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Cypress Gardens Closes

Posted on September 23rd, 2009 by kris

Categories: Attractions

In a statement from Cypress Gardens today, the historic park announced it will be closing at the end of business today.
“From the earliest moment that our firm purchased Cypress Gardens and Splash Island Waterpark, our highest priority has always been to maintain the park’s beauty and protect its proud traditions as a mainstay of the [...]

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Bring Abe Lincoln to Cypress Gardens this Weekend

Posted on September 10th, 2009 by kris

Categories: Attractions

While you can’t REALLY bring Honest Abe to Florida’s first theme park, I have good news if you are looking for something to do this weekend! Cypress Gardens is offering $5 admission to both parks all weekend (September 12 and 13). You can purchase tickets online or at the ticket booth. Enjoy both the botanical [...]

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Spend Labor Day Splashing Away

Posted on September 1st, 2009 by kris

Categories: Attractions

Cypress Gardens and Splash Island Waterparkare making it easier to get away and relax this Labor Day Weekend with another great offer. This holiday weekend, when you visit the parks, you can Buy One Admission and Get One FREE. That’s right, this Labor Day Weekend, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, when you purchase a Splash Island Waterpark [...]

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Beat the Heat on Wednesday’s at Splash Island

Posted on August 5th, 2009 by kris

Categories: Attractions

The good news: A few weeks ago Splash Island Water Park announced that they are offering Buy One Get One Free Wednesday’s in August.
The bad news: There are only three Wednesday’s left (including today) to take them up on their offer.
Here is the deal: If you purchase one full-price Splash Island Water Park adult ticket August [...]

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Fireworks Over Central Florida This Weekend

Posted on June 29th, 2009 by kris

Categories: Attractions, Dining, General, Nature, Shopping, Sports

Do you know where you are going to be looking up at the sky this July 4th? Several communities around Polk County have celebrations planned, so check this list before you head out to make your plans to celebrate July 4.
Haines City – Thunder on the Ridge (July 4 from Noon-10pm): The 2009 Thunder [...]

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Splash Away

Posted on June 3rd, 2009 by kris

Categories: Attractions, General

Just in time for summer vacation, Splash Island Waterpark at Cypress Gardens is now open 7 days a week for the summer.  Beat the heat and enjoy the thrills of water slides or simply float away on the lazy river.  In addition, half-price admission is offered for the water park after 3 p.m. everyday in [...]

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A Look Inside Cypress Gardens

Posted on March 20th, 2009 by kris

Categories: Attractions, General

As the new Cypress Gardens takes shape and prepares to open on March 28, there is a lot of work going on behind the scenes to get the park ready for opening in just a few weeks. There have been a lot of rumors out there that the botanical gardens and topiary gardens are overgrown and [...]

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Cypress Gardens Makes Big Announcement

Posted on February 24th, 2009 by kris

Categories: Attractions, General

A press conference was held at 10:00 a.m. this morning at Cypress Gardens and a new management team and changes were announced for the attraction.
Cypress Gardens has announced that the world famous Florida attraction will resume operations on Saturday, March 28. The opening of the renowned Botanical and Topiary Gardens and the wildly popular Splash [...]

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Cypress Gardens Passes Welcomed at Fantasy of Flight and Bok Tower

Posted on December 23rd, 2008 by kris

Categories: Attractions

Today’s edition of The Ledger has the full story, but if you have a pass for Cypress Gardens, which is closed for renovations until Spring of 2009, you can use it at Fantasy of Flight and Bok Tower Gardens. Bok Tower is also accepting unused one day tickets.

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“Git R Done” This Weekend And More

Posted on November 13th, 2008 by kris

Categories: Arts, Attractions, Dining, General, Shopping

By the clever headline, I am sure that you guessed Larry the Cable Guy is in town this weekend. You are correct! The comedian will be performing two shows only on Friday night at The Lakeland Center’s Youkey Theater, one at 7pm and the other at 9:30pm. Believe it or not, there are some tickets [...]

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