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Orlando, Florida Things To Do
From the magic of Walt Disney World to the high-octane thrills of Universal Orlando Resort to mysterious creatures of the deep at SeaWorld Orlando, your family will discover adventure and excitement in Orlando, Florida. One of the most exhilarating family vacation destinations in the world, Orlando offers spectacular theme and water parks, attractions, sports arenas, dinner theaters, golf courses, and shopping destinations.Enjoy sightseeing down International Drive, a vibrant vacation zone with hundreds of attractions, shops, restaurants, entertainment, and the I-Ride Trolley. Nickelodeon Suites Resort puts your family in the heart of the Orlando action!
Orlando, Florida Top Family Attractions
SeaWorld Orlando.
SeaWorld Orlando takes families below the surface, above the waves and beyond their expectations. SeaWorld Orlando is the world’s premier marine adventure park with more than 200 acres of up-close animal encounters, thrilling attractions and unforgettable performances immersing guests in the mysteries of the sea. State-of-the-art rides twist, turn, and drench guests with unprecedented thrills, while amazing animal encounters include killer whales, dolphins, sea lions, sharks and more. From a rockin’ nighttime Shamu show to three new sea-themed family rides, families will enjoy new experiences that could only come from SeaWorld, where vacation adventures become lifelong memories. [Top]Aquatica by SeaWorld.
Aquatica is one-of-a-kind water park only SeaWorld could create - blends up-close animal experiences,
waters from serene to extreme, high-speed thrills and wide, sandy beaches. Amidst lush landscape inspired by the South Sea Islands, Aquatica’s signature attraction, Dolphin Plunge, sends riders in clear tubes through a crystal-blue lagoon that is home to black-and-white Commerson’s dolphins. A colorful mix of racing tunnels, raft rides and rivers offer crashing surf and high-speed thrills, while pools, lagoons and lazy rivers invite guests to enjoy a slower pace. Plenty of wide, sand beaches, personal cabanas, refreshing lagoons and cool shade from towering oaks and exotic trees create the ultimate water park for guest comfort. [Top]SeaWorld’s Discovery Cove.
Discovery Cove is an all-inclusive family adventure where guests enjoy a one-of-a-kind opportunity to swim with dolphins, rays and tropical fish and hand-feed exotic birds. Guests visiting this lush oasis experience the most exciting animal encounters the world has to offer in a breathtaking setting featuring rocky lagoons, lush landscaping, white-sand beaches, coral reefs, a tropical river, and resort-style pool complete with waterfalls. Discovery Cove is an all-inclusive adventure where the culinary delights are as endless as the views. Each guest is also provided his/her own swim vest, towel, and swim gear, including a snorkel, mask, fins and Panama Jack eco-friendly sunscreen. Private lockers and dressing areas provide Crabtree & Evelyn bath products. [Top]Universal Orlando Resort/Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure.
Universal Orlando® Resort is A Vacation From the OrdinaryTM - a spectacular family vacation destination where the biggest movies ever made and today’s hottest entertainment come together to create unforgettable experiences. Here you’ll find the world’s two most amazing theme parks side-by-side, an exciting nighttime entertainment complex, and magnificently themed on-site hotels, all in one convenient location. At Universal Orlando, you can jump into the action of the movies at Universal Studios®, the number one movie and TV based theme park in the world. You’ll feel the adrenaline rush of cutting edge rides and attractions that challenge all your senses at Universal’s Islands of Adventure®, theme park. You can enjoy Orlando’s hottest spot for entertainment, Universal CityWalk®. Experience the unique music, comedy and multimedia theatrics of the world- renowned Blue Man Group. And stay on-site at the luxurious Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, the exciting Hard Rock Hotel®, or the exotic Loews Royal Pacific Resort. Best of all, the hotels, entertainment complex and theme parks are all conveniently located within a short walk or complimentary shuttle or water taxi ride away from each other. It’s all only at Universal Orlando Resort - an entire universe of action, thrills and excitement for every member of the family.©2011 BMP. Hard Rock Hotel ® Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), Inc. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2011 Universal Studios. © 2011 Universal Orlando. All rights reserved. [Top]
Walt Disney World.
The most spectacular theme park on the planet, Walt Disney World is a dazzling destination packed with magic, fantasy, and adventure - from pulse-pounding rides and innovative attractions to live shows and entertainment. Spanning 47 breathtaking square miles in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Walt Disney World features four fantastic theme parks - Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom - two wild water parks - Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon - exciting attractions, playful restaurants and shops, two vibrant entertainment and nightclub districts - Downtown Disney and Pirate Island - and four spectacular golf courses. Experience Orlando’s most exhilarating family vacation destination, where lands of enchantment, entertainment and adventure offer unforgettable family experiences. For information and tickets, visit http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/. [Top]Wet 'n Wild Water Park.
Wet 'n Wild features 30 action-packed acres of racing rides, slippery slides, twisty tubes, flying flumes, a kid’s park, and surf waves. Get fast and wet on Mach 5, a twisting flume that drops 1700 feet. Blast off on The Black Hole: The Next Generation, a two-person hydra capsule with dynamic effects, lights and cosmic energy. Go wake skating and knee skiing at the Wake Zone, featuring the half-mile Knee Ski course. Fly through Disco H2O, an enclosed flume ride through the sights and sounds of the '70s. Ride The Flyer, a towering toboggan that runs through banked curves, Surge, one of the longest and fastest tubes in the country, Raging Rapids, a white-water run with a waterfall plunge, and Brain Wash, a 6-story extreme tube ride that blows your mind! [Top]Orlando Science Center.
Travel to Jupiter or face a dinosaur. Orlando Science Center fosters curiosity, innovation, and discovery of science and technology through interactive experiences. Kids discover the world of science through exciting exhibits, events, films and programs that inspire imagination and exploration. NatureWorks looks at Florida’s ecosystems and reptiles. See prehistoric dinosaurs at DinoDigs. Explore the interactive world of KidsTown. Journey to the solar system at the Cosmic Tourist, and uncover wonders of the human body at Bodyzone. Experience mysteries of the ocean or the sensation of flying on the 8-story screen of CineDome, featuring stunning IMAX films like Titanic - The Experience, and laser planetarium shows. Enjoy hands-on science shows at the Xperience Factory. Explore the outer limits of space through the largest public refractor telescope in Florida at the Crosby Observatory. Visit www.osc.org. [Top]Gatorland.
One of Central Florida's oldest attractions, Gatorland is a 110-acre theme park and wildlife preserve with exciting animal exhibits, shows, entertainment and adventure tours. Located at the head of the Florida Everglades, Gatorland - Alligator Capital of the World - features alligators, crocodiles, and exotic animals. Explore the breeding marsh with a boardwalk and observation tower, aviary, petting zoo, and swamp walks. Drop by Allie's Barnyard and see the barnyard critters. Ride the famous Express Railroad. See wranglers wrestle a 9-foot alligator with razor sharp teeth in the Gator Wrestlin' Arena. See egrets, herons and owls at the Bird Rookery. See colorful lorikeets and parrots at Very Merry Aviary. Enjoy amazing animal shows like the Gator Wrestlin’ Show, Gator Jumparoo and Up-close Encounters Show. Cool off at Gator Gully Splash Park, an animal-themed water park with squirting water, fountains and splash areas. Visit www.gatorland.com. [Top]WonderWorks.
An upside down attraction on International Drive, WonderWorks is an amusement park that challenges minds with 100 amazing exhibits, interactive games, hands-on activities, displays and play areas. Incredible exhibits let you simulate hang gliding, horse racing, and hurricanes. Land the Discovery Space Shuttle, pilot the F14 and F18 fighter jets across blue skies, explore replicas of an Astronaut Space Suit and Mercury Capsule, play virtual basketball and soccer in a 3-D computer generated world, feel the San Francisco earthquake of 1989, experience virtual combat in the Desert War, lie on a bed of nails, get inside a gigantic bubble, create a 3-D impression of your body on WonderWall, ride a high-speed rollercoaster, and play laser tag. Don’t miss the Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show. Visit www.wonderworksonline.com. [Top]Old Town.
Stroll down the brick-lined streets of Old Town and enjoy the 4th best amusement park in the United States, according to AmericaOnline! Youll enjoy a shopping emporium with 75 specialty shops from resort wear to pampered pet wear, from jewelry to souvenirs, from puppets to imported rugs. Old Town offers not just shopping, but dining and entertainment, including18 thrilling amusement rides! Theres the famous 60-foot Century Ferris Wheel, an outrageous Roller Coaster, a Tilt-A-World, Go-Karts and Bumper Cars. Also, a Human Slingshot catapults you 365 feet into the air. For the younger family members, visit our Kids Town. The little ones can hop on the Wacky Worm coaster and Merry-Go-Round, take a spin on the Tea Cups, and leap on the Frog Hopper. Theres so much to do here at Old Town that you can literally arrive in the morning and stay into the night. Every Thursday is Bike Nite, when motorcycles rule. See 1,000 amazing bikes as they line the brick streets. The most famous weekly event: the Saturday Nite Cruise is the largest weekly classic car cruise in the United States. Classic cars from 1974 and earlier, including hot rods, street rods and antiques enjoy cruisin every Saturday night. Cars come in starting at 1:00 pm and the cruise starts at 8:30 pm. Every Friday, check out the hundreds of show cars from 1975 to 1987 parading down main street starting at 9:00 pm. Mustangs, Corvettes, Monte Carlos, and others are reminders of cars of yesteryear. Rock-by-the-Clock on Wednesdays with The King of RockNRoll is our newest weekly entertainment. Come over to the main stage beginning at 7:00 pm for the best ever free concert. And, on Sundays in February, May, September and November, sway to the beat of live Latin bands on stage. Old Town is open every day, from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm. Rides are open from noon to 11:00pm, with some of the more thrilling rides staying open even later. Bars stay open till 2:00 am. Visit www.old-town.com [Top]Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament.
The most popular family dinner attraction in the country, Medieval Times captures the imaginations of all ages with a festive medieval banquet and thrilling competitions between knights on horseback. Enter the castle in Orlando, Florida, and get transported to an 11th century medieval tournament where knights fight with authentic swords and weapons and joust to the death. Experience displays of classic equestrian skills and medieval pageantry - with Hollywood-caliber special effects - as you enjoy a four-course feast with King Philippe and Princess Leonore above the arena. Medieval Times also presents thrilling kid-friendly daytime shows with exciting shows with fearless knights and a delicious lunch. Visit www.medievaltimes.com. [Top]
