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Orlando is one
of the biggest tourist destinations because of the nearby theme
parks and resorts. Nearby the International Drive is Universal Orlando,
which also has two theme parks, three hotels and a large shopping
district. SeaWorld Orlando is a marine theme park featuring Kraken,
the biggest rollercoaster in the Orlando area, as well as Believe,
the all-new Shamu adventure. Outside of Orlando is the well-known
Walt Disney World. Comprised of four theme parks, two water parks,
dozens of hotels, three shopping and dining districts, eight golf
courses and much more, it is the largest privately managed tourist
destination on the planet. Not far from Disney World lies the Alligator
Capital of the World: Gatorland.
“Zippy
Doo Dah, Zippy Ay, My Oh My What A Wonderful Day”!!! And what a
wonderful day (or week or two) for anyone visiting this magical
place. If you are one of the lucky millions of people who will visit
this fabulous “world”, get ready to have the ride of your life.
It has been said that if you were to visit every attraction in the
area, by the time you finished, a new one would have been built.
What many visitors think of as Orlando, is actually Lake Buena Vista,
the Orlando suburb that lies at the heart of Disneyworld. Visitors
from around the globe flock to this destination to experience the
magic that is Disney in the form of Animal Kingdom, Fort Wilderness,
Epcot, MGM Studios, and the park that started it all: the Magic
Kingdom. Additionally there is Downtown Disney, three water parks,
Pleasure Island, five championship golf courses, Disney’s Wide World
of Sports complex, a racetrack and restaurants to satisfy anyone’s
taste. All of these wonders have become synonymous with Orlando,
and, indeed, have made the young city of Orlando the world’s most
popular vacation spot.
The area enjoys year round mild weather. There are no “snow days”!!!.
If you are trying to avoid the crowds, the period from the Sunday
after Thanksgiving until the week before Christmas tends to be the
least crowded. Christmas and spring vacations, and of course, summer,
when school is out, are all popular seasons for the Lake Buena Vista/
Orlando area. Summer can be very warm and humid. Shorts are acceptable
wear at all of the major attractions and at most restaurants. Summer
is also the perfect time to enjoy one of the numerous water theme
parks in the area. Jump in and cool off, the water’s fine!
Orlando itself is a city of great beauty. Summer rains and the warm
climate produce lush vegetation. Palm trees, pines, and oaks draped
with Spanish moss provide nature’s decoration. Brick-paved streets
add a gracious touch. Landscaped gardens display a profusion of
flowers and exotic plants. Orlando is in the midst of central Florida’s
lake country and is surrounded by numerous parks offering hiking,
biking, and water sports. Outdoor living is great for the whole
family, but be sure to bring plenty of sunscreen for those sunny
Florida days.
Orlando Museum of Art, Orlando Science Center, Flying Tigers Warbird
Restoration Museum, and Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Garden
are just a few of the outstanding local cultural attractions. The
nationally recognized Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival, the Orlando
Opera Company, Orlando Philharmonic, and the Southern Ballet Theatre
are just a few of the seasonal favorites. Numerous other attractions
are within an easy drive of Orlando, including the Disney World
Resort, Sea World, Wet ‘n Wild, Universal Studios, Orlando Speedworld
Speedway, and others.
Dinner theaters provide a unique form of entertainment. There are a
variety of venues including a Pirate adventure, Medieval Times, Arabian
Nights, (complete with horses), a Dixie Stampede, and even a Sleuths’
Mystery. What a great way to relax and unwind after an invigorating
day at the parks.
Shopping in the Orlando area has as much variety as the local attractions.
Souvenirs and mementoes for the family and for friends back home are
easy to find. Outlet centers and factory stores abound and offer some
of the best bargains in town for everything from shoes and clothing
to household appliances and fine china. Shopping areas in Orlando and
Kissimmee are popular for their fun environments, such as the Disney
Village Market Place and Old Town in Kissimmee.
Whatever brings you to the area, whether business or leisure, Orlando
provides an unforgettable setting. At every Disney attraction, there
is an opportunity to see the world through a child’s eyes. That look
of amazement each and every time a Disney character makes an appearance
or a child takes that exciting ride for their first time, is an experience
to remember and to cherish. The wonders of Orlando, Lake Buena Vista,
and Kissimmee are magical, and in these enchanting places, everyone
gets to be young and carefree.
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