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FLORIDA FEBRUARY 2025: IHOP Breakfast, Outlets, Cocoa Beach Pier & Universal Orlando Mardi Gras 🇺🇸

The Knightstrider
The Knightstrider
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👁️ 47K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 2:37:20

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Editorial Summary

The creators document an action-packed day in Florida, beginning with a breakfast excursion that shifts from a planned visit to a closed Perkins to an IHOP. After breakfast, they visit the Premium Outlets at Vineland, browsing various stores including Nike, Garmin, and Under Armour, while also exploring the Character Warehouse for Disney merchandise. The day continues with a drive to Cocoa Beach, where they enjoy the pier and a large Ron Jon Surf Shop. Although a scheduled rocket launch is scrubbed due to technical reasons, they spend a relaxing afternoon by the ocean and enjoy key lime pie. The trip concludes with a visit to Universal Orlando during the Mardi Gras celebration. They experience the parade, participate in a shooting game at a themed attraction, and purchase an interactive Harry Potter wand. The day ends with a meal at the world's largest Hard Rock Cafe on CityWalk, where they review the food and atmosphere before heading home.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Disney Wish
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Disney Wish
Solid Strip

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCruise VlogCasual Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

International House of Pancakes is massively popular with tourists who visit central Florida however I personally found this one to be a RIP OFF for what you get and terrible value!

I'm not a breakfast person guys just I don't do well with breakfast.

The launch is scrubbed so bear that in mind don't just see a launch you go it's definitely going to go yeah let's go and watch it cuz you never ever know.

The parade tonight was really good the atmosphere was really good as well with it uh everyone having a great time.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Arrive early at Premium Outlets for a quiet visit and easy parking.
Check rocket launch status before driving to Cape Canaveral, as launches can be cancelled last minute.
Park properly at Coco Beach to avoid towing fees.
Use single rider lines at Universal Orlando to save time on rides.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Weather affecting rocket launch visibilityCheck launch status beforehand and have a plan B, as launches can be cancelled last minute.
Finding affordable parking at Coco BeachPay for proper parking to avoid towing fees; meter parking is available but ensure enough time is paid.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is there to do in Orlando besides theme parks?
QHow can I watch a rocket launch from Cape Canaveral?
QWhat are the best outlets for shopping in Orlando?
QWhat is the Mardi Gras parade like at Universal Orlando?

Topics Covered

Port Destination3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Coco Beach2½ Happy Bacon
Port Canaveral3 Happy Bacon
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