**OVERALL REVIEW**…read more The Wizard of OZ Museum and Van Gogh Experience, which I will shorthand simply to the Oz Museum, is one of those unique attractions that stand out simply because of its uniqueness in an area you do not expect to see such an attraction. But this is Florida (my beloved state I love so much), and it should not be weird to see a surf museum (Florida Surf Museum) nearby the dinosaur store and museum (literally called the Dinosaur Store). But it works because the Oz Museum surely highlights so much from the Wizard of Oz franchise, not just the movie, but the entire lore inspired by the amazing book written by Frank L. Baum. I would have waited until later to post this review up, because there is one more "experience" I need to watch through-and-through in the Van Gogh Experience, which is the projector experience of traveling through The Wizard of Oz, but there is new news pertaining to this locale. The Oz Museum is moving south to Cocoa Beach. Not only that, it will be near the Dinosaur Store. How wonderful is it that two of the quirkiest museums Cocoa Beach has will be next to each other. Ergo, this review is for the Oz Museum as they are officially in their "Final Weeks in Cape Canaveral" before they move south to Cocoa Beach. For starters, the Oz Museum is located on the westside of A1A a.k.a. Jimmy Buffet Highway, at the northwest quadrant of its intersection with Center St., the street that leads westward to the dinky Center Street Park where one of the five bat houses of Cape Canaveral are located. The Oz Museum is actually "small" pertaining to the price one must pay to enter, which is about $32 plus tax for adults. Military and seniors get a discount and children are about half that price, but still, that can be considered steep for entry. But if you truly take your time with this location and engage in all they provide, it actually fair price. Most people would probably just breeze through all the exhibits, including officially recognized items that belonged to Frank L. Baum, signed books, and just a collection of all Oz related things from one family's personal collection. And yes, it is a personal collection, but it is an amazing personal collection with, as mentioned earlier, official items from certain locales, which I must stress "certain locales." For example, the display featuring the winkie guard spear has items that were officially used as props in the classic movie starring Judy Garland. The ruby red slippers on display, many mistake as from that movie, too, but those are actually the ones that were displayed in the line/queue of the Great Movie Ride in Disney's Hollywood Studios while the ride was open. It should also be noted that each glass panel of the collection has a QR code for an audio tour. Ergo, each panel will have a recorded explanation and history of everything that is on display. That is why I say the price is justified. And let's face it, a museum like this, despite how quirky it is, may become "boring" for little children. Ergo, there is a children's room with the animated Oz movie playing on loop and plenty of books, puzzles, and games to keep their playful minds occupied. Finally, the Van Gogh Experience is just an "added bonus" on top of all you get in this museum. The projectors put you in the midst of an amazing animation detailing Van Gogh's life, which lasts about 20 minutes on average. Seeing his paintings come to animation life in a room that is about 75 feet by 25 feet (estimate because the room was constantly darkened for the projectors) was just relaxing, especially when Starry Starry Night appeared. There is also a projector experience going through the entirety of The Wizard of Oz, but I never got to finish it. Ultimately, the Oz Museum is a worthwhile experience to go to, but I am only giving it four-out-of-five stars because this experience, as it is now, will soon be gone, and a new experience will be available very soon with added features such as a boat ride (and possibly mini-golf). From what I got the couple of times I went here, it is definitely worth checking out. You can't go wrong with a museum that is featured as it is highly-rated among many categories on TripAdvisor, including number one for kids museums.

Follow the Yellow Brick Road... to Cape Canaveral?…read more ​The Wizard of Oz Museum is a "blink and you'll miss it" tourist attraction tucked away in Cape Canaveral, FL. If you aren't looking for it, you might cruise right past, but for fans of L. Frank Baum's universe, this unassuming spot is a literal treasure chest of Technicolor history. ​ ​Don't let the modest footprint fool you. While it isn't a sprawling theme park, the museum packs an incredible punch by focusing on the entire Oz multiverse. You'll find a wide array of memorabilia that stretches far beyond Judy Garland's iconic ruby slippers, diving deep into the original book series and the broader lore of the 14 original novels. ​The Pace: It's not a very big venue. If you're a "skimmer," you'll be back in the parking lot before your car engine has even cooled down. I think this is where most of concerns about the admission fee come into play. ​The Strategy: To get your money's worth, you have to lean in. Unless you're taking the time to read every placard or every note of each item's history, you'll be in and out in no time. The magic is in the fine print. ​ ​The biggest shock of the day had nothing to do with flying monkeys or wicked witches. As a massive Beatles fan, I was absolutely floored to see an autographed photo of Paul McCartney. ​The Backstory: The photo captures Sir Paul during a visit to the set of the 1985 cult classic Return to Oz. Seeing Macca's signature in a shrine to Emerald City was the crossover event I never knew I needed. ​Summary: It's a charming, niche experience that rewards the curious. Just remember: read the signs, or you'll miss the best parts!

** - Above and Beyond Customer Service**…read more I had a truly outstanding experience at Ron Jon Surf Shop in Cocoa Beach this Father's Day. I initially came in to purchase a 9-foot board I had my eye on. After deciding to buy it, I stepped out briefly to grab my son so he could help me load it into my truck. When I returned, the board was gone--needless to say, I was extremely disappointed. I spoke with a salesperson named Dave, who explained that the board actually wasn't supposed to be on the sales floor--it had been custom-made for the shop and was pulled by the general manager and placed in an office. Even so, Dave didn't stop there. He took the time to listen to my situation and understand how much this meant to me, especially as it was intended to be my Father's Day gift. Dave went out of his way to help and connected me with the manager, Chip. Chip took things to the next level--he made calls to the general manager and even reached out to corporate to see if anything could be done. After about 45 minutes of effort, he came back with incredible news: they got approval to sell me the board. Neither Dave nor Chip had to go to those lengths, but they did--and that level of customer care is rare. They could have easily said no and moved on, but instead they went out of their way to make my day. As a local, I'll be out riding waves on this board and proudly telling this story. Ron Jon didn't just sell me a surfboard--they delivered an unforgettable experience. Thank you, Dave, Chip, and the corporate team for making my Father's Day!

This store makes me want to say, "No wayyyyy.....way!" and "Excellent!" and "Nothing was bogus" -…read moreaccording to Bill and Ted (it's making my son cringe in the background). Largest surf shop in the world at 52,000 square feet of cool, rad, and gnarly, awesome things (shirts, jewelry, swim wear, accessories, beauty products, home decor, surf boards, rash guards, sunglasses, etc). If you can walk out without buying a shirt, keychain or sticker, I would either be impressed, or think something was wrong with you. Free parking (time limit) in the back of the shop. Long arse lines at all the registers, but that's a testament to how popular this place is. My husband who is an (ex-)surfer, totally loved this shop. He said visiting this store was one of the highlights of the trip.

You will notice this cute little shop immediately as it is right at the entrance to the left of…read morethe Cocoa Beach Pier sign. There are tables with chairs out in front for relaxing or having a snack. Pier Shop is basically a well run souvenir shop. They offer flip flops, t-shirts, beach wear, hats, magnets, and other Cocoa Beach items. Their prices are reasonable. The staff are friendly and welcoming. You can park in the lot right in front of the shop and entrance to Cocoa Beach. It was easy access without stairs.

Great selection. Prices are of course on the tad higher side but it is what it is. Clean…read more Organized. Employees were very friendly. Highly recommended.

Alvin's is a must-stop whenever you're in Florida. It's such a cool little shop, and honestly, if…read moreyou don't stop at Alvin's... what are you even doing with your life? Pretty much everything is under $20, which makes it perfect for souvenirs and impulse buys you won't regret. They have a great selection of shirts, sweaters, and super cute bathing suits, plus all the classic Florida goodies--trinkets, stickers, candy, and of course, taffy. It's the kind of place where you walk in "just to look" and walk out with a bag full of stuff. Great prices, fun vibes, and lots of options to bring a little piece of Florida back home. Highly recommend stopping in anytime you're nearby!

Bought a pair of swim trunks. When I got in the car, I pulled them out to show my family. The rear…read moreof the seat thread was unraveled. Went back inside, explained and simply wanted to just exchange them As they were defective. NOPE. I softly asked again. NOPE. I then looked at all the reviews on this location. Well, they are Spot On. Buyer beware

Ort is nice and atmosphere is great but Don't eat at the restaurants especially the big ones. The…read morequality of food is lousy for the price. 90% of the food is either out of a bag or freezer. Nothing is truely fresh. Been coming here since I was a kid and as the places grew the quality went down food wise that is.

Working man's marina with helpfull staff great restaurant on location, supplies…read more Port Canaveral is an excellent well marked safe big ship inlet and a much better choice the the infamous Ponce Deleon to Daytona. Full services available.

I stopped because I wanted to see what was offered. The products he has are toilet seats, table…read moretops, and other resin creations with shells and sea life. Plus wall hangings carved and painted. The store is old and smells, understandable with shells and such. I asked the guy about the type of resin being curious how durable it would be with chemicals,etc. I plan to move west and thinking of decorating with this beach deco. That is when he became defensive. From blaming someone selling his secret to the Chinese to other issues. When I asked for a card and phone he had nothing nor really shared contact info. Really an ass come to think of it. The product is well worth the dollars spent but hopefully he is honorable in his delivery.

Kyle, Still waiting on product I ordered from you in March…read more Said you were busy when we talked two months ago. It has now been 5 months and you need to send my product or make return on cc! Tried calling ....no answer!

Replaced the drive on my old wii for $90. Works like new again! Loved the staff. Quick and…read moreknowledgeable.

For me this was a great spot to do a Vida gift shopping for some teenagers who frowned at most…read morethings, but are huge gamers. It is located in the Waterford Towers shopping plaza and is by South Beach Tanning Company. Honestly, I have never even noticed this place. If you are a gamer yourself we're looking for gifts for gamers, here is the place to head towards. I would definitely recommend here.

Found purely by accident SuperVillain Coffee was a good surprise. Located in an older strip mall…read morewhen we first walked in there seemed to be a little "old air" smell like at an antique shop, but once you are in a bit further it goes away. You can find many nostalgic items for sale such as action figures, video and dvd's, pictures of the famous, etc. in the rear of the shop is the food counter, a wonderful pastry case has yummy desserts to go with your coffee or tea. Maybe you prefer ice cream if so they have that too. There are a few tables to sit ate to eat in if you like. Service was good and coffee and treats delicious. I will definitely return again. **I had the chocolate banana coffee, ask for a sample you will be pleasantly surprised!**

Coffee with 5 times the caffeine? Uh, hook that directly to my vein. I don't know any other place…read morewhere you can get coffee, ice cream, and a light saber all in one trip. That alone deserves 5-stars right? We enjoyed stopping in and the change of scenery from your typical coffee shop. This was fun!

Went to the one in Cocoa Beach on our trip to Florida recently and found some good deals and very…read morefriendly staff.

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