Orlando, Florida

Orlando, Florida
Theme Parks & Area Attractions

There are few places that have as many things to do as Orlando, Florida. Sure there is Disney, but a whole lot more as well. When planning your vacation, look through this list before finalizing your itinery while in Orlando, Florida.

** All phone numbers have a 407 area code unless otherwise noted.

Adventures in Florida- This unique attraction allows you to spend an amazing day trip exploring the wild-side of Florida. You will be able to discover many new things as you are taken on river cruises, airboat rides, nature trails, wildlife parks, Indian mounds, canoe trips, historic tours, horseback riding and more! Comfortable transportation is provided as well as great meals and friendly guides.

Location: 1250 S.Hwy. 17-92, Suite 110, Longwood, Florida 32750
Telephone: 331-0991

Busch Gardens- Busch Gardens Theme Parks are famous for their unique combination of daring rides, exciting entertainment and animal habitats. Busch Gardens of Tampa is no exception, with thrill rides such as the Kumba roller coaster and the new Montu, the largest inverted roller coaster in the world. It also offers a children's play area, Land of the Dragons and live entertainment on ice.

Location: P.O. Box 9159 Tampa, FL 33674
Telephone: (813)987-5082

Cypress Gardens- Cypress Gardens offers water ski shows, a butterfly conservatory, acrobatic acts, floral festivals and exciting shows on ice! This open year-round attraction allows an adult ticket purchaser to bring in 2 children (6-12) for free.

Location: Off US 27 just 22 miles sout of I-4 between Orlando and Tampa, P.O. Box 1, Cypress Gardens, FL
Telephone: (941)324-2111 or (800)282-2123

Disney- A world renowned name, which offers 7 different, unique attractions in the Orlando area. Blizzard Beach, Epcot, Magic Kingdom, Pleasure Island, River Country & Discovery Island, Typhoon Lagoon and MGM Studios can all be found on the Wald Disney World Resort and are best experienced with the usage of a Disney Multi-Day Pass.

Address: Walt Disney World Resort, P.O. Box 10,000, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000
Telephone: 824-4321

Gatorland- Get ready for some exciting learning experiences featuring over 5,000 aligators and crocodiles in 3 shows. Also come see an Alligator Breeding Marsh with observation tower, cypress swamp and other animals. For the daring and non-vegetarian, come try smoked gator ribs adn deep-fried gator nuggets.

Location: 14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando
Telephone: 855-5496 or (800)393-JAWS

Kennedy Space Center Visitors Center- Make a trip down to Florida's Space Coast to take a bus tour of Space Shuttle launch sites, see the new exhibits and watch a movie on the 5.5 story IMAX screen.

Location: State Road 405, Kennedy Space Center, FL
Telephone: 452-2121

Ripley's Believe it or Not!- Straight from the Ripley's books, you can explore this museum with exhibits and galleries that are all true and are bound to fascinate.

Location: 8201 International Dr., Orlando
Telephone: 363-4418
Hours: Open 7 days a week, 9 am - 11 pm

Sea World- This entertaining marine-life park is offering many new attractions such as a live water adventure, a polar expedition, killer whale breeding, a research and observation facility and more that bring you into this wonderful animal habitat, the sea.

Location: 7007 Sea World Drive, Orlando
Telephone: 363-2200
 

Thompson Aire - Hot Air Balloon  Rides - If you are going to be in Orlando or coming to the Disney parks don't miss one of the most spectacular rides of your life. See the real Florida by floating effortlessly across the pristine beauty that is the real Florida. Areas absolutely untouched by human hands. Nature in all of its awesome glory. This is an experience you will talk about the rest of your life. Hot air balloon flights in the Disney area 7 days a week at sunrise. Telephone: 407-421-9322

Universal Studios- Come and experience over 40 different rides from movies and shows plus a new attraction for the kids!

Location: 1000 Universal Studios Plaza, Orlando
Telephone: 363-8000

Dinner Attractions

American Gladiators- This dinner show allows you to spend 90 minutes watching the Gladiators up-close in the new 1600 seat Gladiator arena. These wourld famous athletes battle every night in Orlando. The Gladiators and contenders compete in Assault, Breakthrough & Conquer, Whiplash, the Wall, Powerball and Joust.

Location: 5515 West Highway 192, Kissimmee, FL 34746
Telephone: 390-0000 or (800)BATTLE-4

Arabian Nights- This #1 dinner show in Orlando features the world's most famous horses and the best riders performing an equestrian spectacular. While enjoying the excitement, romance and comedy that you will experience, enjoy a wonderful prime rib meal with unlimited beer, wine and Coca-Cola products.

Location: 6225 Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy. (exit 25A, US Hwy. 192, just off I-4), Kissimmee, FL 34747
Telephone: 239-9223 or (800)553-6116

King Henry's Feast- Come to this exciting banquet and show where you can dine on royal dinner (unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks included) with live entetainment right before your eyes.

Location: 8984 International Drive, Orlando
Telephone: 351-5151 or (800)883-8181

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament- Become a serf or peasant and cheer on your knight as battles, sword fighting and horseback riding are performed while you dine medieval-style inside a 1,000 seat 11th century castle.

Location: P.O. Box 422385, Kissimmee
Telephone: 396-1518 or (800)229-8300

Entertainment Complexes

Church Street Station- This is downtown Orlando's #1 nighttime dining attraction with 5 different show rooms featuring live Dixieland jazz, country,rock and roll and more. The Station, offers specialty shops and unique dining.

Location: 129 W. Church Street, Orlando
Telephone: 422-2434

Pirates at Colossal Studios- This dinner-entertainment complex is one of Orlando's newest attractions. It features a 2 hour show with dazzling displays, stunts and special effects.

Location: 6400 Carrier Dr., Orlando
Telephone: 248-0590

Water Parks

Water Mania- Fun for all ages can be found at this Water Theme Park with oodles of slides, a wave pool, bumper boats, kiddie areas, a lazy river and some on-land activities. Water Mania features a surfing-simulator which can only be found in the Southeast.

Location: 6073 W. US 192, Kissimmee
Telephone: Kissimmee - 396-2626, Orlando - 239-8448

Wet 'n Wild- This park is the nation's best attended water attraction. It offers an extensive children's area plus a new toboggan ride, the Fuji Flyer which takes you through 450 feet of exciting pools. This park is open year round, and has heated pools.

Location: 6200 International Drive, Orlando
Telephone: 351-1800 or (800)992-WILD