There are so many things to do in Orlando and the surrounding area. In order to make the most of your time there - and to prevent theme park burnout we have assembled this page with links to all the major attractions plus some quieter venues all within a day's travel from Kissimmee. Plan your time before you travel and have a great time.
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| General Tourist Information | |
| The Orlando Tourism Bureau is
a good place to give you a "feel" of the fun awaiting you.
Includes searches for restaurants, attractions etc.
Be sure to pick up and use the booklets offering discount off a wide variety of attractions, shops and diners. These are widely available at most shopping malls and at the attractions themselves. You can save yourself a lot of money!. |
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| Orlando Theme Parks | |
| Disney Theme Parks including: The Magic Kingdom - Journey through 7 fantastic lands, experience the parades and meet Mickey and his friends. Epcot - Let your imagination discover the wonders of the future and explore the countries of the world. Disney-MGM Studios - Surround yourself in the legacy of Walt Disney and the magic of the movies. Animal Kingdom - Hop a safari, ride some rapids and brave dino-land Downtown Disney - A waterfront "wanderland" with top-notch shopping, entertainment and dining. |
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| Universal Studios including: | |
| Get inside the movies like nowhere
else on earth at Universal Studios, a real working movie studio and
breathtaking theme park. Island of Adventure - right next door including Jurassic Park, Toon Lagoon, The Lost Continent and much more. Universal Citywalk - Orlando's hottest spot for entertainment - restuarants, nightclubs, cinemas and shopping |
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| Seaworld Adventure Park - Home of Shamu. Share the wonders of the sea - where moments make memories | |
| Water Parks Wetnwild - International Drive - Why be dry, if it's so much fun to be wet. The ultimate waterpark. Typhoon Lagoon - Disney's topsy-turvy tropical playground. It's a lazy hazy paradise for snorkeling, sliding and bodysurfing. Blizzard Beach - only at Disney can you expect snow in Florida - slushing, gushing downhill thrills - the most chilling water park around. Discovery Cove - Experience a lush tropical paradise, swim with dolphins, snorkel with exotic fish and encounter countless tropical birds. A day of discovery and a lifetime of memories. |
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| Other Orlando attractions | |
| Ripley's "Odditorium" explore
for yourself the mysterious world of Ripley's rare findings - over an hour
of fun. Cirque Du Soleil - located at Downtown Disney - see "La Nouba" a masterpiece of creativity and entertainment. See Disneyworld Warbird
Flights - Pilot a WWII aircraft from the front seat - not a simulator,
the real thing. |
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| Horse World - riding stables | |
| GATORLAND - Florida's best half day attraction. Learn interesting facts about alligators, crocodiles, snakes, birds and much, much more. | |
| Golf - 20 mins from Disney | |
| Dinner Shows and places to eat | |
| Planet Hollywood - Dine among the stars | |
| House of Blues - Central Florida's premier restaurant and entertainment venue. |
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| Nearby Attractions | |
| Kennedy Space Centre - You
don't have to be an astronaut to explore space - a day out that it would
be impossible to forget. Whilst on the coast visit Daytona Beach, or one of the other glorious sandy beaches in the area. Silver Springs - Nature's Theme Park - See Alligators, Turtles and lots of endangered species in a natural setting. Glass bottomed boats allow you to see the fish and river plants when you travel down the river through the jungle. Busch Gardens - Tampa Bay is the ultimate family adventure park offering an array of fascinating attractions based on exotic encounters with the African continent. A unique blend of thrilling rides, one of the country's premier zoos featuring more than 2,700 animals, live shows, restaurants, shops and games. Recently rated the most popular theme park in Florida among residents of the Tampa Bay area.
Adventure Island - next door to Busch Gardens.
25Acres of Key-West inspired ambiance. Waterslides, Beaches, Pools. |
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| Shopping There are thousands of shops, market stalls and outlets in Orlando to keep you happy, here are a selection of some of the bigger venues. |
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| The Florida Mall is an experience in itself, shop til you drop. Includes JC Penney, Sears, Dillards, Nordstroms, Burdines, Saks Fifth Avenue plus hundreds of smaller stores. No website , located off Sand Lake Rd on the 482 heading towards Orlando International Airport. | |
| Belz Factory Outlet World - located at the end of International Drive providing discounts of up to 75% on lots of designer labels. A real moneysaver for the UK visitor. | |
| Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores - Shop direct and save on designer and famous name brands for everyone in your family. |