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The World Famous Attractions of Orlando

At Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure, the movies that kids of all ages have enjoyed can come alive at the Universal Theme Parks in Orlando. The two venues work together to create an immersion experience. It includes Transformers, Spider-Man, and Men In Black. There are portions dedicated to the Mummy and movie monsters. All in all, one can feel part of the movie action, and the movie action can come-alive in fun-filled ways for the entire family. The Islands of Adventure feature theme park rides such as a roller coaster and interactive scenes. Take a advantage of package deals which allow you to visit both parks and save over individual park tickets.

Disney Attractions in Orlando consist of seven principal components, each with a distinct aspect of the overall Disney fantasy themes. Disney Boardwalk is one of the lesser-known attractions, and it resembles the venues of the East Coast in New York and New Jersey in which visitors stroll along a raised walkway to surprise after surprise of games, food favorites, and rides. Downtown Disney is a free destination featuring La Nouba Cirque de Soleil acrobatic performances and Disney Quest indoor theme park. The Wedding pavilion is another lesser-known venue, a separate island.

Sporting themes define two locations, the Wide World of Sports, which hosts team competitions, and the Disney World Speedway, where visitors can ride and drive racing cars. Blizzard Beach is a snow and ski themed fun area, and a free-fall water slide for rafts. Typhoon Lagoon is a full featured water park with waves and slides, located near Downtown Disney.

The four main theme parks at Disney World are Hollywood Studios, with themes from spectacular Disney movies; Epcot, a futuristic geodesic dome with a vision of tomorrow; the Magic Kingdom with the world famous Castle and famous themes from Disney classics, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Space Mountain; and Animal Kingdom with animal conservation ideas, includes an African Safari adventure. Disney sets pricing on a day-visit basis with one-day tickets. One can add the option of multiple parks in one day.  Discounts are available for multiple days, family plans, and hotel packages with the Disney hotels.

Sea World is a world famous entertainment destination in Orlando that features fish and marine mammals. Both in entertainment modes and for viewing and study, the site offers spellbinding views of sea creatures and habitats. It also has an aquatic theme amusement park with thrill rides. There are  single SeaWorld tickets, and multi-park tickets.  Discounts are available for multiple days and family plans.

The City of Orlando in Central Florida, approximately 40 Miles from the Atlantic Coast, is a lush green area built up on former orange groves and farmland into a bustling city, the largest in Central Florida. It has incredible attractions including educational and cultural venues. It offers art, such as the Cornell Fine Arts Museum, the Orlando Museum of Art, and educational sites, like the Orlando Science Center. Many venues in the city are free or have a nominal charge.

Last Updated: August 14, 2015