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Offline Captain Henry

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Orlando Fun Park Visit
« on: December 30, 2006, 09:27:52 »
Well, since I am in Orlando for work, and had the entire morning free, I thought "What better way to spend it than by going to the Orlando Fun Park?" :D

So I did exactly that!

I already knew, from other's comments and from the website, that it is not like the Fun Parks overseas, rather it is more of an exclusively Playmobil toy store. But, they have the current German releases - such as the Romans!

Here are some photos I took of the store. The klickies outside the store are huge!
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Re: Orlando Fun Park Visit
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2006, 09:29:45 »
Here are some of the arena sets they had for sale, as well as a shot of myself and an old comrade! And lastly, a shot of my loot from the raid. ;) I was VERY good, because I could easily have spent MANY times what I actually did. :D:D:D

If any of you ever get the chance to go to a fun park, I highly recommend it. It is very neat to see that MUCH Playmobil in one place.
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Re: Orlando Fun Park Visit
« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2006, 13:22:14 »


Hello, Cap'n Henry ...

I know that you are travelling, and space is a BIG consideration, but how could you resist buying the new Roman Galley ship? ... ;)
(However, it looks like you're going to have some very happy children when you get home!) ... ;)

I think that I remember reading that you've also visited the Playmobil FunStore in New jersey ... ???

If so, how would you compare the two?

And, are you going to have time to go the North Palm Beach Gardens "FunPark?"

You might actually be the only member here at PF who would have visited all three Playmobil locations in the United States. (I have only been to the two in Florida.) ... ;)

I wonder if there's anyone here who has been to EVERY FunPark (FunStore) in the world?... :)

Thanks for your report and great photos, Henry ...

All the best and Happy New Year,
Richard

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Re: Orlando Fun Park Visit
« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2006, 17:41:43 »
Hello,

wow thx for this pics !

I love this BIG BIG HELI !!  ;D

See you had many fun !!

gentle greets

Andi
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Re: Orlando Fun Park Visit
« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2006, 18:02:10 »
Awesome! I plan on being in Florida this summer or sooner if possible and am making it to both of the Funparks. That's one huge helicopter above the entrance to the shop!
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Re: Orlando Fun Park Visit
« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2006, 23:25:36 »
Quote from: Richard on December 30, 2006, 13:22:14
I think that I remember reading that you've also visited the Playmobil FunStore in New jersey ... ???

Hmmm, you must have me confused with some other scurvy piratical type. I have never been to the one in Jersey, although it is a definite possibility, as it is about 4.5 hours from my home.

Quote from: Richard on December 30, 2006, 13:22:14
And, are you going to have time to go the North Palm Beach Gardens "FunPark?"

Funny you should ask... ;)

I was driving from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale for my next assignment, and lo and behold, I just happened to need to grab a bit to eat and stretch my legs right around West Palm Beach... :D:D:D

Well, I couldn't stop so close to the FunPark and NOT go in, right? :)

So here are the photos from that stop. It was just as cool as the Orlando store, but it had a totally different feel to it. It was a lot darker inside, although there were several HUGE Playmobil displays for the kids to climb into and onto. And in each one was a play table with sets from that particular theme for the children to play with.
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Re: Orlando Fun Park Visit
« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2006, 23:27:12 »
Some more pix, including the store area, in particular their add-on bins...
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Re: Orlando Fun Park Visit
« Reply #7 on: December 30, 2006, 23:31:25 »
Ti's the season, and I must say the jolly old elf looks even MORE like Richard at almost life-size! ;)

And a couple of shots of their very nice Rescue display, especially for Gordon, Tim_W, Ben and the rest of the rescue aficionados on the forum.

Oh, and for those that are wondering, some additional sets did manage to make their way into my bags! Although, unfortunately Richard, the Roman galley was not one of them. As you correctly surmised, my luggage room is limited, even though I brought an extra empty bag packed because I KNEW I'd be coming home with a few treats. If I get a chance later I will take a picture of the added loot. But it is just some small sets, nothing much.
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Re: Orlando Fun Park Visit
« Reply #8 on: December 31, 2006, 05:49:24 »
Hi,

WOW this real size Figures and animals are so great !!

At funpark germany there are not realy so many animals !

Very cool !!

thx for sharing your pics !!

gentle greets

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Re: Orlando Fun Park Visit
« Reply #9 on: December 31, 2006, 09:36:33 »
Ah, the Orlando Fun Park does look more like the Germany/Zirndorf one. Seems to me that only the outdoor area with Playground for children is missing (and maybe the restraurant). But the add-on shelfes/boxes do look exactly the same.

(Do compare: I posted a thread here after my first visit also including a photo from the add-on area, and a second one with more photos here after my second visit, and Andi I think there are also quite some animals in the German park  ;))

Oh, nice idea with the painted cotton wool to simulate fire/thick smoke. Should keep this in mind.
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