CitySurfing Orlando

It was a nice late fall day out, so my family and I went to CoCo Key Water Resort today, to check out their water park.

A while back, we had spotted them on Groupon. The offer was for day passes to their outdoor water park, so I bought 2 for us at “buy 1 get 1 free” for a day pass. We have been driving by it every Sunday on our way to church since it opened and the kids have been dying to go.

It’s nice that a hotel has realized that locals can provide revenue, too. It’s a small park, but that is not necessarily a bad thing with small kids. They have a good variety of slides for all ages. Our 6 yr old could ride all but 2 slides, and our 40″ 3 yr old could ride all but 3 slides. There are lots of slides and play things for very small kids too. And at 85 degrees, the pools were nice to just be in.

The fall/winter single day ticket price is $14.95 per ticket which makes it more affordable than other water parks. Florida resident discounts bring that price down to $9.95 per pass. But with the winter hours, I would recommend getting there as it opens.

We will go back, there is no doubt about that. But I may wait for another Groupon or other special with the winter hours (Thurs-Sat 11am-7pm; Sun 11am-5pm; closed Mon-Wed). And I did not get any pictures as I was too busy playing, too.

Day passes to CoCo Key Water Resort are available based on water park capacity with certain restrictions and blackout dates. Admission to the water park is only guaranteed to guests of the resort.

[Image courtesy of CoCo Key Water Resort]

One more luxury resort has opened at Walt Disney World this month, as the Wyndham Grand Orlando Bonnet Creek is now accepting guests.

Joining such upscale neighbors as the Waldorf Astoria and Hilton Orlando, this new resort opened October 1 with 400 guest rooms and suites with views of the Disney parks and the property’s 10-acre lake. Some of these guest rooms are outfitted with a set of bunk beds, making these rooms perfect for those visiting relatives with kids.

Guest amenities include complimentary shuttle service to the parks, wifi, a fitness center and a zero-entry lagoon-style pool. There are also several dining options from the fine dining of deep blue seafood grille to the grab-and-go coffee and pastries at Barista.

The full-service Blue Harmony Spa offers both indoor and outdoor treatment rooms featuring massages, facials and manicures with signature products infused with filtered seawater.

To celebrate the grand opening, the Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort is offering rates as low as $119 per night (use code DIS001 and book by 10/31/11 for stays through 12/25/11). Florida and Georgia residents can also score rates as low as $105 a night(code DISFLA;proof of residency required). Book quickly to get these deals. Regular starting rates seem to be averaging between $150 and $200. Don’t forget to use your Wyndham Rewards number when booking to score the loyalty program benefits.

[Image courtesy of Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC]