[Caseys Corner]

Originally Posted by E&B's Mom

Orlando has a lot to offer besides just WDW.

IDrive = International Drive.

We did the Flex-Ticket one trip. I think it included Sea World, Wet-n-Wild and both Universal parks (IOA and US). For an additional cost you can also add Busch Gardens (Tampa). But, I think that's it.

Personally I thought it was a great deal for what it offered. But, we weren't crazy about Sea World or Wet-n-Wild.

A lot of people LOVE Sea World, and my family enjoyed it, but IMHO I thought it was designed badly and didn't really hold the crowds well. It just always seemed crowded to me (even when WDW or US didn't).

Wet-n-Wild was fun. My kids are water park fanatics and have been to more water parks than I can count. Wet-n-Wild was HOT!! Granted we went in early August, but there is almost no shade there, and very little theming. It reminded me of a parking lot with rides set up. Wold we go again if we had a free day and no WDW tickets? Yes, but I'd much rather do either Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach in a heartbeat.

Now, US and IOA were awesome!!! We loved them so much we went back the next year for a trip solely for US and IOA. I can't say enough good things about them. But, stay on-site if you can at all afford it. WIth on-site you can an awesome (although expensive) resort and your room key will get you express access to every ride.

Thanks, now I feel like a fool.