge and willing to share what they know.

An amazing place to come enjoy a walk, some walks can be more quiet than others as it’s also a great place for kids. Lots of birds, and beautiful mangroves to see. Really great options of boardwalks or sand/dirt trails to be a little more adventurous.

I love coming here and walking the trails. It’s clean and quiet. The boardwalk gives the best views! You can spend an entire day here exploring, the trails are pretty extensive. I love that they have a little gift shop with water, snacks, gifts and restrooms. It’s a nice break from the heat and the staff is really helpful. You can see all kinds of animals here as well. We saw quite a few turtles in the wooded areas, lots of different birds. It would be nice to come here and bird watch. The parking is convenient too, you can park really close to the trails so that works out well. I love here I’d highly recommend coming here.

Paddle boarding through the mangroves, magical. Open water and views, spectacular. Chilling with friends at the sandbar, priceless. Enjoy!!

My family had a wonderful visit. Dropping our kayaks was easy, the numbered path was easy to navigate. Traveling through the mangrove tunnels was fun and peaceful.

Lovely place for a walk in nature. Boardwalks are well maintained and there is always lots of wildlife to see.

Weedon Island Preserve (3000+ acres) has 5 miles of hiking trails including 2 miles of boardwalks. You can also bring your kayak or go on a tour.There is an excellent museum that offers a lot of information about the island including Florida’s first movie studio, the small airport, the history of Native Americans inhabitants and, later,settlers including Dr Weedon who donated the property to the state.There is a recently discovered dugout canoe that is 40 feet long and is at least 1100 years old.The research staff at the visitor centerIs extremely helpful and knowledgeable.When hiking be aware that there are snakes including Diamondback rattle snakes such as this one, who has obviously just eaten , on or near the trail. Keep your distance!Highly recommend this preserve. Free and plenty of parking.

Only place I know of that has a numbered trail you can follow. It meanders around mangroves, through mangrove tunnels and along the sides of the bay. It's one of my favorite places because of the numbered paddle trail and beautiful mangrove tunnels. #1-36 pretty easy to follow. 36-37 is a long leap...don't go into the mangroves stay out along the side of the bay. Same for 37-38 stay out of the mangrove islands. Once you get to 38 you can start to head in. The next sign you see will be #2 in the distance to your right. Don't go that way unless you want to paddle it all over again. Head to the left instead and soon you will see the fishing dock. Good idea to have Google maps on or an app that records your paddle so you can see exactly the spot you left from.

I absolutely love this place. No highway or traffic noise. Free to enter. Well maintained trails and walkways. Both deck walkways and dirt trails. An observation deck that has a view of 3 cities.Beautiful kayaking that's easy to access at the boat/kayak launch. It takes a couple hours to complete the marked kayak trails. Be sure to check when high tide is- the kayak trails are only passable during high tide. Kayak rentals are available daily, though they can be expensive and add an extra 30-60 minutes to the trails. Rentals close around 4pm. Picnic area is accessible by dirt trail and kayak trail.Bathrooms always open by the pier.Fishing pier is popular. I recommend going early in the morning during low tide to collect mangrove crabs under the pier- they make great bait.

Stunning preserve! My daughter and I drove out to St. Pete for the day and this was the first stop. Grounds are pristine, boardwalks are clear from low lying limbs, paved areas are free from overgrowth. Although I am an animal lover I was pleased to see no pets were allowed. The towers are perfect for viewing all that Mother Nature has to offer. We stopped in the education building, very well set up, cute activities for smaller children. Perfect place for a quiet walk to clear your mind, become one with nature, have a picnic and just relax.

This is a very beautiful nature preserve. The trails are very nice and well maintained. There was not much wildlife to see here, maybe just a few birds. But the scenery is very nice and it is a peaceful place. The major highlight of this nature preserve was the observation tower. The views are amazing.

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Amazing park to run or walk at. The bathrooms by the outdoor gym are open in the morning while the ones by the pier are closed. They have a kids park , outdoor gym, volleyball courts and great views. Plenty of benches to stop and rest at and trash cans. A very clean park to hang out at.

This park is beautiful and easy to transverse by walking, jogging, biking, roller blading, skate boards. Let's you see the bay the downtown, volleyball on the beach. Great place for all to enjoy with wide walks. Sunrise is beautiful.

Really relaxing. Love the view of the water and watching the boats. A lot of people last night and traffic was heavy, however the views were amazing! I am always in Downtown St. Peter and have been going there for many years. This is also a great place to watch the 4th of July fireworks and walk around the new pier and visit the Restaurants on the water!

The park needed to be cleaned up, and the grass mowed. The last time my husband and I went there was several years ago. It was a pristine place to go. St. Pete is so overcrowded now.

Great park to sit and enjoy the beauty and action of DTSP waterfront. Dolphins will often say hello from the sea wall. Great area to hammock in. You can walk in either direction and find lots of interesting spots. Bathrooms are about a half mile north at North Shore Park.

I haven't found a picnic area, yet. It's a gorgeous park though. Always clean. Dog friendly. Families everywhere. Squirrels that will come to you from being hand fed. Just be careful at night as it is a place that the homeless can sleep and not get bothered much. That being said, it's never been an issue I've personally experienced.

Love this place, I used to go on morning walks along the trails of the park with plenty of friendly people on our path. Everyone is so nice around here it must be the sites, nature, trees, amenities, beach, volleyball courts, workout zone, bathroom installation or the sight seen of the beautiful properties across in Snell Island.

We were here for the St.Pete Taco and Tequila Festival. This park is located right along the bay. Beautiful views in almost every direction. There is plenty of parking and free shuttles from some of the parking garages. The park is clean and has a pathway to walk,bike or jog. A bonus we saw a dolphin!

Love Love Love this park!!! It's so quiet and peaceful in the morning, offering excellent scenery for photos. A great place to go for a walk, run, picnic or setting up a hammock and just relaxing. Curious squirrels and Pelicans are literally everywhere you look. Words cannot describe how happy I felt being here!

Beautiful park for family outing... Dog friendly.... Beautiful sunrise.....venue to many open air shows.... and beautiful cafes and restaurants walking distance from the park. Ample parking available.

My son and friends participated in a triathlon. The event was great, and the park was very nice and accommodating to the event and much more. I look forward to visiting again in the near future.Handicap friendly park.Accommodating to all ages.

There was Festival of speed car show. Not as many cars as previous years, but great place to enjoy with family or just kids. Love to spend some time there.

Love Vinoy park! Well maintained for all our festival fun. One of these days I’ll visit outside of our festival shenanigans. It’s right up on the water so it’s got a nice breeze to break the heat. Plenty of trees to find good shade. Kid friendly, but when there’s large crowds, it’s not a shoe-free park. My kids are forever trying to take their shoes off, but this is a shoe-on kind of park 🙂

I love Vinoy Park. I’ve been coming here for many years. They always have something going on. It’s really a cheerful place to go and relax a lot of people come to hang their hammocks, bike ride, skates, scooters, etc. a lot of people come to walk their dogs and let the children play in the park there’s plenty of room and space, and it’s just amazing scenery and a great place to take a walk and clear your mind or sit out a blanket and have a picnic and read a book. I love it there.

Beautiful waterfront park with walking paths and lots of trees. Restrooms close to the volleyball courts. Parking can be crazy when there are events going on.

When I lived in the area I frequented here quite often.lots of parking, gentle breeze from the water the mini arboretum, outdoor gym equipment, trees you can hang a hammock between and just watch the water, and you can usually see tons of sea life and birds hanging around also festivals here are soooo nice to especially on the hot days the breeze from the water is clutch and it's proximity to the pier and DTSP is always a bonus

Vinoy Park, nestled along the stunning waterfront of Tampa Bay, is nothing short of a paradise for those seeking natural beauty and tranquility. This remarkable park has captured my heart with its awe-inspiring vistas and serene atmosphere.The waterfront view from Vinoy Park is simply breathtaking. Gazing out over Tampa Bay as the sun sets is a mesmerizing experience, and it's the perfect spot for a romantic evening or a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.Cleanliness is a hallmark of Vinoy Park. The well-maintained pathways, neatly trimmed lawns, and the absence of litter showcase the dedication of the park's staff to ensuring a pristine environment. It's a place where you can truly connect with nature without any distractions.The park is a fantastic place for recreation as well, with wide-open spaces for picnics, yoga, or simply laying out a blanket to soak up the sun. The presence of playgrounds and facilities like clean restrooms make it family-friendly and accommodating for visitors of all ages.Vinoy Park is a testament to St. Petersburg's commitment to preserving its natural beauty and offering a peaceful retreat for residents and visitors alike. If you haven't experienced the tranquility and charm of Vinoy Park, you're missing out on one of Tampa Bay's most exquisite treasures.

Vinoy Park is a very relaxing park to walk in. You can walk right by the water or relax on the grass. There are volleyball courts. They sometimes host events in the park. The sunsets are really amazing. It is clean and well-maintained. You can also visit the arboretum nearby.

Vinoy Park is an absolute gem for sunrise enthusiasts. I recently had the pleasure of experiencing the most breathtaking sunrise at this picturesque location, and I must say, it exceeded all expectations.The serene atmosphere and the gentle lapping of waves against the shore create a tranquil ambiance that is simply unmatched. As the first rays of sunlight break through the horizon, the sky transforms into a mesmerizing canvas of colors, casting a warm and ethereal glow over the surroundings.The unobstructed views of the sunrise at Vinoy Park are truly a sight to behold. Whether you're enjoying a peaceful moment of solitude or sharing the experience with loved ones, the beauty of this place is bound to leave an indelible impression.The park's well-maintained pathways and comfortable seating areas provide the perfect vantage point to witness the spectacle of nature unfolding. It's a place where time seems to stand still as you're immersed in the beauty of the moment.If you're seeking a serene and awe-inspiring spot to watch the sunrise, Vinoy Park is undoubtedly a top choice. Its natural beauty, combined with the tranquil ambiance, make it an excellent destination for those who appreciate the magic of early morning moments.

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Ive been here a couple times. A bit pricey for admission. Enjoyed it. It’s mostly a maybe 1x a year thing. It was pretty during Christmas. Oh I forgot to add for field trips it’s perfect. Event space is perfect too as far as location and actual space. The staff showing the kids stuff for the field trips its were amazing. I specifically remember the Manatee guys and the off road Safari tour people being amazing.

Such a nice zoo with so many interesting animals! My boys just loved the zoo and all it had to offer. The whole family really enjoyed the Macaw exhibition as soon as we entered the main entrance. The fly overs were amazing to watch! The manatee viewing areas were amazing and were the highlight of our trip to the zoo!!! Tampa City Pass made for an easy entry into the park with no wait lines at all! Highly recommend for a fun family day out.

As a childcare provider involved in the ISpy program, I had the opportunity to organize a family engagement activity at Lowry Park Zoo. It was a delightful experience for both the children, their families and myself allowing them to bond and create lasting memories together.The children thoroughly enjoyed exploring the zoo and often recall the wonderful moments spent observing the animals. Some of their favorite experiences included the reptile encounter, visiting the aquarium, and learning about tortoises from one of the animal keepers, and the primate area.The dinosaur exhibit was particularly exciting and sparked a lot of curiosity and enthusiasm among us all.Additionally, the dramatic play area with two schools provided a fantastic opportunity for the children to interact and share what they were learning at the zoo. It was heartwarming to see them engage in imaginative play and enhance their learning experience in such a vibrant setting.The cafe near the entrance offered a great selection of food, contributing to the overall positive experience. Every staff member we met was incredibly kind, friendly, and knowledgeable about the animals, creating a welcoming atmosphere throughout our visit.We're looking forward to returning and are immensely grateful to Lowry Park Zoo for partnering with the ISpy Program. This collaboration has not only facilitated unforgettable experiences for many children and their families but has also greatly enriched their learning journey.

The zoo was really nice and clean. They have some small rides for the little kids as well as a playground. The animals all seemed happy and content. Some were relaxing and others were energetic. Purchased the year tickets so we can come back again. They do special events. They will have their holiday lights up soon for Christmas!

We had a great day at the zoo today! They've added so many new things since the last time I went. The new water ride is really fun. Aunt a great reprieve from the heat. This Zoo just keeps getting better. The kids think it's great and so do we.

My husband and I had such a wonderful time at the Tampa zoo. Larger than I thought it would be and had such a great variety of animals. I like that there are different themes as continents, but would have like to see some koala bears and Australia. The popsicles in the gift shop were delicious and the water ride was so much fun. The highlight was getting to see the shoe bill storks being fed. Danny was a true delight, who helped us learn so much about these magnificent creatures. Great way to spend the day!

Wow! What a great facility. Best time is early in the morning at 9:30 AM. You will be surprised to see how much there is to do. If you have a small child bring a stroller. Several places to sit down and cool off while you have a snack. Bring a swimsuit if you want to splash in the water nets to cool off. $47.00 dollars for all your visits until the end of the year. A few minutes west of 275 on sligh. Easy access.

We went for the "Creatures of the Night" event. We sadly went right after lunch, so most of the animals were sleeping or hiding, and that's okay, we saw the pirate magic show, amazing magic tricks, and hilarious jokes, great show for the kids. We also saw the "Black Widow Living Fountain" show and it drew a fairly large crowd, the show itself was wonderful and very entertaining, kids were having a great time as well as the adults around us. Would recommend going before they end the event!!

A fantastic zoo. Went without researching (on purpose). I Wasn't expecting a water ride or all the water fountain places to get wet and cool off. Recommend wearing a bathing suit and bringing towels to enjoy it all. Also, most of the feedings were already booked up by an hour of being at the park after opening, so I also recommend booking any animal interactions (feedings, etc) prior to visiting! Overall, a great zoo and we will plan accordingly next time, to enjoy all they have to offer.

My little nephew loved the zoo. He was so excited to see the animals. Love how they separated the animals by different continents and countries. The cool down zones are a genius idea for the hot days. The wet area for the kids is a bonus. It was a fun experience for everyone.

Engaging zoo with clever placement of spray pads to keep you cool. Was hoping for more animals in a zoo of this size, and a better flow of traffic.Appreciated all the different flora and fauna. Everyone was so helpful and friendly. Strongly recommend the reusable beverage cups! We really enjoyed our trip

My kids and I had a great time visiting here. We enjoyed seeing the different animals that we haven’t seen before and learning about the manatee rescue.Whoever decided to put rides and water features in the zoo is a genius!! I felt like there was a lot of shade as we were going through and the fans helped cool us down as well.I docked a star bc there seemed to be a lot closed…rides, restaurants, stores, etc. It also smelled really bad by the orangutans…not sure if there was something going on or if that is normal.

Very quiet zoo, not busy during the week . Relatively inexpensive. An enjoyable day. Take the monkey island jungle boat tour, it's cute ! You can feed the giraffe for a small fee.

Fun for all ages to see the animals and stroll the garden walkways. It doesn't look anything like it did in the 60's when I first visited as a youngster. It's so much better now.

This is a nice zoo. I’ve never seen koalas up close like that before. There are a few rides that are free. A carousel and a small kid friendly roller coaster. It’s manageable to see the zoo in 2.5-3.5 hours depending on the age of kids you have. The Asia area and Africa area have nice details that make it feel authentic. Staff were very nice.

Love, love love this place. Perfect place to bring your kids to play for 2 to 3 hours or more. The best part for the kids is the splash pad.I bring my B.O.B. Jogging stroller, which is pretty big, but the zoo is stroller friendly & it fits everywhere.Signature encounters with the kids are truly awesome. They get an up close & personal experience with a certain animal. They get to learn awesome facts and take amazing photos with these animals.We still have fun here on busy days, blackout days, and slow days! They definitely need to bring the predator exhibit back with all the dinosaurs!An awesome thing is buy a ticket and you get to go for the whole year. It’s definitely worth it. Especially on those summer days or weekends after school when you’re not sure what to do as a family, bring the kids to the zoo. Don’t forget to bring their swimsuits.

My daughter had a blast there. We went on a field trip. The workers done seem the nicest. But it didn't stop us from having fun. My daughter got her face painted. The lady that painted her face was pretty friendly. And she did a wonderful job. There's even a little splash pad for the kids.

So many animals to see! Definitely so worth it but do pick a good day, it can get hot. They do have water mist stations throughout the zoo where you can cool down though. Desserts and food there as well, ofc just be ready to pay a little more than you would outside. Reg drink or bottle of water is what $4-5. Inside you’ll pay double that. Otherwise everything else is amazing. We even got our pictures printed out and shared to us.

My dad and I brought my two year old and we had a blast! We got there when they opened and there was no wait (we purchased tickets online.) There was so much to see and do! I loved that all the rides are included with admission and that splash pad was wonderful to cool off (I brought a swimsuit for my kiddo.) There is a safari tour in Africa so if you don’t want to walk you can hop on that I see all the animals in that area. We were there for three hours and didn’t get to see everything but it was still so much fun! I will definitely be back when visiting Tampa.

The safari adventure is a must do part of the zoo, I recommend going straight to it when you get into the park to avoid a long line, you get to see some animals you can't see from anywhere else in the zoo, and different angles and occasionally closer views of the African animals. During the summer I would definitely get there early to beat the heat but there are plenty of fans, misters, and even a water ride to help cool you off. Overall really great experience with plenty of animals and if you have kids there's lots of activities and rides for them to enjoy besides just the animals

Such a great zoo! My 1st time coming, we will definitely be back with our 1 yr old son.I attached a couple pictures of the line we waited in. How long it went so fast...we were probably only in line for about 5 minutes.🙂 There were approximately 40 people ahead of us when we 1st got in line.(*In The Giftshop*) Motorized-buggies available to rent $40, regular wheelchair $14All the workers were great and the bathrooms were THE CLEANEST I'VE EVER SEEN, clearly That is a High Priority at this zoo! I Love That!!

If you’re considering having your wedding or an event at this zoo, I cannot tell you enough, DO IT!!Kyle, Shelly, Denise and their teams were all beyond incredible to work with. Each of them worked with us from communication and planning to being present for the entire wedding. They are phenomenal managers and it shows in their work. I hope to have future events with them!!The wedding was hosted in The Oasis venue, one of several options they offer. This space is truly incredible, especially for large guest counts. Ample room, tables and chairs, huge dance floor, multiple entrances and exits, plenty of personality!!They did the linens and food and beverage. The linens were top of the line, the food was delicious. As were the drinks.The staff did everything from setting up the tables to clearing the tables. When I needed more or less of something they handled it quickly and pleasantly.I cannot express enough that this is an incredible venue and the private events staff and managers are phenomenal!! 10 out of 10 highly recommend!!

Really enjoyed this Park, the animals looked well cared for with nice areas built to enclose them more naturally for many. The elephants were easily viewed on a little free safari included with admission. The rides were a nice plus especially the water ride. Splash pads and misters really helped with the heat, we lasted all day with a 7 yr old in late June around 87 out. Wendy’s Frosty stand was refreshing. Water was a bit pricey but other than that all perfect experiences, including interaction with staff.

We had so much fun at this zoo. Checking in I didn't buy tickets ahead of time and I am thankful I didn't. The assistant was friendly and helped me understand that it was cheaper to get a zoo membership than it was to pay for 2 adults and a 4 year old. Now I have a membership that gets me into select zoos and aquariums all over the US at a discount price, plus a discount when buying stuff inside the zoos and aquariums like the gift shop and pictures. We took other reviewers recommendations and went straight to the safari ride so we wouldn't wait in long lines. Definitely a good idea we had to wait two rotations, the vehicle seats quite a lot of people. I always visit zoos when on vacation, so I didn't do much research about this one. I was pleasantly surprised that there is a water ride, which is included in your ticket to get into the zoo. We where racing a storm on our visit. There is a large splash pad area that my 4 year old didn't get to play in. If there is a storm in the area FL shuts down water rides and splash areas. All the animals look well cared for and have nice enclosures with plenty of enrichment. I kept commenting how thought out the zoo was, there is plenty of shade built over the paths and trees for shady areas. We where there early in the morning and most animals where visable, your always going to have some hiding. Which is good that they have the choice to hide from the heat and hustle and bustle of human chaos. I definitely recommend taking this adventure, it took us about 3 hours and its a beautiful zoo. More time could of been spent if the storm wasn't approaching.

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I recently visited Busch Gardens Tampa and had an incredible time! The park offers a perfect blend of thrilling rides, exotic animals, and captivating live entertainment. The Falcon's Fury drop tower and Cheetah Hunt roller coaster were absolute highlights, providing heart-pounding excitement. The Cobra's Curse spin coaster was also a unique and thrilling experience.One of the best parts of the park is the opportunity to see over 12,000 animals in beautifully designed habitats. The Serengeti Safari tour was a fantastic way to get up close to giraffes, zebras, and other amazing wildlife. The Kangaloom area allowed us to meet and feed kangaroos, which was a hit with both kids and adults.The live shows were top-notch, with performances like "Push Play!" and "Opening Night Critters" being particularly entertaining. The park is well-maintained, clean, and offers plenty of dining options to keep you energized throughout the day.Overall, Busch Gardens Tampa is a must-visit destination for anyone looking for a fun and memorable day out. Whether you're an adrenaline junkie, an animal lover, or just looking for a great family outing, this park has something for everyone. I can't wait to go back!

This place was great. There is plenty to do for kids and adults. The kids rode the rides, and we looked at the animals. The kids loved it. It is a big park and it does have plenty of places to eat. We bought the dining pass, and it was worth it. General parking was fine with the trams running.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay offers an exhilarating mix of thrilling rides, live entertainment, and over 12,000 animals. Highlights include the Falcon’s Fury drop tower and Cheetah Hunt coaster, both delivering heart-pounding excitement.The park’s African theme is meticulously executed, making for a visually immersive experience. The animal exhibits are both educational and engaging, providing a unique blend of adventure and learning.The staff is friendly and accommodating, ensuring a smooth visit.Though the food options are on the pricier side, the quality is commendable. Overall, it's an excellent destination for a family outing or a day of adventure with friends, promising fun and memories for all ages.Highly recommend!

This is one of my favorite parks. This park has something for everyone. They have adrenaline roller-coasters, they have a zoo, they have shows, and kids areas.We got there early and were able to leave no wait in the first couple of rides.SheiKra, with the 90-degree drop is my favorite ride in the park. They also have Cheetah Hunt with a high speed which I love too.We went on the train around the park. The kagoroo encounter was very nice.Overall, everyone will find something to have fun.

As a Platinum Pass holder at SeaWorld, I decided to try out Busch Gardens Tampa, and I have to say, I was very pleasantly surprised! My pass granted us some fantastic perks, including free premium parking (a $66 value), free entrance worth $90, and a 20% discount on all food in the park. These benefits alone made it feel like an incredible deal before we even stepped inside.Upon entering, I was immediately impressed by how well-maintained the park is. Everything looked clean and orderly, and it was clear that Busch Gardens takes pride in their presentation. The rides were absolutely thrilling, with a mix of high-speed coasters and unique attractions that kept us entertained throughout the day. And since we visited on a Tuesday, the lines were incredibly short—most rides had a wait of 5 minutes or less, which allowed us to maximize our time.Beyond the rides, Busch Gardens Tampa truly shines with its animal experiences. The park has a vast collection of animals, and we loved strolling through the different sections to observe them. From big cats and gorillas to colorful birds and reptiles, there were many species to see, making the experience both fun and educational. It’s an ideal spot for animal lovers or families with kids who enjoy seeing wildlife up close.One of the highlights of the day was the ice skating show. The performers were incredibly talented, showcasing impressive choreography and acrobatics on the ice. The show was well-produced and had a captivating storyline, adding a bit of theatrical magic to the day. I’d highly recommend catching this show if you visit, as it’s a unique offering you won’t find in most theme parks.Overall, I had a fantastic experience at Busch Gardens Tampa. The combination of exhilarating rides, beautiful animal exhibits, and high-quality entertainment makes it a place I would recommend to anyone in the area looking for a fun day out. It’s worth the visit, and I’d gladly return again!

This amusement park is great for everyone. My kids never want to leave! The food at the smokehouse is really good. The Christmas event is amazing and great for spending time with family and friends.

Busch Gardens was the most amazing attraction park I’ve ever been to. I love that the gardens have roller coasters and the zoo filled with something for everyone. You can ride the roller coasters, take a train ride to see the animals, taste some delicious food and have lots of fun.Be prepared for the waiting lines. Getting here early in the morning is the best, you’ll likely skip long lines.

Visited on an extremely hot day! This may have benefited us as wait time for rides and attractions were very short. Purchased the food pass, we thought this worked best for us, as we planned on a long day at the park. We ended up being there for 7 hours. So it was a perfect pick for us. The food is good, don't expect fine dining but our family of 4 enjoyed it the options provided to us!Our kids loved the Sesame Street area, thats where they could have most of their fun! Splash pad, kids roller coasters, and animal exhibits were great! With it being so hot out, some of the animals were interested in getting their pictures taken.

My trip to BGT was phenomenal other than the food. The rides and cleanliness were easily 5-star worthy. Sadly 3 rides were out of service and the customer service we received and the quality of the food was sub-par for Busch Gardens. The only food that was actually decent was at the smoke house.

Visiting from the UK. Roller coasters here are awesome. We did the safari trail with Giraffe feeding which was a very good experience. The only thing that let the park down was a few rides weren't working that we went there specifically to do, such as Falcons Fury and the Cobra. I would definitely recommend though and I will be back.

We bought a 2-park pass - Seaworld and Busch Gardens along with all-day dining. The all-day dining worked perfectly in Seaworld but failed miserably in Busch Gardens - no one told us we needed to swap our dining passes for wristbands - when we asked at Guest Services, they said it's not mentioned anywhere including the website - rubbish.The dining areas didn't open until 1130hrs and then shut at 1600hrs - only one was open until 1700hrs - rubbish. An all-day dining pass is $59.99 each ($29.99 for kids) - it's actually good value as everything is extortionate!Several of the big rides were closed, the park train only had one station open so you could only do a loop of the park, not use it to get around - rubbish!Lots of the concession stands were shut - rubbish!The safari tour was excellent, especially feeding the giraffes - this alone made the day worth it. However, if you wanted a park photo of you feeding a giraffe, it was $40 for a 6"x8" photo - more than the cost of a safari ticket.Staff - no one had a clue where anything was outside of their ride area - rubbish!Not enough park maps or signposts at every junction so easy to get lost.Dining - no central location where you could out what was open and when - not on the website either so not possible to plan- rubbish!Basically it seems that the park is out to rinse/fleece you for as much money as possible, over and above what you've already paid for the tickets - for example ANOTHER $34 FOR PARKING!!!! 🤬🤬

I love this park. The coaster section is great. The shows are pretty good for amusement parks. The animal tours are outstanding. We love to take people to the safari to feed the giraffes.The cost of admission is a great value with the fun card. Pay once and go the whole year. The memberships have great perks, free tickets , free money to eat in the park, discount tickets etc

Absolutely awesome! There is something for everyone. There’s a great Sesame Street play area for kids, there are cheers and elephants and other animals. Also flamingoes. There are insanely wild rides and great shows. They have such fabulous shops not crazy prices for gifts and souvenirs. The workers are so friendly and helpful and there are plenty of bathrooms and lockers. The best place ever!!!!

Good combination between a zoo and amusement park. To enjoy the most of the park, get to it as early as possible. Getting to park takes some time but it’s well organized. My recommendation here is to enjoy the rollercoasters and outside attractions in the morning since in the afternoon it’s most likely to rain and those attractions get canceled. A lot of shows to enjoy. The all-day-dining option is a good deal, we paid $30 per person, and could eat a meal every 90 minutes. The chicken at the Dragon Fire Grill & Pub was awful. If you can, avoid it.

Definitely had a blast here! We were fortunate to catch it on a less busy day, so ride times moved decently! Park was kept clean which was nice to see. Be prepared to spend $$$ on food, drinks and souvenirs. (But, thats no surprise at a theme park!) I'd most certainly enjoy another trip back! The coasters are pretty next level! And, as a side note... the app is pretty unreliable for ride times/ride closures, so better to just head to the ride of choice and check it out!

Definitely not how I remember it. I went years ago with family and we had the best time. This time around, we purchased 2-day tickets and after the first day we did not want to return. I realize it’s an amusement park and everything is expensive, but charging $5 per person to ride the SkyRide after getting overpriced tickets seems a little ridiculous. There were also numerous rides closed down which was disappointing, and we found the park catered to the safari/wildlife scene more than rollercoaster attractions. The rides we did go on were great, but again, we had to purchase lockers every single time we got on a ride. Overall, it was a disappointing experience and we will most-likely not be returning.

The rides were great. The place has a combination of zoo and roller coasters rides. Must try Iron Gwazi. You should take it as the first ride when you enter the park . The only complaint is that they had the people with the water mister to spray water to cool down the temperature, but only saw them when the park opens and no one since then till the end of day.

This park was amazing! Best time to go is during the week if you're trying to not see a ride line. The food is over priced but the portions were pretty good. The animal exhibits were great! The family had a wonderful time.

We arrived at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay at 9 AM, ready for a day of adventure. The park is split into themed areas with African wildlife, thrilling rides, and live shows. We saw flamingos, kangaroos, and eagles up close, and enjoyed roller coasters like SheiKra. For food, there are options ranging from pizza to BBQ. A cool fact: Busch Gardens is also a major conservation center for endangered species. The downside? Lines for rides can be long during peak times, but the experience was worth it for the mix of animals and excitement.

Be prepared for outrageous amusement park prices. Bottled water was $5 and soda $7.5. The parking was outrageous as well and waiting for the tram in the heat just adds to the annoyance of the high pricing. They definitely need to add some more rides to get the wait lines down unless you want to pay crazy money for quick pass. In addition, need more covered waiting areas for rides as the heat drains you fast. Glad they had buy one get one tickets otherwise would've been really big ripoff.

I had an amazing time at Busch Gardens! The park is packed with exciting attractions, but Sheikra stole the show for me—it’s hands down the best ride there. The thrill of the 90-degree drop is unbeatable, and I couldn’t get enough of it. The rest of the park is a blast too, with a great mix of roller coasters, animal exhibits, and beautiful landscapes. Even just walking around and taking in the atmosphere was fun. Busch Gardens really knows how to deliver a fantastic day out, and I’m already looking forward to going back!

Had a great time!! The Safari was SO amazing!! We got to see many different endangered animals and the giraffes came up to our open truck and they gave us big lettuce leaves to feed them! We got amazing pics and memories!The roller coasters are next level! Great fireworks display at the end of the night!

Fantastic theme park! The roller coasters are actually exciting. (unlike Disney cough cough)As with any theme park, there's a lot of walking and the food/drinks are expensive, so prepare for that. Busch Gardens also doubles as a zoo with lots of wild animal exhibits.

We had a fantastic Saturday at Busch Gardens! Arriving around noon, it took only about 10 minutes to catch the trolleys. With our passes, getting through the gates was quick and easy. The park was crowded, so we opted for Quick Queue to skip the long lines for the roller coasters.It’s impressive that the park was fully functional just two weeks after Hurricane Milton. Only two coasters were out of service, but safety is the priority, so we appreciated the quick recovery efforts. As night fell, we enjoyed the haunted houses, which, though not quite as thrilling as previous years, still added to a fun experience. Kudos to the team at Busch Gardens for getting everything ready so quickly and keeping the day exciting!

4.5

(88599)

4.0

(18630)

10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612, USA

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4.0

(3111)

Tampa, FL, USA

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We only go for day play. No overnights. Valet parking is ridiculously priced. $30. Large casino. Lots of machines. They pay decently. Clean. Very little smoke smell. Pleasantly crowded on weekdays.

I mostly come here for the games and food but I have had friends stay in the hotels and I've had some experience with that side as well. I will say I absolutely enjoy this place! I literally can play for 4hrs on different games and have fun doing it. I always have a limit of $200 and that's it. I don't go in expecting to win I go in to have entertainment in the ac. Food is great at the Sugar Factory, Hard rock cafe, and oak. They staff is AMAZING! I am currently going through Hurricane Milton and the fact that I knew I could come here for hot food, cold AC and fresh water meant everything to me! All staff I encountered were kind, warm welcoming, helpful and ready to assist!!!

Returned to play for a few weeks. Stayed off-site.I had an issue with security at one point because I pointed out that a security golf cart was driving the wrong way into oncoming traffic going down the ramp from the garage. I pointed this out to security and they told me they can drive wherever they want. They did not take my concern seriously. I've worked with law enforcement and this is not true. Security guards must obey traffic laws.On an unrelated note, bonuses paid from $0.75 to $1.76 spins resulted in too many $4.00 payouts. Slots are still extremely tight and rarely pay significantly. Highest payout I've received was less than $600 a single time. Only people who win large unit multiplied bonuses are people betting $50-$100 per spin. Then the casino only gives those wealthy players Spin to Win credits on certain nights to further fund players inequitably.I understand you want the wealthy to play, but word of mouth happens at penny slot pull players and word is spreading this is a money pit, not a casino. Great for an experience in Florida, but not for gamblers looking to fish for any meaningful jackpots over time.As a blue collar worker with a simple Star card, I felt like I was at a disadvantage both with staff and slots.Would love to receive an X card so I can see the change in attitude towards my concerns.

Room was not cleaned well upon arrival and then no cleaning service the entire time we were there. We called for towels, never got any. Were told finally that if you don't call down and ask for service you will not get any. Would only allow one player card to be used toward any comp opportunities. Machines did not pay and casino was filthy. Pool, pool bar, and spa were all very nice.

I had an amazing time at the Hard Rock Cafe Hotel and Casino! The food was outstanding—every meal we had was perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and served with a smile. The variety of options was fantastic, and you can tell the chefs put a lot of care into their work. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite or sitting down for a full meal, you're in for a treat.The slot machines were a blast! They had a wide range of games, from classic slots to more modern machines with exciting themes. The payouts were decent, and the overall atmosphere made playing even more enjoyable. It’s easy to lose track of time when you’re having so much fun, and the staff made sure everything was running smoothly.One of the highlights of my stay was the pool area. The layout is beautiful, and the concerts they host there create such a vibrant energy. It’s the perfect place to relax during the day and then enjoy live music in the evening. Whether you're there for the food, the gaming, or the entertainment, Hard Rock Cafe Hotel and Casino truly has something for everyone!

I drove past it everyday for years and finally stopped in for dinner at council oaks. The steak was excellent, it literally melts in your mouth. Spent some time in the casino and I can tell you they did a wonderful job turning this once convenience type store into a glamorous casino. It is a destination that you need to visit with live entertainment and a clean well thought out plan. To be honest I didn't think it would be so nice inside.

I had an incredible experience at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino! The rooms were absolutely amazing—spacious, modern, and impeccably clean with a vibe that made the stay unforgettable. The amenities were top-notch, and I especially loved the attention to detail in the decor.The staff truly made the experience exceptional. From the warm welcome at check-in to the attentive service throughout my stay, everyone went above and beyond to ensure I had everything I needed. Their professionalism and friendly demeanor made me feel like a VIP.I can’t recommend this place enough—whether you’re there for the casino, the entertainment, or just to relax, Hard Rock delivers on all fronts. I’ll definitely be returning!"

Restaurant was great. The bar (the only one open) was good. But the machines sucked. The "2 cent" slots had a minimum bet of 80 cents. So not a 2 cent slot! Almost no quarter slots... and some of them forced you to play multiple lines. So no good options.Lower floor was smoking, without a good air system. Upstairs non-smoking, but small and limited options.Unless you like to smoke and lose a lot of money, not a great place to visit.

Hubs & I go often - we live just north of Orlando. We stay overnight sometimes, go for the afternoon or evening more often. The bartenders at Cipresso are fun & engaging, the food is always wonderful. (I do miss the Crab Alfredo, though.) Parking is never a problem, the only complaint I would have would be the air - or lack thereof - when entering from Winner’s Way garage. Sometimes we break a sweat on the way in & then it’s chilly down on the floor. Can we even that out a smidge? ;)

We have stayed at countless casino hotels and have never had one be so dirty. We are on a smokeless floor yet all our room smells like it's smoke. The ac doesn't work well so we wake up drenched in sweat. Maintenance says it works just fine. (The air blows cold just hardly blows) it's full of mold. Staff at check in wasn't the greatest. Second round and on our second day have been the best. Phone doesn't work in our room you have to use bathroom phone and press O and hope someone answers. We do understand we are at a casino however we have never stayed at one where the rooms weren't fresh and free of all smoke. This is a birthday trip ruined as now from the mold my face hurts so badly and just miserable! Also good luck with the shower it has one temperature burning hot. Tried to clean our daughter and what a nightmare! We did enjoy the pool but it's a wind tunnel! However loved it since it's so hot. Front desk staff has since offered to SWITCH me rooms ON MY LAST NIGHT and my birthday nonetheless. That’s a huge inconvenience. They told me to come down to front desk which I did and they then said someone would call within 10 minutes it’s been over 30 minutes so the review is going back up! I did delete last night at 2:45 after I had missed calls from a manager thinking the situation would be rectified. We haven’t told very inconsistent and incorrect things front desk and I’m really just irritated because all this should have been fixed the first night when I called down five different times.

** They DO NOT comp drinks for slot players **We had no idea they didn’t comp players so we stopped playing after a few drinks. Also hardly KENO machines. Very bizarre…. Went over to eat at the cafe then left. Every employee was phenomenal! The only real positive about the visit here. Place is huuuuuge, but it isn’t built on people winning in their casino. I might come back to eat at the cafe, but would have to be a very special occasion.

First time visiting here but I only came for the casino so I can’t give any opinion for the rooms here (but other reviews mentions the rooms here being pretty great)The parking facility was packed on a Sunday. We fortunately got parking close to the elevator entrance that leads to the casino.Once inside the place, the design and atmosphere was amazing. Definitely a Hard Rock Hotel vibe. Plenty of things to do inside, shopping and restaurants besides gambling.There’s multiple floors. One casino floor is smoke free so that helps for people who don’t want to smell cigarettes up in the air.Overall, if you’re looking for a place to spend hours at a Casino then look no further.

Overall, amazing place. We couldn’t find a table where the minimum bet was less that $20 a hand so if you’re looking for lower wagers you’ll be disappointed. But the service was amazing. The food was amazing. I can honestly say the shrimp at the Hard Rock Cafe was some of the best I have ever had. And the burger was to die for. Overall, fantastic experience and other than the gambling wage requirements, this is a five star place all the way around.

Had a local concert to attend in the area on Tuesday night. We booked a room on the west wing for Monday, Tuesday, and checking out Wednesday. The gaming floor was clean and the service was good. We ate at Council Oak and Hard Rock Cafe and the meals and service were exceptional. We were very disappointed in our room and room service as well as front desk customer service. Our room had non stop construction noise during the day on Monday and Tuesday. Tried to get some rest on Tuesday before our concert but no way that was going to happen. The sound of drills and non stop pounding made that impossible. We also wanted our room made and nobody ever came so we got by with dirty towels and an unmade bed. Not the end of the world but not the service we were expecting. When I checked out I told the desk clerk about our stay and she said she would talk to the desk person who checked us in because they should of told us that the room service button was not working. No apologies for the construction noise and the unpleasant stay. The desk manager Ashley really didn't seem to care much that we were unhappy with our stay. She did give us a discount on our Council Oak food bill but said that was all she could do. I would definitely ask if there is any construction around the room you are booking before paying any money. If you are hoping for some rest after a long day of gambling and having fun, this may not be the place you want to stay. The Hard Rock in Hollywood is very pleasant, you may want to try that resort.

Checked in for my 30th, the room was very clean, staff was friendly, and the casino was a very good vibe. Parking wasn’t terrible. We didn’t get a chance to use the pool but it did look great we want to come back for that alone! Will definitely be back again!!!

I went last night to the casino to get away for a bit and have some time to myself. Enjoyed the hell out of it until I didn’t. I’d already paid the girl $25 for a beer, got a massage and and hadn’t lost too much, enjoying myself. when the dealer that I had been getting along with caught some attitude and pissed me off so I excused myself from the table removing myself from the problem, when I got to my new table, I was tracked down down by security, like I just caused a riot & aggressively removed and relieved of my chips in front of the other guest, which was embarrassing to say the least. I questioned the rationale and didn’t seem to quite get confident answers from the head of security that night. I feel I was unjustly treated. Very disappointed.

One of the cleanest and nicest casinos I've been to. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Very convenient location. Enormous selection of games, but limited odds regulation means plenty more losses than you'd find elsewhere. Still, a great place to have fun!

I went there on a weekday on my birthday. I had a 15$ off 25$ coupon through Unity rewards so I wanted to eat at the HR Cafe inside the Casino. I had to show my ID to people 3 times during my visit (to get my physical Unity card, at the cafe to take advantage of my discount and at the gift shop) and never once heard a ‘happy birthday’. The overall feeling I got from staff was superficial and like they didn’t really want to be there. Service at the cafe was prompt but rushed (bill came with dessert, not after). Food was good and made as ordered. After dinner I wanted to gamble for 20$ (I’m not into gambling) since it was my birthday, but seeing other people at the machines was depressing. So I just got a shirt for a family member and left. I’ve been to the Casino before, and this was the worst experience service and atmosphere wise I’ve had. Next time I’ll just go to the cafe inside Tampa International.

Went there for the first time. Two levels of play area. Ground floor is smoking.. And 1st floor is supposedly non-smoking mezzanine level. I saw people smoking away heartily with nobody to throw them out. Hence the 1 star rating. Food court was not that impressive. Very limited. I wasn't staying there. Just visiting.

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa: A Vegas-Style Gem in Florida⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐My recent visit to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa was nothing short of amazing. It truly feels like a piece of Vegas right here in Florida!While I didn’t have the chance to stay at the hotel this time, I can’t wait to return and experience the luxurious accommodations. The casino floor is massive and offers a wide range of gaming options. I had a blast playing roulette and exploring the different table games.The dining options were fantastic. The food was delicious and the service was impeccable.If you’re looking for a fun and exciting getaway, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa is the perfect place to go.

We had so much fun here. Seen a man win a $97 thousand dollar jackpot. Now that's what I'm talking about!!! Easy parking garage to navigate. The walkability of the casino layout was super easy. No wait time for games, plenty of slots, tables and electronic roulette & craps tables. Just go to have fun, if you win it's a bonus.

Went on a Monday, and they upgraded us to the VIP suite, which was on a whole other level. The kids enjoyed the whole time we were there. The room service was fantastic, and all my girls felt like princesses. Private pool area, private elevator, 17th floor, when I say spend the extra $$$ I mean it. At least try it once you will never want to go back to a regular hotel. Very kid friendly. Staff are great. The wife even won a jackpot.

Love it there. Only casino around. Drawback is slot payback is horrid. You spin the reels, that's about it. All dead spins with the occasional dead bonus round. Been at least 100 trips and still haven't left with a dime.

Clean organized place. Staff is outstanding. The West tower was decent. Would have been 5 stars because most other casinos offer alcohol for free. HR triples their drink prices which is kind of ridiculous when their money is made from gambling.

Absolutely disgusting. Reeks of smoke on all of the first floor. It is all you could smell or taste. Would prefer not to eat in the restaurants near the casino because it smelled so nasty.Went to the second floor where there is a "smokeless" casino. There is a haze hanging over the entire floor that has filtered up from the first floor.You have to go back down from the "smokeless" casino and walk through the smoke filled casino to get to the Hard Rock Cafe. Even the hostess said you will be able to smell the smoke inside the restaurant. We asked for a table furthest from the casino entrance. We still sat under a haze of smoke, even to get to the restrooms! We chose the cheapest thing on the menu.....why buy a nice expensive meal to eat what tastes like ash? (Not from being overcooked.)Used the valet section to park. The escalators up and down to the valet area smell like cat urine. Strongly of cat urine.Please make this place smoke-free. Or work on your filtration system to get the horrible haze of smoke out. The majority of people don't want to deal with this.I am sorry I wasted any money here. I am here for a concert, and didn't buy a room at the discounted price. I will be forever grateful I missed that window. I would hate to find out what a smokeless room would smell like.I had an allotment of money to spend in the casino, but I don't want to give any more money to this place (after concert tickets and the cheapest dinner). I'm going to use the money to go buy some scratch off tickets anywhere else in Tampa.I am upset I couldn't walk around and look at the memorabilia because the hotel stunk so badly. My chest hurts from the smoke and I have a headache from the smell. I'm going somewhere else to spend the two hours before the concert. So disappointed.

Went to casino only.The smoking section for non smokers will choke you. The non smoking section on level 2 is small but better for your lungs.The week I visited, the news reported a couple winning and the criminals followed them home, robbed and shot them. Be vigilant and aware of your surroundings. This happens in my area as well.Overall, a very nice casino. Gorgeous inside.I ate at the HR cafe restaurant and the food was good.

Visited here twice while on Vacation. Parking was good and Casino was nice besides the smoking. Had a good time but didn't stay at the hotel. The only thing I didn't care for was the smoke and no way to get your own soft drinks like other Hard Rocks. You had to find a waitress but they would eventually come up to you while gambling. Really Nice and Fun Casino.

4.3

(52906)

3.5

(2767)

5223 Orient Rd, Tampa, FL 33610, USA

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During my visit to the Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach, FL, I was truly impressed by the exceptional level of maintenance and care evident throughout the facility. The staff's extensive knowledge of marine life, particularly their expertise on manatees, greatly enriched my visit. Furthermore, I was delighted to see the commitment to sustainable energy, with a notable emphasis on solar and wind power. The fact that the majority of the facility operates on solar energy is a commendable feat, reflecting a dedication to environmental responsibility.The day of my visit was particularly memorable as I had the opportunity to witness a remarkable number of manatees, as well as encountering some sharks and tarpon. This diverse marine life added an extra layer of fascination to the experience. Overall, the Manatee Viewing Center left a lasting impression on me, and I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of Florida's marine ecosystems.

I've been in the area for 20 years and just recently went for the first time recently. I can't believe I've waited so long to go. We went on a beautiful day on the weekend so it was quite packed, but we eventually shuffled our way up the rail and saw a ton of manatees. It wasn't even peak season and we saw a ton of them. Stay as long as you want to and take all the pictures your heart desires.I was surprised about the various activities around the area. A large and well.stocked gift shop, manatee learning center, kids play area, Cafe and cool trail walks. Definitely wear some shoes you don't mind getting dirty because some areas were wet. Awesome time spent for free!

This place was amazing. I'm so glad that they give back to the community like they do as it is free. There is a gift shop, two peirs to walk out onto. They had a petting area for sting rays. They had several beautifully landscaped gardens. These are all just extra perks as far as I'm concerned. The manatees were so very cool!!!

What an awesome experience for people of all ages, and at no cost!!! Everything is set up perfectly. The gift shop was amazing and prices were great! Employees/volunteers were phenomenal. We definitely will be back. Visit on a cooler day to increase your chances of seeing more manatees. Also, consider adopting a manatee to help save these gentle giants!!

This place is huge. Lots of walking. Unfortunately we came the day a.big storm was coming in and a few days before the viewing area closes for the summer.The water was very muddy. Still got to see a couple sharks and tarpons. We could tell where the manatees were. Still we enjoyed the area. The butterfly area was very nice. We will comeback this winter

Definitely recommend visiting ❤️ this place is amazing. Plentiful free parking, free entry and we saw manatees, stingray, shark, dolphin and loads of fish. The staff are wonderful and the café is great value and delicious 😋

The Manatee Viewing Center was wonderful! I definitely didn't expect to see so many manatees but boy was I wrong. We saw black-tipped sharks, Atlantic Tarpon, Redfin Needlefish, and stingrays! What a wonderful and free experience available to the public! The gift shop has so many cute and affordable keepsakes or gifts to choose from. There is a stingray pool where you can watch and touch the rays as they swim by. So much fun! We can't wait to return!

We were here on November 15th. And we were lucky to see only one manatee. And we also saw a tarpon.

So fun, clean, and it's FREE!!! This place is great! Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. First time touching a sting ray! The walkways are large, everything was clean (even the bathrooms). While the manatee weren't close, you can definitely see them there. It's amazing the entire facility is free. It needs to be on your bucket list!

This location is accessible with a ramp as well as stairs to the viewing platform. They have a concessions area and gift shop as well as ample parking. Every time I've gone, I've seen manatees and sometimes sharks or tarpon. The volunteers are very helpful with ample information about the animals you'll see. There is a ground level tank for the petting of stingrays as well as many miles of walking trails surrounding. They hold an annual 5k event to support their educational efforts.

Epic place to go see manatees. Love the educational area and the gift shop. There's also a sea turtle hospital right down the road.

A fun, unique, and free experience! It was cool to see the manatees, but also the variety of fish and birds, as well as the occasional shark! There was a neat educational area in the basement with stingrays. We visited in the middle of March so there weren't as many manatees visible, but it was still a great experience.

I absolutely love visiting here, its my 3rd time and I never tire of seeing these beautiful creatures. Parking was easy... and if there is not space in the main parking lot, there is remote parking with a shuttle, free. I always enjoy walking on the boardwalks and there is plenty of railing space to get a good view in. The signs are helpful to identify the birds and fish. The gift shop is very reasonable priced.

The best free experience! Very clean, no crowds, educational, love watching manatees enjoying the warmer waters! Fun and playful stingrays! Beautiful boardwalk. Definitely will be returning to learn about the birds, gardens, and check out the gift shop.Wheelchair accessible. They have Wheelchairs as well. Very friendly staff. We felt very welcome.

Best time to go is during colder weather months as Manatees hang out here due to the warm water. Mostly gone by March. But they do have an interactive ray tank and you can take a free tram to the turtle conservation center any time and both are wonderful.

Super nice place. They have a few trails to walk, a viewing tower, manatee viewing, a stingray pool, and a gift shop. The trails went to places that talked about solar energy and other sustainable energy sources. They had some interactive activities at the stops. They had a little pool with stingrays you could touch where the volunteers were really kind. The manatee viewing spot was perfect. There were so many! Overall great experience considering all the activities were free!

Fun to watch the manatees swim around. Free to get in and plenty of free parking

Great facility! It's free and free parking. There is a gift shop, you can also get food and drinks there. They have a touch tank with stingrays. We got to see so many manatees and sharks. If you park in the overflow lot the walk to the area is not bad it's pretty. They do have a golf cart shuttle. I will go here again.

Great place to see lots of manatees! There are viewing platforms above the water, so visitors can look down into the water to see the adorable manatees. They gather near the power plant to take advantage of the warmer water in the winter months. There are hundreds of them swimming about! There is a cute gift shop ( an employee told me some of the proceeds go to support manatees) , snack bar, restrooms & an area to see & interact with stingrays.

Einen Stopp wert!Es hat genügend Parkplätze und ab dem Eingang bekommt man viele Informationen zu den Manatees und anderen Tieren, die hier leben. Es ist gut ausgebaut. Man kann auf diversen Stegen hinaus ins Wasser laufen und von oben das Wasser beobachten. Wir haben mehrere Haie, grosse Fische und ein Manatee gesehen. Sehr toll gemacht.Der Eintritt ist kostenlos. Wir waren hier für ca. 1 Stunde.(Translated by Google)Worth a stop!There is enough parking space and from the entrance you can get a lot of information about the manatees and other animals that live here. It is well developed. You can walk out into the water on various footbridges and watch the water from above. We saw several sharks, large fish and a manatee. Very well done.Entry is free. We were here for about 1 hour.

Love this place. A nice bit of walking, since we had to park in the overflow parking lot. Thankfully they have a trolley service which we took after getting our steps in🤣. Plenty of manatee huddle up trying to keep warm. The souvenir shop is small, but we managed to get the perfect pin we were looking for. The turtle hospital was worth the trolley ride. Totally recommend going, it's very educational. It's totally free to get in.

This is a really nice facility and fits nicely into the surrounding environment. There is no guarantee that you will see any manatees, although we did see several, and they were impressive. There is plenty of parking and includes many for handicapped as well. For those with electric vehicles, there are charging stations available. There is no cost for parking or to enter the facility, which is fantastic.If you found this review helpful, please tap the thumbs up. Thanks!

I have to rate this place 5 stars not least because it’s totally free! It’s a fabulous way to see these gorgeous creatures and enjoy watching all their cute habits. Plus there are so many other exhibits and fun things for adults and kids to watch and take part in. The little cafe has good food and drink options at really reasonable prices. It was well worth the trip and we will most likely go again when we have friends and family in town. We went over the weekend and did not have to wait even though it was popular. We did not have to buy tickets in advance.

4.7

(8780)

4.5

(2994)

6990 Dickman Rd, Apollo Beach, FL 33572, USA

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So much fun! We were there on a rather hot day, but there are places to stay cool (buildings, shady areas), plus places to buy bottled water. Lots of cool dinosaurs to see, worth the admission price. The carnivore walk may be intense for little ones, but will be a delight for slightly older kids. Lots of great photo ops and educational without being boring. While the Lake George Expedition Dino park still holds the number one spot for me, this is definitely a five star outing. You could easily spend 2+ hours exploring.

It is best to think of this place as a nature park with dinosaur statues and a few activities for the kids. It is a good place to go when the weather is nice and you just want a relaxing few hours. You can bring a picnic basket, walk around the trails, read the placards about various dinosaurs, and enjoy your lunch. It has some activities for young children such as a kids train ride, playground, and mini golf.

My nephew's birthday was super cool. This place was probably one of the coolest places I've visited in a while. Even though this is tailored to be for children, I had a blast as an adult! Thank you dinosaur world for making my nephew's birthday an awesome one!! Oh and you guys their gift shop is full of amazing dinosaur stuff I'm telling you it's Definitely worth a visit!!

Took my son for his 3rd birthday (should have went a day early for a free ticket).Dinosaurs are cool to look at but a lot costs extra. I wish everything would be included in the price, since it's already pretty pricey.My son had a good time but was disappointed we didn't have a train ticket (we thought we purchased one at the front)Did enjoy it was dog friendly, so our pups got to join for the day.Pretty much a one and done deal, no desire to go back again.Bring your own water and bring plenty, NO water bottle filing stations at the restrooms.Was cool they had it decorated for Halloween.

Really bigger than I thought. Bring good walking shoes. Exhibits are great, kids really enjoyed them. Train ride was nice and relaxing. Gift shop has lots of nice stuff. Loved this place.

Our small children love dinosaurs so we had to visit while in the area. Unfortunately, it was decorated for Halloween and NOT age appropriate for younger children, at all. Try explaining skulls and human skeletons everywhere to a 5 and 3 year old. Would have been better without the excessive R rated decorations. We understand getting into the holidays, but we wouldn't have visited had we known about the gore decorations beforehand.

Definitely fun and must go if your little one is a fan of dinosaurs! We had a blast.BUT the activities (fossil dig, excavation) are HOT. There’s no fans, no air flow, no breeze and it’s probably 30+ degrees hotter than outside. There’s no water available on the trail and the vending machines are cash only.Be sure to bring fans, tons of water, and snacks otherwise you will not have a good time.

We went a few years ago on a field trip and it was alright, my kids were 4 & 5 then. They had a good time. We just went again (they’re 8 & 9 now) and we had a blast! You can tell they’ve been revamping. They have new things to do, added dino skeletons to the museum (super cool btw) and now a splash pad which was perfect for this Florida heat. Lots of cool dinosaurs EVERYWHERE. Definitely bring bug spray, a couple cold waters and a lunch to enjoy at the picnic tables.

Surprisingly well laid out and clean. Great for families with smaller kids. Nice paths.... short and simple train ride.... reasonably price compared to others these days. Most of all, my children loved it. They have a dinosaur themed playground that the kids enjoyed thoroughly. How is this place not better known?

Great place to visit and take family. Love the winding paths that you can travel down at your own pace. Beautiful setting. They do not have a place to eat and while the large gift shop carries water, you are welcome to bring your own cooler and the local pizza place delivers here. They are more then happy to invite you to eat in the lovely picnic area with whatever food you bring in. Very helpful and nice staff. Easy to get to right off of I-4 and plenty of parking.

We had a great time at Dinosaur World! So many dinosaurs to see and a cute little train. They have a small splash pad area, two different playgrounds, and a little place to dig (extra $), and two little walk through museums. Its nice and shaded throughout the park but can get extremely hot and humid in the summer and a little buggy. I wish they had fans near the picnic tables at least for the kids to cool down and eat a snack.

Very nice!! Mom, daughter and 4 grandchildren aged 9 years to 10 1/2 months!! Rode the train, played in the fossil dig, fun on the good sized playground, took a cooler with drinks, sandwiches, chips, snacks... you can take a stroller or wagon for kiddos, lots of entertainment for everyone, mini golf...... great gift shop nicely priced... a very good bargain! The store says 2 hours but we could easily stayed for 4 hours!

Makes for an entertaining day trip. Great for the kids and adults. It gives you a general idea just how big these creatures were way back when.Just off Interstate 4. Ya' gotta see it!

Our 2 year old son and 4.5 year old daughter absolutely loved this place! Despite the rain and heat, they had a lot of fun seeing all of the different dinosaurs, walking through the indoor areas with museum displays and a few animatronics. There was a little play area and a few add-on attractions as well. We got through it pretty quickly since our kiddos weren’t as interested in us reading about each of the dinosaurs, but it was still worth the money.

This is the coolest place to visit with kids. Easy to spend a good 2-4 hours here taking in all the sights and Activities. The outdoor boardwalk of dinos is really cool, and there are two large playground areas for younger and older kids- including shade structures! Don’t skip the museums- both have really neat exhibits. You can easily check out the place without the extra paid activities (mining, train, fossil dig), but also worth it as the kids loved it! We came expecting to spend 1.5-2 hours, and ended up leaving after 3 hours- but could have stayed longer. Plenty of picnic areas throughout to bring a packed lunch. Only negative is summer time is HOT and lots of bugs, but that’s Florida! Pest control strategies might be a good investment to lessen the bugs just a bit! Would love to go again during winter when it’s cooler out!

Highly recommend if you enjoy walks outside and/or dinosaurs! We paid for the full experience, which includes a train ride, fossil dig, and gem sifting, along with admission to the park. The earlier you arrive the better. We went right when the doors opened and by the time we left, it was packed!This place is amazing. All kinds of shade and vegetation. Tons of dinosaurs spread all around. Cool eating scenes. A few animatronic dinosaurs at the beginning. Can feed tiny fish for $1. They have a huge gift shop full of rocks and fossils and all kinds of dinosaur related things. I wish it was closer as I would keep coming back, even if to just enjoy a nice walk!

This place is amazing! They are always adding new things to see and experience. My kids grew up in this park and always want to visit when we are in central Florida. Pay the extra for the dig and gem strike. The gift shop is pretty amazing too so expect to buy something there. They also have some cool vending machines. Their park equipment is on point. If you have kids under 12 take them here! As of 2024 spring you are allowed to leave and comeback same day with wrist band.

BRING BUG SPRAY.Place was okay, but certainly not worth the price of admission or any of the actives. Dinosaur statues were well placed and really cool. Train ride isn’t worth it, but the walk was nice.Terrible customer service. This was the first time we’ve ever been there and had to keep going back to the front (where you purchase tickets/gift shop) to get our: train tickets, kids lanyards, and code for wagon we rented. By the time we were told we needed bracelets to walk the park we asked for them to bring it to us and were told,” sorry the lady at the front had a long night.” Between the back and forth and bugs all over you it was not worth the few hundred bucks.

For the price and considering how fast they reopened after Milton, we had an amazing time with our 3 year old. The only reason this is not a 5⭐️ is while we were at the playground the staff was taking down Halloween decorations and had their music (not dinosaur themed) playing really loud.

Have taken two of our grandsons to Dino World.Kids loved it. Train ride, fossil dig, and museums were well-liked. Small crowd on a Monday (30 cars). Bring a lunch. Kids should be into dinosaurs, and will learn a lot during your stay.

We enjoyed the Cave City KY location and saw the Florida one was close to our Spring Break trip so we HAD to go! We had a blast! Everyone was nice, it was very clean, and we just had a blast. We enjoyed the quarter smasher and the automated cotton candy machine. We all need to support places like this. So, if you're in the area, check out this super fun place!

Our visit to Dinosaur World in Tampa left us with mixed feelings. While the concept of seeing life-sized dinosaurs was exciting, the experience fell short of expectations.Firstly, the park boasted a variety of cool dinosaurs to observe, but disappointingly, some were missing or under maintenance during our visit, which detracted from the overall experience.Another downside was the relentless onslaught of mosquitoes throughout our time there, making it quite uncomfortable to explore the exhibits without constant distraction.Moreover, the lack of food and water for sale was a major drawback. It seemed like a missed opportunity for the park to enhance visitor satisfaction and generate additional revenue. Adding these amenities could potentially attract more visitors and encourage longer stays.On a positive note, the gift shop was a highlight. It offered a variety of dinosaur-themed souvenirs and memorabilia, which was enjoyable to browse through.One commendable aspect of Dinosaur World is their pet-friendly policy, allowing us to bring our furry companion along, which added a nice touch to our visit.In conclusion, while Dinosaur World has its charms, such as the impressive gift shop and pet-friendly environment, improvements in amenities like food and water availability, as well as better maintenance of exhibits, would greatly enhance the overall visitor experience.

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5145 Harvey Tew Rd, Plant City, FL 33565, USA

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We stopped in on our drive from St. Pete to Orlando and I’m so glad we did! This market is incredibly cute with fresh produce, desserts, jarred items, and many other unique treasures. I highly recommend stopping by and picking up one of their strawberry milkshakes, they’re to die for!I’ll be stopping by many more times in the future to try their other desserts, especially the strawberry shortcake that looks amazing, and definitely getting a few more strawberry milkshakes! Can’t wait!P.S. if you like cats, there was a very friendly little gray cat hanging around, not sure if he’s always there but he was surely cute!

We visited last weekend and it is worth the visit even if not strawberry season. During strawberry season it is a must visit to eat their delicious shortcake with plenty of seating to dine in. There is always a large selection of produce and plants at good prices. There is a lot of cute gift items and planters but they tend to be unique but pricey. Always easy to park and can take your time shopping. nice and efficient staff.

Parkesdale is one of our favorite destinations when we want to go for a drive, especially when we have friends and family in town. They have great produce. Of course beautiful strawberries, and also giant sweet strawberry onions. I always find something cool in the garden section. It's run by the nicest family, and everyone who works there is friendly and helpful, even when the strawberry shortcake line runs out the door. I love the milkshakes! ❤️🍓

During our trip to Tampa we visited this farmer’s market based on a recommendation from a Youtube Video. One word: Awesome!After driving about 20 miles from Tampa Downtown, we were amazed to see so many people waiting in line on a weekday afternoon. Pretty much everyone got their Strawberry shortcake and it was magical. I would say go for the one with non dairy and vanilla ice cream toppings.Our son opted for milkshake and it was great as well. Strawberry shortcakes are only available till about first week of April.Boiled peanuts is another gem. We liked both salted and spicy varieties. Recommend visiting them if you are in Tampa.

Parksdale Farm Market did not disappoint!! We got the strawberry shortcake topped with ice cream and oh man, we devoured them!! The line was long, however the turn over rate was insanely short so don't let the line scare you away! The workers were friendly and we absolutely loved being able to explore the plant section!

Great variety of fresh produce, plants and local items. The shortcake line moves fast so don’t let the line scare you away. Also, it is worth the wait.

I love buying produce here! The prices are good and depending on what’s in season very fresh. It’s a charming outdoor market. There’s strawberry shortcake, shakes and ice cream cones too. A large selection of plants for indoor and outdoor. Canned food items, kitchen towels with clever sayings, hats, Tshirts, Florida souvenirs just to mention a few other items. Enjoy!

What a local gem! Luckily, I was able to try their famous strawberry shortcake on the last day of the season. I'm not normally a fan of this type of dessert, but this place was amazing. The fresh strawberries are perfectly balanced. The shortcake didn't get soggy and had a nice texture. Surprisingly, the soft serve vanilla ice cream was smooth and very flavorful. Can't go wrong with a mountain of whip cream, either. I can't wait to try their strawberry shake. There was a long line which was expected on the last day , but service was so quick with plenty of seating. Cool weekend spot!

Visited today and it surely didn’t disappoint! The strawberry shortcake was absolutely delicious. The sweetness wasn’t overwhelming it was done just right. Love the market and the cute picnic area! Lines are long but it goes down quickly! Also parking is a little nuts but we parked fairly quickly even though it was full. Definitely recommend this place for all friends and families!

My wife went specifically for the strawberry shortcake which is talked about all over the state of Florida and it lived up to the hype. The strawberries are beautiful and perfect. They almost look like the fake plastic fruit that you see on table centerpieces. We bought the honey gold pineapple which was so delicious. It literally had a honey flavor in addition to the ripe pineapple. It was so good. The grapes were large and crisp on the outside and full of flavor. This is a must for fruit lovers. This is a wonderful time of year for good fruit and Parksdale farm market is the place to get it. Try the milkshakes too while you’re there.

I *LOVE* the quirky charm of roadside stands/produce stands. There’s something so fulfilling walking through and purchasing items from these places when we are seeing more and more chains and more and more modernization (anyone else miss 80’s/90’s restaurant decor?) This is why I was immediately drawn to Parkesdale Farms upon moving to Plant City 7 years ago. We can’t lose places like this. We will just end up with soulless grey fast food boxes. I feel honored to work with Parkesdale to put on Flower Power Garden Fest, filled with local and passionate business owners selling handmade and hand-grown things. I hope more people feel this way and treasure small businesses like Parkesdale. A lot goes into running them. A serotonin boost, a new plant, AND a delicious milkshake? Yess please!

We visited here on a weekend. They were soo packed. They had all these fresh fruits and vegetables on the market side and the other side. They sell some of the best strawberry treats. Strawberry shortcake, strawberry shakes, and cookies as well as jams and other items. The side with the tables is in a garden. You don't even feel like you're outside. It was so cute. When you visit here make sure to take pics in the little strawberry chair in the garden.

I’ve been shopping for my produce here for the last 3 years I wanna say. And this place by far has the best produce ever!! Always so fresh. I found them on tik tok a few years back and just never stopped visiting. I make fresh juice, freeze dried fruits , I buy my herbs here , the staff is so friendly. 10/10 I live 45 mins away in davenport lol and I still manage to make this drive once or twice a month for my goods WELL worth it. Love ya so much !!!

Pretty great place to visit. Little out of the way, but a perfect afternoon. The plants are absolutely spectacular & the Strawberries are obviously amazing!

I visited on a weekend, it was definitely busy but not to the point that you would wait for long. Just about 3-4 min and you’re good to go with your order.Fresh produce around, you can buy plants, herbs and such a simple but colourful place. I think especially this season when it’s not hot out here in Florida. You would just feel like sitting there for a while having the shortcake or a milkshake or both !

Saw that it was the best strawberry shortcake in the world. My favorite, so we stopped in. The line was massive but went very quickly. I ordered the 1 strawberry shortcake. I was a bit disappointed. The cake was nothing but mush and the whipping cream was ok. Strawberries were good. Great little farm market with fresh produce. The atmosphere was great!

Do you love Strawberries 🍓? If so, the next time you’re driving through Florida, carve out some extra time to stop in Plant City, FL. This is a great family stop. My kids loved the milkshakes, strawberry shortcake and strawberry sundae…the best part is this place gives you huge portions! As a bonus you can pickup some fresh fruits & veggies.

Delicious drinks!! So refreshing and the service is super friendly/ fast. Everyone works so hard and you can tell it’s REALLY CLEAN. Love this place. Also as a side note, there are some very strange reviews talking about they drove 40 miles to find this place closed. I would urge those people to call or check social media platforms. Unbelievable they would drive there right after a HURRICANE, expecting them to be open, and the entitlement to give 1 star review to a small business is mind blowing!?Bottom line- it’s delicious, fast, friendly and clean.

Stopped here while visiting family in Tampa. What FUN place. A plant lovers dream. Famous strawberry shortcake with so many different options to order to your liking. Lots of fresh produce, jams, jellies and many unique gifts. Loved how it's laid out.. beautiful area to sit and take in the surroundings. If I lived in FL.. I'd want to work here 😊

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3702 W Baker St, Plant City, FL 33563, USA

If you haven’t checked out this hidden gem in Parrish - you’re missing out!! Our friends & family love the annual pumpkin patch express & polar express. The ~20 minute ride each way is scenic and really enjoyable. They do all sorts of other events throughout the year from murder mystery rides to Thomas! Great for the whole family.

This was a very fun and affordable family trip. It is a privately operated by private donations and volunteers. We really enjoyed all of the vintage train exhibits. There were several interactive exhibits and the volunteers are very friendly and helpful. They have a train ride that you can ride as many times as you would like. They hold events for both Christmas and Halloween and it is family friendly.Follow us for more great reviews ™

Journeyed to Parrish to visit the museum for a train ride. Parking was easy. The ride entertaining. Open air and air conditioned cars provided comfort options. Super nice staff and very organized. Halfway point was an old sawmill town site in Willow where the museum railroads maintenance shops are located. Lots of good photo points.

The Polar Express train ride is a fun evening for littles or special needs individuals. We took our special needs friend and he loved seeing Santa. All in all it was a fun evening. Free hot chocolate and cookies for everyone. They had a couple of fun little rides for the kids. A “snow” (bubbles) machine that was a hit with the kids, food vendors, fire pits, Santa, and an area to sit at tables and eat or listen to singing.The negatives for us were the strong smell of the train fuel on the way over. And then when you get to the “North Pole” you are stuck there for 2.5 hours whether you want to be or not. If I could change anything I would have a train running at the half way point for whoever didn’t want to stay the whole time. It was late and we were done and ready to go long before the train came back for everyone. You kind of feel stuck.Overall great job to the staff! Everyone was very friendly.

This wonderful place is taken care by a solid and passionate group of volunteers that gives their time and energy in this project. Taking care of history, tradition and customers as well. They were super kind, eager to help and welcoming. This was like staying with a family that you didn't know to have. Best experience in Florida. Best regards from Italy.

On a whim, we decided we wanted to do something different on a Saturday. I found this place on Google. I came opened minded not sure what to expect other than a train ride. Well, after visiting, I can say this is a really neat place! One of the most memorable things for me, was how friendly the volunteer staff was. They were so kind and helpful. It was hard to believe they were doing this unpaid. Everyone was so professional. The train ride was enjoyable. I did enjoy the model train a lot. I would absolutely recommend.

We had a great time, special thanks to Mr Bobby who gave us a great mini tour. We drove up not realizing that they were closed. Thankfully our trip was a nice one thanks to Mr Bobby talking some time out of his busy schedules to guide us and show us the trains and tell us brief history on each car.Really awesome experience! Thanks again!!

timothy was the best guide ever! cute museum, cute train model. we had a private caboose that was about 74 years old. felt vintage, but that was the appeal! if you have the time, go take a ride!

Great family ride to support a great cause! These volunteers work super hard to restore this vintage equipment and keep the history alive! Take a ride and support this great operation!

Having been on the Miami Polar Express last year, we had no idea what we were walking into with Parrish's experience. Now, I want to express that this is just our experience and does not take away from anyone else's opinion of this place.With that being said, we will not be back. We did it, don't need to do it again.The ticket says to be there 45 min prior. You most def. do not need to be there that early. I mean do not wait until the last min. but 45 min early is a stretch. You are walking on rocks and dirt so that was uncomfortable and then you wait outside in the grass/dirt for the train. Need I mind you, it's cold outside (again, had no idea we would be waiting outside.)The train is very old, smells like old wet wood and is in need of some upgrading. The fuel smell there and back gave me such a migraine that I felt like I was going to vomit. The restrooms were out of service. They tried decorating the train but it was very underwhelming. They do provide snacks and drinks on the train. Which I thought was odd because in the "gift shop" prior to boarding you can buy snacks/drinks there and there is a sign on the door that says "no food/drinks allowed on the train."When we arrived at the "North Pole" it was decorated very well for Christmas. It was almost like a mini fair ground. Again, with the dirt everywhere by the end of the night my 9 year old's feet were black because he wore crocs. There is a hay ride, very underwhelming, just riding by trees. There is a centipede ride for the little kids. There were 3 small, very small, bounce houses. My 9 y.o was not allowed on them. It was for the very small children. There are activities, smores, fire pit, fair food to buy (didn't know we needed to bring $$), Santa and a foam party.The kids were absolutely soaked from the foam, we had no clue they were doing this so we did not bring an extra change of clothes.Once you are dropped off you are stuck there for over 2+ hours until the train returns. It is very cute there but not enough to do for 2+ hours.As an adult, I did not care for the smoke smell either from the fire pit or people smoking themselves, children fighting/screaming/crying everywhere, walking on dirt the entire time, and being stuck with no way to leave.The Miami experience is cleaner, cheaper and classier by far!!

So we did this for my son's 4th birthday because he loves trains I live in orlando so it was alittle drive to get there and we didn't know what to expect but we pulled up and to note it was a regular weekend there wasn't an event going on like the train robbery or the thomas the tank event they have so when you pull up you pick up your tickets and in that office is a gift shop and a thomas the train set in the back for the kids to play with and in the train car on the other side is a huge model train you can interact with tosee it run and it also has buttons to make the town come alive I wouldn't recommend getting there super early because there is not much to keep you entertained until your trip thirty minutes as they suggest is enough but we did have a picnic while we waited when the train came we boarded there is an outside car and an inside car the inside car has a snack store if you get thirsty and hungry everyone was very nice and knowledgeable about everything they helped celebrate my son and another guys birthday and even gave him a gift which I really appreciated the ride was really cool and when you get to the end of the line you can get off and explore alitte before you head back All and all we enjoyed it the price was good for the experience you get I hope they get more funding to expand we will be back for thomas the train day when they have it

What a great experience!! We did the Pumpkin Patch Train and had a wonderful time. Marty was our host during the ride and he interacted with everyone and was so pleasant. Actually, everyone was pleasant from start to finish. They run soley on donations and ticket sales and you can tell everyone loves what they do and takes pride in these trains. So glad we took the trip!

Great day celebrating my sons birthday! The volunteer staff members were amazing, friendly and knowledgable. They shared a lot of information about the history of the trains. Would recommend at least one visit here. Will be back for the events they told us about! It was nice to ride the open rail cars on a beautiful day.

Fun trip. Dedicated volunteers. Reasonable price. I'm grateful to these people that are preserving our history. I've read quite a few of the one-star views. I just don't understand the people complaining about the view. It is rural southwest Florida, what do you expect to see? Snow-capped majestic peaks with dandelion-dotted green valleys? Also, the people complaining that it took them 2-3 hours to get there. What does the length of your trip have to do with the quality of the Florida Railroad Museum?

This is a nice place to visit for anyone. I paid to operate the locomotive. It was a definite bucket list check off. The staff are mostly volunteers and are very personable. The track is about 6 miles, and they offer both ac and open view cars. They have restrooms on board for passenger convenience

We had an amazing time for the caboose party rental. The entire staff was very friendly and helpful. I appreciate all you do to keep the place running!

We attended the day out with Thomas event and had a fantastic time. Nice property and cool place for kids to look at train memorabilia

It was a cool rainy afternoon, so we decided to check out the museum. The train ride was nice and relaxing, looking out the window. The little museum was nicely done. We had the chance to talk with the conductor, and he was telling us about all the special events they do. Sounds like a lot of fun.

We were lucky enough to do a cab ride today!! What a cool experience. Andrew was the Engineer, he was extremely knowledgeable and very focused on the job at hand. It was a joy to experience this with someone who is a true rail fan. Thank you for the wonderful experience Andrew. We would recommend this experience to anyone.

Nice little trip good way to spend a lazy day. Not much scenery mainly overgrown brush. The museum on both ends are interesting. Going out the train travels at about 10 mph some rocking in the AC coach. On the way back we got up to a blistering 16mph Now the train was rocking: very difficult to walk most of the people moved to the open air cab it was much smoother.Was it fun yes. It’s a trainDefinitely worth the moneyJust know what to expect

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12210 83rd St E, Parrish, FL 34219, USA

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I'm doing some electrical on some of their equipment is a nice place to do a job at. People are very nice and helpful. And I never knew it was so overwhelming inside

Overall, nice park.The kids complained of spiderwebs in the bathroom. The food cost twice as much as the seats, but service was good. Parking directions were a little confusing.The scanner wouldn't scan the tickets on my phone, so we had to go to the ticket counter to get them printed. They put up with my crankiness with that. Luckily, there was a rain delay as we were running late on the hour drive with weather and other issues.Once the sun started going down, the heat and humidity wasn't as bad. Right field seats are in the sun longer, but we were behind home plate.Not too many people at the park, but the team won.We got on the big screen a couple times.Got a ball during the game and got some autographs after the game ended.Overall, the family enjoyed themselves.

I will give this stadium 5 stars because it’s very nice once you get inside stadium, great features and lots of nice places to eat and drink. The parking is a major problem if good team is visiting, they have parking problems! Cash only when parking!! Stadium is beautiful and very clean, friendly workers as well.

Excellent service and a great ballpark with great views everywhere and close access to players!! Staff were super attentive on a day that had a heat index of 120 making sure everyone was alright!! Will be coming back here much more especially for spring training and more games!! I’m from Columbus Ohio so that says something!

Great seats at an unbeatable price and pure fun. I’m not a baseball fan but I had the best time here! We sat really close to the dugout for only $35/seat and players autographed balls for the youngsters in our section. The manager gave us quite a few of the foul balls, too. Top notch concessions and a great ballpark staff and fans made this a night to remember.

We have always wanted to see a live baseball game in the US, and we finally managed to do it on my birthday too. We went to the all you can eat baseball night, talk about value for money, brilliant!Sadly tho I managed to get mustard and ketchup down my top, hence my hand trying to hide it, in the photo with Corey the camera guy.Corey went above and beyond to make me and my family feel very welcome to the game as we are visiting from England. Corey did everything he could to make sure we were comfortable, got on the big screen, got to meet Southpaw, and secured a couple of baseballs for my son and daughter.My dad absolutely loved it, it was a tick on his bucket list, the wife and I loved it too. If we were to live in the area, this would be our second home, it was a great place to be and enjoy the game.Also a big thank you to the gentleman on the food and drinks counter, again he went above and beyond to help us, I think his name was Mathew and originally from Miami.All the staff were polite, courteous and did their best to help us and make us feel very welcome.We will be back in the near future for another game.

There is nothing like a great baseball game. But being here gives you a completely different aspect of it. It's like watching the tigers at your hometown field. You feel up close and personal. If you have never been, you need to go. Very reasonably priced. Everyone pretty much working is florida retirees and make it a great event.

Been to Florida a few times now and we wanted to see a Baseball game, the staff could not have been more helpful and welcoming, thanked us for our support at the end and even organised a game ball for us to take home, would recommend for first timers.

Nice little stadium but the old fogeys running security are the worst. Won't let you bring in a backpack even though other milb stadiums do and are crotchety about it.. Food and beer selection was good. Team store lacking variety on souvenirs like shot glasses and magnets. Also this is a cashless site so bring plastic.

What a phenomenal experience, this venue is first class and so great. First of all, every employee encountered was friendly and said hello. From the parking lot to exiting the stadium every employee was beyond great. The stadium is clean and inviting. You will get sun on you if you have a lower level seat so be ready. They allow you to bring in an unopened water here. The game itself was great, very fun and fan interactive. Only complaint was exiting the parking lot it was a bit slow, otherwise awesome time.

I attended an event in the Club section on the second floor and was extremely impressed. The staff was very friendly and everything was very clean. Unfortunately for me, there was not a wide selection of food for my dietary restrictions.There was plenty of seating inside for the event and loves the view from the outside seats that overlooked the field.Parking, security, box office pickup, was all very simple and appreciated!

Great experience as first time visitors of this stadium. Nice facility, good options for food and many restrooms. Was a bit of a wait to park but not enough for a complaint. We enjoyed shaded seats and walked around the stadium quite a bit taking in many viewpoints of the game. I'd recommend seeing a game here and I'm sure we'll be back! 😊

First spring training game for my husband and me. What a great time! We had wonderful seats and beautiful weather. Excellent size venue to see the big league guys up close. Stadium was well staffed and didn't have to wait in any lines but we did arrive just after the game started. The place was packed. All the traditions at the ball field were upheld, making for a great day with the family/friends. Would love to come down from South Carolina again to catch a game and maybe a ball!

Very nice stadium with good sight lines. Parking was easy, stadium attendants drove us directly to our gate on golf carts.

Had a great day at a spring training game. Lots of vendors and good options for food and drinks. Would have maybe had a couple more available especially in outfield areas to spread people out in the main concourse area. Great to sit on the grass and watch BP. Few party areas for groups which is nice. Parking was easy and in and out quick.

A beautiful stadium to watch an Orioles Spring Training game vs Detroit Tigers ❗️The weather was awesome 🌞 Game ended in a 4-4 tie‼️

Park at the church for $5 just a block north of the stadium! Stadium is very clean & well maintained. Frozen cocktails on 3rd base side concession area are a big plus for hot days. Field is built up a little so front row seats your adult head at players belt level.

Publix field is a great venue as always. Concessions were a bit busy but it was first game and vs Yankees. The ballpark is super fan friendly. Took a while to park. Would recommend parking 1 hour before first pitch and buying general admission parking online. No need to upgrade parking as they have shuttles running from overflow lots which are a quick walk to stadium.

I would get there early. The traffic was awful. Getting into the gate was fairly easy. There are multiple lines so don't just get in the big line. You cannot take much into the field, read the list of allowable items. Parking was not terrible, parked at the Lutheran Church on the corner for 5 bucks. It was a nice day and day one, the #Yankees first game against Detroit was 22 to 10.

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2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805, USA

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Beautiful garden! Despite us visiting when they were pulling the dead flowers, etc for fall prep, the garden is an absolute gem in the middle of a bustling city! I can't wait to go back in spring. the two people working there were so nice, helpful and knowledgeable. Wish they had clones for other gardens. Its truly well kept, peaceful and I would say the star of Lakeland!

Very nice public garden on the southern end of Lake Mirror. Free to walk around, with a great variety of plants and flowers. Would be a good location for a portrait shoot. The Garden Bistro was next door was awesome for Sunday Brunch.

We stopped on our way back to our friends house after a tasty lunch.This park is stunning. Plenty of spots to take photos. I wish we had a park like this back home.Palm trees, benches, waterfalls, a small pond/lake with Lilly pads, and of course bugs.If I lived here I'd be here taking photos all the time!

A small botanical garden with a grand view of the lake in the front. It’s seems like a popular place for people to take photos of weddings and other events in their lives. Best place also for TikTok. Parking is small but additional road side parking

I recently visited a garden that offered a delightful experience. The vibrant murals featuring butterflies, with flowers such as milkweed depicted in the artwork, added a burst of color and artistry to the surroundings. The garden is free to the public, which makes it an accessible spot for everyone to enjoy. There are some shaded areas, providing relief from the sun, making the visit comfortable even on warmer days.In addition to the murals, I came across various plants and aquatic life. The garden had lush green grass and a koi pond with beautiful fish, enhancing the tranquil environment. I also found an interesting snail shell during my visit, adding to the overall charm of exploring nature.The entire garden can be explored in about thirty minutes, which is perfect for a quick yet refreshing escape. For convenience, there is a public bathroom available at the bistro on the property, ensuring that visitors have necessary amenities close at hand.Overall, it was a wonderful visit, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a brief, enjoyable outdoor activity.

This park is a beautiful place to take your family or just a nice date for you and your partner. HOLLIS GARDEN is very peaceful. They have spots where you can sit down and enjoy the tranquility. There is so much to see and plenty of restaurants within walking distance. The view on Lake Mirror at night is picture perfect.

Beautiful gardens with some unique plants. This one caught my attention enough to share. Lots of free parking I am sure you will enjoy it.

What a magical and serene place. Beautiful flowers and plants, well maintained areas and serene atmosphere.You will nor regret visiting this garden.

Hollis Garden is beautiful and wonderful place to take pictures. It's right at Lake Mirror awesome place to walk around. There's a few really nice places to eat at. Love it there lots of duck's

Very beautiful, beautiful little garden. Well worth the walk through! It's right next to the main lake, downtown, and all the shops! Well kept, lots of flowers, fountains and places to sit and relax

This is a beautiful sculptured garden that borders a lake with interesting spots for multiple age groups. While there, there was a wedding rehearsal, to take advantage of the beautiful settings. The gardens offer ideas on how to group various plants.

In February 2024 I married my beautiful wife here, and the gardens were perfect, the Maintenace staff were extremely friendly, explained everything to us, and gave us no issues. The whole day was great, and I would highly recommend Hollis Gardens for anyone else looking for a wedding venue in Lakeland.

Absolutely beautiful scenery, immaculate amount of seashells for a park. So much wild life and places to see in one walk.

This is such a beautiful garden. They have so many areas to sit and relax and look out on the lake or sit and appreciate nature. This is a small garden so not much walking but they really maximize their space and take care of all the plants beautifully they have many plants that attract beautiful butterflies and bees as well. Outside food and drink are not permitted.

Such a beautiful area to walk around and enjoy nature and the butterflies.

Peaceful oasis in downtown Lakeland area. It’s seated on a peaceful lake that offers space to escape from the touristy parts of tour with well maintained landscape. Highly recommend if you’re in the area, oh yes I did I mention it’s FREE! Can’t go wrong with a free attraction

Beautiful manicured park. A nice area to hang out and enjoy the beauty

Hollis Garden is a small but lovely garden area close to the shore of Lake Mirror. The water features and sculptures add to the appeal of the space.

This is a review of the Hollis garden in Lakeland Florida.I believe this to be a city maintained park garden that is surrounded by office buildings and restaurants etc.They have a fireworks display at 4th of July late at night from the center of the lake.Is a long walk around but absolutely stunningly beautiful as the lake is filled with various fish, turtles and there are birds, ducks and swans everywhere.We were here on vacationing visiting family but I would have to say if I lived in the area I would be here constantly it's free to just walk around there are playsets for children, we encountered several friendly people who were walking the perimeter for exercise along with others who are just out for a stroll in their lunch break from offices I assume based on the way they were dressed everyone was in good spirits it was not crowded and fairly neat and clean.

We spend a marvelous day. So gorgeous garden

Absolutely beautiful. I'm an avid gardener a d love coming here for ideas and inspiration. It's often overrun with photographers, but easy to navigate around.

It's rained when I visited the park but it was still beautiful and a very relaxing place to explore. They also have a free little library there.

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Yesterday, my daughter and I had the pleasure of touring the Frank Lloyd Wright exhibit at Florida Southern College, and it was an absolutely incredible experience. From start to finish, we were captivated by the rich history and stunning architecture, but what truly made the tour exceptional was our guide, Ruben.Ruben was nothing short of outstanding. His knowledge of Frank Lloyd Wright's work, the specific buildings on the campus, and the historical context behind each design was impressive. He answered every question we had with such depth and enthusiasm that it was clear he has a genuine passion for the subject. His explanations brought the architecture to life, helping us appreciate the intricate details and visionary aspects of Wright’s designs that we might have otherwise missed.The tour itself is a hidden gem in Central Florida. While many might overlook this attraction in favor of more well-known destinations, I cannot recommend it enough. It's the perfect day trip, offering a unique and enriching experience that goes beyond the usual tourist fare. The campus, with its collection of Frank Lloyd Wright buildings, is both beautiful and historically significant—truly a must-see for anyone interested in architecture, history, or just looking for something different to do in the area.Overall, this tour exceeded our expectations in every way. If you're in Central Florida, do yourself a favor and visit the Frank Lloyd Wright exhibit at Florida Southern College. It’s an experience you won’t want to pass up!

Booked at short notice and was no problem for the team at the visitors centre. Your guide Rubin was excellent, knowledgeable and engaging. The buildings are real gems and well worth the guided tour to experience them.

This place is beautiful and a must see if you love good architecture. Nice gardens and flowers planted as well throughout the campus. We enjoyed just walking around and admiring everything and it was nice and quite too. Definitely recommend.

Parking is not easy and for me that is incredibly stressful so that is why I did not give it the full 5 stars. That being said when we finally found a place to park, we checked in at the gift shop and were on our way to the self guided tour. The maps to help you find the buildings are only $5 and it is worth it.

Tyler did an amazing job as our tour guide and docent, very informative, literally a walking library of Frank Lloyd Wright history. Thanks for a great tour!

Love the tour!!! Its amazing that frank Lloyd Wright has designed all these before I was born. Thats 65 years ago.

Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center is a good place to start if one wants to learn more about the architect, purchase a map, or go on a guided tour. We started there and then explored the campus on our own to see some of Wright's designs on the campus.

Me and my family recently went and had the best time! Jack Coffey was our tour guide and he did a great job discussing the history of Frank Lloyd Wright! He was super nice and professional! The price per person may seem expensive, but the tour is worth the price. Also, it was easy to call in and make a reservation for the tour. The lady on the phone was very nice and helpful!

If you are passing through Lakeland and love architecture you MUST stop in and go on a tour. Call ahead to set it up, we did the full 2 hour tour and saw a collection of some of the most amazing buildings in a single campus you will ever see - and most still function! Our tour guide was great and told us all about the area, buildings, history, etc. Don't miss this! $50 for the full tour per person but well worth it.

Interesting, innovative buildings but. not a cohesive master work. It was like he had his students design individual buildings which he tied together with a walkway (7 foot overhead and no handicap ramps).

The Frank Lloyd Wright tour on the campus of Florida Southern University was a very surreal experience for me. It felt as if I had been transported back in time to 1937 and was witnessing the construction of this beautiful campus through the eyes of a visionary genius. The walls in the courtyard seamlessly connected as I walked through the main (original) campus buildings. Despite the ceilings being only about 6'6 tall, there was a strange sense of security. These structures are truly one of a kind. The architecture bears a striking resemblance to the modern designs featured in today's magazines. I recently came across images of Beyoncé and Jay-Z's home in California, which was the most expensive piece of real estate ever purchased in the state. Surprisingly, it looked remarkably similar to the buildings that Frank Lloyd Wright constructed on this campus. The use of concrete blocks, minimalist aesthetics, and continuous lines were strikingly familiar. The campus itself is undeniably a masterpiece. I couldn't imagine attending classes every day in a building that is a literal work of art, but that's a whole different topic. Moreover, it's astonishing to think that Wright managed to complete all of these buildings during World War II. The entire experience was truly surreal, and I highly recommend taking the time to explore and appreciate it.

We did the self guided tour $5 per group. We thoroughly enjoyed our walk around the campus seeing Wright’s architectural designs while reading about each building on the brochure.

Fantastic tour by Brian, who also owns a FLW house. Couldn't ask for a better tour.

Our tour was excellent. Our guide, Jack Coffey, was highly knowledgeable, engaging and enthusiastic. Florida Southern College’s array of important and imaginative Frank Lloyd Wright buildings in one place is truly unique. Strongly recommended.

Jack C. was a great tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and passionate. You could tell he loved his job. The campus was absolutley beautiful other than the mold and cracks that need to be cleaned and repaired on most of the buildings.

Terrific Tour of the Frank Lloyd Wright collection of buildings on campus.A delightful surprise. The content of information that was shared was relevant and extremely interesting.The tour guide (Jack Coffey) was a wealth of information and shared it passionately.Very obvious how he loves what he does.The tour guide always makes or breaks the experience.I'm an owner of a tour company. I take this very seriously.Ask for Jack when reserving your ticketsGina TaylorTrue Tours

We enjoyed the self-guided tour, which started in the gift shop. Note that you should park across from the visitor center - there is no on-street parking in this historic district. My favorite was the mile-long covered walkways (esplanades) between buildings. They had geometric cutouts to allow light and water for the plants.

If you are a Frank Lloyd Wright or architecture fan, Florida Southern College is a MUST SEE!While we came too late in the day for a tour, we had the pleasure of meeting Mr. J. Coffey in the Visitor’s Center/ Gift Shop. He was so knowledgable, kind and helpful! We chatted about FLW for awhile and he shared the best way to see the campus and gave us a map.We peeked in the Usonian Home through the windows, and walked towards the lake to see the water dome, admin buildings and the two chapels (both open to the public). It was a beautiful day for our self- guided walking tour!

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It's Disney World what isn't there to like. It's going to be busy and that but, that should be expected. With how busy it was it was really clean. And we went for the "Not so scary Halloween event" on Halloween and it was awesome most of the rides still open and attractions with the added benefit of being able to trick or treat around the park. Everything was very organized and most lines were really short but most likely because it was an event night and not a normal day.

It has been my first time at the Magic Kingdom Park. I have to say it was impressive and a great reminder to the past. The park is not brand new, but still in a very good shape. The latest attractions like the Tron (roller coaster on a motorbike) are really awesome. I wish everyone a very good time at Disney!

Truly one of the best theme parks in the world. A must do for anyone who has the chance to do so!From classic Rides from your favourite Disney movies to new attractions and new takes on old classics. Get your fill of all your Favourite treats like PopCorn, Mickey ice Cream bars and Dole Whips! Meet your favourite Disney characters like Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy. And of course the all too magical fire works at the end of the Day.Ensure you download the Disney world app. It allows you to buy tickets and make reservations. It also gives you a full map of the park and See wait times for rides and see where your favourite Disney characters are in the Park. Through the app you can purchase Disney genie + or the new lighting lane program that allows to you skip the standby lines in most rides.To make the most of your visit, Do your research before going. Watch YouTube videos on “how to Disney World”And remember Disney World is in Orlando Florida. Disney Land is in California. People still make mistakes when purchasing tickets or making reservations.

The Magic Kingdom Park was a great way to start our vacation. There were so many attractions that appealed to both kids and adults alike. The park catered to all people. It was wheelchair accessible and provided scooters to those who needed assistance getting around. The parade was fun and the amenities were plenty. The park was clean and neat and left me feeling satisfied at the end of the day.

It can be the best day ever, even in the rain. Showers in Florida seem to come and go quickly. The day began with soaking rain and showered of and on all day. But don't dispair, you will dry off - and we did and had a magical day. Closed the day with the fireworks 🎇 show at the castle 🏰. What an awesome finish to our day. It was a joy to watch my family have a fun time. OF COURSE! I highly recommend you explore Walt Disney Magic Kingdom.

No matter how busy the parks were, no matter how hot the temperature was, this park was extremely well-maintained and especially clean! My family and I hadn't been to Disney since 2015, and we had the best time! The entire park smelled nice, everything was run efficiently and cleanly. Since we only had one day, we went to Disney World Magic Kingdom, and Epcot. We chose a few rides to go to, and we loved it! Next time we go, it should be for a few days so we could enjoy it more!

Fantastic day. Tron was incredible. Do not miss this ride. It blew my mind. Book in the virtual queue as soon as it is open. We also bought a multi pass and used the lightning lanes. So worth the money. We used the Disney app to book rides and organise our day. We were there for 12 hours and still didn't get to see and do everything. Arrive when the park opens. Saved so much time with the lightning pass. The usual type of food for a theme park. We ate in a restaurant there and bought snacks and drinks. I recommend that you take extra snacks because it is a long day and can become expensive. There are water fountains everywhere. We took empty plastic cups to fill up and avoid carrying water bottles. Worked well.

If you can only visit one park at Disney, make sure to visit the Magic Kingdom. Brought back childhood memories and even as a group of 4 30+ year old adults we had a blast ! Wait time for Tron was brutal though, as we waited 1 hour 54 minutes for it ( Lightning Lane was sold out ).Highly recommend staying for the fireworks show at night.We did the following attractions ( wait times added too )1. 7 dwarfs coaster . 35 minutes2. Speedway . 17 minutes3. Tron: 114 minutes4. Space mountain . 24 minutes5. Big thunder . 20 minutes6. Haunted mansion . 42 minutes7. Disney concert 15 minutes8. Monsters inc 13 minutes9. Fireworks 30 minutesTake note that the monster Inc is a comedy type show and you may get picked on ( in a friendly way ) so just know that before you go.

I’m a big fan of Disney, and while Magic Kingdom is a great place to visit, the long lines really impacted our experience. We waited over an hour for many attractions, which made it hard to enjoy the park fully. It’s a magical place with so much to offer, but it’s definitely something we’d prefer to come back to once we have kids. For now, the long waits were a bit too much for us. If you’re a fan of Disney, it’s worth visiting at least once, but be prepared for the crowds and lines.

I have been going to the Magic Kingdom since I was a kid, first time was 1977.It’s always been a magical place to get away from the real world.Even though the last ten years or so Disney has changed and their reputation has dropped quite a bit, I still love this park.The rides, restaurants, and just the feeling of walking down Main Street USA and seeing the castle even today makes me smile.Always great to get away!

I recently visited Disney's Magic Kingdom with my family, and it was an absolutely enchanting experience. From the moment you walk through the gates, you are immersed in a world of wonder and joy. The attention to detail in the park's design is incredible, making you feel like you've stepped into a fairytale.The attractions are top-notch, catering to both young and old. Whether you're soaring through the skies on Space Mountain, taking a whimsical ride on It's a Small World, or experiencing the classic charm of the Haunted Mansion, there's something for everyone. The parades and shows are spectacular, with vibrant costumes, catchy music, and your favorite Disney characters coming to life.The food options are diverse and delicious, ranging from quick snacks to sit-down meals. I highly recommend trying some of the iconic treats like Dole Whip or Mickey-shaped pretzels. The staff is always friendly and helpful, ensuring you have a magical day.One of the highlights is the nightly fireworks display, which is nothing short of breathtaking. Watching the sky light up over Cinderella's Castle is a moment that will stay with you long after you leave the park.Overall, Disney's Magic Kingdom offers an unforgettable experience filled with joy, excitement, and a touch of magic. Whether you're visiting with family, friends, or even on your own, it's a place where dreams come true and memories are made. I can't wait to visit again!

We went to Magic kingdom & had a fabulous time! We were able to be there for Mickeys not so scary Halloween! The kids got to trick or treat! It was such a fun experience!! The wait times were low!! We ended up leaving a little before midnight. It was the best time, no wait for the ferry.

We had a blast, we went to eat at the Crystal Palace and saw Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, and Tigger. The price for Park Hopper was reasonable. We stayed and watched the fireworks and it was awesome to watch. We rode on just about every roller coaster that they had, and the wait times to get onto the rides were reasonable. We also went to Disney Hollywood Studios and we had a blast there as well. Even the wait times for the rides there were reasonable. I would highly recommend Disney World to anyone who comes to visit for a vacation to go there.

The park is beautiful and fun. There are a lot of rides and character encounters.I recommend going in early to have the most amount of time to enjoy the attractions.It is stressful to plan to go to this park because you need to have everything planned by the minute to get your money worth. The price is high and they charge for parking as well.

Magic Kingdom @ Walt Disney world in Orlando,Florida. What a magical day! Even brings the kid sparks out of the adults. I believe the adults had just as much or event MORE fun than kids! And for kids it's the most magical experience in person! It's something different. To meet your childhood or modern day all time favorite Disney characters is unspoken words literally! And Disney Characters are complimentary with greeted hugs, conversations, compliments, small stories, and even pictures! How could you EVER forget such experiences. Most definitely an unforgettable experience!. I would definitely purchase tickets before hand and be prepared to walk entirely. Food was great, gifts shops were crazy expensive but expected and worth every happiness my child had.

We had a magical experience from the enter to exit doors. Superb atmosphere, vibes, attractions; shows and rides, characters, entertainment, facilities, services, and restaurants.The entire family will enjoy every single moment.At the end of the magical journey, it is the fireworks and lovely nighttime spectaculars - at 9:20 PM, the astounding fireworks, extravaganza featuring lights, lasers and amazing special effects would conclude your memorable day.

My first visit and I felt like a kid 😃 My husband and I celebrated our anniversary and it was perfect from beginning to end. It wasn’t that crowded and employee was such a big help throughout the park. The parade was amazing. 🤩 Took pictures with some of the princesses. This anniversary was amazing at Magic Kingdom!!!

An amazing experience in every detail!!Remember, Florida is hot and humid, so a nice portable fan and water bottle should be a good friend! For our group of kids it has been the best one by far! And the staff were superb!!

Always one of my favorite parks! Very busy but always fun! Fabulous firework shows, fun rides, and passionate cast members. It can be one of the busier parks, which just speaks to how magical it really is!

Park was breathtaking. Very surreal. I found a few cons with this park. I found a lot of the employees rude towards people which I don’t know why. Secondly it’s a long walk in between things to do so you can’t do everything in the park in one day as it’s extremely busy. Other than that the park is incredible. Disney does a great job with the whole surreal experience. Would be a 5 star for me but some of the workers shouldn’t be working there especially in a kid environment

What a magical experience ! I enjoyed strolling around the park and also the rides. Everything is very well organized. Plus lots of dining options.One of the best shows was Mickey's Philhar magic. I was amazed by the 3D experience here. A must watch !

This park does not disappoint. Had a great time with the family riding rides watching showes, and the fireworks were awesome. Make sure you get plenty of rest before you go.

Our visit to Disney's Magic Kingdom in Florida was absolutely fantastic. After carefully reading reviews, we decided to purchase a 4-day pass and allocate one day to each park, and it turned out to be an excellent choice. Being prepared for a day at Disney means being ready to walk several miles, so comfortable shoes are essential. It's also wise to bring your own water and snacks, as the prices inside the park can be quite steep. Magic Kingdom is predominantly geared towards young kids, making it perfect for families with little ones. The Lightning Lane pass was a great help in managing our time and avoiding long queues, although not all attractions were covered. The highlight of our day was undoubtedly the captivating parade and the mesmerizing fireworks show, which were truly magical and well worth the wait. Additionally, we thoroughly enjoyed the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train ride, Tiana's Bayou Adventure, and meeting numerous beloved characters. It was an enchanting and unforgettable family experience, which was the primary purpose of our trip.

Went on a Sunday during down season and again for Mickey's not so scary on a Tuesday.If you are choosing between one, I'd say do the Halloween party, if your kids can handle some not terribly scary Halloween fun. The parade is great, the amount of candy given out is insane. all the big rides have shorter wait times, and most everything is open.lightening lanes are worth buying as lines can get ling

Always busy, but never an impediment to have fun. For the shows, go early to get a good spot, especially for the Happily Ever After, an 1 hour and a half is required to get a good spot. And as well, if you’re going twice to the park, you can take advantage as most of the lines are shorter at this time. After the night show, most of the people are leaving, so if you wait, stores are less busy. Keep in my that most of the time is sunny, sunglasses, a cap, or even an umbrella are helpful.

We visited the park first during the "After hours" on Monday and then again during regular time on Friday. We could sit in many rides without queue in After hours.So I would suggest if possible, book after hours. You are only going to miss a few rides. We could ride Tron also.During regular hours, there were a lot of people. But the crowd management was excellent. The average waiting time was around 15 minutes. Download the My Disney experience app. It is very useful.Also during regular days, you have to book slot for "Tron" through the app.The fireworks was amazing.Overall a lifetime experience for all.

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We had an amazing time! We love this park. My only complaint is the crowd levels. It's always packed, so be prepared. I'm very excited to see the updates coming to this park. The rides are all amazing. I really enjoy the safari too. Just all around was another fantastic day. Also, I love seeing the pin boards back out and all around.

This place was pretty cool. Great for kids and family. Bring lots of water because you will walk a lot. Sunscreen and snacks, too. Or you'll pay quite a bit inside. Definitely go on the jumanji jungle cruise. All the animals we saw were a highlight.

We bought a 3 day-3 park pass that could be used anytime within a 7 day period. That was the best deal you could get to visit 3 parks. Otherwise, you should get a park hopper pass. The Genie+ service allows you to get lightning lane. We rode every ride we wanted and saw The Lion King show. Absolutely loved Pandora kingdom with Avatar virtual 3D ride. The best!

What an amazing park.It’s essentially a zoo but WAY cooler.The avatar area is very well created and the rides are a blast.You must take the safari tour, as it is the best way to see a lot of animals.We were lucky enough to visit during a time where the baby gorillas were active and playing. They are so goofy and fun to watch.Food was good, rides were fun. Only wish it didn’t close so early.

Love Animal kingdom! Been there multiple times and every time we had so much fun. At safari ride, you see different animals.I love going to Gorilla Fall. Baby gorillas have grown up quite a bit since last year, and teenage boys were moved to different locations.Best part of the park is Avatar ride! Regardless of long line, it’s worth waiting.Lion King show is a MUST!This is the first time we saw the show and were blown away! The costumes, quality of show was comparable to the Broadway show in smaller scale.My daughter went to the river raft ride and got soaked but had so much fun. When you get tired, you can sit on by the water in Asia, have ice coffee and pastries from Joffrey.Whether you want to see animals and stroll around the park or want to get on fun rides, Animal Kingdom has everything you can imagine and much more.

Loved this park and its tropical feel. Easy to get around and some fabulous shows and rides. I liked the restaurants here and the fact that you could buy fruit. The water fountains are plentiful. Top tip - take plastic cups to avoid carrying heavy water bottles. We booked a multi pass for the lightning lanes and a single pass for avatar. We booked a time for avatar to avoid missing it. It was incredible. Unfortunately we forgot about the Na'vi river ride and we missed that. There was an hour queue for that one.This is a full day park. We got there at 8am and did most things by 5 pm without resting but still missed a couple of rides.

Interesting mixture of theme park and zoo-like environment. Very open though so there is a real need to be prepared for both heat and rain as shade/cover is sparse.As with everything Disney, queues are long but done so well that they are part of the experience. Rides are incredible.I found the animal carers engaging, knowledgeable and welcoming of interest from everyone.We ate at the Yak and Yeti restaurant and the food was incredible (Cantonese Pork Belly Bowl and Korean Chicken and Ribs). Possibly the best meal we have had so far in any of the Disney resorts.Will be venturing back to pick up on the few experiences we did not manage to fit in.

Animal Kingdom is a nice alternative to the other Disney parks. Despite closing early you can still see everything in a day. It’s beautifully landscaped and the attention to detail is spectacular, giving you the real feel of being far away in a foreign land. The Avatar ride is a must! Ride it first.

I went on the Avatar ride at the park and it was a great experience. The staff was once again very courteous and cheerful. I recommend the park. The tree is a sight to see for sure. Dr. Jackie gave great instructions during the ride.

So much fun. I went with my wife and apparently I haven't been on a ton of rides here. We rode dinosaur, safari, it's tough to be a bug, and more in the 4 or so hours we were there. Everyone was friendly and we had a great time.

This park is incredible! This was a new park experience for me as an adult. Been to Disney World many times prior but this experience was incredible. Pandora Experience is amazing! A full sensory experience that I will never forget! The safari and all the other rides and food possibilities are stellar. Definitely a return park!

Really fun park to visit. Nice mix of seeing animals and going on rides. The safari drive is a must and we got to see the zebras and giraffes running around.Everest is a great roller coaster with a fun surprise halfway through that I wasn't expecting. Tree of life is always amazing to see.Pandora is so well done and just an amazing place to walk around and just look at.

I had an absolute blast at Animal Kingdom! Loved every part of it, from the incredible animals to the thrilling safari. Pandora was truly magical, and the rides were a ton of fun. The staff were super friendly, and the park itself was stunning. The only downside was that the park closed at 6 PM, which meant we missed seeing Pandora at night. Definitely recommend visiting, but aim for a day when the park stays open later to experience all it has to offer.

My family and I enjoyed our visit to Animal Kingdom park. Our favorite was the jeep ride through park to see the beautiful animals. The Zebra was my favorite. The cast members throughout the park from entrance to exit were very helpful and nice. I give them hands up dealing with customers and the heat! I thing I’d like to see in all the parks is more seating. Can’t wait - 2026 for my next visit. I definitely recommend the fast pass for all parks.

Wonderful day! Kids were picked to meet and spend the morning with Pocahontas! What a treat! Disney employees are just the sweetest people. They are so kind and caring; especially with the kids.We also saw tons of animals that day and went on all of the rides.Couldn’t imagine a better visit to Animal Kingdom! Thank you!!!

My experience was made special by the photo pass people one in particular and that was Trevor who definitely brought that Disney magic to me and my wife he’s funny and out going we ended up having a private photo session and then basically bumped intoHim multiple times around the park for more photos I really hope your reading this Trevor if it wasn’t for you we wouldn’t have had such an amazing time I wish you the best.Animal kingdom is a great park my favourite ride has to be forbidden mountain expedition Everest I was so excited for this one the tree of life is incredible for people visiting sometimes you gotta find the magic but sometimes the magic finds you the park is great for the family and adults

Disney seems to try and be a place about helping the future and saving the planet. So animal kingdom is about preservation and improving farming and food production. They have fish farms and various fruits and vegetables that sustain the park with fresh food, but they also look for ways to make food production efficient and more natural. My favourite ride, was a ride I never knew or expected on arrival, which was a safari ride around the various animals they have around the park, like zebras, giraffes and elephants. No barriers other than the car doors, so an amazing experience. You can go several times and still not see the same animals twice, every trip is unique. There about 8 rides here, but plenty of shows and nature walks. The gorilla's and hippo were a great see, as well as plenty of birds and fish. I did get motion sickness on the pandora ride, but great fun. Friendly staff and the driver of the bus was really nice and informative. I would visit again.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom offers an amazing blend of theme park excitement and nature’s beauty. The immersive detail in each area is incredible, and the variety of animals and habitats is a highlight. We loved the Pandora rides: Flight of Passage is breathtaking! The Kilimanjaro Safari made us feel like we were on a real African adventure. Some lines were longer than expected, especially midday, so the lightning lanes are recommended. Overall, it’s a unique Disney experience, blending conservation with adventure.

Best disney park! We spent two full days here on our honeymoon and we could've spent more just walking around and taking in the scenery. It rained one of the days and it just made the park so much more beautiful looking with rain. Especially in Pandora! Also, Flight of Passage is by far the absolute best ride in all of the parks!

We literally love this park! The safari was nearly an hour long which was absolutely incredible. We took so many photos! The worldly vendors and shops looked so authentic we felt like we were on a grand trip around some of the most exotic parts of the world.Sadly we didn't get to do any rides because our time was cut short. I intend.to go back to all the parks next year so I pray I can plan better and get it all in. The safari again as well!!!

Super fun park! Great shows, food, rides, and shopping! Lion King show was fabulous! Try the safari rides! Growing up next-door to a zoo I can definitely say this did not feel like a zoo and felt very open and refreshing! Highly recommended A+

Disney's Animal Kingdom is an absolute marvel, seamlessly blending the thrill of a theme park with the wonder of a wildlife sanctuary. The moment you step in, you're transported into lush landscapes, immersive habitats, and a celebration of animals and nature.One of the absolute highlights was the Kilimanjaro Safaris. This incredible ride takes you on a guided journey through the African savanna, where you get up close to a variety of animals—giraffes, elephants, lions, and so much more. The safari truly felt authentic; we saw animals freely roaming in environments that resembled their natural habitats. The guides were knowledgeable and added so much to the experience, sharing insights into animal behaviors and conservation efforts.The dedication to detail in the safari and throughout the park is unmatched. Animal Kingdom is an experience where you feel connected to nature while enjoying the magic that only Disney can bring. Highly recommended for families, animal lovers, or anyone looking for an extraordinary day out!

I visited Disney's Animal Kingdom a while back, and it was an amazing experience that combined adventure, nature, and Disney magic. The park is beautifully designed, with lush landscapes and immersive environments that make you feel like you're stepping into different parts of the world. The safari ride was a standout, offering close encounters with animals like lions, giraffes, and elephants in a setting that feels natural and expansive.One of the highlights was Pandora – The World of Avatar, with its floating mountains and glowing plants that looked even more magical at night. The Flight of Passage ride was an unforgettable experience, simulating a breathtaking flight over Pandora’s landscapes.There’s also a strong emphasis on conservation, and the park's message of protecting wildlife comes through in its attractions and educational displays. The shows, like Festival of the Lion King, were fun and full of energy, adding to the overall experience.Although it can get crowded, especially during peak times, the park's layout helps keep it from feeling too congested. Overall, Animal Kingdom is a must-visit for both Disney fans and anyone who loves animals and nature.

First time ever at this park and it was fantastic to see all that it had to offer. The safari was very pleasant and we were very fortunate that nearly all the animals were out and fully displaying themselves. Everest was thrilling and the journey to the ride itself was beautiful. Pandora just is an experience unto itself. Truly breathtaking and the rides are just hard to put into words. A lot of water and shade is highly recommended on those 90+ degree, 11+ UV index days. The park can take a lot out of you.

Disney's Animal Kingdom in Florida is our favorite park because it truly caters to visitors of all ages. One of the highlights of our visit was the incredible safari experience. Our knowledgeable guide provided fascinating insights about the animals, and we were able to see them up close in their natural habitats. While the park requires a fair amount of walking, wearing comfortable shoes is essential. We decided to try the Genie Plus pass (Now Lightning Pass), which, despite the additional cost, proved to be a game-changer. It saved us valuable time and allowed us to enjoy more rides and attractions. Taking the advice of other reviews, we came prepared with packed lunches, water bottles, and backpacks, which made our day even more convenient. Overall, we had an unforgettable time at Disney's Animal Kingdom and highly recommend it.

We spent six hours exploring the Animal Kingdom without our children. We really wished they were there but we think that this is the best place to come if you are an adult and aren't into riding rides. We did the Pandora 3-D ride which was epic. We also did a safari and it was really exciting to see all the wild animals in a much more open and free atmosphere. The park was laid out nicely and if it was peak season we would definitely have splurged for the lightning passes but I believe you have to reserve those in advance. Weather was beautiful and overall was a great experience although it isn't cheap. Our tickets were approximately $150 each. Stay hydrated!

Went with our daughter and family. Everyone loved it especially the Everest ride! That was too dark and fast for me! Not keen on roller coasters but younger members of the family loved it. The Safari ride was one of my favourites, but get there early. We all loved It's tough to be a bug! Don't miss this.

We had a good time at Animal Kingdom. The safari ride was cool, and the Pandora experience was awesome! My kiddos and husband loved the Yeti ride as well. I felt like the food options were pretty reasonably priced as well, which is so nice. My only disappointment was that I expected more of an animal experience. There are animals and of course the safari but I really thought it would be pretty emersive and it's really not. Overall it was a fun day and we checked it off the bucket list!

I love Animal Kingdom. I love the safari we went on it twice. We waited 45 min for the Avatar Ride it’s cool. The gorilla trail was fun and we saw all the gorillas. We went on Sunday not too bad

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Wow. Just wait. We absolutely loved our visits to Magic Kingdom. It truly is the most magical place on Earth. The staff are very friendly. It's kept very clean. Prices are typical of the type of theme park. The selection of rides is very good. I'd recommend the Barnstormer. It's very good for those that meet the height restrictions. We cannot wait to come back again.

Most beautiful experience ever!!! Everyone deserves to be here at least once!!! Loved the experience. Staff members were very friendly nice and welcoming! All the rides were only like about 20-30 minutes wait. Food was amazing.

It's always fun going expect to pay an arm and a leg, though. 1 star since you have to pay for parking ( 175 a ticket per person, parking should be free) Bring a bottle to fill with water, don't fill from the fill stations go to a store that serves beverages and ask for water, the water from the fill station taste like swamp water. If you have small kids under 40 inches tall go to magic kingdom they have the most rides they can go on for their height.

Always amazing!!! I can do 50 reviews on this place! Here's a quick one... If you're an adult and you think it's only for kids you are wrong! Come out and enjoy the Adult Disney World!! 🙃😁 Pub Crawl the through the Magic Kingdom Resorts! 🍻

We’ve been to Disney a few times and this last time was very special and Disney did not disappoint. Everyone we came in contact with was professional and helpful. Breakfast at the Royal table is a must for anyone taking small children, I know it’s pricey but it is beyond magical. Mickeys not so spooky Halloween was fantastic, I was a little skeptical due to how $$$$ it is but I would do it again in a heartbeat. The parade during the Halloween event was phenomenal and the fireworks were the best I’ve ever seen. Our 5 years old face was priceless the entire time we were there❤️

Amazing. We did Epcot, Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood studios.The rides range from "omg I can't believe this is real" to "this is kind of boring."That was our reaction. Some rides blow you away with how much detail or how realistic the simulation feels...and others are a ride with TV screens. Luckily, the underwhelming rides typically have shorter wait times so you don't feel screwed.My personal favorite ride:(S tier ride is Guardians of the Galaxy. We did this twice in our 5 day pass)Animal Kingdom(Avatar was amazing, make sure to do safari)Hollywood studios(shows were great and rides are awesome)Magic Kingdom(most rides here are really aimed towards kids. Tron was fun for adults and kids alike.)Epcot(cool trip around the world with some awesome rides).A great experience for all at the end of the day. Disney is very efficient with managing the mass amount of people, but that being said, wait times are intense! If you are traveling to visit, you have to get Genie+ and learn how to use it properly!Almost every line, especially ones with long wait times have air con.Photographers are in all parks ready to snap pictures of you and your family!

Early entry (resort stay) great day going around trying food and drinks. Been a long time since I've been here. Tron was definitely a great ride. My favorite part of the park hands down.

I recently visited Disneyland, and it truly exceeded all my expectations! The attention to detail, from the immersive rides to the stunning parades, made it feel like I had stepped into a real-life fairy tale. The staff was incredibly friendly, going above and beyond to make sure every guest felt special. Whether you’re young or young at heart, there’s something for everyone, and the magic is palpable throughout the entire park. It’s a place where dreams come true, and I can’t wait to return for another enchanting experience. Highly recommend!

Walt Disney World is perhaps the best theme park around. We visited during September of 2023, although I feel like I need to share my experience even now.For starters, there's 4 theme parks (not including the water parks), and many things to do. Our favorite park was Magic Kingdom, with Hollywood Studios as a close second. There's plenty of things to do, whether you're an adult or a child.The last time we went before our trip last year was 2015, so it was our first time seeing Toy Story Land, the new EPCOT and Magic Kingdom rides, as well as Pandora. The highlight of the trip by far was Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT: this is a must do. We stayed at the Grand Floridian, which I would not recommend at the price point, especially due to ongoing construction. There's plenty of more affordable hotels that have a bus directly to all 4 theme parks. The one thing we found nice about the Grand Floridian was the walkable path to Magic Kingdom. It's about a 10 - 15 minute walk depending on how fast you go, and leads directly to Magic Kingdom. I don't recommend walking during the afternoon as it gets pretty hot (unless you go during December - March), but it's definitely nice early in the morning or late at night. Since our trip, they've limited how strict park hopping and reservations are, but be aware this still exists, and can be annoying if you want to park hop earlier.If you've made it this far, I want to talk about the cons now. For starters, we have noticed a quality decline in the parks since our last visit. This was anywhere from rides being broken down more frequently, to actual quality issues on rides such as Pirates and Small World. For the amount you're paying, it's clear Disney is not upping their investment in keeping the parks as clean as they used to be. I mean, the Aladdin Carpet ride in Adventureland was making literal squeaking noises as it went up and down. While these may be small issues to many, if you're paying tens of thousands of dollars to go here, you expect the same level of quality for as much as you're paying. Last example I'll give (there were many more) was EPCOT. It seems to be fine now, but during our trip, there were construction walls everywhere due to them redoing the center area of the park. It was very hard to walk around the park due to practically every path being limited by some sort of construction wall, which made crowd levels in these already small paths really bad.Overall, I would give our trip a 4/5, with 1 star taken off due to our hotel experience, and an obvious degrade in quality over the years. Still, this is one of, if not the best theme park you can visit.

Walt Disney World Resort is like stepping into a magical world! It's filled with enchanting attractions, beloved characters, and unforgettable experiences. The attention to detail is incredible, and there's something for everyone, from thrilling rides to charming shows. It's a place where dreams really do come true! 🏰✨

This is the kind of hotel that raises the bar for other hotels. It's thoughtfully appointed, it doesn't have all the extra frills but it doesn't NEED it. You have a clean and spacious room (love the sitting areas) a comfortable bed, plenty of pillows and bedding. Clean smelling and very new looking. Felt welcoming. Was quiet. Their breakfasts were fantastic, complete with a little play area for the littles. But the most important part was the service, everyone was so kind and polite. I felt appreciated. They surprised me with a little something for my birthday.I would recommend this hotel to anyone staying in the theme park area.

Overall, I don't think this place is worth the money. If you don't buy a fast pass to bypass main lines, you'll be stuck for hours waiting in lines. Or you'll walk miles in between rides or places. Food is expensive, not that good, and lack of public water access to drink is sad. Feels so much like a money grab. And in the day of artificial intelligence, they need more interactive things for people. Tron and guardians of galaxy rides were a highlight.

You go back to being a child. You see all your favorite movies and characters. It made me emotional to experience this!! Amazing attention, amazing atmosphere, the food is amazing and just in general a wonderful experience. Be mindful of the weather!!

It has so many rides and adventures! I visited in 2018,and I'm just now reviewing it.The Tower of Terror looked so scary,I didn't go on it. The iconic teacup ride was awesome and lucky I didn't get to dizzy.The Cinderella castle looked grand and was a great icon of the Disney franchise.Sure tickets are were like $250 per person in 2018, But it was a great day!I would totally recommend going to Disney world which is not far from Orlando! Great experience!

Put simply, the greatest place on Earth. Disney go to extraordinary lengths to make your visit as perfect as possible, there are so many little things they do that contribute to it all. The staff are incredibly friendly and so nice to everyone, it makes it a wonderful place to visit.

My wife and I recently visited Walt Disney World, and it was an absolutely magical experience. Each park offered its own unique charm, from the enchanting Magic Kingdom to the adventurous Animal Kingdom. The cast members were incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to make our stay perfect. The dining options were fantastic, with a variety of delicious meals and unique themed restaurants. We especially enjoyed the character dining experiences. The attention to detail in the parks was remarkable, and the nightly fireworks and parades were breathtaking. Overall, our visit to Walt Disney World was a five-star experience filled with unforgettable moments. We can't wait to return and create even more memories in the happiest place on earth.

Went with my adult(?) Sons. We all had a blast. StarWars the best!Tron was the longest wait for them, while I shopped.The one coaster I rode, Guardians of the Galaxy Ride was a blast, but Don't think I want to do it again. Great for the under 60 group lol.

It's still a very magical place but it's showing its age. A lot of the rides have missing paint, chips and broken bits. The staff are pretty helpful, the bathrooms were almost all very clean.

Visited Epcot center with family on June 17th. It is a very memorable experience to visit and see the various cultures depicted in one park with plenty of amazing opportunities to capture memories. Never a dull moment.For those who may need wheelchair there are both motorized and regular options. Motorized one costs $85. They will refund $20 once you return it with the key and the receipt.There some criticisms that are reserved for the Disney World App and the inbuilt options to purchase the Lightning lane, Virtual Queue and Genie plus were not at all intuitive.I can imagine even tech savvy folks struggling to make sense and asking questions such as “if that’s what I selected then why is this not happening??” Or “what is the reason for preventing me from entering this virtual line or booking a lightning lane for this show if I have already paid for it?”Also, many of the restaurants are super overpriced as if it’s also a once in a lifetime experience or expense so people will fork out bushels of cash for it!! Insanely expensive!! What makes them think that Millionaires will come to Epcot center to have their lunch?!?!?!There are some select locations I identified where normal people who are NOT filthy rich can have normal healthy food!Go to the location where they have Soarin and there they have multiple food options including some for vegetarians.

😁 Magical? Yes! Affordable? Sure.So our trip was during the pandemic. Many of the attractions were open. Some weren't. We had to schedule an event in advance but still had to wait an hour or more even with the appointment. The ones that were open got closed because it rained every day. Still Awesomeness!! We had parades and Disney characters to meet. Bunches of walking so if you have a handicap plan ahead as there are rental devices available IF you planed for it. We got to fly into space in a Star Wars ship. We got shot down and managed to land safely😁. We met aliens too!Seriously if you've never been there you owe it to yourself to JUST GO!!We have pictures and I'll share them here when I can

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Enjoyed my time at Epcot!! Check out the Disney photo pass when you first enter & have some amazing photos taken. Saw a great show performance as soon as I entered the park. Lots of great stuff to do with the family!

What a fantastic experience. The food, the employees, the rides, the education. It was all a great adventure.To top off a wonderful experience, the fire works show at the end of the day was one of the best I’ve experienced.

The festivals are pricey but it was so much fun! Great for food, culture, and shows! I was a big traveler, so it is nice to have a place of refugee in Florida...and Disney makes sure each cultural area has native employees. The sets are excellent. It needs some modernization in some areas, but overall lots of fun for all ages.

Amazing park! It’s like a science centre + aquarium + mini world travel type of park. They have lots of food options with great quality. The varieties of food is much better than the other 3 parks.There’s less rides in this park per Se, but most rides are very informative.I enjoy the butterflies garden!

Must visit park of Disney worldAwesome landscaping of gardenAll characters of Disney available to meet at different times different locations, easily we can get timings by visiting Disney app.Fire work and traveling in ferry is beautiful experience..This park is for all age group people..

First time here as a visitor. The park was fun. Plenty of room to move around. The food was OK. My favorite was a huge pretzel in the German area. Guardians of the Galaxy is a superb ride. The staff are polite and there is a lot to do and see.

🌎Food, Festivities, & Fun🌎Epcot is one of my favorite parks. I'm a big foodie and I love attending the seasonal food events year-round. Lots of unique cultural eats, shows, and attractions to enjoy, along with appearances from Disney characters (most of which are paired with their country of origin). From immersive ride experiences to delicious food, Epcot is well-worth the experience. I highly recommend going during the Food & Wine, Festival of the Arts, or Flower & Garden showcases.

Really nice park but feels the most dated of the 4 Disney parks you can visit. Guardians of the galaxy is a fantastic ride and would 100% recommend. The moana water experience was really well done and we all had great fun controlling the water.

My personal favorite of the Disney parks. It's home to guardians cosmic rewind and that ride is just *chefs kiss* perfection.I really like how it's more of a laid back park that you casually stroll around the world exploring each countries stores and little niche Easter eggs. There's something for everyone in the family. Drinks for the adults and frozen for the kids. Park is really pretty at night with the ball lit up as well as moanas little walk through

I have liked this park. Even when your pregnant at last months it is possible to take a scooter and drive all the park territory. Enjoy for each location. Good to see all around the world countries and their cousins, architectures in one place.

I had a wonderful time at Epcot, though my visit was cut short due to Hurricane Milton. Despite the early closure and many food stalls being shut, the ones we did get to try were fantastic. The rides were absolutely out of this world, making me eager to return for a full day of fun. The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating, especially with fewer guests around. Definitely looking forward to going back.

Really hot in the summer, but this is a park that adults can enjoy as well as children. Drinking and eating around the world is always a blast! Make sure to bring lots of water to stay hydrated and go on lots of rides (indoors and air conditioned). Fireworks at night was a nice touch.

It was AMAZING! Can’t wait to go again! The drinks are reasonable price and more than likely taste great. Had a drink from China, didn’t taste all that great. The wait time for rides and character meets were 10-15 min long ! Most attractions are just walk through of exploration so heads up. Not a lot of rides. Get close for the firework show because it is a light show more than anything ! Cool thing i learn was everyone who worked in a certain country are really from there on a representative visa! Cool right ?

Epcot is by far my favorite park! The Food and Wine Festival is amazing, there's so many options, most less than $10. There's something for everyone! The recent updates are great, the Moana interactive water feature is so fun for kids! There's a ton to do for kids and it's also perfect for an adults only night out.

Great theme park. I enjoy the Wine and food festival options they offer from Aug-Dec. Ride Guardians of the Galaxy. It's awesome. Soarin is great too for a relaxing ride. I definitely recommend going to this park but be prepared to walk a lot and wait in lines.

We went to the flower and garden festival and it was so fun. Lots of good food and the atmosphere was amazing. Super fun but lots of walking obviously. It definitely was busy but that’s just the nature of Disney. I would say you should strongly consider getting the Genie+ passes because it really does save you a lot of time and is worth it if you figure out how to work the system. Overall, really fun trip and would do it again a million times.

The restaurant we went to in the Italian area was awesome. We enjoyed seeing the parts of the world. Epcot offered some rides that were similar to Disney Magical Kingdom. One was in Mexico and reminded me of The Small World ride, except it had Donald Duck with friends. We also had fabulous pastries in Norway. My daughter had to try some Japanese dishe and also purchased a beautiful kimono. It's a great family experience for all ages.

Being a west coasty this was my favorite of the 4 parks! We spent 2 days here! We are not drinkers and came for the food and wine festival! So many food choices!l and perfectly portioned to make it around in the day! Such a beautiful park at night and easy access to get to the boardwalk as well! Come hungry and have fun!

Food from around the world. Drinks from around the world. The best place I believe to have a relaxed day at any of the Disney parks. Not as many rides as the other parks. But more picture opportunities if you want around the world pictures. Disney characters are present at certain countries. But the best pictures I take are with the replicas of architecture and lands of other countries squeezed into this park.

1st visit, and it was an epic adventure as well as an epicurean delight. Their annual Food and Wine festival was taking place and what a delight to "eat & drink" my way around the world! Also several fantastic rides.

My favorite Disney Park! I love traveling around the world and tasting all the food and sipping different drinks. I've enjoyed the flower festival and the food and wine festival. Can't wait to go back again and again. Guardians of the Galaxy and Ratatouille are my favorite rides.

Epcot is such a unique and incredible park, perfect for a full day of adventure and exploration! One of the coolest experiences is the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ride. The virtual queue system is a game-changer, and the ride itself is mind-blowing—smooth, thrilling, and filled with the classic humor and music you’d expect from the Guardians. It’s a can’t-miss attraction that completely blew me away!The World Showcase is another standout feature, offering the chance to travel around the globe in a single day. Each country pavilion is so beautifully designed and immersive, with delicious food, unique shopping, and cultural performances that make you feel like you’re actually there. From sipping margaritas in Mexico to enjoying pastries in France, there’s so much to see, taste, and experience. Epcot blends futuristic attractions with a global adventure, making it one of the most memorable parks at Disney!

Early entry through the hotel was nice. Use the virtual pass. I’ve been once years ago when the kids were little and they barely remembered, seeing them enjoying Epcot as adults was amazing. Sample foods and drinks from the countries and enjoy meeting a world of people visiting. Oh, and the beautiful architecture and flowers are gorgeous.

Epcot is often the most underappreciated of the Disney parks, but it has many things to keep your family entertained. From the new Journey of Water to the classic tour around the world.Then, when Food and Wine is happening, the world side becomes even more fun.While you will have more crowds and more inebriated people to deal with, it's worth the enjoyment of trying foods and drinks from around the world in one location.

My favourite park to visit! The food and wine festival was a lot of fun. So many delicious treats to try! Was pretty busy but the park is very spread out so it didn’t feel super crowded.

Epcot caught me off guard and I enjoyed it way more than I thought I would. It’s unique and very laid out between the two sections. It was Food and Wine Fest season so that was a nice welcomed element. There are just enough rides and of course Guardians is a game changer. A perfect way to spend a beautiful Sunday.

Fantastic experience! The Guardian of the Galaxy ride is a must. Pro tip! Booking your virtual lane and buying the Lighting Lane will allow you to ride this ride twice in one visit. Definitely recommend it! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 🎢 😍

I could see the appeal of going here if you are unable to travel globally. All employees in a 'country' have to be from the country they are representing to work there, which gives a fun 'authentic' experience. However, there's very little to genuinely look at and don't be surprised that there's only a small handful of rides

This was our first time. We found the park to be clean and organized. The staff was very friendly. The investment into the fast passes was worth the money as it allowed us to ride every attraction including guardians of the galaxy (we had to purchase a separate pass for that one).As far as the food around the world, we sampled quite a bit. It was generally very good and worth the money.

EPCOT is an incredible park that combines culture, innovation, and fun. The World Showcase lets you explore global cuisines and traditions, while attractions like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Spaceship Earth and Ratatouille offer excitement and inspiration. Seasonal festivals like the Food & Wine Festival make every visit unique. It’s a must-visit for families, foodies, and anyone who loves learning while having fun!

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Fabulous watermark with lots to do whatever your age. Good mix of water slides, tube runs, lazy river and, of course, the massive wave pool. Excellently themed park, plenty of chairs & loungers, smaller kids area with appropriate features. Lots of food & drink outlets. Hire towels, umbrellas or a whole cabana for extra comfort. The wave pool is a definite must try if visiting Florida, it is great.

I have been twice in a year and it is always a relaxing time. A little crowded for good seating but cast members were very helpful. The main attraction for me is the wave pool. My family of 5 enjoy this park for a more relaxed vibe. Not a lot of intense thrills, very laid back.

Phenomenal place for relaxing and fun. I visit in mid October and the crowds were minimal. Basically walked on each slide with hardly any wait. Super clean and spectacular. It’s just beautiful. It’s a must-return.

We visit every time we are in Orlando. Just can’t beat the pure joy and relaxation this park gives you.Great option for a rest day when you don’t want to walk miles and miles in the standard parks.Nice clean park

We went yesterday and had a great time. There was no wait to get into the park. The wait on all the slides was less than five minutes! The lazy river was the longest I've ever been on. The wave pool had huge waves! The food was very good. The employees were great!I've been to Disney many times, but have never done the water parks. I'm definitely glad I did this trip!

It’s a very relaxing water park, beautiful gardens.Oct 10, cloudy day, half sun half clouds, the water is already a little cold in the water, but perfect sitting in the shade, still need for sun sprays. No need to go there early. Best water park!If you want excitement, Billiard Beach is a better choices.Locker rent: $10.Towel: free for hotel guests.Find a chair in the shade, use it as a base.Bring water shoes, waterproof phone case, 2 bottles of sun sprays, 2 bottles of waters.

We had an absolutely wonderful time at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. We went in August and going to the water park in the day and theme parks at night worked out great. My wife loves the wave pool and my favorite is the lazy river. In the heat this park cannot be beat.

Such a cool place. Out of the 4 of us, my son and I aren't big Disney fans until now. This place isn't huge. Have some really cool water rides. And the best wave pool ever. On top of that, the prices weren't crazy in today's world. Lol!!! Definitely a great place for the entire family

Great water park, delicious food, and awesome atmosphere. Rides for the little and big kids. Everything about this place is cool, once you're done splashing around in the park you can head over to the women's restroom and take a full shower so the kids can be showered incase they fall asleep on the way home or to the resort.

1st time visit, and my family and I were not disappointed. With plenty of activities to choose from, we were able to spend an enjoyable day. Plenty of lounge chairs and shade provided to not get too cooked by the Florida sun.Lockers in close proximity ,allowing us a place for valuables and not having to worry.Standard Disney-style food options.

We love this water park, it is very well themed, and there are rides for everyone from young children to thrill loving adults, it gets too busy at times and if you are late you find a place to sit 🥺

The better of the Disney Water Parks in my opinion. Food is decent. The lazy river can’t be beat. Crush N’ Gusher are AMAZING. The theming of the old fruit factory and the three different aqua coasters is so fun. The actual wave pool with the “Typhoon” wave is a blast. The music and ambiance is top notch and the perk of free towels for resort guests is lovely.Will absolutely be back.

My first visit was chill being as though I went on an event night. I wish there was more to do. I see why guests prefer Blizzard Beach. I enjoyed riding the Miss Adventure Falls, Crusher n Gusher, Gangplank Falls, Humunga Kowabunga, Keelhaul Falls, the just laying about riding along with my family and the quick service food & beverage.My dislike were there's constant stairs to climb for the water rides, there's only one place to get adult life vests, and must be careful if you're tall when riding some of the rides on the floats (cross your legs) on the float especially when riding Mayday Falls). The fear of my legs or feet hitting against the slides whenever there was a turn was slightly unpleasant, but I had fun.

We had a good October Saturday at Typhoon Lagoon. It's clean and the lines were reasonable for this time of season. I found the staff generally friendly, though a couple of the folks in food service could have moved with a little more sense of urgency.The guards were on top of things, friendly, and kept everyone safe. They worked to make our littlest have "the best day ever!"I do recommend having a bit of a ride strategy even for this park. The large wave pool sits in the middle and sorta divides Typhoon Lagoon into a left and right. So hit everything on one side and then do the other. YMMVUse a mini Lyft versus a bus that connects through Disney Springs.

We visited on a Wednesday. Got there within an hour of opening and was told it was full. So we went to Disney Springs for a few hours and came back around 2pm. It was a lot quieter at that time. The kids absolutely loved the big wave in the main pool. The other water slides were very good as well. We stayed until closing time. Glad it worked out as it did.

The big wave is really fun. Others are also great. Went on a Friday and the waiting time is perfect!Bring your own towels if you’re not staying in resort hotel.

Had a wonderful time at the H2O Glow event for this park. It’s absolutely worth the money, it’s a lot less crowded, the sun isn’t beating you up, and you get to ride the rides with almost no wait at all. I loved that they also included rare character meet and greets like Phineas and Ferb. You also get soft drinks all night and some popcorn/ice cream snacks that are included with the event ticket. Highly recommend if you haven’t been to this park or this event.

Need better food preparation, big signs on each ride. The wave pool was wonderful, the staff was great, the rides were fun and the lazy river was so cool. I loved the inner tube water slide. I'm banged up. I wish the wave pool had a rubber bottom too lol

This place is perfect to come in summer. I could be in the lazy river and artificial beach for hours.The park has lockers so you can store your personal items.The rides are really fun, specially the wave pool.And of course, there’s food and beverages.

Located near Disney Springs. This was my first time at Typhoon Lagoon , and I will definitely be back. I was invited out to a special night event, and if you can attend a night when they have a special after hours event, I highly recommend it. You'll get so much more done and get to chill on the lazy river without the crowds. There's lots of thrill rides, slides, and a wave pool. The downside for our event is that many food stands were closed, so lines at the open ones piled up quickly. There were plenty of food and snack options, though, including vegetarian and vegan/plant-based. Lots of restrooms and changing rooms available. Paid locker options for your bags. There is also a store if you forgot any essentials, or if you want to take home a souvenir.

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I recently visited Disney Springs on October 5th and had a wonderful time. Accessing the shops and restaurants was a breeze, with no lines at security and plenty of friendly, accommodating staff. The variety of options available was impressive, from dining to shopping and entertainment.The only downside was the travel time from the resort, with the boat and bus ride taking around 20 minutes. However, the experience was well worth it, and I definitely recommend a visit. The array of choices and the overall atmosphere make it a fantastic destination.

Disney Springs is an amazing place to spend the day! There’s a great mix of shops, restaurants, and entertainment for all ages. The atmosphere is lively, and the waterfront views are beautiful. Highlights for me were the delicious desserts at Gideon’s Bakehouse and the unique items at the marketplace. Free parking is a bonus, and it’s easy to walk around. Whether you’re shopping, dining, or just relaxing, it’s a perfect spot to enjoy Disney magic without a park ticket!

Disney Springs is a must-visit in Orlando, offering something for everyone. Foodies will love the variety of restaurants, from casual to upscale. Shopaholics can explore Disney stores or popular brands.The beautiful setting, with waterfront promenades and nighttime lights, creates a lively atmosphere with street performers and special events. It's a great way to relax after a theme park day or enjoy a night out.While Disney Springs can get crowded and some restaurants are pricey, it's a fantastic option for entertainment, dining, and shopping with a touch of Disney magic.

I recently visited Disney Springs, and it was a delightful experience. The shopping center is beautifully designed, featuring a variety of stores, eateries, and live music that adds a lively atmosphere. The ambiance is vibrant and visually stunning, making it a great place to shop, dine, and enjoy some entertainment. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there and would definitely recommend it to others looking for a fun and picturesque outing.

It's a nice walk around the shops and lake. Good shopping and delicious food.We visited it 2 days one night and one in the morning. Great variety of Disney shops. Would visit again. Recommended 100% especially if you have kids.

Best shopping, restaurants, and entertainment in that we’ve been to! If you can make it during the holidays, that’s an added bonus because of the numerous themed holiday trees and lights throughout the property. Live music is everywhere and the shopping is almost endless. Don’t forget to visit Chicken Guy as that place quickly became our family favorite (those sauces!!). With numerous parking garages and tons of public transportation constantly coming and going, it’s seemingly always busy but still reasonable to enjoy yourself even with young kids. An absolute visit for an evening if visiting the parks!

Amazing place with lots of food options and stores. Come here if you want to feel like in a Disney theme park but without admission fee and with free parking. The nightly drone show is quite amazing.

I like it here. It's a nice walk around the shops and lake. Good shopping. Good photo ops. Good food. This time, we came specifically to visit the LEGO Store... their cast members are extra helpful and friendly. We made our own mini figures, got the sets we wanted, and took some photos. July 2024

always love stopping here when visiting Florida! FREE PARKING makes it great to spend a day walking, window shopping (def will be buying things), and enjoying really good food. Brought my mom for the first time and she loved everything! Great entertainment and shows in the evening and open late to really enjoy the most

Very nice well maintained shopping area. Good amount of stores to choose from. Plenty of places to park which is free after 6:00 pm. We used their green lot which was easy to find and was free. Some garages are free all day, some charge until 6pm. The green garage was close to the stores just a quick trip down the stairs. What's nice about the garage is there are lights above each spot that let's you know if there are any open spots without having to drive down each row. If it's green there's an open spot.We saw lots of good restaurants and surprisingly fairly priced. Got a nice pair of shorts there cheaper than I could have found at home.The atmosphere was very nice with a good mix of all kinds of people.Would recommend

It's a must to visit this place. Many good stores and restaurants.If you want to buy the latest Disney souvenirs this is the ace because you'll find a large store inside.Clean and tidy. Places to sit and rests to get ready to walk again.They have free parking lots and you have several options.Take a look at the lake with sun lightand take some pictures. Wait till the night and you'll see a great drone show over the lake.We will go back soon.

So I use my RV to go around the country and I love to eat out and explore new places. We stopped by to watch the drone show and it was super cool, A little short. But super worth it. Food here is great and is a must see when you are traveling. Can't wait to go back!

Our family recently had the most amazing visit to Disney Springs in Orlando. This has become a must-do activity for us every time we are in town, and it never fails to disappoint.One of the highlights of our visit is always the live music that fills the air as we walk around and explore all that Disney Springs has to offer. The talented musicians and performers add such a vibrant and lively atmosphere to the experience, making it truly unforgettable.We love taking our time to walk around and soak in the sights and sounds of this bustling entertainment district. From the charming shops to the delicious restaurants, there is always something new to discover and enjoy.Our family's love for Disney Springs grows with each visit, and we always leave feeling refreshed, happy, and grateful for the memories we've made. It has truly become a special tradition for us, and we look forward to many more magical moments spent at this enchanting destination. If you're ever in Orlando, be sure to make a stop at Disney Springs - you won't regret it!

Good place with family, many different stores, and restaurants. One of the great thing is entire area smoke free “except designated smoke areas”.Entrances is free of charge, bathrooms are very clean and all workers has big smiles on their faces ❤️ must visit when in Orlando

Great place to wandering around, lots of shopping, food, ice cream, you name it. We went there 2 evening in a row during our short trip. The live concert on Friday evening was great ! This place got many things to offer and for all ages !

Disney Springs is an absolute blast! Imagine a vibrant wonderland where every corner offers a new adventure. From the moment you step in, you're greeted by an eclectic mix of live music, tantalizing aromas from world-class eateries, and the infectious energy of happy visitors.The dining options are out of this world! You can indulge in everything from gourmet meals to the most decadent desserts. The Boathouse serves up the freshest seafood, while Gideon’s Bakehouse tempts you with cookies the size of your face!The shopping is equally spectacular. Whether you're hunting for unique Disney merch or high-end fashion, there's something for everyone. Don't miss out on the LEGO Store – it's like stepping into a giant toy box!But the real magic happens in the experiences. Take a ride on the iconic hot air balloon for breathtaking views, or enjoy a serene boat ride around the lake. The nightly entertainment, from street performers to live bands, ensures the fun never stops.Disney Springs is more than just a destination; it's a place where memories are made. Whether you're there with family, friends, or on a solo adventure, it’s impossible not to get swept up in the excitement and enchantment of this fantastic Disney hub.

Cool to walk around. Cool for the kids. We have been here a few times. If you go there with "it's for the kids and their experience" mindset....you may not notice them in your wallet at every turn. All I'm going to say is if you can make peace with spending 15 dollars on a balloon with mickey and minnie on it.....then this is the place for you. IMHO everything Disney and related to it. Waste of money.

Beyond feeling like it's just another outdoor mall, the place has quite a bit of cool things to explore. There were plenty of shops I've never heard of, so those were cool to check out. Lego Store was super cool to explore. The food and drinks there were great! One place that you must checkout at least once is Gideon's Bakehouse! Saw a line out the door, in the rain... I thought, if they're willing to wait in line in the rain for it, I gotta check it out! Yeah, I understand why they were out there! Got myself a couple of cookies and took my time enjoying them.. very sinful indeed. Lol

Had a great day at Disney Springs. Great place to walk around, shop, eat, and drink. As is with Disney everything is clean and well kept. The Christmas decorations and music were very nice. Also a stop at Everglazed Donuts to finish the day.

I only had a short period of time to enjoy but I sat and had an affordable lunch for 5 people and shopped for a few gifts. My only gripe would be more of a variety of gifts spread out through Disney Springs. It was very hot and there was nothing to shield the heat so walking a long distance wasn’t realistic with young children and an elderly person not used to that type of heat. Very clean and beautiful at every corner you glance toward.

Disney springs comes to life of a night. It has a buzzing, vibrant atmosphere and is filled with people mooching in the shops, drinking in the bars and eating in the restaurants. There are musicians playing in the streets. We went for the drone show which was cancelled because of earlier bad weather. Didn't matter, we had fun anyway.

We walked up and down and enjoyed exploring this tourist area. There are a lot of shops and restaurants to choose from. If you want to go to a popular restaurant you need to make a reservation in advance. There are food trucks that offer some really tasty food. We got a Poke bowl and some empanadas at two different places and ate outside at a little eating area. There was live music at House of Blues and a stage in the street with live music. There is a hot air balloon you can go up in (weather permitting). Honestly too many places to mention.

Disney Springs is insane! Biggest place I have ever been to. I bought waAay too much stuff.Spend around 2 days there. You won't get bored or regret it. Honestly, I prefer it to the theme park. The park is good in other ways though.Have a magical✨️ magic🪄 time at Disney Springs! You will love it!

This retail and restaurant center has plenty of food and shopping for all tastes. Some of my favorite spots are Polite Pig, the Edison, and of course Chef Art Smith's Homecomin'. There is also plenty to do including going up in the tethered hot air balloon. Gives a great view of the entire Disney resort. The new drone show for Summer 2024 -- Disney Dreams That Soar -- is spectacular. Three parking garages and a huge surface lot means plenty of free parking except at the very busiest of times.

Disney Springs is a vibrant and exciting destination that perfectly captures the magic of Disney while offering a unique shopping and dining experience.The shopping scene is equally fantastic. From unique boutiques to well-known brands, there’s something for everyone. I particularly enjoyed browsing the (World of Disney) store, which has a wide array of Disney merchandise.The atmosphere at Disney Springs is lively, with live music and beautiful waterfront views. It’s a great place to relax and soak in the Disney magic without the hustle and bustle of the parks.One highlight of my visit was the incredible drone light show at night. It was a mesmerizing display that perfectly capped off the evening. If you’re visiting, make sure you don’t miss it!Overall, Disney Springs is a must-visit for anyone looking to enjoy great food, shopping, and entertainment. I can’t wait to go back!

The drone show was spectacular! A huge selection of clothing and toy stores including a large Lego store. The Coca-Cola store boasts an around the world experience with 20 different flavoured soft and fizzy drinks from countries all over the world. Great fun to try! Rainforest Cafe is entertaining for the whole family and Planet Hollywood is fun but busy.

Disney Springs was really nice, it's my first time visiting I can say I love it. It's a great plat to chill, two rids for kids, lots of different shops. Bars places to eat. At night there was a performance at the stage..

Love this place because it's free to park and walk in. If you don't have the extra $ to dish out to visit a theme park, or you only have a few hours of time, this place is perfect. Great for walking around, having some good food, shopping and unique experiences. They recently added a new drone show at night time too!

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Sorry to say this was a disappointment playing this course during a week's worth of golf with buddies in February. The service staff was excellent, the facilities were excellent, the caddies (Mark an Tito) were great. However, at about $400 greens fees on the Red course and another $125 for a caddie, this course was in poor shape - the worst of 5 that I played over a week in February. No grass on the fairways, no grass on the greens. There must have been a freeze. There was no evidence of attempted overseeding. For the condition the course was in, this was an $85 green fee course. No warnings, no apologies for the course condition, just $400 paid at the counter. Interesting little 7 hole par three "course" we played afterward for fee. Hard to find the fairways but it was free and in better condition than the Red Course.

Played the Island and Copperhead. The locals say that the Island course is harder/better. This was not our experience, Copperhead was much harder and much nicer.

One of the best golf resorts i've ever been to clean.Very nice people top notch golf service

Great golf experience! Our caddie was spot on with his recommendations. Beautiful course with plenty of hazards, but the fairways are typically open and forgiving.

Great atmozphere and fiod. Service was outstanding. Golf course was immaculte. Fantastic menu.

Great place but I hate getting into it. My GOS took me down a dirt road for several miles.

This is a first class operation. The rooms, staff, amenities, restaurants, courses, etc..all excellent..only drawback is that is fairly expensive.

Lovely club house. Great golf shop and clean lockers.Not really ideal to get the pro shop staff to open the locker all the time.Also, bar and restaurant is really really loud.Aside that, great sport to have a bite after golf.

The lodging was OFF the chart! It took me a couple of days, just to take it in. But teamed up with world class golf.... Hold on. Red or Blue? Both have one of a kind greatness. Special holes that take your breath away. Black? I can't say. Equally spectacular, but to me Red or Blue. Period. I walked, with a caddie. In the future I would walk with a cart. On a personal note I don't like those old English buggy 2 wheeler. I wish they had the modern 3 wheel push carts. ( Red, Blue, black are the golf course names )

Didn't do anything here, but really nice looking place. We were just checking it out for an up coming trip for our cousin.

Such a great experience every time I come here. Course is in excellent condition. Love the taco stand @ the turn. "Big Country" was our caddy and he did a great job. Highly recommend every golfer comes and plays here.

Lovely experience! Service was polite and attending. Foods were amazingly delicious. And the setting was out of this world.

We played all 3 courses. Indeed, these courses look and play differently than other typical FL courses. They have a lot of similarities: wide fairways, rolling hills, crowned design greens, elevated greens, fast tiering greens, very undulated greens, etc. The Red is a must-play with much more green surroundings, scenic layouts, and more challenging holes. The Black comes with huge greens with huge undulations. It's more deserted in its surroundings than the Red and Blue. With football-field wide fairways, the approach shots and putting are more challenging than anything else. It's very easy to get a 3-putt given its fast speed and huge undulated greens. My favorites would be Red, Black, and then Blue. All bunkers are considered waste areas. It's easily around $215 to play a round here with cart, caddie, and gratuity. I feel that there are excessive restrictions to play here with a hefty fee. You can't go to the range without a shuttle (for Red and Blue). The rangers will clock you frequently. I play relatively fast but still feel the pressure of being monitored every second. They try to make you feel attentive by breaking into several stations: bag drop, bag loading on cart, shuttle to range, starter, caddie, etc. All these so-called services make you feel that tipping on every station is necessary. Again, when everything adds up, it's kind of expensive to play a round even during the summer times.

Although the 3 courses at Streamsong were challenging, the experience was unforgettable. The forecaddies assigned to our group were just incredible. Brad had a great eye from tee to green, spots your ball and makes recommendations that really help your game. His read on the greens is impressive. Played all 3 courses, red, blue and black. Blue was most picturesque but most challenging, red was scenic and easiest. Didn't care so much for the black course, mostly sand, not a lot of scenery and crazy fast greens. Service in clubhouse and bar was so friendly. Ladies locker rooms were clean and well stocked. Only complaint, one restroom stop on the red and blue course.

Beautiful setting, impeccable customer service. The courses were beautiful, fair yet demanding and the caddies were very helpful. Stayed 3 nights, could have stayed 5 to take it all in!

Nice place to visit, with mostly very good reviews on key aspects of the "Streamsong experience" yet some downers too.Wonderful hospitality from the valet parking to the baggage assistance to the front desk. Good food with a variety of restaurant options. Nice rooms and good views all around.Today, our caddie called us "bud," "bub," and "buddy," out the flag on the green to point out our putting line, and didn't really stress himself to fix divots or ball marks. No real training in evidence here. Your caddie experience is important. The other downer is that they don't care if it takes you 5 and 1/2 hours to play around. Took us 20 minutes to play our first hole and I express concern and everyone said relax and enjoy the experience. Part of the experience is getting done in a reasonable amount of time rather than canceling dinner reservations.Love the courses and layout. Just need some fine tuning on the balance between laissez-faire and gettin' r done.

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We recently spent two fantastic days at Legoland with our family, including our kids aged 3 and 5. It was an absolute delight for all ages!One of the highlights was the Mini LEGO City—seeing all the incredible detailed structures and landscapes was mesmerizing for both kids and adults. The Fun Town area was another favorite, offering a variety of interactive experiences that kept our little ones engaged and entertained. The developmental playgrounds were a hit, providing plenty of opportunities for imaginative play.Staying at the Legoland hotel was the best decision we made. It allowed us to maximize our time in the park and easily explore the surrounding areas. The convenience of being just steps away from the attractions made the experience even more enjoyable.We were also impressed by the dancing shows, which were excellent! They managed to engage both kids and adults alike, adding a vibrant touch to our visit.Last but not least, the park offers plenty of food options for all tastes. My personal favorite is fried apples with ice-cream for dessert - yummy!Overall, we had a wonderful time, and we’re already looking forward to our next visit!

They DO NOT Except Cash.Nice park but very overpriced to get in, $35 just to park on top of park admission over $100 for an adult and $29 kid admission.They nickel and dime you for everything it's incredibly hard to take a family on vacation and still have money left over to feed these kids. Our first experience and probably the last.

My family enjoyed Legoland so much! We had a great time! My 6 year old is autistic and didn't want to ride any of the rides but he still had a wonderful experience. There is so much to do besides the rides! I also highly recommend buying the refillable souvenir cup. There are refill stations throughout the park. You will definitely get your money's worth. Brick or Treat was a lot of fun, we only made it to 3 candy stations and still ended up with a full bag. The model citizens are very generous with the candy! We also really enjoyed the model citizen that sang Happy Birthday to our son in the miniville USA. Thank you Merlin's Magic Wand charity for making our wonderful experience possible. We hope to return soon! My son has asked to go back every day since we left!

The best theme park we have been to! The hotel rooms were well decorated. The buffet skillets for breakfast and dinner were amazing. Great place for all ages but in order to ride all the rides you have you be 48” tall. We loved all the Lego made characters throughout the park. Each area is decorated to its own theme. My kids rode their first roller coasters here and are hooked to ride more!!! Very clean, friendly staff, reasonably priced food and gifts. We can’t wait to come back and stay longer! No I’d also suggest the pontoon ride on the lake. The Captain is very knowledgeable and easy going and super kid friendly.

Fun, kid themed park. My daughter enjoyed her 10th birthday here. Hero Pass for my disabled son was amazing and free. Souvenir cup unlimited refill was good and cost effective, though it occasionally didn't work and had to get help. All three kids seemed to enjoy the park. I don't think the extra money for the water park area is worth the price. It should be included, especially with the limited hours to use it. I don't feel there was THAT much extra there for $25, and I wouldn't do it again.

It was our first time at Legoland, and the kids enjoyed every minute. Unfortunately, there was an issue with the power and a lot of the better rides closed early, and we didn't get the chance to enjoy everything. The park was not too crowded, and we still made the best of it.

Overall, I had a great experience! This was my first visit and I was truly impressed by the park compared to the other big name parks. The staff were very welcoming, attentive, caring and showed great hospitality ALL DAY upon entry, throughout the park and upon leaving. No long waiting times for the rides and the park wasn’t crowded, however, I’d recommend doing more than 1-day to get more things done. Food + sweet treats were delicious and tasty. The park was clean including bathrooms, dining outlets and shops. Families, children and adults were all having fun which made the entire park experience fun and exciting! Water park great as well. I would definitely recommend this park + water park to everyone and I’d visit more often. Thank you Legoland Florida!

My kid love this place. It has a cover parking for an extra $20. The walk is not that far from standard. Spent the whole day there. It horrible they close super early like 6. The ice cream line is very slow. Avoid it. A lot of things to do for adult. I will come again but rent a hotel here.

Legoland was great. I have no complaints. The pirate hotel was very cool, and the complimentary breakfast was fabulous. The park is catered to kids, so don't expect adult themed rides. We went in Mid-August and walked onto every ride, and it wasn't too hot.

Mein Sohn hatte seinen Spaß. Darauf kommt es schon an. Aber ich fand den Eintritt, gemessen an dem, was man geboten bekommt, definitiv viel zu hoch. Abgesehen noch von den Preisen für's Parken, was ich zusätzlich für fragwürdig empfinde.(Translated by Google)My son had fun. That's what matters. But I found the entrance fee definitely too high for what you get. Apart from the prices for parking, which I also find questionable.

I took eight awesome children to Legoland and we in return have an awesome experience! The best time spent was definitely at the waterpark! They were all able to roam freely and safely while having the best time ever! The excitement in all of their voices that day and every day since then has been just so wonderful to hear them reminiscing already! Great job Legoland!

Our kids love Legoland! We’ve visited multiple times over the past year (we have annual passes), and every time it’s been a pleasant experience. Pirate show with water acrobatics tricks is fun to watch, and I personally really enjoy a small botanical garden that hosts a variety of plants, tucked away at the back of the property. Its tranquility is relaxing after a busy day of rides.

Great experience for the kids. There were tons of rides throughout the park for all ages. The park and themes flowed very well. It would have been nice to see more upkeep, there was a lot of wear and tear in attractions and surprisingly the park seemed understaffed. The waterpark lifeguards were very sharp and you could tell they were very safety first.

Incredible experience. Went on the first day of school so it was very empty. No wait lines for the rides. We stood at the Legoland hotel with the lego movie theme. Breakfast was included and access to the parks and water park as well. Kids loved the fact that you can trade Lego mini figures with park personnel if they have mini figures to trade. The chefs came out and spoke with me directly in regards to my dairy allergy. They took great care serving me to ensure there was no cross contamination. Overall it was a great experience.

We bought an annual pass for Florida residents, which we are very happy about today. It is not really possible to fully walk around the entire park with children in 1 day. We have already been 3 times and the children want more and more. We are planning to go to the park for Halloween. The children squealed with delight from the Ferrari model. The hotel is very cool and they have breakfasts.

We went during the hurricane in 2023. Was a totally amazing idea. The park the day prior to the hurricane was empty. We ran through each ride like we rented the place. The hotel was clean and beyond child friendly. While the storm was happening the kids played downstairs in the Lego pit and they had cute shows and interactive stage games for entertainment. The morning buffet was included and so good. They offered Lego build classes and they gave us free Lego build sets. So fun.

The best of the best of the amusement parks is Legoland.We enjoyed to the maximum .The staff is super friendly and niceThe hotel is 1AThe rides are perfect for all ages you will find ridesA lot of places to build legosI really recommend this place

Legoland Florida resort and the pirate hotel was a hit with a 5 and 3 yr old brothers. The hotel room was entertaining and I appreciate the tv set in their own little section. The hotel staff were nice and the hotel itself is clean. The water park is small and the theme park wasn’t all that exciting for us adults. The kids well they don’t understand how slow the rides were or that a lot of the attractions close earlier then the time they are supposed to close. We were able to do the theme park in 4 hours cause a lot of attractions closed for the day. We did the water park from 1230-4pm cause also 3 of the 6 attractions were closed by 4pm. Not sure why. We didn’t ask. The hotel has two pools, both are nice. The slide was shut down. In our hotel room the bathroom doesn’t have a fan, which is odd.None the less I would only visit Legoland again with smaller kids. Kids older than 7-8 yrs old, it might be less exciting for them. Just my two cents. But it was a super fun experience.

Great entertainment park, it’s good for kids 3-8 years old. Adults have few options overall. Good for one time fun.

This place is a ton of fun, especially for younger kids, but even the bigger ones can get in on the excitement. The Lego creations are simply incredible and truly captivating. The StAugustine exhibit was awesome. The rides and attractions offer a good time, and there are indoor rooms for the Lego building, complete with air conditioning and seating for a much-needed break from the sun and walking. There are indoor playgrounds for the kids. While things inside can be a bit pricey, it's par for the course with most theme parks. Overall, we had an absolute blast!

It’s a really fun place to go to and amazing for children who love lego! The first day we came it was a rainy day, which didn’t give us that fun but because of the rainy day, promise we would be able to go there again for free, which is a really good offer. There is a bunch of stops to see and there’s almost endless possibilities and a lot of shows too, which can be entertaining and relaxing just to have a little seat. 10 out of 10 would recommend for holidays or trips.

GREAT experience, wonderful staff and so much to do, create, eat, drink, buy. Fun for the entire family! Us adults had just as much fun as the family kids. Thank you Lego Land for such amazing memories my family and I will cherish forever. The Lego people, cheer leaders, ride operators and trick or treat station workers ect are all fantastic as are the rides and immersive fun. 10/10

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Bok Tower Gardens in Florida is a true gem and an absolute must-visit destination. This serene and beautifully maintained garden offers a tranquil escape from the hustle of everyday life. The highlight is undoubtedly the magnificent Singing Tower, a stunning piece of architecture that houses a carillon with concerts filling the air with enchanting melodies.The gardens themselves are breathtaking, with lush landscapes, vibrant flowers, and thoughtfully curated pathways. Walking through feels like stepping into a masterpiece of natural beauty. The variety of plants and trees, along with the scenic views, make it a photographer's dream and a haven for nature lovers.The Pinewood Estate, a historic Mediterranean-style mansion, adds another layer of charm and history to the experience. It’s worth taking the time to explore.The visitor center and café are also excellent, providing informative exhibits and refreshments to round out the visit. The staff is welcoming, knowledgeable, and passionate about sharing the garden's legacy.Bok Tower Gardens is perfect for families, couples, or anyone looking to relax and recharge in a peaceful setting. Whether you're enjoying a leisurely walk, marveling at the carillon music, or simply soaking in the ambiance, this place leaves a lasting impression.A visit here isn’t just an outing – it’s an experience that inspires awe and serenity. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Florida!

We love the many incredible Botanical and Natural Gardens that Florida offers for visits, at the “top” of our list is Bok Singing Tower. On this particular visit we had a goal to hike their trail system along with the Garden. We ended up doing over 5 miles including a variation of terrain. It is no easy feat to hike a grade of significance in Florida.The bonus was the large number of Azaleas in bloom. The music from the carillon echoed in the hills as we traversed the sand and clay terrain. The gardens transported us to far away places with strange sounding names. Then we inadvertently crashed a wedding where the theme from Jurassic Park brought in the Groom and Bride’s entourage. And you know… in that setting it worked.

Recommend everyone take the time to visit this site. The gardens and landscape is beautiful. Being here exudes so much peace and tranquility. There is a children's garden area that kids will absolutely love. The on-site cafe has good food, coffee, wine and beers. You are welcome to bring your own food for a picnic if you would like. You can even buy a entrance pass for your k-9 friends.

Wow! Gorgeous! Beautiful! Are words to describe this beautiful part of Heaven on earth! This park is beautifully laid out to enhance the natural beauty of its flora and landscape.

What a beautiful place and the elevation of the Tower has a spectacular view. The gardens were lovely .. a lil disappointed because you can’t actually enter the tower BUT the music & sound of the bell was truly appreciated & I did enjoy listening to it - strolling through the gardens and museum. An overall wonderful outing w/loved ones, groups & solo … a Most see if you’re from Florida (unique history). Cafe was a bit pricey but did enjoy lunch!

Absolutely loved it... so beautiful and peaceful.The waterlily pond was breathtaking! The walking paths were clean and easy. I truly enjoyed the 5 hours I spend with nature at this beautiful garden!

Visited 4/16/2024 and had a great time. All the staff we met were friendly and helpful. The grounds are immaculate. We brought a picnic lunch and enjoyed time by Bok tower as the carillon played. There are lots of small secluded areas to enjoy time together in a peaceful outdoor area. The tour of El Retiro is worth it and brings you back to a time long past. We did stop in the cafe, where they have a selection of beers, food, and ice cream among other things. All were excellent. I'll be back!

Beautiful!!! If you like nature you will love this place. It's $20 per person but it's worth the money. It has a 8 minutes video, a museum, a house tour. The view by the tower is nice, the gardens and the fountains are beautiful too. They play the bells live at 1pm, 3pm and not sure about some other times. I wanted to go for years I don't know why I waited that long.

A beautiful place, we went on a hot summer day, but it was worth it. One thing you have to do is take a tour of the house, a piece of history that has so many beautiful details is a dream.And then keep strolling to the tower, where you can stay there and enjoy the afternoon, have a picnic or just relax. But the Tower is a masterpiece you will enjoy those beautiful melodies. And to finished our day we have a delicious lunch at their cafe 😋. And we stop at the shop for a little memory. It was a perfect day. Oh we did the WaWa day and play the scavenger hunt lol and we also have fun at the kids area,

Feels like heaven when you hear the music from the tower. Beautiful landscape and clean. The worker Teresa at store is very friendly. They sell plants too. I bought a mini Panther plant.

My family visited on one of the Wawa Fun Days. On the last Thursday and Friday of the month you can register for free tickets online. I highly recommend visiting, it’s fun for all ages! There is such a variety of gardens and plants and even wildlife.I recommend going first thing in the morning during the summer. Be aware that gardens open at 8am, however, the visitors center, cafe and shop (with mobility cart rentals) do not open until 9am. Which is fine as there is a lot close by while you wait an hour. There is some walking however it’s not as extensive as some other gardens may be, many of the gardens are close together.Pictures of the tower don’t do it justice. It’s a beautifully made building with 60 bells 🔔 inside. It sounds gorgeous when it chimes every half hour. They also have someone who plays a show on them during the afternoon.The visitors center is clean and has beautiful, informative exhibits as well as a theatre that plays a 15 minute clip with some history of the grounds. Enjoy!

In the past, we had the pleasure of visiting Bok Tower to experience the majestic tower and hear the enchanting melodies of the carillon instruments. However, our focus for today was the gardens, particularly the native plant displays. We are always fascinated by the beauty of the meadows, the intriguing bog habitat, and the interesting endangered plant garden. The meticulous care of the park was evident as we observed the dedicated gardeners tending to the grounds. Despite the heat of the September day, we enjoyed strolling among the diverse and vibrant plant life. When the heat became too much, we sought refuge in the Blue Palmetto Café, indulging in refreshing cold drinks and savoring the crisp flavors of fresh salads. After lunch we watched a short movie on the formation of the park and visited the gift shop.

This is one of the best botanic gardens on the whole east coast of the USA.Great walking paths, well labeled plants, duper staff, interesting varied environments.Add to that a great kids area and a carrollon that plays every half hour and you have an all day to multiple day stop.I highly recommend seeing this site.Good for the whole family, even rover.

The gardens were wonderful! You can walk at your own leisurely pace and take in all of the sites as you wish. All of the staff was very friendly!They do not offer reliable Wi-Fi. It's free to use, but the connection isn't that strong. So if you're going to pay for anything while you're there, bring cash or your card. The Carillon rings melodically every 30 minutes. There is a gift shop that has many of the plants that you see in the gardens for sale. The cafe has a very interesting and fresh menu. Bring plenty of quarters if you would like to feed the fish, you might want to pack some mosquito spray also!! There are plenty of shady areas under trees to lay out on a blanket. You should wear comfortable shoes, as there is a lot of gravel. And if you bring dogs, beware that their paws could get really hot from the asphalt. I would say Bok Tower Gardens is definitely worth your time and money, providing a fun, relaxing, and educational experience for all!

The view overlooking the town is beautiful. I didn't know we had such a view in Florida. Place is nice and quiet. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because gift shop double charged me for an item I purchased. I didn't realize until I got home, 3 hr drive.

I was able to check Bok Tower Gardens from my Florida bucket list. It was a remarkable visit to the gardens. From the moment you drive up to the towers, you are captivated by the beautiful scenery. The gardens feel like something in a fairy tale made real. The welcome center is this huge modern/museum space. I like how they maximized the space without looking cluttered. My kids had a blast looking for shark teeth in the front gardens. I’ve really love how the gardens were kid friendly and had a separate area for them to discover. We discovered so many fun zones for the kids to explore. Finally, we journeyed deeper into the gardens to more beautiful plush greenery with a huge pond that had Lilly pads. My daughter said the tower looked like Rapunzel’s tower. We didn’t get to admire the towers for long because the rain poured down. I will definitely visit again to explore more of the gardens.

Amazing gardens to wander around. Peaceful and relaxing. Make sure you get there for 1:00 pm to hear the recital. You will need 2 to 3 hours to see everything properly. The kids garden is a lot of fun for adults as well. Reasonably priced cafe with friendly staff.

This is a great garden. Take your time to go through the garden and when you reach the tower you are treated with not only the view of the tower, the chimes, but also the beautiful view of the "valley" because the tower is up on a hill. Too bad it's in Polk County, i.e., the only way to get in and out is through the worst part of I-4. Otherwise, we would make it a point to visit it often and become a member. Probably closer, in terms of travel time, for people in Tampa to visit this than anyone in Orlando or even north Brevard County because of I-4.

Love this place Me and my girlfriend came here. Enjoyed the whole day. So beautiful. Everything about it was beautiful and amazing. Will back again.

Such a wonderful place to spend time in nature with family and friends. There are electric carts to rent for those who cannot walk long distances or uphill. There’s a children’s area for play and learning. Dogs are welcome for an additional charge of $10. Several restrooms are located throughout the grounds. November-February are the most colorful times to visit as most of the camellias and azaleas are in bloom. This is not to be missed.

Absolutely magical experience. If you love plants and nature, do not hesitate to visit Bok Tower Gardens. The landscaping is beautiful, the tower is stunning and the wind whispering through the oak trees around the tower are glorious. The vegetable gardens and kids area are really nice as Well. Plan to stay at least 2 hours or the entire day with a picnic lunch if you can. Pick up lovely plants or items at the nice gift shop on your way home.

Bok Tower Gardens is a beautiful and peaceful place to visit. A nice place to grab a blanket and your dog to have a picnic with a good book while the bells toll in the background. Or there is a cafe with a nice outdoor seating area to get together with friends for lunch. Just a nice place to get away from it all for a few hours!

The location of this historic garden is really beautiful and amazing!! Stunning views in the garden with lot of greenery and the Bok tower make this garden really special and wonderful!! Would love to go again!

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1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales, FL 33853, USA

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I had higher expectations for named “Disney” Wildlife Trail; I didn’t see much wildlife while hiking. However, the nature views were amazing, with grass trails and untouched-looking surroundings that made for a relaxing hike. There wasn’t much shade, as you can see in the picture. I don’t recall needing a ticket, but I did provide my information at the entrance area for safety purposes.

One of the best outdoor experiences in Florida that is free for you and your family. You can walk along various trails to see tons of cool animals and plant life. There are multiple ponds all over with the main lake towards the center of the preserve. We were on the look out for gator’s, but did not see any. PLEASE NOTE we had our kiddo with us and thankfully we brought our hiking stroller. There are trails, but you will need a jogging/hiking stroller with air in the wheels. The rubber wheeled strollers will not do you any good here!

Thankfully it was an overcast day, because the shade was pretty sparse. What an amazing walk though. About half way from the entrance to the nature center we saw a bobcat! On the pond was a family of whistling ducks, and the woodpeckers were all throughout the park. This isn't a playground/party kind of park, this is a hiking and wildlife viewing nature preserve. The trails are well kept and well marked with benches throughout. I like that the loops connect, so you can choose a short, moderate, or long hike. There was wildlife everywhere and the place is pretty big. I suggest you bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and a good hat to keep the sun off of your face and shoulders. The mosquitoes weren't too bad surprisingly, but bug spray could come in handy. I will definitely be coming back, and have already recommended this park to a lot of my friends!

This is a nice clear trail to walk through. No crazy wild animals, not that I seen. Just make sure to bring your water if you plan to do the six mile hike

I came here in the morning and it was empty only me and 3 other cars. The welcome area has trail maps, gendered bathrooms, picnic tables, and a place to refill water.I’m not sure exactly which trails I took but the trails were clearly marked and well tended. If don’t run into a single person the entire time I was hiking until the end. Such a beautiful and peaceful place to hike.Definitely come early, bring a hat, and water because there is no shade. I left around 11:30am because the sun was getting too intense for me.

Wish my walking partner Casper was here with me .But this is a beautiful place to walk and just enjoy hearing the birds chirp and the wind blow .

Nice (free/easy) hike away from all the busy city/tourist stuff. Did see one snake that looked like a tree branch in the middle of the trail but noticed it on time and easy to keep our distance.

Great trails for all the family!The entrance and parking are all completely free. There are also electric vehicle charging points available.They have very clean restrooms available at the start of the trails.The trails have plenty of options for all ages and abilities. Don't miss the views over the lake.We saw lots of wildlife and were lucky enough to find a friendly corn snake on the path.Such a beautiful place away from the busy world.Definitely recommend you visit!

It's surprisingly amazing, easy trail surrounded by beautiful trees and plants. We spotted a couple unique birds (a red mark on the head) with their baby wondering on the grass, it's a well managed park and very healing environment.

The Nature Conservancy's Disney Wilderness Preserve is a beautiful place to appreciate and visit. It has an interesting history. Very pretty and peaceful. Please note this is a nature PRESERVE and not a nature park. Activities and facilities are limited, by design. There are beautiful trails, clean bathrooms, and friendly staff. Admission is free. Ample parking. Highly recommended.

Well kept, bathrooms available, map available, 4 different trails, several picnic tables, cute spot for kids, quiet, filled with dragonflies, frogs, and butterflies.

Free hiking trail in the Kissimmee area. It is closed on Sunday's. Wide open trails so best to do when it is not spring or summer. Muddy and flooded in some spots. It's worth checking out if you are in the area. Very easy terrain too.

We love doing the trails here. The entrance it is completely free. They had restrooms at the beginning and they are clean. They have plenty of parking for electric and handicap. The trails are well maintained and we took our little wagon in case the kids get tired. There is not enough shade so take plenty of water and sunscreen but we had a great time and got to see some animals along the trail.

Lovely quiet place to visit with 4 trails from the very short up to about 4 miles. Take bug spray and good shoes as many parts were flooded on the paths . Toilets at the start/finish and ample parking

There are 3 different trails/loops you can take varying in length. Parts are concrete others are uneven ground. The restrooms were clean. There's a few picnic tables, under shade. We went during lunchtime, and my kids are noisy, so we didn't see any animals. I imagine early morning/late afternoon would be best. There is not much shade on the trails. I would go again, but not during the hottest part of the day.

Nice hike on a cool or breezy day. Very little shade.Not kept up to Disney standards (old benches sitting in the weeds).

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2700 Scrub Jay Trail, Poinciana, FL 34759, USA

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We had a great time here - the campsites are small (but we've been told the entire campground is getting a redo!), and the small bathhouse nearest our site was out of order, which was totally ok, because our camper has a great bathroom!Our site was quiet, only a couple of respectful nearby-neighbors. No complaints, other than upon arrival there was a few "sketchy" people there, but apparently had no reservations, so they were asked to leave. The trails were wonderful, we mostly rode bikes, but did a few of the walking trails as well. It's summer time so it was hot, but it was a great park!

Nice Florida campground with helpful, friendly rangers. Narrow road driving through campground past mostly tenting area with many vehicles parked along the road. Campground was full and busy when we were there. Camped in site 42 which had a low limb - keeping us from backing well into the space. Rangers were planning to remove that limb. Space was large and fairly private. Parked on grass with water and 50 amp electric. Was fairly easy to get into, as there weren't vehicles parked along the road in this area too much with more RVs in this section. Interesting hiking trails. We were disappointed that the CCC Museum wasn't open when we were there - lack of volunteers. Campground is close to town with shops and restaurants. Good AT&T phone signal.

Such a gem! If you love nature you gotta come. Be sure to check out The Cypress Swamp trail with the boardwalk and cat walk over waters that reflect the tall cypress and sky. I got beautiful video of deer in the Fern Garden trail. If you love bees and want to be around so many you can almost feel them buzzing try the Wild Orange Orchard Trail. Something for everyone here. Plenty of amenities at this beautifully cared for state park. I came early morning on a Saturday (8am).

This is one of the best parks I have been to in Florida. Very calming and relaxing atmosphere. I loved looking up at the gigantic trees and soaking in the spectacular sounds of nature at its finest.

Such a great time! This park is beautiful, maintained to perfection. Every trail was so well preserved and maintained. The store was fantastic and the CCC museum was so enlightening. The curator sat me down and explained everything and it was spectacular. His attention to detail was amazing.

We enjoyed this campground. Spots were a little close but pretty nice. The bathrooms were average. However the biking around the campground was really cool. If you like biking please try to stay here.

The park itself is very nice with hiking trails throughout and a few bike paths. The Cypress loop under the canopies of tree branches for cars and bikes is beautiful and serene. The campground was disappointing with the amount of sites cramped in with little or no separation. The weekend campers transform the campground into a loud, kid ridden environment who like to let their dogs get wander off leash. If you want peace and quiet avoid Friday and Saturday.

Book Early! Park was full, lots of people but still enjoyable. Rangers are helpful and knowledgeable. Great hiking/biking trails.Quiet tymes are respectful.Enjoy

We have been here countless times for camping. The park is full of trees with many shady spots. Lots of wildlife to be seen. The trails are beyond comparison. Every time we think we've found them all, we find even more!The little store on-site is great as well. Decently priced amenities and souvenirs.

Beautiful park, friendly staff, not too crowded. Amazing old growth forest. Ate some wild oranges, walked every single trail and stopped at the interesting CCC museum on the property, camped for the night. The campsite spots are a little small but it was really no problem. The facilities were good and it was quiet at night. I would recommend it.Species We Saw:⁃Gray catbird⁃Pileated woodpecker⁃Black vulture⁃Nine-banded armadillo⁃White-tailed deer⁃Feral pig⁃Eastern gray squirrel⁃Brown anole⁃Sabal palm⁃Cabbage palmetto⁃Oak tree⁃Slash pine tree⁃Sweet gum tree⁃Bald cypress tree⁃Hickory tree⁃Wild oranges⁃Marsh fern⁃Giant taro (elephant ear)⁃Pixie cup lichen

This historic 9000-acre park opened in 1931. It's considered an old growth forest and full of bald cypress trees. There are a wide variety of endemic wildlife and plants. The main feature of this wonderful park was the boardwalk that goes through the swamp forest. Some really old trees that are possibly 1000 years old, is located in this park. There are nine trails, a campground, a playground, and a picnic area. There's a 3-mile loop trail for biking and driving. Also, a museum and concession built by the Civilian Conservation Corps; they constructed many buildings, bridges, and blazed trails in Florida State Parks.We were staying nearby and decided to explore this park. I enjoyed the historic land and old trees. The boardwalk was pleasant to stroll on; I saw quite a few memorial plaques. Generations of people walking on the same paths decades ago. It's a peaceful place and I'm glad they didn't turn it into farmland back in the 1930s.

Well maintained trails and catwalks.Entry fee is 6$ per (regular) car.Picnic area is a nice touch.You’ll encounter some local animals (two and/or more legged) 😉

Nice trails n history to learn from the trees. Visitor center talks about the CCC that was inaugerated from president Roosevelt. Lots of history. Great trails, u may see an alligator!!! They also do like a trolley rides. Check it out.

Very good, lots of trees, all sizes and kinds, private... boardwalks, pretty cool....it's hard to find shaded hikes in Florida....this one hits the spot......u won't be disappointed.

Beautiful park. Wonderfully well maintained paths and parking.

I love this Park! I renewed my annual Park pass and it was half off today until January. The park is amazing! Had lunch there and walked some trails . The weather was beautiful! The camp store was open but the museum was closed I'm sure they are getting ready for season. Awesome day at the park!

Wonderful campground, CCC Museum, and biking/hiking trails! Dog Friendly/Kid Friendly- playground in camping. Even “Music in the Park” concerts on select Saturday nights 7-9pm (barely audible at campground)

Thoroughly enjoyed this state park. $6 entry fee to get in. We hiked several of the trails and saw lots of beautiful views. Dog friendly except for the Cypress Swamp trail, no dogs allowed on that boardwalk for some reason.

Beautiful trails, most being pet friendly. They have camping a general store, bathrooms. There’s a ton of trails I’ve been here at least 10 times n still haven’t been on all of em.

We enjoyed this park. They could improve on their park map for trails. We started on fern garden trail then it lead to hemlock and on the live oak trail. Those trails on the maps are not marked well and ended up taking the road back on the loop. It’s a beautiful hike but a little worrisome not being able to locate our car or any restrooms around near roadside trail heads.

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5931 Hammock Rd, Sebring, FL 33872, USA