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Walt Disney World® Resort opened in the Orlando area in 1971, setting
into motion a Florida tourism boom of grand proportions. With a clone of
the West Coast’s Disneyland in their back yards,
devotees of all things Mickey Mouse east of the
Mississippi no longer had to trek across country to
tap into the magic. As Disney’s East Coast kingdom
grew exponentially, so, too, did the competition that
eventually transformed Orlando into one big theme
park of a destination. Walt Disney World set the bar
for wholesome family fun and then raised it time
after time with faster rides, cuter characters and
livelier entertainment to captivate every age group.
Beyond Orlando’s man-made wonders are sparkling lakes, lovely
gardens, relaxing state parks and, within shouting distance, a string of
Atlantic Coast beaches. Add to this list championship golf courses, luxury
resorts with spas, cuisine to please the international palate and shopping
districts that run the gamut from bargain outlets to upscale malls, and
Orlando measures up to a full-out, year-round crowd pleaser.
With Disney’s four major theme parks, Universal’s two, and marine
adventure parks SeaWorld and Discovery Cove, plus more than 90 other
area attractions, fantasy is always on tap here. If Orlando could be
squeezed and reduced to concentrate, like the juicy citrus that used to
grow nearby in abundance, its essence would be pure entertainment—
nectar for all who thirst for a family-oriented good time.
Essentials
Go to Gatorland, a slice of roadside Americana since 1949, and watch
with amazement as alligators lunge for lunch and wrestle with handlers.
Feed the swans or ride paddleboat likenesses in downtown Orlando's
centerpiece, Lake Eola Park, where locals stroll and relax. This
photogenic beauty has a landscaped walkway, shade trees, a lighted
fountain and an amphitheater—site of concerts and cultural events.
Cool off at a water park—a must in summer, when the mercury routinely
moves into the high 90s. Choose between Wet 'n Wild, Aquatica,
Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park or Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water
Park.
Glide on the fin of a bottlenose dolphin or swim in a lagoon filled with rays
at Discovery Cove Orlando. Catch glimpses of wildlife while your airboat
scoots across the headwaters of the Everglades. Boggy Creek Airboat
Rides offers this exhilarating “wild Florida” encounter.
Stroll for the sheer pleasure of it in Winter Park along refined Park
Avenue, which features designer boutiques, sidewalk cafes, cozy
restaurants, shops with high-end home décor and a centrally located
park. At Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, bask in the
aura of Louis Comfort Tiffany's stunning stained-glass creations, a
renowned collection that has no equal. Lovely lakeside residences and
natural scenery are highlights of a narrated cruise on Winter Park's chain
of lakes, offered by Scenic Boat Tours.
Venture out to the charming village of Mount Dora, central Florida's
antiques and collectibles capital. This small town overlooking Lake Dora
draws quite a crowd on weekends; arrive early to get a good parking
spot.
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Drive to Daytona Beach, home of Daytona 500 Experience and Daytona
International Speedway. NASCAR races dominate the track several times
a year, but tours are available when the track is silent; enter Daytona 500
Experience anytime to participate in simulated racing action and so much
more. Walk through a space shuttle, watch space footage filmed by
astronauts and relive Neil Armstrong's historic moon landing at Kennedy
Space Center. This escape to reality is well worth a daytrip to the Space
Coast.
Synchronize a pilgrimage to Blue Spring State Park, in Orange City, with
the annual winter migration of manatees from the cool waters of the St.
Johns River to the park's warm spring. Let St. Johns River Cruises show
you more of the state's longest river and its environs.

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1. Gatorland
14501 S Orange Blossom Tr
Orlando, FL 32837
Phone: (800) 393-5297

2. Lake Eola Park
101 N Rosalind
Orlando, FL 32801
Phone: (407) 232-0111

3. Wet 'n Wild
6200 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: (407) 351-1800


4. Aquatica
5800 Water Play Way
Orlando, FL 32821
Phone: (407) 351-3600

5. Disney’s Blizzard Beach
1500 W Buena Vista Dr
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Phone: (407) 560-9283

6. Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon
1195 E Buena Vista Dr
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Phone: (407) 560-9283

7. Discovery Cove Orlando
6000 Discovery Cove Way
Orlando, FL 32821
Phone: (877) 434-7268


8. Boggy Creek Airboat Rides
2001 E Southport Rd
Kissimmee, FL 34746
Phone: (407) 344-9550

9. Charles Hosmer Morse
Museum of American Art
445 N Park Ave
Winter Park, FL 32789
Phone: (407) 645-5311


10. Scenic Boat Tours
312 E Morse Blvd
Winter Park, FL 32789
Phone: (407) 644-4056


11. Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
341 N Alexander St
Mount Dora, FL 32757
Phone: (352) 383-2165

12. Daytona 500 Experience
1801 W International Speedway Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Phone: (386) 681-6800



13. Daytona Int’l Speedway
1801 W International Speedway Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Phone: (800) 748-7467

14. Kennedy Space Center
Port Canaveral
Phone: (321) 449-4444

15. Blue Spring State Park
2100 W. French Ave
Orange City, FL 32763
Phone: (386) 775-3663

16. St. Johns River Cruises
2100 W. French Ave
Orange City, FL 32763
Phone: (407) 330-1612
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Orlando in 3 Days
Three days is barely enough time to get to know any major destination.
But AAA travel editors suggest these activities to make the most of your
time in Orlando.
Millions vacation in Orlando each year. If you're among the park-hopping
majority, you've probably arrived clutching multiday passes to Walt
Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort or SeaWorld Orlando—or
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1. Shakers American Cafe
1308 Edgewater Dr
Orlando, FL 32804
Phone: (407) 422-3534

2. Lake Eola Park
101 N Rosalind
Orlando, FL 32801
Phone: (407) 232-0111

3. Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N Forest Ave
Orlando, FL 32803
Phone: (407) 246-2620

4. Dexter’s of Thornton Park

808 E Washington St
Orlando, FL 32801
Phone: (407) 648-2777
5. Charles Hosmer Morse
Museum of American Art
445 N Park Ave
Winter Park, FL 32789
Phone: (407) 645-5311


6. Winter Park Historical Museum
200 W New England Ave
Winter Park, FL 32790
Phone: (407) 647-8180

7. Scenic Boat Tours
312 E Morse Blvd
Winter Park, FL 32789
Phone: (407) 644-4056


8. The Boheme

325 S Orange Ave
Orlando, FL 32801
Phone: (407) 313-9000

all of the above. Why not set aside a day or more to discover greater
Orlando's other assets? You'll be pleasantly surprised by what lies
outside those theme park gates. So hop in a car and go exploring.
Day 1: Morning
Start with a diner-style breakfast at Shakers American Cafe, in the trendy
College Park neighborhood. The restaurant's moniker refers to kitschy
collection of salt and pepper shakers displayed on its walls.
Walk off that Western omelet in postcard-worthy Lake Eola Park. A band
shell, amphitheater and lighted fountain punctuate the City Beautiful's 43-
acre downtown oasis, a landmark since 1888. Toss bread to plucky
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ducks, pedal a swan boat across Lake Eola, or just plop down on a
shaded bench and savor the serenity.
While the dew is still on the roses, amble through Harry P. Leu Gardens
and experience sensory overload among vibrant seasonal blooms, lush
semitropical plants, a camellia collection unequalled in the South and one
of Florida's largest formal rose gardens. At some point, tour Leu House
Museum.
Afternoon
Lunch recommendations couldn't be simpler. Try Dexter's of Thornton
Park, downtown, or head for the original— Dexter's of Winter Park—in
nearby Winter Park.
After lunch, stroll along Winter Park's chic Park Avenue, where you can
shop at trendy clothing boutiques or pop into the Charles Hosmer Morse
Museum of American Art to view an acclaimed Tiffany glass collection.
If you can't get enough of this upscale urban village, pick up an audiotape
tour from the Winter Park Historical Museum, or opt for a relaxing
sightseeing cruise offered by Scenic Boat Tours. You'll see lovely
lakeside homes as your pontoon boat putters quietly along a chain of
canals.
Evening
With myriad entertainment options ranging from Broadway stage shows
to a resident philharmonic orchestra to concerts by visiting top-name
artists, Orlando's cultural calendar never disappoints. The
Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau Official Visitor
Center, 8723 International Dr., distributes a variety of information that can
help you plan a night on the town starting with a romantic dinner at The
Boheme in The Grand Bohemian Hotel.
Day 2: Morning
If your children equate theme parks with the ultimate Florida adventure,
introduce them to one of the state's wildest—and oldest—attractions:
Gatorland, established in 1949, teems with wrestling alligators, crawling
crocodiles and a serpentarium stocked with snakes. Discover more of
natural Florida with Boggy Creek Airboat Rides in Kissimmee. From a
dock on East Lake Tohopekaliga, your airboat skims across the
Everglades headwaters on a river of grass while you watch for gators,
birds and native wildlife. Afterwards, grab a sandwich at East Lake Fish
Camp.
Afternoon
To stalk the elusive “bargainus fantasticus,” load the words Prime Outlets
into your mapping device and aim the car in the direction of International
Drive (I-Drive, to locals). Shooting from the wallet will bag trophy-size
bargains at this shopping jungle, which harbors big-name designer stores
Calvin Klein, Ann Taylor, Tommy Hilfiger, Liz Claiborne and more. Head
to the upscale Mall at Millenia on Conroy Road for Chanel, Dior, Gucci,
Jimmy Choo and other chic brands.
Evening
When the dinner hour nears, get more bang for your buck at such family-
friendly dinner shows as Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament and
Arabian Nights. In addition to a spectacular arena performance, each
venue serves up an informal, finger-licking feast and a good time.
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1. Gatorland
14501 S Orange Blossom Tr
Orlando, FL 32837
Phone: (800) 393-5297

2. Boggy Creek Airboat Rides
2001 E Southport Rd
Kissimmee, FL 34746
Phone: (407) 344-9550


3. Prime Outlets
4951 International Dr
Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: (407) 352-9600
4. Medieval Times Dinner
and Tournament
4510 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy
Kissimmee, FL 34746
Phone: (407) 396-1518


5. Arabian Nights
3081 Arabian Nights Blvd
Kissimmee, FL 34747
Phone: (407) 239-9223

Day 3: Morning
Rock your world at Kennedy Space Center. Arrive early and beat the
crowds at Shuttle Launch Experience, a realistic simulation of a space
adventure and the center's newest ride. With riveting exhibits, site tours,
films, real rockets and an opportunity to have lunch with an astronaut,
KSC can hold you in its orbit for the better part of a day.
Afternoon
As long as you're on Florida's “Space Coast,” embrace the spirit of
exploration. From KSC drive due south on SR A1A to Cocoa Beach,
stopping at Cocoa Beach Pier for a hot dog and a nice ocean view or at
Ron Jon's Surf Shop for a souvenir or two. Continue south through a
string of beach communities to land's end, at the tip of the barrier island.
Or maybe head north from KSC to Daytona Beach and steer your vehicle
onto the hard-packed sand where auto-racing history was made in the
early 1900s. If time allows, consider visiting the Daytona 500 Experience.
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Evening
Hopefully, you've made reservations for Cirque du Soleil's La Nouba, at
Downtown Disney Area. This is one of Orlando's hottest ongoing shows
and the only performing resident Cirque troupe outside of Las Vegas.
Arrive early or stay late for dinner at one of Downtown Disney's many
restaurants— Portobello Yacht Club, Rainforest Cafe or Bongos Cuban
Café, to name a few.
If you've already seen La Nouba, opt for an evening at Universal
CityWalk. Laugh ‘till your cheeks hurt at the outrageous antics performed
by alienlike Blue Man Group; drool over menu options at Emeril's; and
later, sip a signature Hurricane while you belt out a song or two at the
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1. Kennedy Space Center
Port Canaveral
Phone: (321) 449-4444,
(321) 454-4198

2. Cocoa Beach

3. Daytona 500 Experience
1801 W. International Speedway Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Phone: (386) 681-6800


4. Downtown Disney Area
1780 Buena Vista Dr
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Phone: (407) 934-7781

5. Universal CityWalk
6000 Universal Blvd
Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: (407) 363-8000


piano bar in Pat O'Brien's, a replica of the famous New Orleans
nightspot.
Restaurants
Our favorites include some of this destination's best restaurants—from
fine dining to simple fare.
While downtown Orlando restaurants typically cater to power-lunching
professionals and after-five urban diners, savvy visitors, too, contribute to
their patron base. Here's a trio that runs the gamut from casual to trendy
to elegant.
Upscale Hue is the gathering place of those who want to see and be
seen. Chefs here interpret continental Asian cuisine through such
tempting entrees as wood-grilled, sesame-glazed ahi tuna or roast duck
with tamari sauce. A towering, Bourbon-laced pecan pie topped with
vanilla ice cream and caramelized spiced apples is a dessert your whole
party can share. Hue's proximity to Lake Eola and Thornton Park makes
it an ideal starting point for a night on the town.
With the business district just a stone's throw away, it may be difficult to
get a table at The Boheme during the lunchtime rush, but a relaxed,
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romantic mood prevails in the evening. Chef Robert Mason's imaginative
dinner menu reads like poetry: seared Bohemian foie gras, escargot pot-
au-feu, Cognac lobster bisque, asparagus-crusted diver scallops, noisette
of thyme-seared veal, roasted Chilean sea bass, a study in crème brulee.
For the indecisive, the chef has simmered the options down to a flavorful
“reduction”—a pre-selected six-course tasting menu. A sumptuous
Sunday jazz brunch features salads, sushi, seafood, meats ranging from
lamb to venison, eggs Florentine or otherwise, and pastries and sweets.
The Boheme's warm and inviting atmosphere, elaborate food selections
and wonderful service make it one of the hottest urban, fine-dining
restaurants for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
A smorgasbord of restaurants lies just beyond the downtown perimeter.
With the smell of fresh-brewed coffee, sizzling bacon and fried potato
cakes wafting out the door, it's no wonder Shakers American Cafe is busy
the moment it opens for breakfast. The lunch menu features traditional
mile-high sandwiches and refreshing house specials like Annie's Apple—
two slices of pumpernickel bread stuffed with apples, raisins, bacon,
lettuce, cream cheese and melted Swiss cheese. This off-the-beaten-
path neighborhood eatery, just minutes from downtown in trendy College
Park, appeals to patrons for the wholesome food, friendly service and
small-town atmosphere.
Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar-B-Que, also in Winter Park and Altamonte
Springs, has been featured in Fortune and Southern Living magazines
and The New York Times, and it has been touted No. 1 for barbecue in
television documentaries on Food Network and CNN. So patrons should
not be surprised to find long lines for lunch or dinner. Favorites include
baby back ribs, the Memphis pulled-pork sandwich with slaw, and the
four-meat combo, not to mention numerous sauces with whimsical names
reflecting their intensity or lack thereof. Follow your nose to the nearest
Bubbalou's, or look for their trademark sign featuring three dancing pink
pigs.
Shop while you dine at White Wolf Cafe. Besides what's on the menu,
you can buy the décor of this one-of-a-kind eatery in Orlando's antiques
district. Creative lunchtime eats include internationally inspired salads—
Moroccan, Greek, Galileo and nicoise as well as the café's signature
Waldorf; or try the flatbread pizza of the day—Thursdays it's the Tuscan,
with prosciutto, roasted peppers, herbs and mozzarella. Dinner entrees
like apple-and-walnut-stuffed pork tenderloin or sumptuous sea scallops
encrusted with toasted pistachios are equally imaginative. And
remember, if you just can't live without that vintage chandelier hanging
overhead, ask the waiter to add it to your tab.
With the flip of a “Stop/Go” disk on the table, patrons control the Gaucho-
costumed carvers parading fire-roasted cuts of Angus beef, pork,
chicken, lamb and Brazilian sausage around the dining room at Texas de
Brazil. A choice of 14 meats plus two side dishes—mashed potatoes and
fried plantains—and a 40-item salad bar with an enticing array of
appetizers, salads, soups and extras make for a Texas-size, pay-one-
price meal served in the tradition of South American cowboys. Don't let
the upscale décor throw you off: The ambiance of this Brazilian steak
house is conducive to casual or business dining, with or without the kids.
Sand Lake Road is so saturated with quality restaurants that it has
become known as Restaurant Row. At Cedar's Restaurant a slight
language barrier between servers and guests does not keep diners from
enjoying some of the area's best authentic Lebanese and Mediterranean
fare. Take, for example, baba ghanouj, a grilled eggplant appetizer with
garlic, lemon juice and sesame cream; or house specialty kibbeh
bilsanieh, composed of fried ground beef and cracked wheat shells
stuffed with onions and pine nuts and served with yogurt sauce. Sip on
wine selected from an extensive list, and end your meal with delicious
Turkish coffee. A casual, gardenlike setting and rhythmic background
music further flavor this Middle Eastern dining experience.
Seasons 52 is named for the number of weeks in a year, an apropos
moniker considering this restaurant's mission is to create healthy and
tasty creations using only the freshest ingredients in season. Most of the
calorie-conscious entrees are grilled. Pair choices like herb ricotta ravioli
or ahi tuna steak with wine chosen from an extensive list—more than 100
labels, with at least 70 available by the glass—that complements the
ever-changing seasonal menu. End your meal on a sweet note with a
“mini indulgence,” a bite-size portion of such desserts as red velvet cake,
key lime pie or tiramisu packed into a shot glass. If your plans include
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wine tasting, socializing or adventurous dining, Seasons 52 is an
excellent choice. Using “the freshest seafood from the oceans of planet
Earth,” Moon Fish blends Pan Asian, Cajun, Pacific Rim, and Floribbean
styles to create its unique fish-centered fusion cuisine. The menu
includes sushi and raw-bar selections ranging from oysters to duck
capriccio. Contemporary surroundings centered on an aquatic-theme
offer a whimsical approach to fine dining.
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The aromas emanating from the Italian kitchen at Antonio's are
guaranteed to make your mouth water. Known for its fish and seafood
selections, fresh-baked bread and the 250-bottle wine cellar housing rare
and popular selections, this ristorante also offers Black Angus steaks and
veal, lamb and pork dishes. You are treated like family at Antonio's, which
is why this restaurant and the original north of Orlando in Maitland have a
strong following of loyal patrons.
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1. Hue

629 E Central Blvd
Orlando, FL 32801
Phone: (407) 849-1800

2. The Boheme

325 S Orange Ave
Orlando, FL 32801
Phone: (407) 313-9000

3. Shakers American Café

1308 Edgewater Dr
Orlando, FL 32804
Phone: (407) 422-3534

4. Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar-B-Que

5818 Conroy Rd
Orlando, FL 32835
Phone: (407) 295-1212

5. White Wolf Cafe

1829 N Orange Ave
Orlando, FL 32804
Phone: (407) 895-9911

6. Texas de Brazil

5259 International Dr
Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: (407) 355-0355

7. Cedar's Restaurant

7732 W Sand Lake Rd
Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: (407) 351-6000
8. Seasons 52
7700 Sand Lake Rd
Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: (407) 354-5212

9. Moon Fish

7525 W Sand Lake Rd
Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: (407) 363-7262

10. Antonio's

7559 W Sand Lake Rd
Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: (407) 363-9191

11. Primo

4040 Central Florida Pkwy
Orlando, FL 32837
Phone: (407) 393-4444

12. Todd English's bluezoo

1500 Epcot Resorts Blvd
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Phone: (407) 934-4644

13. The Venetian Room

8101 World Center Dr
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32821
Phone: (407) 238-8060

14. Victoria & Albert's

4401 Grand Floridian Way
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Phone: (407) 939-3463

South of Restaurant Row you will find Primo, the inspiration of New
England chef and restaurateur Melissa Kelly, who has been featured in
Food and Wine, Wine Spectator, Town and Country and O, The Oprah
Magazine. She pairs contemporary Italian cuisine with fresh local
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ingredients for such dishes as island creek oysters Rockefeller with
spinach, Pernod and fennel; or lobster on hand-made pansotti stuffed
with butternut squash and toasted pumpkin-seed sauce. Primo's wines
come mostly from Italy, Spain, and France. For a truly decadent dessert,
try the caramelized banana cream Napoleon with vanilla rum cream and
macadamia nut brittle. If you're in the mood for alfresco dining, ask for
patio seating overlooking the golf course.
Leave it to the resorts of Lake Buena Vista to add celebrity panache to
your fine dining experience. Todd English's bluezoo is a concept
restaurant developed by chef Todd English, a frequent guest on the Food
Network, “CBS This Morning,” “The Today Show” and “Bobby Flay's Food
Nation.” Global coastal cuisines are prepared with the freshest seafood
from the waters of the Atlantic seaboard, the Pacific Northwest and
Prince Edward Island. Entrée choices might include miso-glazed Chilean
sea bass, Cantonese lobster and yellowfin tuna steaks. The décor—from
the aqua-blue lights illuminating metal art sculptures to the massive
copper cones dangling over the raw bar—is as memorable as the
exceptional service and the seafood creations.
A replica of a copper-domed Italian temple at the entrance to The
Venetian Room hints at the Old World ambience you will find inside one
of Orlando' most romantic restaurants. Intimate seating alcoves line the
walls of the cozy dining room, which is richly appointed with dark
mahogany, luxurious fabrics and elegant crystal chandeliers. Chef Khalid
Benghallem, who was named one of the top 20 chefs in central Florida,
blends Mediterranean and continental fare in such selections as pan-fried
lump crab cake with mustard butter sauce, tarragon-scented Vidalia
onion soup topped with a three-cheese gratin, muscovy duck salad
drizzled with fig syrup, roasted squab in a grilled chippolini Madeira
reduction, and, for dessert, passion-fruit Bavarian cream with mango
frangipane and cassis sauce. The chef's artful culinary creations are well
worth the price of a masterpiece.
Have you ever wanted to be treated like royalty? If so, reserve a table at
Victoria & Albert's for one of the most elegant dining experiences you will
ever have. Personalized service by attendants in formal attire sets the
tone for a six-course prix fixe gourmet dinner served at a civilized pace
over the course of a 3-hour seating, in the Victorian tradition. Although
the menu changes regularly, the chef's interpretations of contemporary
American and international dishes are consistently superb. On being
seated, guests receive a personalized menu with course options that
servers are intimately familiar with. This is splurging at its grandest.
Attractions
In a city with dozens of attractions, you may have trouble deciding where
to spend your time. Here are the highlights for this destination, as chosen
by AAA editors. GEMs are “Great Experiences for Members.”
Without question, Walt Disney World Resort, a AAA GEM attraction, is
the king of family entertainment in central Florida. Four large theme parks
beckon, but first-timers and annual repeaters alike know that there is only
one place to begin a visit to Disney's magical world—through the gates of
Magic Kingdom Park, the original fantasyland. With Cinderella Castle as
your landmark, branch off to seven different lands of enchantment—
Adventureland, Frontierland, Tomorrowland…you get the idea. All the
while you will meet roving, impeccably costumed and coiffed Disney
characters eager to pose for snapshots.
The culmination of Walt Disney's vision, Epcot—Experimental Prototype
Community of Tomorrow—imagines a utopian future and lays world
cultures at your feet. Part science fair, part geography lesson and part
travelogue, this park touts high technology through cutting-edge
adventure rides such as Mission:SPACE, as close as you'll get to
experiencing a real blast-off; Test Track, where car and rider prove their
mettle; and Soarin', an aerial sightseeing tour of California as seen from a
hang glider. The cadre of shops, restaurants and exhibits in World
Showcase invites visitors on a global spending spree: Have a croissant in
a French boulangerie, buy the kids a troll in Norway, and sample stout to
the sounds of oompah music in Germany's Biergarten.
After you've circled the world and seen the future, plant your feet squarely
on terra firma and explore the natural world in Disney's Animal Kingdom
Theme Park. Like Cinderella Castle, this kingdom's centerpiece—The
Tree of Life, a giant, artificial baobab tree carved with more than 300
animal images—commands the attention of all who enter. Step inside the
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theater-size trunk to view the hilarious animated film “It's Tough to be a
Bug!” The signature attraction here is Africa's Kilimanjaro Safaris, a 120-
acre animal preserve that is toured safari-style, at the animals' pace.
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With movie-inspired rides and shows, Disney's Hollywood Studios, the
fourth of Walt Disney World Resort's theme parks, provides “reel”
escapism in true Hollywood fashion. As you enter the park, take note of
the real screams emanating from The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror.
Building more nail-biting suspense than a Hitchcock thriller, this “elevator”
ride lifts occupants 13 floors and scares the screams out of them as it
plunges—seemingly out of control—to the ground, then rises and falls
repeatedly. Lighthearted “Beauty and the Beast” - Live on Stage!

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1. Walt Disney World® Resort
3111 World Dr
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Phone: (407) 824-4321


2. Magic Kingdom Park
3111 World Dr
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Phone: (407) 824-4321


3. Epcot
1580 Avenue of the Stars
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Phone: (407) 824-4321


4. Disney's Animal Kingdom
Theme Park
2901 Osceola Pkwy
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Phone: (407) 824-4321


5. Disney's Hollywood Studios
50 Animation Dr
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Phone: (407) 824-4321


6. Universal Orlando® Resort
1000 Universal Studios Plaza
Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: (407) 363-8000



7. Universal CityWalk
6000 Universal Blvd
Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: (407) 363-8000
8. Universal Studios
1000 Universal Studios Plaza
Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: (407) 363-8000



9. Universal's Islands of Adventure
1000 Universal Studios Plaza
Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: (407) 363-8000



10. SeaWorld Orlando
7007 Sea World Dr
Orlando, FL 32821
Phone: (800) 327-2420



11. Discovery Cove Orlando
6000 Discovery Cove Way
Orlando, FL 32821
Phone: (877) 434-7268


12. Medieval Times Dinner
and Tournament
4510 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy
Kissimmee, FL 34746
Phone: (407) 396-1518


13. Arabian Nights
3081 Arabian Nights Blvd
Kissimmee, FL 34747
Phone: (407) 239-9223

14. Downtown Disney Area
1780 Buena Vista Dr
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Phone: (407) 934-7781