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We Spent The Weekend at Gaylord Palms | Goblins & Giggles | Waterpark Fun | Room & Resort Tour

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👁️ 55K views📅 5 years ago⏱️ 25:25

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The creators document a weekend stay at the Gaylord Palms resort during its Halloween Goblins and Giggles season. The video begins with a tour of their room, noting amenities like double sinks, a mini refrigerator, and a balcony overlooking the marketplace. They explore the resort's main lobby, which features an atrium and a seafood restaurant located on a boat. The family participates in seasonal activities, including a pumpkin scavenger hunt and a walk-through ghost attraction that includes a pop-up Halloween bar. The creators also visit the resort's water park, where they utilize the pool area, splash pad, and various water slides. For dining, they visit Wrecker Sports Bar and eventually dine at the boat-based seafood restaurant, where they praise the ambiance despite mixed feelings regarding the freshness of the seafood. The video concludes with the creators sharing their overall impressions, highlighting the resort's family-friendly atmosphere, the convenience of the indoor layout, and its close proximity to major Orlando theme parks.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)

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Creator's Key Takeaways

the team at gaylord did invite us out so they will be hosting pretty much everything you guys see in today's video

i really did enjoy it i think the highlight for me pretty much everything is located indoors and that was just amazing to me

i highly recommend it if you have a big family especially little ones

the ambiance was incredible the service was great the drink was great however i was just expecting by coming to a seafood restaurant that the seafood would be really good but it just wasn't to my liking

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book the seafood restaurant in advance as it fills up quickly.
Use the assigned seating system at the pool for a stress-free experience.
Complete the pumpkin scavenger hunt for a prize.

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Finding dining optionsCall the front desk to make reservations, as popular restaurants fill up quickly.
Navigating the resortEverything is indoors and close together, making it easy to get around.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the Gaylord Palms resort like for a family staycation?
QWhat activities are available during the Goblins & Giggles Halloween event?
QHow is the dining experience at the resort's restaurants?

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