BattlinBill Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Thinking of taking my two sons to the pro bowl in Orlando this year (ages 14 and 16) and wondered if anyone has been before and what their thoughts were? It would be a 2.5 hour drive there plus the cost of tickets, hotel, food, etc., just wondering if it's worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemac2001 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 the worst game I have ever watched 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite Poster Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Depending on how much it costs, it can be a good weekend but mostly for the kids. They might be slightly older than an age where kids really enjoy activities around the game. I took my son a while back when he was pretty young. They had the skill competitions which were a good time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BattlinBill Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 Lol, yea definitely not worth watching on TV, was kinda hoping the actual event would be better. I agree about the age, when we lived in NY used to take them to the family event at training camp and they loved that, but that was years ago. I also like the idea Jim Kelly will be there but doubt we would get close enough to make a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 I’m not watching it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 40 minutes ago, BattlinBill said: Thinking of taking my two sons to the pro bowl in Orlando this year (ages 14 and 16) and wondered if anyone has been before and what their thoughts were? It would be a 2.5 hour drive there plus the cost of tickets, hotel, food, etc., just wondering if it's worth it? You'll be able to watch Kyle Williams represent us one last time...if i was that close I would do it in a heartbeat just for that... 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfanmiami(oh) Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 I think it would be fun to take in some of the stuff surrounding the event and spending some time at Disney. But the game itself, meh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 40 minutes ago, BattlinBill said: Thinking of taking my two sons to the pro bowl in Orlando this year (ages 14 and 16) and wondered if anyone has been before and what their thoughts were? It would be a 2.5 hour drive there plus the cost of tickets, hotel, food, etc., just wondering if it's worth it? Did you take your two young men to the Miami game this year? 1 minute ago, billsfanmiami(oh) said: I think it would be fun to take in some of the stuff surrounding the event and spending some time at Disney. But the game itself, meh. He lives 2.5 hours outside of Orlando. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 If it’s not in Hawaii, no. . 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyWhiteShows Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 53 minutes ago, BattlinBill said: Thinking of taking my two sons to the pro bowl in Orlando this year (ages 14 and 16) and wondered if anyone has been before and what their thoughts were? It would be a 2.5 hour drive there plus the cost of tickets, hotel, food, etc., just wondering if it's worth it? It might be fun for the kids, but the itself will be a piece of crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Semi-related: I heard on the radio this morning that Ovechkin was being fined for not playing the NHL all star game. Does the NFL fine players for not playing? Seems like no one good actually plays in the games. The games always suck, anyway and I haven't watched in over a decade. I just wonder if the live experience would be better if people weren't watching 3rd alternates play horrible football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uticaclub Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 I hear great things about the weekend and pregame festivities but the game itself is trash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 1 hour ago, BattlinBill said: Thinking of taking my two sons to the pro bowl in Orlando this year (ages 14 and 16) and wondered if anyone has been before and what their thoughts were? It would be a 2.5 hour drive there plus the cost of tickets, hotel, food, etc., just wondering if it's worth it? if they REALLY enjoy football then sure but otherwise find other activities to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 (edited) It depends. What will the weather be like where your home is, versus the site of the pro bowl? With just a 2.5 hour drive, it's probably not worth it. If you can escape a blizzard and take a week of vacation, go for it! Edited January 4, 2019 by TigerJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 If it’s 90% about the getaway with the boys it could be awesome, as long as you have other things planned to make it worthwhile. Family time is always worth it, but that joke of a game might not be. Still, while it’s not real football, it could be a cool experience with your boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Tim Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 I live in orlando and might go to a few of surrounding activities but game is boring according to friends who went last year. But come and visit our city- it is fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Short answer: No Long answer: Hell no 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 12 minutes ago, Buffalo Timmy said: I live in orlando and might go to a few of surrounding activities but game is boring according to friends who went last year. But come and visit our city- it is fun. I’ve gone with my then young boys for NCAA hoops, and went back for the Sweet 16 about 2-3 years ago. While I loved the hoops, it was great to just be away with the family. It can be a blast, but don’t count on the Pro Bowl providing quality entertainment. (We lived in Sarasota 18 years so were were there all the time, more for AAU hoops than Disney type stuff.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boca BIlls Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Only if you are going for Disney first and foremost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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