Anna and George are friendly and knowledgeable about the products offered. Many different products…read moreoffered to do.

For Christmas we like to do family experiences. Picasso's Palette was what we found to celebrate in…read moreOcala. It was so surprisingly fun and relaxing. I called about 3 weeks in advance to book a private party in their small room. There were 12 of us (7 adults and 5 children). When I called to book I spoke with Anna who was super helpful in answering all of my questions. She was also our guide the day of the party. We were able to bring in our own food and drinks for the party. I will note that the party room does not have a ton of extra space if you have a larger party. There is a counter that can be used. Once our whole party arrived Anna gave instructions on what price point to stay within (pre arranged) and sent us off on our own to choose which ceramic we wanted. Then she instructed us to pick which colors we would like. You start with 4 and can add more as needed. Then we got to work. Our whole group was engaged in their project. We laughed and had a wonderful time. Once we were finished she collected our ceramics to store until they were put in the Kiln. The wait time was about 2 weeks. I would recommend for all ages and group sized.

Bland, cliché, and boring art at the Espiritu Hispano exhibit. This gallery tries to be upscale…read moreand urban, but it fails on most counts, from what we saw there last week.

This is a hidden gem with history, character, and charm. More over it's a professionally executed…read morecollaborative space with staff that are knowledgeable, attentive, passionate, and respectful. Needless to say, I highly recommend checking it out as place to visit, work, or play.

This is a truly wonderful place with beautiful decor. It has come such a long way! I absolutely…read morelove coming here to enjoy the peace and nature. Plus, Andrew who works there is always respectful and so helpful with loading me in and out safely.

I've paddled the Emerald Cut a few times now. Initially I didn't like the idea of paying to launch…read moremy own paddleboard. However, it's only $10 now that I have my own life jacket (saving me additional cost of $5 to use one of theirs, as required). Well worth the low cost for some soul-enriching, communing with nature. I have never made a reservation. I normally arrive around 10:30, most recently on a Friday. Parked for free on Baptist Camp Rd. Just a bit of a walk from there with my inflated paddleboard, but I don't mind the extra exercise. You can unload your stuff closer, if preferable. There are port-a-potties available. You can count on there being a line in the check-in office. Various recreation supplies are available there for purchase. The process moves reasonably enough. A reservation will guarantee your entrance, however, and possibly aide quicker personal info collection. I always plan to do the Emerald Cut in roughly 3 hours round-trip, allowing myself several stops to enjoy the surroundings. You do run into (quite literally at times) novice paddlers along the way, which can be a bit tricky, yet not a real nuisance for me. In general, there's friendliness along the waterway. Slighty rowdy, party vibes in some spots, but also opportunities for solace and zen in various nooks. Encountering wildlife, fragrant elderberry, and other captivating flora along this stretch is always gratifying. It's a popular recreation destination for good reason.

Great opportunity to get unforgettable birthday for a kids. Our kids are crazy about the video…read moregames so we thought that it will be a great to let them play with many friends together, but... They almost didn't play in the game truck. And we praise the Lord that Elite Gaming offer foam party, photo booth, money booth, bounce house and etc. I was so surprised how many kids jumped in the bounce house (I guess that it will lose to video games). And foam party - that's was awesome! Unfortunately I wasn't there by myself (prepare a birthday gift and pick up him far away), I gonna ask my wife to share pictures to add to this review. But anyway - everyone included adults was so excited! Awesome party! Thank you guys so much.

Takela and Dana are amazing!! Their coaches were helpful and knowledgeable! Fabulous job all…read morearound! Highly recommended! They made my son's 13th birthday party a hit!

We filed a police report against Rockstar ATVs because no one showed up for our ride. We showed up…read more40 minutes early to wait for the trailer and guide, unfortunately no one showed up. According to other Google and Yelp reviews, this company has left other people stranded. We paid for 3 ATVs, Masks. This was a birthday gift for one of our family members. Alex will respond to you when they are looking to book reservations or accept payment. I suggest people stay away from Rockstar ATVs, I will be contacting all review sites and posting this review.

*****USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. THEY RIPPED ME OFF FOR OVER $600 AND NEVER DELIVERED ANY SERVICE I PAID…read moreFOR!***** I have travelled extensively in my life, and I have had the privilege of engaging in some amazing adventures during those travels. But NEVER, and I mean NEVER, have I been so disappointed in a service provider as I am with this organization. They are extremely unprofessional and lack any concept of customer service.

Absolutely loved this place! Had an amazing experience with the manatee, and the our guide person…read morewas awesome!!! Highly recommend

Garrett was a blast! We are just coming into the warm season and most manatees are back in the…read moregulf, he still got us to 7 manatees, 2 gators, and we caught a dolphin in kings bay towards the end. He gave us plenty of time to look for things to come up out of the water which was great for my 2 year old. Boat was shaded and was enjoyable even with a small child. Other tours wouldn't let me book because she was under 3- we brought our own lifevest but they did also have some on board that were her size.

What a cool place right next to the flea market. We didn't race but watched my ten year old nephew…read moreride his mini. He loved the track and his parents found the pricing more reasonable than Orlando. We sat on bleachers and really licked our with the weather. I didn't see any bathrooms and there were no food options.

Sadly, they closed due to a management problems. Used to bring a lot of professional Karting to…read moreOcala, providing a lot of business here (hotels, restaurants and shopping) Also keep our youngsters entertained. Sad to see OGP done. We need a new track in Ocala.

This was my first time visiting the World Equestrian Center, and even though we were in a rush, I…read morewas so impressed. We stopped by last minute to take a few graduation photos of my niece before heading to her ceremony, and the grounds made the perfect backdrop. We didn't have much time to explore because we were trying to get to graduation, but everywhere we looked was beautiful. The property is well maintained, clean, and full of gorgeous photo opportunities.

UPDATE (July 2026): I also posted this review on a wedding review website. Approximately 18 months…read morelater, The World Equestrian Center disputed that review and asked the platform to remove it. I provided documentation supporting the factual statements in my review, yet it was still removed based on a technical eligibility determination, not because my experience was found to be untrue. Based on the platform's published review policies and the timeline of my case, I believe the review was removed in error. In my opinion, this is another example of WEC choosing to challenge customer criticism rather than take accountability. It only reinforces the lack of professionalism we experienced throughout our wedding planning process. I stand by every word of my original review and hope other couples will carefully consider our experience when choosing a wedding venue. - original review- Brides and grooms, beware. My fiancé and I signed a contract with the World Equestrian Center in December 2023 for our wedding ceremony in the Chapel and our reception on the Stirrups Terrace. We were thrilled, believing we had secured our dream wedding. However, just 41 days before our big day, I discovered on WEC's website that they were hosting a Grand Prix event in the main arena and selling tickets for a dining experience on the Stirrups Terrace where our dream reception was to take place. Learning about this significant change online, rather than through our WEC representative, highlights their unprofessionalism--unacceptable for a venue of this caliber. When we confronted WEC, they admitted to being aware of the conflict but insisted we relocate our reception to another area. All that was offered to my fiancé and I for this massive inconvenience was a 40 x 40 tent for 74 guests. Since we were unwilling to move our reception to a new location, WEC cancelled our contract with 37 days to go before our wedding date. They also refused to mass cancel our room block so my fiancé and I had to contact every guest that booked at the hotel to call and cancel. This breach of contract has utterly ruined our wedding day. It feels like a blatant bait-and-switch, driven by greed; they clearly prioritize making money over honoring commitments to their clients. They will toss aside your wedding contract if a better offer comes along. I strongly advise prospective couples to consider other options before trusting the World Equestrian Center with such an important occasion.