“Jungle Golf” Miniature Golf
One reason for going on vacation, for most families anyway, is to spend it together enjoying as many family activities and experiences in the shortest amount of time possible. That’s one of the reasons why so many Walt Disney World (WDW) guests stay onsite to experience the all-inclusive experience of “the magic” 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Staying in a Disney-themed hotel to provide a special atmosphere, being doted on by Disney cast members all day long, enjoying the parks and other facilities of the WDW resort, and even experiencing meals at the Disney restaurants allows a family to be together almost constantly during their vacation. The nice thing is that the top-notch service and feel-good moments that result from the WDW experience keeps everyone in the family happy and even pleased to be hanging out with each other. Even teenagers enjoy being with mom and dad for several days at a time, and it works because that’s what a WDW vacation is designed fors.
But for those of us that don’t have the money it takes to enjoy the immersive WDW experience 24/7, it is still possible to enjoy a similar experience without blowing the budget. The way to do it is to plan your vacation around family activities and shared experiences. Before you leave home, put together a schedule that accounts for the time you’ll be setting aside to hang out as a family.
Fortunately, the Orlando area is filled with a lot more to see and do than just the major parks of WDW, Universal Studios and Sea World. All along SR-192, in Kissimmee and International Drive in Orlando, you’ll find mini-attractions that you can plug into your evening schedule as family time and enjoy a couple of hours together. Therefore, I thought it might be of value for trip planners to know a little more about the miniature golf courses (and other mini attractions) in the vacation areas around Kissimmee, Lake Buena Vista and I-Drive.
Miniature golf is a Bennett family favorite, even if the various members of our family approach the links from different perspectives. For example, my wife’s side of the family sees a game of miniature golf much the same as General Patton saw his role with the 3rd Army in France and Germany 60-some years ago. If the game is worth being played, it’s worth doing whatever it takes (within the bounds of the rules, of course) to win. Of course, tedious hours can then be dedicated to arguing about what the rules really are (for some family members, the local ground rules can vary from hole to hole depending on his or her need at the time). Besides the issue of rules, the effort and energy that the Staples clan expends in waging psychological warfare is legendary. On the other hand, I take a different approach to the game. I see it in its basic form. .. a group of people spending a couple of hours hitting a little ball into a small hole in the ground. In either case, our whole family enjoys spending the time together even if we have varying opinions as to the necessity of treating the competition like the 3rd Army’s breakout at Avranches.
Today’s topic is the “Jungle Golf” courses located within a stone’s throw of mile marker No. 4, about four miles East of US-27 at 7792 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway: better known as SR-192. “Jungle Golf” is, therefore, located at the far West end of the “tourist strip” on SR-192. Jungle Golf is open from 10 a.m. until midnight seven days a week.