Theatrical Historic Tour
Jeff and Connie Gay of Dreamland Productions bring their twenty plus years of creating theatrical productions to Downtown Tavares with their Floating Ghosts Séance Tour. Connie says, “We have always had a fascination with history and mystery. Hence, historical ghosts!”
The ninety-minute tour starts at sundown at the Train Station, where guests are greeted by the entertaining ghost hosts for the evening, Cecil McKnight and Divina. Cecil’s special “spirit tracker” invention alerts the hosts to the presence of spirits as the ghost-hunting group treks its way through Wooton Park and along the shoreline of Lake Dora, and up Main Street. The ghost hosts share stories about the history of the area and then attempt to make contact with some of the historical figures with the help of the group.
Many of the Tavares’ founding figures make appearances, such as Chief Billy Bowlegs, Clara Adams, and Captain Melton Haynes. A ghostly alligator, Toste, even plays a part.
The theatrical evening is filled with audience participation, lots of laughter, and is an entertaining way to learn more about the town’s past, as the stories are based on actual history, yet dramatized for your entertainment pleasure.
There is a rest stop halfway through the tour, where guests can rest, go the bathroom, or get a drink from one of the local restaurants, which all offer special discounts to the spirit trackers. The tour ends at Lake Dora Sushi and Sake, a historical building. Lake Dora Sushi and Sake also offers dinner specials before and after the tour.
Floating Ghosts Séance Tour
www.floatingghosts.com
352-617-8808
$20 Adults/$12 Children
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