Ah! I'm there from the 14th! Say hello if you see me....I'll be the one by themselves 😂
@emmahampshire102624 күн бұрын
@kezzakeane living the dream 😂 Just my mum and I this trip.. its her first time! Going to break her in gently with MK and HHN haha x
@kezzakeane24 күн бұрын
@emmahampshire1026 ah nice! I took my Mum a few years ago (she's in past videos!) but she won't come anymore. I had such an amazing time solo last year, I am counting the days!
@emmahampshire102624 күн бұрын
@@kezzakeane ah ill have to watch back, I've only just found your channel! I think I'll definitely be a solo gal once the kids are grown up 😁
@kezzakeane23 күн бұрын
@@emmahampshire1026 Haha, well done for finding my tiny channel 😆 I like to make memories, even if it's just me who watches!
@igorsantanapintoАй бұрын
This hotel is very good. Well located. I stayed there in 2022. When I return to Orlando it will be my choice again. I am from Brazil
@kezzakeaneАй бұрын
I think its a great location! Many people prefer the opposite end of I-Drive but I much prefer universal end 😁
@user-pu2zy2yj8y2 ай бұрын
Thank you Kerry!
@kezzakeane2 ай бұрын
You are very welcome!
@gemmadavies40104 ай бұрын
So excited for you Kerry. Looking forward to your vlogs. We are hoping to visit again this October ( for Halloween) :)
@kezzakeane4 ай бұрын
Ah thank-you! I'm very much an amateur but I enjoy documenting what I get up to - even for my own benefit!
@janepovey12354 ай бұрын
Looking forward to seeing your vids X
@juliancollyer8024 ай бұрын
We are going on the 17th September. We hope to see you there. Clearwater beach is far better than Coco Beach.
@kezzakeane4 ай бұрын
Ah amazing! Whereabouts are you staying? Still mulling over the beach idea....I tend to get bored very easily so like other things to do at the seaside 😂
@juliancollyer8024 ай бұрын
We are staying at The Avanti Palms, not far from you. Maybe we could drive you to Clearwater beach, maybe spend some time at Busch gardens on the way. We are also going to Discovery Cove so have free entrance to Busch Gardens.
@juliancollyer8024 ай бұрын
In 1992 we stayed in Orlando for two weeks and the last week was in St. Petersburg beach but we wanted to go back to Orlando.
@kezzakeane4 ай бұрын
Ah 1992 was my first ever trip! I was 14 and went with my parents. We stayed on what is now the Rosen International (by the big McDonald's!) Yes I know the Avanti Palms well, stayed there during my 2022 trip with my Mum. Nice hotel, it was just the housekeeping (or lack of!) that let it down! Would be lovely to meet you over there - I go home on the 23rd so will be there for a few days of your trip!
@juliancollyer8024 ай бұрын
@@kezzakeane I stayed at the Avanti Palms 8 times when it was The Holiday Inn International Resort. It was 4 star then and the housekeeping was great. We booked to stay there and cancelled it after reading the trip Advisor reviews. But then we needed to save some money so rebooked the Avanti palms. So fingers crossed, I’ll take my own floor mop and dusters. What was the Rosen Inn International called in 1992?
@jaggass7 ай бұрын
Stopped there in 1997 when it was called Las Palmas and we went to Wet'n Wild a few times as it was great fun,. I remember the hotel overlooking the lake where the Westgate Plaza, going to Dunkin Donuts quite often, Ponderosa for breakfast etc. Back then i'd never seen so much food places, shops, tourist attractions on one very long road. Weather wise it was very hot and that was in Spring. We dodged alot of the storms as they usually rolled in after we'd finished visiting places like Epcot, Universal Studio's etc. We tried to do as much as we could in 1 week before going to Clearwater for the week after.
@shawncarter89308 ай бұрын
Omg this was such a great video brought back so many memories. I remember when it was roadway, Inn, and right across the street was a waterpark called wet n wild which I believe they demolished. Hotel still looks the same. We had a very nice stay for 4 days and the breakfast was superb. I would not mind coming back and staying at that hotel again.
@kezzakeane8 ай бұрын
Thank-you so much for your comment! Yep Wet 'n' Wild was indeed over the road, but now it's Universal's Endless Summer resort! This is a great underrated hotel, I always recommend it!
@sshhuu248 ай бұрын
Excelent video!
@kezzakeane8 ай бұрын
Aw, thank you so much, I really appreciate that!
@Bombsterdelux17 ай бұрын
Nice wee video. We were looking at a couple in the area and Avanti always springs up. Glad to hear you recommend the rosen closest to universal.
@kezzakeane7 ай бұрын
@Bombsterdelux1 Honestly you can't go wrong with this hotel. The Rosen...well, I could tell you some stories 😂 They have a nicer pool but apart from that I wouldn't go back - plus the resort fee was a big extra lot of dollars to find.
@angelapetts67448 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed all of your vlogs from Orlando! I'm thinking of doing a solo trip to Orlando next year so I found it really helpful. I'm used to solo travelling but not yet been to Orlando by myself, but have been with family previously. I also usually book "piecemeal" as opposed to packages. When I've previously been to Orlando though I've hired a car. I'm not planning on doing that if I go by myself. So my question is, how did you get to/from airport to I-Drive? Thank you very much, great tips
@kezzakeane8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much I really appreciate your comment!! I got an Uber from MCO (terminal C) and honestly it was a piece of cake and so much easier than waiting for a transfer!!! I'd 100% go by myself again....do it!!!
@angelapetts67448 ай бұрын
@kezzakeane Thank you! I love solo holidays. Been to Gran Canaria, Lanzarote (3 times), Rhodes (twice), Crete and Mexico by myself. Freedom!
@spike71018 ай бұрын
Brilliant place, I've stayed there 3 times, it's like my home from home on I Drive
@kezzakeane8 ай бұрын
Agree - it's a great little hotel and seems to get overlooked in favour of the other 2 main Rosens.
@jolyonkeen37829 ай бұрын
Did you try the food at Green eggs and ham? Hidden gem. Been loads of times to universal ilioa but only walked past, tried it in feb 2022 visit and loved it. "tatter tots" and various toppings. Mmm 2:34
@kezzakeane9 ай бұрын
Nope never been there. I love the restaurant by Jurassic Park though which does the lovely rotisserie chicken 🐔
@jolyonkeen37829 ай бұрын
We stayed on resort at universal, expensive but great for early park entry and the dash to Hagrides motorbike ride
@kezzakeane9 ай бұрын
Portofino Bay is THE BEST PLACE but wayyyyyy to expensive for just me on my own
@jolyonkeen37829 ай бұрын
I ride trolleys were really sketchy Feb 2022
@kezzakeane9 ай бұрын
They were last year and 2021 but seemed much better this year - even if they were coaches not trolleys the majority of the time!
@juliancollyer8029 ай бұрын
I found your tips very useful, thank you.
@kezzakeane9 ай бұрын
Thank-you so much, I appreciate that!
@juliancollyer8029 ай бұрын
Hi Kerry, I have just watched most of your videos. I love them, you are so natural and honest. I have also been to Florida 10 times. But I have not been there since 2002. I am going back September 2024, propably for one final time. We were booked at The Avanti Palms, that used to be The Holiday Inn International Resort. My late wife and I loved it there but after reading recent trip advisor reviews, we cancelled and are now going to Drury Inn & Suites on Turkeylake Road/ Sandlake Road West. Keep doing your vlogs, I love watching them. I live in Rye.
@sailingceltic19119 ай бұрын
Cheers Kerry. Good tips 👍
@kezzakeane9 ай бұрын
Thank-you! Appreciate that 😃
@SuperEderd9 ай бұрын
we stayed round the corner (22/8 to 31/8) in an awful hotel the grand (on universal boulevard,wouldn't stay there again but this looks great)
@SuperEderd9 ай бұрын
love your videos (great info),we're thinking of staying here(in 2024) .To stay in the block you stayed in(pool facing) do you book direct and how do you ask for a pool facing room ? Thanks in advance.
@kezzakeane9 ай бұрын
Thank-you so much! I booked through Travel Republic on that last trip. I always send my request via Facebook messenger and then remind them a week.or so before I go and they always say they will try their best! I've faced the other way once and it's just not the same! You can see Universal but not much else so definitely ask for a pool view 😃
@jaysnipes110 ай бұрын
Thank you. This helped us very much. We are planning our trip right now. Your guide has helped 👍🏾👍🏾
@kezzakeane10 ай бұрын
Thank-you so much! Glad it was useful 👍🏼
@azizstabel523010 ай бұрын
😓 Promo-SM
@kezzakeane10 ай бұрын
Pardon!?
@Mermare10 ай бұрын
None of the Buffalo Wild Wings have good food. I live in Arizona, and I won't go there.
@kezzakeane10 ай бұрын
It's definitely not somewhere I would rush back to!
@gemmadavies401011 ай бұрын
Hope you had a safe journey home Kerry. I imagine it seems that you aren't really with it from the jet lag. What a fantastic holiday you had. Enjoyed watching your videos and reminiscing. Look forward to hearing when you are setting off to Florida again! :) Take care.
@kezzakeane11 ай бұрын
Thank-you Gemma and thanks for watching all my videos! Safely home although had a few dramas on my travel day (another story....) so was glad to finally walk in the door yesterday morning!! X
@gemmadavies401011 ай бұрын
@@kezzakeane Oh no. I hope nothing too dramatic? Bless you. I bet you'd rather be in Florida still though, wouldn't you and not 'glad to be finally walking through the door' instead? ;) xx
@kezzakeane11 ай бұрын
@gemmadavies4010 a combination of overweight suitcases, part of my arm rest breaking on the plane and they wanted to move my seat - and then stress at the baggage claim after an hour of waiting they said 100+ people's cases were still in Orlando - but people had air tags in their cases so they knew they were sitting on the tarmac somewhere! It was really stressful and took ages x
@gemmadavies401011 ай бұрын
Oh no not ideal :( And breathe....that you are home and safe. x @@kezzakeane
@danieljustdaniel955011 ай бұрын
The old Roadway Inn from many years ago. use to stay there during my Southwest vacation packages days. Back in the days the DQ in the plaza next door would have BOGO banana splits. We always got the theme park view. This was way before Volcano Bay was even built.
@kezzakeane11 ай бұрын
Yeah I remember the days when it was the Rodeway - it used to get shocking reviews back then and I avoided it! Love it now though 😁
@richardpovey31211 ай бұрын
Loved your 2 weeks vlog, you did a great job 👏
@kezzakeane11 ай бұрын
THANK-YOU!!! Means a lot x
@gemmadavies401011 ай бұрын
Awwww you have had the most amazing holiday Kerry. Really loved watching your vlogs and hearing about what you've got up to. Thank you for sharing your days. Seems like I've been there with you. Until next year...May see you there ( in Walmart or Longhorns!)
@kezzakeane11 ай бұрын
Ah thank-you so much Gemma! I'm glad someone has enjoyed the videos 😄 I've got a long day ahead of me now and God knows how I'm going to manage all this luggage by myself!!! Who knows for next year.....not sure yet because of work stuff going on but also it's in the back of my mind that Epic will be open in 2025!!
@kathtrevains86011 ай бұрын
Love the sound of the munching from the Manatee.
@kezzakeane11 ай бұрын
Yeah it sounds better on the video!
@kathtrevains86011 ай бұрын
Loved Boggy Creek when we went there in 2018. A day away from the hustle and bustle. Tried Gator tail nuggets. Half a day there then back to Gatorland. You’re brave going on your own.
@kezzakeane11 ай бұрын
Not brave - it's been wonderful!!! I'd 100% come by myself again, not having to worry about what anyone else wants to do - heaven!
@daniellestockwell358311 ай бұрын
Wow that looks like an incredible experience 😮 really enjoying all your Florida vlogs your doing amazing 😊 we are off to Orlando in 5 weeks and your videos are super helpful, enjoy the rest of your trips and we can’t wait to see more videos ❤
@kezzakeane11 ай бұрын
Ah thank-you so much, that genuinely means a lot!!! I'm not great at talking on camera but I'm trying my best! Hopefully some of what I've said will be helpful to a few people! Enjoy your holiday when it comes! X
@gemmadavies401011 ай бұрын
Oh Kerry, what a wonderful time you are having in Florida. I would love to do this. Beautiful.
@kezzakeane11 ай бұрын
Highly recommended - I'd definitely do it again!
@gemmadavies401011 ай бұрын
Blueberry and lavender lemonade, I like the sound of that!
@kezzakeane11 ай бұрын
It was delicious!! I love all the different flavours of everything you can get over here!
@SombraPiloto11 ай бұрын
While doing some scuba certification tasks on Crystal River in 2008 I ended up swimming face first into what I thought was the bottom of the river because my mask fogged up and I lost my bearings. Turns out what I thought was river bottom was actually the side of a manatee... My dive buddy thought it was hilarious.
@kezzakeane11 ай бұрын
Haha brilliant!!! I was hoping to get some more interaction and it took a lot for me NOT to reach out for a stroke! Such gentle creatures, amazing place as well.
@SombraPiloto11 ай бұрын
@@kezzakeane Before putting on our dive gear my buddy and I were snorkeling away from the crowds and found a lone manatee which made its way towards us. Maybe 5 seconds later we were literally overrun by kids grabbing at it. Very disappointing.
@janepovey123511 ай бұрын
Are you going to seaworld or volcano bay? X
@kezzakeane11 ай бұрын
No not this trip - as a park, I'm really not a fan of Seaworld anyway. Volcano Bay was too busy last August and really needs more than 1 person I think xx
@TD3Vlogs11 ай бұрын
Great vlog Kerry & we never knew that about the Dragon and 10 minute intervals. Can't believe ET smells of pineapple now. It must been Spongebobs fault.
@kezzakeane11 ай бұрын
Haha love that 😂 🍍 I've been through the ET forest a few more times and that's definitely the aroma I'm getting! Yep, the dragon fact is accurate, I've tested it!!! Love learning new things! Thanks for watching 👀 🙂
@erickpantilo809311 ай бұрын
Wow amazing
@gemmadavies401011 ай бұрын
Can't beat strawberry lemonade and I agree, the steaks are amazing at Longhorn. Enjoy. 🥤😋
@kezzakeane11 ай бұрын
Thank-you it was delicious!
@gemmadavies401011 ай бұрын
Love your vlogs. Looks so fun. You are making me want to book a solo trip to Florida now!
@kezzakeane11 ай бұрын
You should! I can't imagine being here with anyone now 😂
@janepovey123511 ай бұрын
The airboat ride looked really fun! Xx
@gemmadavies401011 ай бұрын
Jealous, I love the bourbon chicken meals- good choice. You got some great bargains and gifts there too! Enjoy your air boat ride today. I am sure you will. 🦩
@kezzakeane11 ай бұрын
It was really good - well worth doing!
@janepovey123511 ай бұрын
Thanks for the shout out! Xxxxx
@gemmadavies401011 ай бұрын
Wow Kerry, you really are getting so much in- REALLY jealous! Enjoy your Walmart snacks.
@kezzakeane11 ай бұрын
Thank-you so much for watching Gemma!! I'm working my way through the snacks 😋
@gemmadavies401011 ай бұрын
@@kezzakeane good to hear. I could spend a day in Walmart haha ;)
@kezzakeane11 ай бұрын
@gemmadavies4010 my mind actually went blank when I got there. I had all these grand plans of things I wanted to look for and I just totally forgot!!! I know when I get home ill be like "oh I should've bought that!!!". I spent ages walking round trying to find the flavoured sachets you add to water but had no success 🤪
@gemmadavies401011 ай бұрын
Really enjoying your vlogs Kerry ( Mary Poppins' ). Those birds loved you didn't they! Like the look of your meal from the previous evening too.
@kezzakeane11 ай бұрын
I wish there was somewhere back home where I could go and have birds land on me 😂 I love it! X
@janepovey123511 ай бұрын
Loving it yet again, great video. Would love a shout out 😅 X
@kezzakeane11 ай бұрын
Haha I'll see what I can do!!
@gemmadavies401011 ай бұрын
Brilliant vlog Kerry! Poor Dory Enjoy your Walgreens supplies
@kezzakeane11 ай бұрын
Haha thank-you so much!!! If you watch the latest video you'll see I have Walmart supplies now 😂
@janepovey123511 ай бұрын
Love it, love the birds!!! X
@freddpantilo356311 ай бұрын
Enjoy and be safe 😊
@kezzakeane11 ай бұрын
Thankyou Freddles x
@janepovey123511 ай бұрын
Awesome video, I love your style of filming. As a disabled person it's great to hear how the rides will affect me. Also your super funny!!! I'm looking forward to the next installment X
@gemmadavies401011 ай бұрын
Enjoy your holiday Kerry. Have subscribed. Love Florida too! Wishing you the best time!