Area Attractions

   
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There are a lot of fun things to do in the Central Florida area. You could spend months here and not run out of exciting parks and attractions to visit!  Theme parks, water parks, entertainment and shopping venues, dinner theaters are all listed here.  
 
         
 


  Theme Parks
Animal Kingdom
Disney- MGM Studios
Epcot
Magic Kingdom
Sea World Adventure Park
Islands of Adventure
Other Orlando Attractions
O r l a n d o  Science Center
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Skull Kingdom
Wonderworks
Richard Petty Driving Experience
Muvico Pointe 21 Theaters
Millennium Theatre
Water Parks
Blizzard Beach
River Country
Typhoon Lagoon
Water Mania
Wet 'n Wild
 
         
  Zoos & Gardens
A World of Orchids
Harry P. Leu Gardens
Central Florida Zoological Park
Gatorland
Green Meadows Petting Farm
Horse World Riding Stables
Dinner Theater
Arabian Nights
King Henry's Feast
Mark Two Dinner Theater
Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament
Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows

Entertainment & Shopping
Church Street Station
Downtown Disney
Old Town Shopping, Dining and Entertainment
Pleasure Island
Pointe*O r l a n d o
Universal Studios CityWalk
Orlando Discounts

 

 
         
         

  

Entertainment and Shopping Venues

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Universal Studios CityWalk
1000 Universal Studios Plaza
O r l a n d o, FL 32819-7628
Phone: (407) 363-8000
http://www.uescape.com/

A 30-acre dining, shopping and entertainment mecca featuring specialty shops, nightclubs, theaters, and themed restaurants including Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville.
Rates: Free
Church Street Station
129 W Church St
O r l a n d o, FL 32801-3399
Phone: (407) 422-2434
http://www.churchstreetstation.com/

Nighttime dining, shopping and entertainment complex. Entertainment includes Dixieland Jazz, country music, classic rock & roll and more.
Rates: $15-$25

Downtown Disney
Walt Disney World Resort
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Phone: (407) 824-4321

An entertainment, dining and shopping complex encompassing Pleasure Island, The Marketplace and the new West Side. Be sure to order Cirque du Soleil tickets ahead of time if you plan to see this famous mystical circus.
Rates: Free

Pleasure Island
Walt Disney World Resort
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Phone: (407) 934-7639

This six-acre nighttime, theme park features seven nightclubs, various shops and restaurants.
Rates: $15-$25

Disney's Boardwalk
Walt Disney World Resort
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Entertainment, dining and shopping circling a lagoon.  ESPN club and Jellyrolls are among the entertainment spots here.
Rates: Free

Pointe*O r l a n d o
9101 International Dr
O r l a n d o, FL 32819-8124
Phone: (407) 248-2838

Located on International Dr., Pointe*O r l a n d o is a combination of over 70 first-rate shopping, superb dining, and spectacular entertainment venues. Pointe*O r l a n d o's open-air promenades, themed courtyards, and original architecture make it unforgettable. 
Rates: FREE

Old Town Shopping, Dining and Entertainment
5770 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy
Kissimmee, FL 34746-4732
Phone: (407) 396-4888, (800) 843-4202
http://www.old-town.com

Features 75 specialty shops, eight restaurants, 15 amusement rides and classic car shows every Fri. and Sat.
Rates: FREE

Orlando Discounts
http://www.greaterorlandodiscounts.com/

Features specialty shops, restaurants, amusement parks, and discounts


  Attractions

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Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum
8201 International Dr.
O r l a n d o, FL 32819
Phone: (407) 363-4418, (800) 998-4418
http://www.entcon.com

From the antique to the exotic, from the massive to the miniature, see the amazing discoveries of explorer Robert Ripley. More than 200 oddities and exhibits.
Rates: $8-$14

Splendid China
3000 Splendid China Blvd
Kissimmee, FL 34747-1765
Phone: (407) 397-8800, (800) 244-6226

Explore China’s sites and landmarks - Forbidden City, Great Wall, Leshan Grand Buddha, Stone Forest, Terra Cotta Warriors and more. Find fascinating shows, taste delicious Chinese cuisine. Let dancers, actors and acrobats entertain you all day.
Rates: $25 and up

O r l a n d o  Science Center
777 E Princeton St
O r l a n d o, FL 32803-1291
Phone: (407) 514-2000, (888) 672-4386
http://www.osc.org

Experience hundreds of interactive exhibits for all ages in ten themed venueus. Surround yourself with images on the eight-story CineDome screen, the world's largest domed theater and planetarium.
Rates: $8-$14 

Wonderworks
9067 International Dr
O r l a n d o, FL 32819-9316
Phone: (407) 351-8800

An interactive attraction with more than 100 hands-on exhibits, including earthquake simulators, physical challenge area, virtual reality and computer-generated experiences. Laser tag arena.
Rates: $8-$14

Skull Kingdom
5933 American Way
O r l a n d o, FL 32819-8201
Phone: (407) 354-1564
http://www.skullkingdom.com

Live performers, robotics and special effects.
Rates: $8-$14

Richard Petty Driving Experience
Walt Disney World Speedway
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Phone: (407) 939-0130, (800) BE-PETTY (237-3889)
http://www.1800bepetty.com

Get into a stockcar at speeds up to 145 miles per hour. Offering three program options: a ride with an instructor and three driving experiences.
Rates: $25 and up

Muvico Pointe 21 Theaters
9101 International Dr
O r l a n d o, FL 32819-8124
Phone: (407) 352-3573
http://www.muvico.com

Featuring the IMAX Theater, this megaplex showcases 3-D and 2-D films.
Rates: $8-$14

Millennium Theatre
5515 West Hwy 192
Kissimmee, FL 34746
Phone: (407) 397-9800
http://www.moviesin3d.com/

See your favorite feature films in 3D.


  Dinner Shows

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Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows
7508 Universal Blvd
O r l a n d o, FL 32819-8911
Phone: (407) 363-1985, (800) 393-1985

http://www.sleuths.com

Step into a world of comedy and intrigue where you'll try to solve an exciting whodunit. Audience participation, dinner and dessert.
Rates: $25 and up

Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament
4510 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy.
Kissimmee, FL 34746
Phone: (407) 396-1518, (800) 229-8300
http://www.medievaltimes.com

Enjoy a four-course medieval banquet while watching knights on Andalusian horses competing in tournament games and jousting matches.
Rates: $25 and up

King Henry's Feast
8984 International Dr
O r l a n d o, FL 32819-9321
Phone: (407) 351-5151,  (800) 883-8181

Spend a magical evening in a medieval castle. Acts include a sword-swallower and fire-breather, aerial ballerina, juggler and court jester. Four-course meal.
Rates: $25 and up

Mark Two Dinner Theater
3376 Edgewater Dr
O r l a n d o, FL 32804-3797
Phone: (407) 843-6275, (800) 726-6275

Professional equity dinner theater. Broadway musical comedies, special events.
Rates: $25 and up

Arabian Nights
6225 W. Irlo Bronson Hwy.
Kissimmee, FL 34747
Phone: (407) 239-9223, (800) 553-6116
http://www.arabian-nights.com/

A storybook tale of romance in the Palace of Horses. More than 60 of the world's most beautiful horses combined with the grandeur of a Broadway production creates the most unique show in the world. Dine on a sumptuous prime rib banquet. Join us for the adventure of a lifetime.
Rates: $25 and up


Gardens and Zoos

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Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando, FL
Phone: (407) 246-3622

Harry P. Leu Gardens has nearly fifty acres of peaceful grounds that let you enjoy "Old Florida" at a leisurely pace. Stroll along paths shaded by ancient oaks, forests of camellias and giant camphors. Take a guided tour of the Leu House Museum, a restored late nineteenth-century home that began as a Florida farmhouse.
Rates: under $8

A World of Orchids
2501 N Old Lake Wilson Rd
Kissimmee, FL 34747-2001
Phone: (407) 396-1887
http://www.a-world-of-orchids.com

Exquisite flowering orchids showcased in a climate controlled rainforest garden. Exotic birds, small reptiles, tropical plants, Nature Walk, rose garden, rental areas for multi-functions. Open 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Paid admission applied toward $10 or more plant purchases.
Rates: under $8

Green Meadows Petting Farm
1368 S. Poinciana Blvd.
Kissimmee, FL 347646
Phone: (407) 846-0770
http://www.greenmeadowsfarm.com/

Hands-on, two-hour guided tours. Kids can play with more than 200 farm animals, have a pony ride, milk a cow, ride a train and go on a hayride.
Rates: $8-$14

Horse World Riding Stables
3705 S. Poinciana Blvd.
Kissimmee, FL 34758
Phone: (407) 847-4343
http://www.horseworldstables.com

Horse World Riding Stables offers a petting zoo, pony rides, horseback riding, instruction for adults and children, nature trails and guided trail rides.
Rates: $25 and up

Central Florida Zoological Park
3755 N. US 17-92
Sanford, FL 32747-0309
Phone: (407) 323-4450
http://www.centralfloridazoo.org/

Explore the world of nature and discover more than 400 animals including cheetahs, leopards, elephants, mandrills, macaws and reptiles.
Rates: under $8

Gatorland
14501 S Orange Blossom Trl
O r l a n d o, FL 32837-6699
Phone: (407) 855-5496, (800) 393-JAWS (5297)
http://www.gatorland.com

Home to thousands of alligators and crocodiles. This half-day adventure includes three educational shows: Gator Wrestling, Gator Jumparoo and Snakes of Florida.
Rates:


  Water Parks

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Wet 'n Wild
6200 International Dr
O r l a n d o, FL 32819-8290
Phone: (407) 351-1800,  (800) 992-9453

http://www.wetnwild.com

A water theme park with multi-passenger rides, including the new Hydra-Fighter.
Rates: $25 and up

Water Mania
6073 W Hwy 192
Kissimmee, FL  34747
Phone: (407) 396-2626

A water park with wave pools, flumes, bumper boats, mini golf and much more.  Great for families and their kids.
Rates:

Blizzard Beach
Buena Vista Dr
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Phone: (407) 934-7639

Now you can ski Disney! Slide down snow-capped peaks in Florida! Blizzard Beach introduces the world's fastest ski-jump slide where you'll go from zero to sixty in seconds. This ski resort is filled with moguls, chutes and slides guaranteed to give you the shivers.
Rates: $21-$26

Typhoon Lagoon
Buena Vista Dr
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Phone: (407) 934-7639

One of the world's largest wave pools surrounds Mount Mayday where you can drop 51 feet down the Humunga Kowabunga. Enjoy tubing, body slides, sandy beach and water fun for the whole family.
Rates: $21-$26

River Country
Buena Vista Dr
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Phone: (407) 934-7639

Water park with a Huckleberry Finn theme. Disney fun in your bathing suit.
Rates: $12-$16