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Cypress Gardens: The One-Day Stay

As you enter the park, pick up a copy of the large one-sheet flyer with a map of the park and a schedule of shows and events. Scan this for the show times of the entertainments you most want to see and plan accordingly. In my opinion, the only must-sees are the water ski show and the ice skating show.

If you arrive at opening time, the Jubilee Junction area may not be open yet and the first water ski show will be at least an hour away. So a visit to the botanical gardens at the far end of the park is a logical first step. This is also a good time to see them, before the heat of the day. Depending on how long it takes you to see the gardens, you may finish up just in time to catch the first performance of the water ski show. After the show, stroll through Topiary Trail en route back to Jubilee Junction. If a show of Living Gardens in underway, you may want to pause,

Now you have the afternoon to tour the attractions in Jubilee Junction, Nature’s Way, Adventure Grove, and Splash Island and enjoy a leisurely lunch. Lines are an issue in the amusement park only on the busiest days. In addition to the shows recommended above, don’t miss Wings of Wonder. Sunshine Sky Adventure is a fun diversion that can be squeezed in just about anytime you like; it only takes five minutes.

Another option is to save your visit to the botanical gardens for late in the day, towards sunset. Photographers, especially, may find the afternoon sun and the lengthening shadows a plus.

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