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ORLANDO (KISSIMMEE)
BOGGY CREEK AIRBOAT RIDES
Discover territory that remains unaltered by man in the wilderness of the Central Florida Everglades with a Half Hour airboat ride on an 18-passenger U.S. Coast Guard Approved airboat. In addition, try a Boggy Creek Safari off-road expedition onboard the worlds only one of a kind, Monstrous all terrain vehicle. View wildlife roaming free in the magnificent wilderness & travel into the pit of alligators.
GATORLAND
Get up-close and personal with prehistoric predators at the Alligator Capital of the World. Gatorland, located in Kissimmee, is Florida's oldest theme park – for over 50 years it has been known as Orlando’s Best Half Day Attraction. The 110-acre theme park and wildlife preserve combines “Old Florida” charm with exciting, new exhibits and entertainment. providing affordable-priced family fun with thousands of alligators, crocodiles, aviary, breeding marsh with observation tower, petting zoo, nature walk, educational wildlife programs, gift shop, Florida’s best train-ride, restaurant, all new Gator Gully Splash Park opening in April 2007 and much more. One-of-A-Kind reptilian shows include: the Gator Wrestlin’ Show, Gator Jumparoo and the Up-close Encounters Show.
OLD TOWN KISSIMMEE
Old Town, in the heart of Kissimmee, features 75 specialty shops, 8 delicious restaurants, and 18 amusement rides. This free admission, free parking attraction offers the look and feel of a 1950’s Florida town. Don’t miss the car shows every Friday and Saturday, featuring classic cars cruisin’ through Old Town.
ORLANDO BALLOON RIDES
Who said that thrill rides were only found in the theme parks? Take a journey of a lifetime to fly over the beautiful Orlando landscapes and lakes where you can soak up the morning sunrise for the ultimate exhilarating experience. Flight time up to 1 hour, and concludes with a celebration breakfast. Flight departures daily and hotel pick-ups available
DINNER SHOW (Orlando I-Drive area)
PIRATES DINNER ADVENTURE
“World’s Most Interactive Dinner Show”. Set sail on the high seas as your adventure includes the perfect blend of comedy, romance, swashbuckling swordplay, high-energy escapades and Pirate Dinner Feast! Visit the Pirate's Maritime Museum and stay for the Buccaneer Bash. Pirate’s Dinner Adventure guarantees fun for the whole family!
SHOPPING
FLORIDA MALL
Located on Sandlake Road en-route to or from Orlando International Airport, The Florida Mall is 1.9 million sq ft of shopping bliss. The Florida Mall is Orlando’s No.2 tourist attraction with more than 14 million visitors - with its fabulous fashion, exceptional eateries, and delightful diversions, it’s easy to see why
DAY TOURS
GATOR TOURS
Gatortours is the largest sightseeing company in Central Florida with nearly 40 different tours and excursion options departing from Orlando, Kissimmee and Lake Buena Vista, including daily tours to the Kennedy Space Center, as well as weekly trips to Miami, Clearwater, Everglades, Daytona and the famous Orlando Magics.
OCALA
SILVER SPRINGS – NATURES THEME PARK
Silver Springs is a 350-acre Nature theme park surrounding the beautiful Silver River. “Florida’s Original Attraction” is home of the world-famous Glass Bottom Boats that offers passengers an unparalleled view of underwater life in the 99.8 percent pure waters of the springs. See the “real Florida” featuring native wildlife, attractions and animal shows daily.
DAYTONA
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
A taste of “real Americana”! Daytona International Speedway is host to some of America’s biggest annual motor racing events including the Daytona 500. Get a taste of the all-American experience, including the world famous Daytona 500 race, Rolex 24, Pepsi 400 and the Budweiser Shootout.
DAYTONA USA
DAYTONA USA, “The Official Attraction of NASCAR” at Daytona International Speedway. Features: Speedway Tours; “NASCAR 3D: The IMAX Experience” and “DAYTONA 500: The Movie”; Acceleration Alley and DAYTONA Dream Laps simulator rides; 16-Second Pit Stop Challenge; and the winning DAYTONA 500 car.
