Orlando is home to the world’s top theme and water parks.
More than 66 million visitors came to Orlando last year to enjoy a unique mix of legendary theme parks, water parks, spectacular museums, world-class entertainment and blockbuster rides and attractions; it would take about 67 days to visit all of the entertaining offerings in Orlando. Metro Orlando’s three big attractions, namely, Walt Disney World® Resort; Universal Orlando® Resort and SeaWorld® Orlando, have made the area one of the most desired vacation spots of the world.
Orlando’s claims to fame are:
Visit Orlando
Visit Orlando is the official tourism association for the most visited destination in the United States
Walt Disney World® Resort
Enjoy the magic of Walt Disney World® Resort, an entertainment complex that includes four parks (Animal Kingdom®, Epcot®, Disney’s Hollywood Studios® and the Magic Kingdom®), two water parks (Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon), Disney Springs and ESPN’s Wide World of Sports Complex.
Universal Orlando® Resort
This resort includes two theme parks; Islands of Adventure® and Universal Studios® Florida, based on popular movies and CityWalk® which includes the worlds largest Hard Rock Cafe.
SeaWorld® Orlando
seaworldparks.com/en/seaworld-orlando
At SeaWorld® Orlando, guests enjoy the aquatic world as well as a water park, Aquatica® and can swim with the dolphins at Discovery Cove.
LEGOLAND Florida Resort
This park features Lego-built cities, monuments and animals plus interactive exhibits, rides and a waterpark.
Coca-Cola Orlando Eye descriptor:
The Coca-Cola Orlando Eye is bubbling with new experiences! The 400-foot observation wheel takes guests on an aerial journey of Central Florida, offering 360-degree views of theme parks and attractions, downtown Orlando skyline, and on clear days, Florida’s east coast, all within the comfort of 30 air-conditioned capsules. Select capsules have been transformed to offer the ultimate VIP experience, featuring special décor, an upbeat music selection, selfie sticks, bottle caps seats and complimentary Coca-Cola coolers. Enjoy a refreshing beverage and take in the beautiful views aboard the tallest observation wheel on the North American east coast.
Madame Tussauds
SKELETONS: Animals Unveiled
Skeletons has over 40 exhibits featuring more than 400 real animal skeletons in clever never-before-seen poses and dioramas that brands visitors with a whole new respect for the animal kingdom with an intriguing mix of education, conservation.
Gatorland
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Gatorland spans more than 110 acres of wildlife and includes an aviary, petting zoo and, of course, a marsh full of alligators.
Central Florida Fair
centralfloridafair.com
The Central Florida Fair includes exhibits of talented dancers and musicians, creative arts, food arts, horticulture and livestock.
OSCEOLA COUNTY
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
medievaltimes.com
Daring knights take on swordfights and jousting tournaments at Medieval Times, where guests will enjoy a four-course meal as they watch epic battles unfold.
Osceola County Fair
osceolacountyfair.com
Osceola County’s largest annual event brings more than 88,000 people together for a 10-day county fair including a one-day kid rodeo.
SEMINOLE COUNTY
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
centralfloridazoo.org
The 116-acre zoo houses more than 500 animals, including spider monkeys, pumas and a number of exotic birds and reptiles.
OTHER AREA INTERESTS
Kennedy Space Center
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is your launch pad to experiencing and exploring the NASA Story.
Featured websites:
Walt Disney World® Resort
Universal Orlando® Resort
SeaWorld® Orlando
Kennedy Space Center
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