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Ol' Man Island & Pools
Built around a towering 85 ton Live Oak tree, 3.5-acre Ol' Man Island is a center for resort recreation and includes a themed feature pool and a kiddie pool, as well as a fishing pond and a playground. Designed to resemble an old-fashioned swimming hole, the main pool features multiple waterfalls and a slide and is surrounded by a sizable sun deck.
Unlike the new Pirate pool at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, the Ol' Man Island Pool doesn't offer zero entry, but set back in a cozy corner nearby, there's a one-foot-deep kiddie pool, suitable for little ones. Five quiet pools are located in and between lodging areas, and laundry rooms are adjacent to each, so it's easy to get a load in while you take a load off in a lounge chair. For those seeking a work-free vacation, valet service is available.
Feature pool hours are 7 a.m. to midnight and lifeguard hours fluctuate with the season.
Fishin' Hole
The early bird gets the worm at the Fishin’ Hole at Ol' Man Island, as well as first dibs on cane poles and prime space at the dock overlooking a pond stocked with bass, bluegill and catfish. The format is catch and release and the cost is $4.26 for one or $13.32 for a family (up to six) for 30 minutes. Bait is included, but bring your own bug spray. Hours are 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Riverside Levee Marina
At Riverside Levee Marina, you can get a hair wrap ($2 per inch, beads extra) or borrow bikes or a boat and take a leisurely ride along the Sassagoula "River." For an extended adventure, rent bikes for the day and head to The French Quarter for lunch and a swim in its popular sea serpent slide pool. Surrey bikes and quadricycles are available for 30-minute rentals ($21.30 surrey; $23.43 quadricyle), and bikes are $9.59 per hour or $19.17 per day. Baby bike seats and training wheels are available. Rental boat options ($6.93 to $47.93 for 30 minutes) range from kayaks and Sea Raycers to Boston Whalers and Sun Trackers. Call 407-939-7529 for reservations.
Bayou Adventure Pirate Cruise
Aspiring buccaneers ages 4r to 12 can join a nautical treasure hunt on a two-hour Bayou Pirate Adventure Cruise. The cost is $36.21 per child and includes a snack and some loot. Times are 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call 407-939-7529 for reservations.
Medicine Show Arcade
The sizeable Medicine Show Arcade contains more than 70 games, as well as a few offerings for small children, like a bright yellow construction truck ride. Located in Riverside Mill, it's open 24 hours (but don't tell the kids!). Nearby, a Caricature Artist creates playful renditions of parents and kids enjoying their favorite sport, hobby or occupation. Choices range from black and white face portraits ($15) to full-body color pictures ($30). Hours are 6 to 11 p.m. daily; additional daytime hours vary by season.
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
Carriages seat four adults or two adults and three children, and are $45 for 30 minutes. They are offered from 6 to 9:30 p.m. daily. Book in advance by calling 407-939-7529 or make same-day reservations at 407-824-2832.
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