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Throwback Thursday: Ducks at the Peabody Hotel in Orlando

By Jeff Dowler, CRS

Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty of California, Inc. CA DRE #01490977

April 28, 2016 11:13 AM

Ducks at the Peabody Hotel in Orlando

I was at a CRS convention in Orlando, FL in 2011 and stayed at the Peabody Hotel.

At the time the hotel was famous for their duck parade, with the ducks ushered in at different times of the day on a red carpet to gather at the fountain in the main lobby area. It was a treat to see.

Ducks at the Peabody Hotel in Orlando 2011

Here is a video (not mine).

My understanding is the ducks' last parade at the Peabody Hotel was in 2013 when the hotel was turned into a Hyatt but parade at the Memphis, TN location.

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Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Very cool Jeff Dowler CRS I can't wait to show the video to my kids.

Apr 28, 2016 11:29 AM

Lise Howe

Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC

Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

I love the idea of the ducks and am so sorry that they are not in Orlando any more.

Apr 28, 2016 11:39 AM

Patricia Kennedy

Washington, DC

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

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Bob "RealMan" Timm

I wish I had a video of my own but I didn't. It was a fun procession to watch and the ducks knew exactly what to do. Hope your kids enjoy it

Jeff

Apr 28, 2016 12:32 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Lise Howe

Yeah they were neat to watch, and pretty well behaved. It was really fun to watch the kids' reactions when they marched in.

Jeff

Apr 28, 2016 12:33 PM

Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate

ZOOM Realty Group - Cocoa Beach, FL

"The Accidental Blogger" Cocoa Beach, Florida

The ducks were a local legend...now you can come to the beach and see the peacocks that roam the streets.

Apr 28, 2016 12:38 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Diana Zaccaro

Well I hadn't heard about the peacocks, but the ducks were certainly legend.

Jeff

Apr 28, 2016 12:49 PM

Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate

ZOOM Realty Group - Cocoa Beach, FL

"The Accidental Blogger" Cocoa Beach, Florida

Next time you are in the area, let me know and I will give you the 411. Bring your camera!

Apr 28, 2016 12:50 PM

Mimi Foster

Falcon Property Company - Colorado Springs, CO

Voted Colorado Springs Best Realtor

What a great tradition! Too bad it fell by the wayside, but thanks for sharing the memory.

Apr 28, 2016 01:19 PM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

the ducks on my lake I dare say would not be as cooperative.

Apr 28, 2016 03:01 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Mimi Foster

The Peabody Hotel has quite the reputation because of the ducks. No idea why it stopped other than the change in hotels. I suppose there would be some cleanup issues! LOL

Jeff

Apr 28, 2016 03:40 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Tammy Lankford

Ha ha. Well I doubt they are easy to herd, or train to follow directions!

Jeff

Apr 28, 2016 03:42 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Diana Zaccaro

It's a deal. I will be there in November for NAR/CRS although not yet sure of the dates

Jeff

Apr 28, 2016 03:55 PM

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Joe Petrowsky

Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT

Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Jeff. That is pretty neat, thanks for sharing the video. Trained duck was different for sure.

Apr 28, 2016 06:43 PM

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Jeff. I remember seeing this on television a couple of uyears ago. Very neat.

Apr 28, 2016 10:11 PM

Belinda Spillman

Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO

Colorado Living!

I bet those ducks kept the housekeeping department very busy.

Apr 29, 2016 12:22 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Joe Petrowsky

Glad you enjoyed it. They were certainly fun to see - adults and kids alike enjoyed watching.

Jeff

Apr 29, 2016 12:54 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Sheila Anderson

I knew nothing about them until I went to the convention and a friend I was traveling with told me about them

Jeff

Apr 29, 2016 12:54 AM

Sheila Anderson

East Brunswick, NJ

Grant Schneider

Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY

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Jeff - thank you for that wonderful reminder. I have stayed there during conventions and have seen the duck parade.

Apr 30, 2016 12:11 AM

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