Carol and I went to Experience Kissimmee's press preview and experienced a lot of firsts! On Carol's bucket list was riding on a zipline, COMPLETED. It was a great way to sample what a zipline is in a relatively low ride. I did it too and it was fun.
We also were able to take an airboat ride in Boston Harbor. The guys from Wild Florida were lots of fun and gave us an idea of what it would be like to take an airboat ride in the Everglades. What they didn't expect was getting stopped by the State Police for driving an airboat in Boston Harbor! Luckily the ride that was stopped wasn't our ride, and they were allowed to continue after confirming that they had permission to give the press rides as a preview for their event. The Boston Harbor needs something like this to open up the waterfront to more people. Regular rides along the waterfront would be a fun addition for the city. ;-)
Not on Carol's bucket list was meeting a live alligator and holding a painted dragon lizard from Gatorland Orlando, but she did that too. That will be a lot of fun for kids.
Here are the details on Experience Kissimmee's three day Boston Event:
Join Experience Kissimmee for some high-speed, high-flying fun in the heart of Boston. The Freezin’ Gator Zipline and other activities are FREE and open to the public!
WHEN:
Saturday, February 18- Monday, February 20, Open from 11 AM to 5 PM*
(*Come early! Lines may close before 5 PM if we are at capacity)
WHERE:
Rose Kennedy Greenway-Dewey Square
Located in front of South Station
WHAT:
- Ride on Gatorland's 250’ temporary zipline
- Meet LIVE alligators from Gatorland Orlando
- Color your world at the Crayola Experience Orlando coloring tent
- Take the ultimate selfie on an airboat with Wild Florida
- Enter to WIN a vacation to Kissimmee, FL and tons of other exciting prizes in our sweepstakes!
Restrictions:
-All riders will need to sign a waiver. (Kids under 18 will need parental consent.)
-Riders must weigh 75 pounds but no more than 250 pounds.
-No height restrictions.
If you feel generous, please bring a gently used coat to donate to a community charity. (A local charity will be announced real soon, stay tuned)!*
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