Visit Orlando dreamed from childhood. He was fond of basketball and was heard about the local club Orlando Magic. A little later learned that Orlando is located in Florida and is known not only basketball
Ohm, but also a variety of thematic parks. One of them was visiting one of them.
Friend American Joe and his adopted son Jeffrey 14 years old made me a company. I flew from Kiev to Jacksonville, and already from Jacks, we threatened to Orlando by car. Lovers travel can fly by plane to Orlando and stay in one of the many hotels located near thematic parks. This pleasure will cost at least $ 150 per day. If you go from Jacks, then it is better to rent a car at the airport for $ 100 per day. And one more advice: put cash on a bank card. In the states of the cache almost no one pays, and the ticket for a ticket to the thematic park online is somewhat different from cash in a smaller side. Therefore, Joe and paid in advance through the site of $ 85 per person, which is not suiced to Americans. Let's just say: for 85 bucks, you can fill the refrigerator on three to the dump, buying everything and chicken, meat, and milk, fruits, chocolate, household chemicals and so on.
July 23 (Sunday) was distinguished to the horror of sultry. It was no less than +35, and in the evening they promised rain. It was impossible to breathe. A couple of minutes on the street provided you a wet face and body. I left almost all wet and dry napkins. Be sure to dress sneakers, shorts and a T-shirt, as well as a headdress. Take black glasses - without them. Of course, glasses and cap can be bought in the shop in the park, but it will be two or three times more expensive than in the supermarket. Americans from the heat suffer little: everywhere air conditioning.
So, we went to the Seaworld. This is a gigantic thematic park with live animals. On the way, we met other thematic parks - "Disney" and "Universal". There you can live weekly. We decided to visit them next time.
I note that the Americans prefer to ride a car, public transport is very poorly developed. Therefore, if you do not know how to drive, then pay very expensive for a taxi.
So, "Sea World". First we parked. It was around 10.30 am. Then there were no less than half an hour in the long-pre-line queue to the checkout. Everyone is worth: and those who pay for cash, and those who paid through the map. Nobody pushes, does not climb out of turn. Everyone is equal. However, due to the payment of online, it was difficult: the printout Joe did not contain the necessary code for scanning, so my friend had to call the manager and find out how to go to the park. No less than an hour left the entire procedure. But in the end, we hit the territory. Immediately took the map with the description of the park. At every step - a benches with souvenirs and cafes. On the way you can buy ice cream (3-4 dollars), water (3 dollars per half-liter), cola, sprite (3.72 dollars per half liter). In my opinion, such cafes and shops were no less than entertainment objects. For many attractions, it was necessary to further pay around the dollar, for example, for US roller coaster or boating. Children it was like, they were not afraid to descend from height into the water. From free, it would allocate the impact of pink flamingos, small sharks, dolphins. There was an interesting theater with the participation of nautical lions, where the train actors in bright costumes played whole plays. Unforgettable Show Dolphins "Sham" in a separate pool. Nothing seems to be special, but shown in a huge hall with a roof, the water from Dolphin got into the first rows, and people from joy squeezed. The large screen in the center and incendiary music in addition to the bright suits of the leading did the show even a little slippery. I liked the journey through the aquarium in the company with multi-colored fish. Raded the eyes of a small waterfall and a pond with marine inhabitants. In a separate hall, there was a show wizard of soap bubbles. He attached to them interesting forms and invited little spectators to participate in entertainment.
It is noteworthy that the theme park works all year round, without days off, from 9.00 to 20.00 in July. The remaining months - for an hour or two less. The program is often changing, but just for July - the beginning of August come from new items. People were very, very, very much. Even disabled and breast children have enjoyed. Everyone had a smile on her face. Little rain, which began after 15.00, did not spoil the mood, because it could be hiding either in the lobby or under the roof.
Finally, Jeffrey sat on the toy dolphin and photographed. The boy was happy, though, honestly, these rides are more suitable for those who have no 10 years. But go here is definitely worth it. Although one day is little. We did not revise half the spectacle. Many tourists come to walk on thematic parks for weeks. For example, children from China and New York took part in the show of soap bubbles.
And also - around a lot of beautiful flowers and palm trees. And, by the way, toilets at every turn, free.
On the way to Jacks on the track, I drove into the "Burger King" and dinner. For $ 3.49, each took 2 cheeseburger, small potatoes of fries and an unlimited number of cola. I liked that everyone smiles to you and wish a good day.
In general, the trip was pleased. On the one hand, nature failed: it is very hot, stuffy, rains poured from Monday. But on the other hand, on July, more entertainment in the park, I, in the end, vacation. From August to November, the rainy season begins when it is better not to plan long trips, besides, in Florida is not uncommon of hurricanes. I would go the next time in the spring: at least at this time of year, it is not so stuffy and quite comfortable.
