No discounts in Orlando

today was free day for teachers at sea world.....we passed

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I want to go to Discovery Cove and Universal Studios and both offer Florida residents discounts, but only if your license has a FL address on it. So, if you own a second home in FL, no discount for you!

You would think with the economy in the tanker, they would change their policies. We do pay taxes, FTLOC.

Rant off.......

Oops, forgot there was a random rant thread.:roll:

I was pissed off enough to start a new thread. ;-)

Also, need to know... how long is the drive from Orlando to Sowal and a possible overnight stop in Apalachioloa (sp)??

5-6 hours depending of criminality of driving. add an hour going east

Apalach, while only about 80 mi. from SRB, takes 2 hrs. or more, but is a great place to spend the night....or St. Geo. Is.

Have funn - winter is the perfect time of year for a trip like this!

Depending on the amount of the discount get to Orlando and then go to the nearest DL office. Problem solved.

today was free day for teachers at sea world.....we passed

Did you go, Bobo?

5-6 hours depending of criminality of driving. add an hour going east

Mapquest said 6.50 hours, but I have found them to be longer than it usually takes. Not sure if I can head East. Another hour of driving on top of 6 is way past my limit of 5 already.

Apalach, while only about 80 mi. from SRB, takes 2 hrs. or more, but is a great place to spend the night....or St. Geo. Is.

Have funn - winter is the perfect time of year for a trip like this!

I would be going in a couple of weeks or so. Apalach- musch better than trying to spell that whole name.

Depending on the amount of the discount get to Orlando and then go to the nearest DL office. Problem solved.

Discovery Cove discount was almost 50% for my travel dates. Can't recall the amount for Universal, but 50% is pretty hefty.

DL means drivers license? Discovery Cove would be a $200 discount for one day, but I won't spend precious vacation time in a Motor Vehicles. It just seemed discriminatory and turned me off. I guessing the rationale is some people rent their homes. Smart business would be to offer a lower discount than 50% to everyone and not piss anyone off for dates you're trying to get more bookings, IMHO

No test for this:

Official Website Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

ID Card (original and renewal) $25.00

Just use one of your rental properties addresses. This only backfires if you get called for jury duty and they catch you not showing up.

i didn't go....no complimentary beer anymore

Last time I went to Orlando, I left at 4:15 a.m. and was in Orlando at 11:00 (central). That's with 4 bathroom breaks, one stop for gas and a stop at one of those King Orange places to the get one of those touristy shell/macrame things.

That's interstate, though. If you try to go through Apalachicola, that throws your route all to heck.

Keep in mind that flying from SoWal to O'Town is useless, takes almost as long as driving, and is much more stressful. It is ridiculous to fly out of Florida to Atl to fly back into Florida.

Last time I went to Orlando, I left at 4:15 a.m. and was in Orlando at 11:00 (central). That's with 4 bathroom breaks, one stop for gas and a stop at one of those King Orange places to the get one of those touristy shell/macrame things.

That's interstate, though. If you try to go through Apalachicola, that throws your route all to heck.

Keep in mind that flying from SoWal to O'Town is useless, takes almost as long as driving, and is much more stressful. It is ridiculous to fly out of Florida to Atl to fly back into Florida.

...What?? No stop at the Cafe Risque? (THEY BARE ALL!)

Just got back from a sojourn in Central Florida--it's been a little while since I've taken a drive down that way. You can tell there's a recession on--the overwhelming majority of billboards were advertisements for the Cafe Risque; the "Pro Life Movement;" or Senior Living Subdivisions...not a single one for condoz or RE subdivisions like I saw on my last road trip down that way. I did, however, have to restrain myself while passing by a billboard adversting "Gater Head Wind Chimes"...I reasoned it would make a wonderful gift for the SoWal Christmas exchange.

Nice to be home; looking forward to that "cool" front this week!

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Did you go, Bobo?



Mapquest said 6.50 hours, but I have found them to be longer than it usually takes. Not sure if I can head East. Another hour of driving on top of 6 is way past my limit of 5 already.



I would be going in a couple of weeks or so. Apalach- musch better than trying to spell that whole name.



Discovery Cove discount was almost 50% for my travel dates. Can't recall the amount for Universal, but 50% is pretty hefty.

DL means drivers license? Discovery Cove would be a $200 discount for one day, but I won't spend precious vacation time in a Motor Vehicles. It just seemed discriminatory and turned me off. I guessing the rationale is some people rent their homes. Smart business would be to offer a lower discount than 50% to everyone and not piss anyone off for dates you're trying to get more bookings, IMHO

I forget how to spell it, too, but I think it's one 'p' and one 'l.' Rent a house on the island......mo bettah; however, I did stay in the Inn in Apalach once and spent half the night sleeping on the roof. Long story - another time! Great place! And, you are going at the perfect time!! ;-)

...What?? No stop at the Cafe Risque? (THEY BARE ALL!)

Just got back from a sojourn in Central Florida--it's been a little while since I've taken a drive down that way. You can tell there's a recession on--the overwhelming majority of billboards were advertisements for the Cafe Risque; the "Pro Life Movement;" or Senior Living Subdivisions...not a single one for condoz or RE subdivisions like I saw on my last road trip down that way. I did, however, have to restrain myself while passing by a billboard adversting "Gater Head Wind Chimes"...I reasoned it would make a wonderful gift for the SoWal Christmas exchange.

Nice to be home; looking forward to that "cool" front this week!

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Yes yes I noticed the same thing about the billboards on that drive ... way WAY more religious ones these days, including the ones that argue against separation of church and state. Did you get to see the big rebel flag?

Yes yes I noticed the same thing about the billboards on that drive ... way WAY more religious ones these days, including the ones that argue against separation of church and state. Did you get to see the big rebel flag?

This ought to be good.

Anyway, Universal Studios does give discounts to FL residents as long as you show a utility bill and ID. Does not have to be a FL drivers license.

Just ask about these things, because they may not necessarily tell you.

I won't be going to Discovery Cove-- I'll just throw on some snorkels and wing it in Sowal. ;-)

But, we will be going to Universal for 2 days. I can't wait to go on that Jurassic Park ride.