I can't say that I have a need to visit Bass Pro Shops often, but I recently went for a visit to…read morefind a Christmas gift for my dad. I was impressed by the selection of fun unique gifts for both adults and children. I had my toddler with me and he thought it was basically an amusement park in there. He loved looking at the fishies in the large aquarium tank. This particular location is not as impressive as other Bass Pros I've been to, nor did I experience any helpful staff. I was also approached by a salesman for Hilton Grand Vacations (I guess this is a new partnership with BPS) trying to sell me hard on a vacation package lol. I think by the 3rd "NO" he got the hint. But I did discover the best kept holiday secret for parents EVER... This time of year they have a Santa's Wonderland experience set up including a little workshop/craft area for the kiddos, plus photos with Santa. The best part is that there was zero line for Santa pics and your visit includes a FREE 4x6 photo and shareable video. What a steal! You can book a reservation online, but as I mentioned there was not any line when we were there around 4:30pm on a Sunday. I'm glad I discovered that they offer this and will definitely keep it in mind for the future.

Basing this off of the Santa picture experience only! We honestly love coming to Bass Pro shops at…read moreChristmastime because it's the best Santa experience that we've been able to find in town. It's free and you get a 4 x 6. You can upgrade your package, but you'll get the 4 x 6 to take home for free. This year the Santa was so friendly and took care of my two-year-old who is too scared to sit on his lap. He offered several suggestions of different ways to sit and finally we were able to get a picture where he was looking. My husband was so happy! (Haha) We have fun every year and we think that it's a really great experience for families who are looking for a photo with Santa and also a free 4 x 6 to take home. Pro tip you can book your spot online but there's also walk-ins if you have time to wait.

Our favorite entry point into the Florida Mall!…read more We don't usually shop here, but they have a great selection on Athletic wear and local team merchandise. We did buy an Orlando City Soccer Jersey for my mom a few years ago for her birthday. She still has it, and it's in good condition. The sticker prices here are a little high, but worth the quality!

Was walking through to get to my car and they had a pink glitter Stanley right on the front table…read more I wasn't going to but it because I don't need *another* Stanley... but my family encouraged me and I know I'll use it so I caved and bought it. This is not the first time I've gotten caught by a good item on the front table, too!! Well done, Dicks!

Baseball season is here so we stopped in to look for some batting gloves. Selection is fair,…read morehowever, pricing was $10 more for the same brand pair we just bought at the competitor down the street. There were no customer service people in that particular section, but we found it pretty quick since it was in the front of the store. We ended up with a purchase from the gym equipment section and found check out to be pretty quick. The cashier was friendly and asked if I had phone number registered for rewards which I did. He asked if I wanted my receipt which I appreciated since not all places do that. Location of the store is not the best as it is tucked back in the Milennia plaza where there is a lot of traffic. But its a good place to shop if you know exactly what you need and don't mind paying higher prices.

I have been waiting for Dick's buy 1 get 2 sale on their cozy socks collection. They are great for…read morecold days and nights and make even better stocking stuffers. They have different designs than other years. I stocked up for me and got some to add to gifts. The staff is friendly and always willing to help.

My go to for all sports equipment. They have great low prices and this place is placed perfectly…read morein millenia. There is always a wide selection of equipment from camping to sports to hunting. The down turn to this location is the customer service is at its bare minimum. There is usually Noone to find if you have questions about any items. You have to go back to the front to find someone for help.

I went to exchange items for a different color but lost ID. They wouldn't allow me to do the even…read moreexchange. I'll shop at Dicks from now on.

We had a lovely time walking around and taking in the fresh air. Playground is spacious for a…read morevariety of age. Splash pad also an option. Often see fishing boats on the lake. Low key and nicely kept area that is relaxing for all ages.

This is a really nice Marina the staff is friendly I was able to meet with the proprietor Mark…read moreDetweiler and do a quick interview of what was on the lake what type of activity this Marina got and so on. Facilities are clean the restrooms are clean and have a nice little cafe in the bait shop which I did partake in some bacon, eggs and toast. At $4.95 I was extremely shocked to even find a breakfast that cheap. The food was good and the paddle IE kayaking was outstanding the launch ramp itself is a concrete system with I think 4 ramps. There is no specific canoe kayak ramp location but you can launch with really no problem off one of the main launch ramps. Has a real nice park next to it great for kids area to play exercise and alike. All in all it was a great experience. View video https://youtu.be/5WcIn6b_6rg

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.

Many tourists don't realize Florida is home to stunning crystal-clear spring rivers--perfect for…read moreswimming, kayaking, and tubing aka "hidden gems". My Hubby and I love kayaking, so we booked an excursion months in advance for Rock Springs through TripAdvisor. Our Tour Operator was Get Up And Go Kayaking located at Kings Landing in Apopka, FL. I LOVE saying Apopka ;) The good news: Apopka is a quick 1 hour drive from Orlando. Make sure you don't miss the turn to King's Landing, because the entrance is located on a narrow dirt road. You must drive past Kelly Park (which fills up fast). There is a Park Ranger located here who will guide you to King's Landing. As you get closer and if you see a parking spot, grab it! Check in is located in the Cabin like office where you will have to sign a waiver. If you do not want to take a clear bottom, guided Kayak tour, you can either rent or BYO Kayak versus taking a semi private, clear, guided kayak tour. NOTE: ONLY use their Sunscreen/lotion which is provided at no cost. It protects the wildlife and the Springs. We wanted the full experience as we have previously enjoyed renting clear Kayaks. Our guide for the morning was: Megan, who was fantastic! Full of energy, information and helpful tidbits about the Springs and its human and wildlife inhabitants. Our group was small and capped at 10. We paddled through both narrow and open stretches, and stopped to swim in the warm, crystal-clear water. One highlight was a banyan tree with an 8-foot natural "jump hole"--such a cool experience! It was a serene, memorable day, and fun fact: this is the very spring featured in the Visit Orlando commercials! Yeah, definitely take a day away from crowded Orlando to relax and enjoy Mother Nature! You will Thank Me ;)

After an original order issue, the owner reached out and went above and beyond make sure I was…read moretaken care of as a customer. Looking forward to getting out on the new board !

This company is amazing! With most online businesses, you can't even get a "live person" to speak…read morewith. Even if you do get to talk to a representative, they rarely can answer your question on the product you are interested in. This is "not" the case at Performance Ski and Surf! These people are incredibly knowledgeable and are passionate about their sports and the products they sell. I want to give a special shout out to Danielle! She was amazing! She had a deep knowledge of each product I asked her about and "really cared" about me as a customer. She patiently answered each of my questions on multiple products that I was interested in. It's been a long time since I have been assisted by such a competent and caring sales representative! You are my now "go to" water sports store! Thank you so much! Sincerely, Carl G.

Horrible, found them listed, went to their website, it does not work, called an Arabic guy,…read moreanswered, said he was the owner. I said I wanted to buy a particular ARMA SBEAN BAG LAUNCHER, but he kept saying it has over 2000 different HIGHLY BELIEVABLE I SAID I WANT TO BUY KEEP SAYING OVER 2,000 HUNG UP

Marcelo is great, he has a vast variety of guns and accessories, and even if he doesn't have he…read morealways find and order whatever I needed.

The views were so fun! Neatly tucked away in downtown Kissimmee. I've been in the area for 10 years…read moreand didn't know this dock/bar existed! We had so much fun visiting, eating from their low maintenance but delicious restaurant

small menu my fish was good…read moremy husband didn't like his hamburger. he said it was a premade patty

Such a great store with wonderful life size outdoorsy decor. They also do a superb decorating job…read morein the Christmas spirit. Store is organized by outdoor activities--fishing, hunting, camping, etc I especially love the foods section that includes chili kits, rubs, jerky and sauces. A downside is often the absence of shelf pricing. I've left many things behind due to this. Lots of wonderful clothing, especially for cold weather--thermals, fleeces, fllannels. Has outdoor appliances like dehydrators, grills, tools. Even has a toys section. Saw some great sales today $15 fleece jackets, 25% off lots of clothing, etc. Certainly worth a gander for everyone.

This is a review for their archery department…read more I decided recently that I wanted to get back into archery (which for me means traditional target shooting with a recurve bow). After receiving terrible service at a local shop in Gainesville, my boyfriend (who was buying this for me as a birthday present) and I came here. Upon walking into that section they really only have compound bows for bowhunting on display and some very expensive all wood recurves hanging behind the counter. There were plenty of people behind the counter though, and one man asked if we needed any help. We told him what we were looking for and that I was a novice archer who had last shot about 6 years ago. He promptly pulled a box out from underneath the counter, told us the price and asked if it was in our range. We said yes and he began putting it together for us. After he had put it together and showed me how it was done, he had me draw it. I said it was fine and more than I shot in High School, which is what I'm looking for since my archery teacher was always pushing me to try a stronger resistance. He then showed me a product called a "whisker biscuit" (I know, sounds lewd right?), which is basically a special attachment to help with nocking the arrow. It holds the arrow in place, meaning it won't fall out mid-release...which I agree is a good idea to have for a novice...especially since this has happened to me! So he attached that on for us. I asked him about a sight and he led us over to where they sell them and selected one to recommend at my re quest of a reasonably priced one. He picked one out and I looked at it, and really liked it! Fiber optic sight with several different pins to mark different distances so there is no need for adjustment once you set them. After attaching everything we had picked out he asked if we need it taken back apart and we did so he obliged. He let us know there was a sale on some arrows and we picked them up as well; he cut them to the proper size and then we were ready to check out! I know it kind of sounds like he was trying to upsell me on a lot of things, but he did listen to our concerns about price and we knew exactly what we were buying. When recommending a product he told us exactly what it was and why it was a good idea, but never said it was a necessity. At any time we could have requested something cheaper or different and I'm sure he would have obliged us with no problem. Great experience, excellent service. Will definitely come back if I need anything. I'm just sad they're in Orlando and not Gainesville :(