Has anyone been to Splendid China recently? I keep hearing rumours that it is not what it used to be, the exhibits are in poor condition and so on. Others dismiss this as vile propaganda by the protestors. Political correctness apart, I have promised my elderly mother-in-law to take her to Splendid China when the entire family visit Orlando next Spring. I loved it in 1995 but do not want to spoil my memory if it is indeed spoilt.
Nostromo
One of our guests went a few years ago and said it was seedy and run down and, if it's perimeter wall is anything to go by, they're right. But have a look at their website at http://www.floridasplendidchina.com or you can try here http://www.pbase.com/bogdatov/splendid_china_june2k2 which has lots of pics taken a year ago.
You'll also find some comments here about it from a previous thread http://www.orlando-guide.info/forums...p?TOPIC_ID=251
blott
My mother in law (also elderly - 90 in Nov) was born and brought up in Hong Kong, interned during the war, and lived there until the 60's. Until fairly recently she travelled there often, and to China.
However, she didn't feel something like this would be of interest. She did however enjoy "China" at Epcot. Sadly it does look very run down from the outside as we go past to our villa.
Fiona
We went there 2 years ago and as has been said above it is very run down.
The admission fee also included a meal which was ok, although my kids wouldn't eat it. The show, however, was very good and there was also a maritial arts display.
I've not been there but heard it had gone through a couple of bad years but has recently been revamped. I dont know how true this is.
quote:Originally posted by Nostromo
Has anyone been to Splendid China recently? I keep hearing rumours that it is not what it used to be, the exhibits are in poor condition and so on. Others dismiss this as vile propaganda by the protestors. Political correctness apart, I have promised my elderly mother-in-law to take her to Splendid China when the entire family visit Orlando next Spring. I loved it in 1995 but do not want to spoil my memory if it is indeed spoilt.
Splendid China was the worst part of my Orlando vacation. The park was dirty, with many outside attractions overgrown with weeds. Many buildings in park were closed and in badly needed repair. Outside state had holes in floor, restrooms dirty, etc.
With such an unkept park, we did not feel we wanted to try their "free" dinner. With such a dirty and unkept place, I didn't want to trust their food preparation. The park was almost deserted, with only about 25 cars in the parking lot. I would NEVER recommend such a place to my friends. A fee of $57 for two of us was nothing else but a donation.
Save your money and go to other nice attractions in Orlando of which there are many.
Ed
Oh dear, sorry about your experience Ed although this does confirm what our guests told us a few years ago. It's such a shame as this park opened not that many years ago but it seems to be in a downward spiral of lack of guests and therefore no money for upkeep/no money for upkeep and guests not going there because of that.
In my guest info I do actually warn people not to waste their money on this 'attraction' since our previous guest told us about it although that doesn't help you unfortunately.But we appreciate your telling us about it so that we can avoid other people having the same experience.
blott
Hmmm... thanks for the above folks. I have it listed on my web site as one of the attractions. I think I might now add to it's demise and remove it, to avoid disappointing any future guests.
Chris & Peter
Yes if anyone is looking for the splendid China it is located on the Highway 192 if your heading up the 192 with old town on your left you keep going and you should come to a left turning that has Taco Bell and Red lobster either side follow the road round and its located on your left i have never been there so could not tell anyone what its like once you arrive inside the gates.
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