Happy Face 29 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 The Mummy was incredible. Never been on a ride like it. I liked the Spiderman and Dragon Challenge (we were in the front) rides, Simpsons was alright but hasn't it replaced Back to the Future? Aye, spiderman and the dragons are in islands of adventure. Separate park to universal studios. Loved both of those too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 17643 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 The beauty of staying with friends is that I will be sneaking out with one or the other of them for the odd evening, so thanks Plus, the first thing the man of the house said was "Of course you can come and stay. It'll be nice to have someone to watch the footy with for once!" He's a Man Utd fan Tell him to shove franchise fc up his arse. Does he live in the Panhandle?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 337 Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share Posted June 23, 2014 Tell him to shove franchise fc up his arse. Does he live in the Panhandle?... No, he's a fireman/paramedic from Glossop who now lives in Tampa. But I'll send your regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Get to Ybor city - you can ride the tram out of Tampa there (it's not a city like we'd know it) and go see a load of cigar shops, tattoo parlours and a pretty decent ice cream cafe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inochi 0 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 (edited) Other than the theme parks (go to as many as you can, he'll never forget it) Wet and Wild is well worth a visit, if it's still going. Pales in comparison to North Shields' effort, of course. Think there's another water park in Tampa, but the name escapes me. Absolutely loved them when I went as a nipper. Edit: It's called Adventure Island. Edited June 23, 2014 by Inochi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Get to Ybor city - you can ride the tram out of Tampa there (it's not a city like we'd know it) and go see a load of cigar shops, tattoo parlours and a pretty decent ice cream cafe.she can get ice cream from minchellas man. needs to go to Epcot for Soarin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7169 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 I went to a strip club in Cocoa Beach at lunch time. You could smell the strippers sweaty undercarriage just sitting by the stage, straight up. Don't do that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 337 Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share Posted June 23, 2014 I went to a strip club in Cocoa Beach at lunch time. You could smell the strippers sweaty undercarriage just sitting by the stage, straight up. Don't do that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 31195 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 My mate's uncle had one when we were younger, we didn't appreciate at the time just how cool it was to own one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 31195 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Don't knock it, kids under 10 eat free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4821 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Got to haven't you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 43064 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 I went to a strip club in Cocoa Beach at lunch time. You could smell the strippers sweaty undercarriage just sitting by the stage, straight up. Don't do that Details please I'm supposed to be taking my brood in a couple of years. Need a Dads night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Carr's Gloves 3964 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 If you are anywhere near it go to Miller's Orlando Ale House for dinner. Disneyland will be disappointing. Boggy Creek is pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 337 Posted June 24, 2014 Author Share Posted June 24, 2014 If you are anywhere near it go to Miller's Orlando Ale House for dinner. Disneyland will be disappointing. Boggy Creek is pretty cool. Fucking hell, thanks KCG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Disneyland after dark was the best part when I went. I was 31...and childless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 46023 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Disneyland after dark sounds dirty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Carr's Gloves 3964 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Fucking hell, thanks KCG Sorry Cath but it is a bit shit now. Fast pass for a maximum of 3 rides. Only very minor characters now available at street meets, it is all geared towards the shops where you are herded from one to another. We thought it was shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Aye, the rides at Magic Kingdom were unmitigated horseshit from start to finish. Girls might like the castle and doing the princess bit, but for a little lad, there's nothing impressive in this day and age about the teacups, the merry go round, Swiss Family Robinson's tree, Pirates of The Carribean (fifties style) or the race track where you're stuck on rails. The only bit that might impress a small boy would be Tomorrowland with the Buzz Lightyear and Monster's Inc stuff but those aren't thrill rides at all. That said, they're currently rebuilding Tomorrowland and the expectation is that they are going to hammer the Star Wars franchise they paid billions for, so those new rides could be excellent for a lad, if they're done in time for you going. We also saw Terri Hatcher when we were there, Bosh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4821 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Let's just all piss on Catmags chips now she's booked up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Don't knock it, kids under 10 eat free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 337 Posted June 24, 2014 Author Share Posted June 24, 2014 Let's just all piss on Catmags chips now she's booked up. Not at all. If we go to the Magic Kingdom it'll be primarily for the fireworks and parade anyway. Sounds like there's more than enough other stuff to keep us entertained, and it's not going to be all theme park stuff anyway. Like I said, all advice welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4821 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Not at all. If we go to the Magic Kingdom it'll be primarily for the fireworks and parade anyway. Sounds like there's more than enough other stuff to keep us entertained, and it's not going to be all theme park stuff anyway. Like I said, all advice welcome. In that case I concur, Disney is a big disappointment, IF, you've already been to Paris. Imo they cherry picked the good stuff for the one park in Paris and in Florida you have quite a few Disney parks each with a few good rides and lots of fillers. We,ve been three times and each time done less Disney. Last time we only did Typhoon lagoon . It's worth getting some advice on Busch Gardens as its a lot closer to where you are staying. I still pretty much guarantee that not much will beat sitting in the splash zone during the Shamu show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 46023 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 CT if any of us want to see the equivalent of a whale in a swimming pool, we'll pop round yours on bath night. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 337 Posted June 24, 2014 Author Share Posted June 24, 2014 I'd rather go to Sea World tbh, Gem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 43064 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Party night in Boldon again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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