"Traffic between Tampa and Orlando can be a nightmare, especially on a holiday weekend, it has been better since they finished some of the construction but would still suck to be stressed about traffic when you're trying to have fun slotting." (from Darlene)

I agree with Darlene Friday traffic could be a disaster getting back to Orlando for your BF to get into work unless you get up super early to get to Tampa in the early morning and leave by 12 or 1PM. If you go Thursday night you Mom could take a nap before you pick her up. I don't think she would get tired because of all the adrenalin you have while you are at the machine. I hope everyone has good luck and safe travels. What part of Orlando are you from?
I'm in the Ocoee/Windermere area.