help for july 4th

rogue · Post by **rogue** » May 11, 2006 12:24 pm

We just moved to Orlando,Fl and we wanted to do something fun and keet friendly for the 4th of July. We Don't want to join the rest of the world with the mouse, or the other amusement parks. Does any one have any advice??? Do's and Don'ts welcome. Thanks.

RinglingRingling · Post by **RinglingRingling** » May 11, 2006 12:27 pm

rogue wrote:We just moved to Orlando,Fl and we wanted to do something fun and keet friendly for the 4th of July. We Don't want to join the rest of the world with the mouse, or the other amusement parks. Does any one have any advice??? Do's and Don'ts welcome. Thanks.

I have some very fond memories of a trip to the beach over at New Smyrnah last year..

Prthd119 · Post by **Prthd119** » May 11, 2006 12:27 pm

Where's z man and Candy...and the rest of the Orlando crew??

I'm sure you'll have tons of suggestions!

RinglingRingling · Post by **RinglingRingling** » May 11, 2006 12:41 pm

Prthd119 wrote:Where's z man and Candy...and the rest of the Orlando crew??

I'm sure you'll have tons of suggestions!

Zman is probably at lunch, and Candy is realigning musculature at the moment.

Prthd119 · Post by **Prthd119** » May 11, 2006 1:01 pm

RinglingRingling wrote:
Prthd119 wrote:Where's z man and Candy...and the rest of the Orlando crew??

I'm sure you'll have tons of suggestions!
Zman is probably at lunch, and Candy is realigning musculature at the moment.

I want my musculature realigned.

Today.

Can she come play up here???

Nah....I have a gift certificate for 4 massages here...I should take HER to get it done!!!!

PalmettoSon · Post by **PalmettoSon** » May 11, 2006 1:29 pm

The company I work for is holding some major 4th of July festivities for that entire week at one of our resorts. I can get you more information if you are interested. (start with hammockbeach.com) It's about an hour and a half from Orlando (between Daytona and St. Augustine).
The weekend after the fourth, their having Gladys Knight, The Commodores, K.C. and the Sunshine Band, and The Go Gos perform.

NorthernConch · Post by **NorthernConch** » May 11, 2006 1:40 pm

head over to daytona for the pepsi 400 on the night of the 3rd. or of course you could fly into Key West for the holiday.

PalmettoSon · Post by **PalmettoSon** » May 11, 2006 1:52 pm

NorthernConch wrote:head over to daytona for the pepsi 400 on the night of the 3rd. or of course you could fly into Key West for the holiday.

The Pepsi 400 is on the 1st, so I would recommend against going on the 3rd.

NorthernConch · Post by **NorthernConch** » May 11, 2006 2:19 pm

PalmettoSon wrote:
NorthernConch wrote:head over to daytona for the pepsi 400 on the night of the 3rd. or of course you could fly into Key West for the holiday.
The Pepsi 400 is on the 1st, so I would recommend against going on the 3rd.

dang!

its my fault i should have researched a bit more on the internet.

OK so dont got there!

ragtopW · Post by **ragtopW** » May 12, 2006 12:09 am

don't let those girls light the fireworks..

ToplessRideFL · Post by **ToplessRideFL** » May 12, 2006 12:55 am

Cranes Roost — Red Hot & Boom! —
This annual fireworks display is held in the City of Altamonte Springs adjacent to the Altamonte Springs shopping mall behind Route 436. Access through Central Parkway or the Mall's parking lot.
407-571-8857.

DOWNTOWN ORLANDO Lake Eola Picnic in the Park
A local tradition, the Lake Eola Fourth of July celebration features games, activities, entertainment and spectacular fireworks. Location: Lake Eola, Rosalind Avenue (between Central Boulevard and Robinson Street), downtown Orlando. Time: 3 p.m.-9 p.m.
407-246-2827.

ORLANDO Independence Day at LAKE EOLA
July 4th will feature an Independence Day Costume Parade with kids from infants to sixth graders ath the Lake Eola Disney Amphitheater
call 407-648-9636.

Winter Park Morse Museum of American Art
Free to the Public on July 4th -- Independence Day Morse Museum "4 Seasons" is part of the Louis C. Tiffany exhibit. The Winter Park museum will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in conjunction with Winter Park's Old Fashioned July 4th Celebration in Central Park. The city celebration includes a program of live patriotic music by the Bach Festival Orchestra and Choirs, games for children and adults, arts and crafts and hotdogs and sodas.
The museum houses the world's most comprehensive collection of works by American artist Louis Comfort Tiffany. On July 4th, visitors to the museum will be able to see art and architectural elements from Tiffany's Long Island estate, Laurelton Hall; the chapel Tiffany created for the 1893 Chicago world's fair; plus American Art Pottery and late 19th and early 20th century American paintings.
Regular admission to the museum is $3 for adults, $l for students and free to children under 12.
Summer hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday- Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. The Morse is closed on Monday.

MOUNT DORA Fireworks Extravaganza
Mount Dora Scenic Railway, 150 W 3rd Ave, Mt Dora

On July 4th, The Mount Dora Cannonball, a 1913 Baldwin oil fired steam engine, will travel the rails from Altamonte Springs to Wooten park in Tavares in Lake County to enjoy the fourth of July celebration and fireworks display. Price: Adults: $27.50. Children: $13.75. Call for reservations and additional information 352-383-5716.

SEAWORLD Sounds of Freedom
Independence Day Celebration July 4

The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra performs the rousing sounds of freedom as a dazzling fireworks display illuminates the sky at SeaWorld's Bayside Stadium. The Fourth of July celebration includes a spectacular Shamu nighttime show and also showcases the park's 400-foot red, white and blue lighted sky tower -- one of the tallest patriotic landmarks in the country.

WALT DISNEY WORLD Independence Day Celebrations

July 4th Patriotism runs high on Main Street, U.S.A. - and throughout Walt Disney World Resort with fireworks celebrations, traditional bluegrass music, and colonial-themed decor. Performances by Spirit of America, American Vybe and Voices at Epcot celebrate American heritage while Hoe Down showcases traditional bluegrass musical stylings throughout the day. Colonial costumed characters share stories of our nation's birth. There will also be special appearances by Betsy Ross, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin. A patriotic fireworks finale set to "Yankee Doodle" and "Stars and Stripes Forever" rounds out Epcot's 4th of July celebration. Enjoy the "Fantasy in the Sky" fireworks over Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom along with a medley of patriotic music to cap off Independence Day revelry at Walt Disney World Resort.
407-824-4321).

KISSIMMEE Old-fashioned Fourth of July Celebration

One of the largest patriotic celebrations and fireworks displays in Osceola County. A variety of entertainment as well as arts and crafts are also featured in the all-day festivities. Location: between Monument and Ruby streets along the Kissimmee lakefront.
407-933-8368.

Kissimmee July 4th Celebration
Kissimmee Lakefront Park Downtown

The City of Kissimmee would like to invite you and your family to the Kissimmee July 4th Celebration. This is fun-filled day which includes free bingo, free Karaoke, old-fashioned children's games, a food festival arts and crafts, misting tent and live entertainment. July 4th starts at Noon.
407-93E-VENT

Kissimmee, Honky Tonk Tailgate Party
July Fourth Celebration at Lakefront Park

Music by Daryle Singletary, Rhett Atkins?, Jeff Carson?, James Platt and the Ace's and Eight's Band, Deja, Cuco Reyes y su Orquesta Vibracion and High Tide, arts and crafts, Karaoke, bingo, and fireworks at 9 p.m.

z-man · Post by **z-man** » May 12, 2006 9:45 am

what age keets?

The beach is always a good choice. Cocoa beach is only on hour away. The pier is fun for older keets, Lori Wilson Park is wonderful for younger ones.

If you want to see fireworks without going to one of the parks; Dr Phillips high school (across Turkey Lake Rd from Universal) opens up their football stadium for an excellent view of the Universal fireworks show. Lake Eola Park (downtown) is a good, but crowded, place to watch the downtown show

For older keets, airboat rides over on the St Johns river are a great way to see 'real Florida' plants and critters

May be a little busy on a holiday, but canoeing on the Wekiva is another wonderful way to see non-themepark Florida

rogue · Post by **rogue** » May 12, 2006 11:00 am

the keets are 9, 6, and 3 respectively.

Thanks for the help. The suggestions are great!!!!

flipflopgirl · Post by **flipflopgirl** » May 15, 2006 5:14 am

My brother lives in Celebration right off of 192 and the do an all day thing in the downtown with lots of stuff for kids and adults and then fireworks at night! I am going down for it this year!

They have a parade,facepainting,etc.

tully mars · Post by **tully mars** » May 22, 2006 9:21 am

Two words....Rainbow River!

rogue · Post by **rogue** » May 28, 2006 6:09 pm

where is Rainbow River??

tully mars · Post by **tully mars** » May 30, 2006 4:41 pm

right here
http://www.funandsun.com/parks/RainbowS ... rscomp.jpg

tully mars · Post by **tully mars** » May 30, 2006 4:44 pm

Im having no luck here,just do a search

OPHarbor · Post by **OPHarbor** » June 2, 2006 12:17 pm

[quote="PalmettoSon"]The company I work for is holding some major 4th of July festivities for that entire week at one of our resorts. I can get you more information if you are interested. (start with hammockbeach.com) It's about an hour and a half from Orlando (between Daytona and St. Augustine).
quote]

That's a REAL nice place, you need to hook up some of us BN'ers!

You could go to St Augustine, very nice, family friendly, good food, Fireworks. It may be too late for any hotels, but could make a good (but long) day trip. New Smyrna is nice too.

rogue · Post by **rogue** » June 5, 2006 1:55 pm

I need to check with the family, show them the options...
Thank you all for helping.

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