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csziggy

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18. AND go to the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge right next door
Sun May 13, 2012, 11:35 AM
May 2012

The beach there is gorgeous and people can see a little of what that part of the Florida coast used to be before the development.

The birdwatching this time of year isn't as good as in the winter but there should be some interesting birds anyway.

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Universal Orlando questions [View all] NewJeffCT May 2012 OP
We went down last summer. If you like Harry Potter there's plenty to see. rug May 2012 #1
If you are going to have a nine year old with you? Suck it up and do the Magic Kingdom for a day. alphafemale May 2012 #2
we've already been to Disney a few times NewJeffCT May 2012 #3
Try Wonderworks then. It will be a big hit. And not ALL that much money either. alphafemale May 2012 #14
thanks NewJeffCT May 2012 #15
Most of the tourist mags have a discount for Wonderworks. alphafemale May 2012 #20
This isn't a cloaked OG reference, is it? XemaSab May 2012 #25
Universal expert here. Baitball Blogger May 2012 #4
Thanks - very helpful NewJeffCT May 2012 #6
Forgot about the fast pass. Baitball Blogger May 2012 #8
Thanks NewJeffCT May 2012 #9
If you stay at an onsite hotel, the fast pass is included. kcass1954 May 2012 #23
Best Rides outside of HP world Baitball Blogger May 2012 #10
the holyland experience KG May 2012 #5
might not go over too well NewJeffCT May 2012 #7
Ya never know, Jeff. It could be fun like the time I went to the creationist museum. n/t Chan790 May 2012 #17
Take a day and go to Kennedy Space Center liberal N proud May 2012 #11
AND go to the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge right next door csziggy May 2012 #18
I live in Orlando OriginalGeek May 2012 #12
Hey! Just got back! MorningGlow May 2012 #13
I was looking at packages NewJeffCT May 2012 #16
We stayed at the Royal Pacific MorningGlow May 2012 #19
I've stayed at all three. I like the Hard Rock the best. Nye Bevan May 2012 #24
Well, you could take up residence, register to vote Aristus May 2012 #21
I think Grayson NewJeffCT May 2012 #22
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