Orlando Hogs

Bobber

Bobber

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Flying over to Orlando Fl or more closely Kissimmee Orlando with the wife and Kids (13 and 17 years) tuesday morning.
Any Hogs nearby?
Or any advice as to what to see/do while there?
 
A knife guy almost has to go to the Randall shop:

RANDALL MADE KNIVES
4857 South Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando, Florida 32839

We went in 1982 (?). I was fortunate enough to buy a #1-6 right out of the case. Watched a guy put a finish honing on it on a huge whetstone. Still have it, of course.
 
Kennedy Space Center/Cape Canaveral is pretty damn cool.
Ron Jon Surf Shop in Cocoa Beach is quite the tourist destination. I expect teens would like it.
Everglades National Park is certainly unique, but a bit south of you. An airboat tour in the Glades would be an experience. I think that there is a Native American Reservation on the north side of the park that has some touristy stuff.
 
Disney is not cheap, but it is worth it (at least once); if you go to Disney, try to plan ahead (like FastPass+, and lunch/dinner reservations at the popular Disney restaurants, both of which save a lot of time).

Downtown Disney is free (or used to be), but sadly the Rainforest Café there has permanently closed.
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The only reason to fly 4 people from Norway to Orlando is to go to Disney and/or Universal Studios. So let's find the Bobber family something ELSE to do while they are here!
 
Go to the best (west) coast across I4 and see a sunset over the gulf. Some major league teams have AA and AAA affiliates in the area like the Pirates farm team in Bradenton.

Expect rain almost every day right now, so make sure to have rain jackets or umbrellas.

Going to Orlando is like a mini Las Vegas, get out of that immediate area and see the real Florida at least one day.
 
Just say no to Disney. ;) If you’re going to do something touristy, Gatorland is as unique as you can get. It’s a pretty cool park to walk around for a few hours, and close for you. You’d have to go early in this heat.

And with the heat, the springs are pretty cool. Well literally cool too at 72 degree water. Another unique Florida thing.

Nice beaches within an hours (to 1 1/2) drive - pick a coast.
 
Man you guys are making me miss my days in Florida. There are so many cool things to do. Being central in Orlando. You got lots of options. Great for multiple days trips.
 
Adam Fischer said:
Live in Orlando, about a mile from Magic Kingdom, hit me up with a pm with a punch list of preferences and how long you’re in town I’ll do my best ;)
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Def gonna need a visit to a shooting range with my 17year old, he needs to shoot some fun stuff..
And some tips on places to buy knives..
 
I wish I knew you were coming I could have gotten you in a townhouse for $200/week right there.
Machine gun America is right there; universal studios is fun,(blue man group), hard rock casino in Tampa, sheesh there’s a lot to do!
 
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