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Disney World Magic Kingdom
The resort, Walt Disney World, has developed into a city of fun, and is continually
expanding. Containing many of its own amazing attractions WDW offers an unforgettable
experience packed with pleasures. Twice the size of Manhattan, the playland offers
endless forms of entertainment, restaurants, and accommodations. There are four
major theme parks within WDW, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios, and Disney’s
Animal Kingdom, providing a vast variety of places to enjoy
SeaWorld
Orlando
7007 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, Florida 32821
Wonders of the sea can be seen up close at Sea World of Florida, as manatees,
killer whales, dolphins, seals and other aquatic animals are the stars. This is
the largest zoological park in the world and solely consists of mammals, birds,
fish, and reptiles from the ocean and its tributaries.
Discovery
Cove
Upscale SeaWorld theme park features a swim with dolphins, snorkeling through
artificial reefs among tropical creatures, swimming in a tropical river and a
free-flight aviary with more than 200 tropical birds. Total package for $199 includes
above-plus equipment, meal, parking and seven-day pass to SeaWorld Orlando. Other
packages - "Trainer for a Day" and non-dolphin swim - also available.
Universal Studios
1000 Universal Studios Plaza, Orlando, Florida 32819
When visiting Universal Studios Florida, one enters the world of movies where
there is no line between reality and fiction. As one of the most popular entertainment
parks in North America, this place provides intensity and fantasy through technology.
There are 444 acres of excitement with stage sets, shops, reproductions, and themed
attractions like Twister, which takes visitors through wild winds and down pouring
rain as a tornado approaches. There are many restaurants, clubs, shops, and live
music within the theme park.
Islands
of Adventure
Off Interstate 4 and Kirkman Road, Orlando; (407) 363-8000. One of two theme
parks in Universal Orlando. Rides and attractions include Jurassic Park and Marvel
Super Hero Island. Directions: from Interstate 4 West, take exit 29B and follow
signs; from Interstate 4 East, take exit 30A and follow signs. Open daily; hours
vary. Admission: adults, $48; children 3 to 9, $39; 2 and younger, free. Parking:
$7; RVs and trailers, $8. Visit
Universal
CityWalk
Themed restaurants, shopping, nightclubs, movies and live entertainment are
featured in this themed "downtown" on a lagoon. Admission: free; individual
clubs charge. Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily. Directions: from Interstate 4 West,
take exit 29B and follow signs; from Interstate 4 East, take exit 30A and follow
signs. Call (407) 363-8000
Florida
Splendid China
3000 Splendid China Boulevard, Kissimmee, Florida 34747
This theme park provides the experience of China displaying Chinese culture and
heritage. There are jugglers, acrobats, dancers, and storytellers. Also there
is a miniature China featuring 60 detailed models of significant landmarks in
the country.
Gatorland
14501 South Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, Florida 32837
Home to thousands of alligators and crocodiles Gatorland invites visitors to explore
the natural beauty of a native cypress swamp and the wildlife that resides there.
Many different shows are performed at Gatorland and are not to be missed. One
can see alligators leaping out of the water to be fed by hand, snake pits full
of deadly, poisonous rattlesnakes, and a man wrestling an alligator.
Guinness World Records Experience - www.guinnessattractions.com
8437 International Drive, Orlando; (407) 248-8891. Based on The Guinness Book
of World Records. Hours: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 10 a.m.;
to midnight Friday and Saturday.
Jungle
Adventures
26205 SR 50, Christmas; (407) 568-1354. Features Florida panthers, alligators,
Native American village tours, exotic animal exhibits and jungle swamp cruises.
Hours: 9.30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily.
Orlando Science
Center
777 East Princeton Street, Orlando, Florida 32803
This museum contains four levels of themed exhibition halls. Hundreds of the exhibits
in the museum are interactive allowing the museum visit to become more educational
and exciting for everyone. There is an eight story domed screen which is the world’s
largest Iwerks/ Digistar planetarium.
Orlando Museum of Art
2416 North Mills Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32803
As one of the best art museums in the southern U.S., it offers outstanding
exhibitions, award-winning educational programs and a permanent collection that
includes African art, 19th and 20th century American paintings, and pre- Columbian
artifacts from a Mayan excavation.
Ripley's
Believe It Or Not
8201 International Dr., Orlando. Themed galleries feature oddities, artifacts,
pranks of nature and illusions. Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. daily.
Wonderworks
9067 International Drive; (407) 352-0411. An "upside-down mansion"
offers interactive activities in a mystery lab and bubble room. Laser tag and
magical dinner show cost extra. Hours: 9 a.m. to midnight daily.
Holy
Land Experience
4655 Vineland Road, Orlando; (866) 872-4659. Christian theme park that re-creates
the biblical-era Holy Land. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9
a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; noon to 6 p.m. Sundays.
Busch Gardens
40th St and Busch Blvd., Tampa. (813) 987-5082. African themed park, zoo and
bird gardens. Edge of Africa Safari and thrill rides. Open daily; hours vary.
Cypress
Gardens
Take I-4 to U.S. Highway 27 south, to state road 540 west, Cypress Gardens,
Florida
Cypress Gardens includes a botanical garden, an amusement park, and a water-skiing
circus. There are 200 acres containing more than 8,000 plant varieties from around
the world. There are many different shows presented by talented performers.
Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside Dr, Tampa. (813) 273-4000. Featuring sections such as wetlands,
bays, beaches, coral reefs, offshore and interactive displays. Hours: 9:30 a.m.
to 5 p.m. daily.
Silver
Springs
State Rd 40, Silver Springs, (352) 236-2121. The park features underwater
limestone caverns and springs, glass-bottom boat rides, gator wrestling, tropical
plants and trees and the Swim at the Springs. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
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