Staying at the Nickelodeon
resort in Orlando, Fl. was a priority when planning my son's birthday trip. My
son talked about the Nickelodeon Resort for almost an entire year. So I knew he
would be delighted if I surprised him with a trip to the resort for his 5th
Birthday.
Nickelodeon Suites Resort
featured one-to-three bedroom suites and two waterparks; the Lagoon Pool and
Oasis Pool. The resort also had a 4-D film theater, laser tag, 3000 sq.
ft. arcade, golf course, basketball court, Nickelodeon-brand retail shop,
and a few restaurants.
Nickelodeon Resort
After driving 6.5 hours to
Orlando, FL. and telling my son we were headed to Chicago, IL. we had finally
made it to Orlando. Turning off the main road, we drove right into the resort.
My son in the backseat was as excited as I hoped he would be as the Nickelodeon
sign came into view. It took him a minute or two before it registered that he
would be staying at the resort for a few days. As we pulled up to the resort
entrance, we were greeted by a friendly gate guard who provided information
about parking and checking in. We were able to check in but our room
wasn't ready yet due to the early hour. So we decided to walk around the
resort and grab a bite to eat.
Nickelodeon Suites Resort
is everything a kid would expect - from the waterparks, slime time, arcade, and
the famous Nickelodeon characters (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles of course). My
son was suitably impressed as we walked around the resort. There were
plenty of oohs and aahs as he discovered the meet and greet character
schedule.
Nickelodeon Characters
Two Waterparks
Upon returning to the front
desk to get our room assignment (which took three attempts; being the first two
rooms had a mildew smell). Once finding a suitable room for our stay; our spacious
accommodations had two bedrooms (one room with bunk beds and the other room
Queen size bed), a separate sitting area with a sofa-bed and
flat screen television w/ a large window overlooking the two waterparks.
Bunk Bed Room
My son and I stayed at the
Nickelodeon Resort for two days before heading to Walt Disney World Resort
(Hilton). Let's just say the Nickelodeon resort didn't live up to my standards
or any adult standards for that (The choices we sometimes make to please our children).
Maybe that's why they have closed permanently (June 1, 2016). I am
glad that my son was able to have the experience (Another check mark on
his bucklist).
