Cla wrote:
Terryallan wrote:
All night parties??? I was just at PirateLand last week, and there were no overnight parties, and the golf carts were put up at 11:00 PM. They may run all night at Ocean Lakes, but not at PL. Quiet time is 11, and it is strictly enforced.
Any truth in this review?
My kids lured me into this place because of the "Pirate" theme. Note, this place has nothing to do with pirates. Dirty, crowded, golf carts running wild everywhere. I chose the most expensive site on the ocean, that was a mistake. They have a golf cart parade every night up and down the beach with loud music and lots of alcohol fueling the frenzy. Forget about going to bed early or watching tv. In the morning people use the ocean front area to walk their dogs to do their thing all over the place. Disgusting! The beach is ok, but very crowded. The swimming pool also ok but crowded, the bathrooms by the pool have no locks! So much for privacy. I had to use the bathroom in the convenience store which was filthy. The best selling item in the cstore is Mikes frozen margaritas in a pouch, they have cases and cases of them. I paid for two days and they do not issue refunds so I was stuck in this sandpit among the pooping dogs and golf cart madness. At $67 a night there are 100's of campgrounds you can stay for less and much better. This place is permanently flagged in my NEVER AGAIN LIST. If you want a Pirate experience, rent the movie or go to Disney World, it will be cheaper and better; take my word for it
Only truth there is that there is no Pirate experience, other than the office has a ship theme. It is mostly called PirateLand, because in it's former life it was in fact a theme park, With a steam train, and Pirates fighting and such. It is now a CG, and NOT a theme park.
In fact the "beach" sites are huge, with picnic shelters. The bath houses are cleaned every day, and yes sometimes they get dirty overnite. But that is the visitors fault.
There is a golf cart crusing every night, You will see kids on bikes, and kids walking as well. they ride by each other, and slap hands. There is also a security guard on every corner. It's just good clean fun. Didn't we all cruise, and try to meet girls? However. It is over at 11:00, and carts are parked. Remember, It is a beach CG, and will not be as quiet as a secluded mountain river. But after the carts are parked, You can sit outside, and the only sound is the waves breaking on the beach.
That guy didn't go to the same CG we did. He went to a resort beach with a several thousand other people, and expected seclusion. and lights out at 9. Not going to happen.
But there is a ice cream shop, and a arcade, A restaurant of sorts, a pool, and a Lazy river. Also a indoor pool, minigolf, paddle boats, and canoes. Plus over the 4th, there are fireworks on the beach. :B IF a teenager does not have fun. It's their own fault.
Now back off the beach, across the bridge, the sites are smaller. A beach site is a must.
As to the sand pit part. Yes there is sand. It's the beach
