January 10th was a great day for the Chatt family. We made the 1.75 hr journey from Anna Maria Island to Orlando and stayed in a hotel just of International drive. The hotel appeared to be set up as a time share but they were definitely selling it as real estate and it appeared as though they were using the rental business to help slow sales. The resort was a great concept, 2 and 3 bedroom villa's with elevators and a small resort hub outfitted with bar and swimming pool. We called for Orlando resorts and they were all sold out for SAT evening. Not one room available under $350. Who says we are in a recession? Anyways for a two bedroom large suite it was $120. At least that is what Jennifer told me...?
After a nice sleep on SAT we braved Orlando and hit the Denny's just across the street from Sea World. The research on where we stayed was great. We could have walked to SeaWorld from our resort. It was very close. Good job goes to Jennifer.
Our first show was Shamu which was good. All the normal stuff you would expect. Lots of jumping, lots of splashing, Grayson had a grand time. The task master put us on a strict schedule to immediately go see the dolphin show which was spectacular. Dolphins flying everywhere with divers jumping into the water from 30' up!
Jennifer and Grayson went on the water ride at Journey to Atlantis. See the below video. I was unable to go due to bags we carried but they seemed to have a good time and did not get too wet. Then to the penguin encounter which seemed to be Grayson's favorite. We then hit the Sea Lion and Otter Stadium. On to a modified tea cup ride, on to the sea lion show which was good for small children and good comedy. On to the childrens area where Grayson ran like a crazy boy does in a HUGE net jungle gym the size of half a football field. Oops, go back a few rides, we had lunch which was more like a thanksgiving feast for $35. Barbecue Chicken, pizza, and Chicken Parmesan at a dining hall called, Voyagers. I think they dumped the vat of fries on our plates as we all had enough to eat! Last round was on the helicopter ride.
We fed Sharks, walked through a very large aquarium tunnel and lastly on to the Wild Artic where we took a helicopter simulation that was a hard roller coaster ride but was a lot of fun for everyone and after Grayson wanted to go on the helicopter ride a second time.
Lastly one of the last things of all. On the ride home while Grayson and Jennifer slept I was able to listen to the Pittsburgh Steelers kill San Diego on the radio. It took a little work as I had to re-find the football game a few times as I moved through cities but I heard most of the game on the way home. A great day for the Chatt's.
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