![]() ![]() ![]() But just as the family enjoys Monkey Jungle in Homestead for a less-expensive family outing, so Cypress Gardens sounds like a pretty good deal. Samson said family getaways usually mean a visit to Disney since their 3-year-old twins are old enough to recognize Disney characters and they enjoy seeing things they know. She and her husband, John, visit Orlando just about every year with their three children. “Oh, now I remember ,” said Judith Samson, 39, of Pembroke Pines. The attraction has proven a hit, with attendance outpacing initial expectations. Over the past two years, a new owner has pumped millions into rebuilding the staid Gardens into a modern attraction with a focus on families, lots of rides and, of course, the classic water-ski shows. The park, which originally opened in 1936, had its heyday in the 1950s and 1960s when it became world-famous for its water-ski shows. Like people from all over the globe, South Floridians by the thousands make the trek to Walt Disney World, SeaWorld, Universal Studios and Busch Gardens each year.īut this year, operators of a newly revitalized Central Florida park hope they can lure travelers wanting an alternative to $60-a-day ticket prices and a change from the hectic pace of the typical Orlando vacation.Ĭypress Gardens Adventure Park, Florida’s first theme park, reopened late last year after a two-year closure. Think of any get-away to Central Florida and mega theme parks come to mind - particularly if you’re planning to take the kids. ![]()
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