Orlando Hotels
Orlando is such a great place to take a family. My neighbors
buy annual passes to DisneyWorld and go several times a year,
so they can spend their time in each part of the park.
Orlando is famous for being the theme park capital of America,
a title that is well-deserved.
Orlando and the surrounding areas have major international parks,
smaller attractions, and an incredible family-entertainment orientation.
Orlando is the place every kid dreams of visiting, and it has
something for everyone in the family to enjoy.
Among Orlando's premier theme park offerings are Disney World,
Universal Studios, and Sea World. Each of those attractions can
be further broken down into numerous smaller parks and locations.
Disney World alone breaks down into the Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center,
MGM Studios, Camp Disney, Pleasure Island, and several more themed
areas including a new live animal safari zone. The other parks
offer everything from water rides and science exhibits to movie
making magic. Rides, rides, and more rides abound in Orlando,
and they are constantly being updated and improved.
Orlando also features dozens of smaller attractions, and an
enviable nightlife. Each of the theme parks and attractions will
tempt you to enjoy their night time entertainment, but the local
restaurants and clubs offer just as much fun without the theme
park cost. Orlando is home to hundreds of restaurants of every
type, not counting those inside the theme parks. Orlando's visitors
are international, so it caters to all tastes.
But Orlando also features other types of enjoyment. Orlando offers
every conceivable type of food and lodging. From the most swanky
hotels that cater to international business types, to moderate
priced family centered hotels, to motels, to camping, to lodges,
there are accommodations for everyone! World class golf courses,
tennis clinics, spas, resorts, and more await visitors who aren't
terribly interested in theme parks.
Orlando has been hosting millions of visitors a year for decades,
so it has lots of experience in how to treat guests and make them
feel welcome. Hospitality is not just the industry behind the
entire Orlando way of life, it is the Orlando way of life! From
the biggest theme parks in the world and some of the best hotels,
to the smaller attractions and some of the best values, Orlando
is a city for everyone, especially families!
Things to Do
Arabian Nights
6225 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy.
Kissimmee , FL 34747
1-800-553-6116
An equestrian performance and dinner show. An evening of exciting,
comedy, and romance. Call for show information and reservations.
Church Street Station
129 West Church St .
Orlando , FL 32801
407-422-2434
Orlando 's #1 dinning and entertainment complex featuring more
than 50 shops. Five shows rooms feature live Dixieland Jazz, country
& western music, rock 'n roll and more. Special events include
New Year's Eve Street Party and the Italian Festival.
Disney's Blizzard Beach
407-824-4321
A water theme park featuring a snowstorm motif. But don't worry,
the water is heated and Blizzard Beach is home to the world's
tallest free-fall speed slide and other goodies.
Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park
407-824-4321
Experience the new "Twilight Zone" Tower of Terror
and Drop faster than gravity, see the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt
Spectacular, and thrill to many other movie rides.
Disney World/Magic Kingdom
407-824-4321
Featuring seven magical lands, you can do such things as scream
down a roller-coaster such as Space Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain
, take a frightening tour through a Haunted Mansion , visit the
Pirates of the Caribbean , and see the all new Tomorrowland.
Disney's Epcot
407-824-4321
Experience Japan , China , France , Britain , Mexico , and Italy
without leaving the country. Epcot provides a thrilling day of
fun and hands-on discoveries.
Disney's River Country & Discovery Island
Lake Buena Vista
407-824-4321
Whitewater rapids, flumes, and other water adventures await
the whole family at River Country & Discovery Island . There
is a zoological park with a reptile show, and a wide variety of
exotic birds and mammals.
Gatorland
14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail
1-800-393-JAWS
Three exciting shows: Gator Jumparoo, Gator Wrestlin "cracker
style", and Snakes of Florida. Over 5,000 gators and crocodiles.
Smoked gator ribs and deep-fried gator nuggets are served daily
at Pearl 's Smokehouse.
Medieval Times
4510 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
Kissimmee , FL 34746
1-800-229-8300
Orlando 's #1 dinner attraction featuring a dinner inside a
11th century castle and a knights on horseback jousting and sword
fighting show.
Pleasure Island
Walt Disney World Resort
407-824-4321
A Disney nightclub-entertainment complex featuring a New Year's
Eve celebration every night. Seven clubs including Mannequins
Dance Palace, Pleasure Island Jazz Company and 8TRAX provide entertainment
nightly.
Pirates at Colossal Studios
6400 Carrier Dr .
407-248-0590
A spectacular dinner entertainment complex featuring a unique
skew-style feast, dazzling performances, pira-technics, and amazing
stunts.
Sea World
7007 Sea World Drive
Orlando , FL 32821
407-363-2200
Includes the live water adventure, Baywatch at Sea World; the
polar expedition, Wild Arctic, the Shamu: Close Up! killer whale
breeding, research and observation facility; and other attractions
and shows.
Splendid China
3000 Splendid China Blvd.
Kissimmee , FL 34747
1-800-244-6226
Tour through 5,000 years of Chinese history and enjoy performances
and shopping all within a single day. 76 acres of intrigue and
excitement.
Typhoon Lagoon
Walt Disney World Resort
407-824-4321
A Disney water park featuring the world's largest man-made wave
pool. Lay-out on the beach or just enjoy the lush tropical surroundings.
Universal Studios
1000 Universal Studios Plaza
Orlando , FL 32819
407-363-8000
Over 40 rides, shows & movie set including Jaws, Kongfrontation,
Earthquake, and The E.T. Adventure, Nickelodeon Studios, Back
to the Future, The Fantastic World of Hanna-Barbera, and many
more. As of the summer of 1999, Universal Studios has added the
Islands of Adventure Park. This roller-coaster, fun-dazzling theme
park has everyone rushing to the gates!
Wet 'n Wild
6200 International Drive
Orlando , FL 32819
1-800-992-WILD
A full-day of thrilling water fun and sun await you at Wet 'n
Wild. Elaborate rides with death-defying curves and drops are
just to get you warmed up.
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