SOME THINGS TO DO IN ORLANDO |
Orlando, Florida in Orange County, famous for Walt Disney World Resort, has it all and will be the most unforgettable family vacation destination you will ever visit! Whether your plans take you to one of the 50 Orlando theme parks including Disney, golfing in the areas most prestigious golf courses, a shopping adventure or swimming in the azure Atlantic, be sure to pack comfortable clothing and walking shoes, as no matter what you choose to do in one of the best parts of this sunshine state, you will have the 'ride' of your life! |
Walt Disney World theme parks are famous worldwide and one of the main reasons tourists stay in the Orlando area every year. Covering 47 square miles, the four major theme parks that you will want to visit include Magic Kingdom, MGM Studios, Animal Kingdom and Epcot. All the theme parks are engineered to test the senses of any person age two to nintey two and will definitely keep a smile on your face. For the water enthusiast, your excitement will be the Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach for water rides and a funfilled wet and wild day! |
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More theme parks nearby are the well known Universal Studios for the movie buff or thrill seeker, Sea World with the famous orka whale Shamu, and Busch Gardens with fabulous colors to view as well as a fun theme park. If you want a thrilling adventure and always wanted to swim with dolphins, then Discovery Cove is your next stop. Also in the area is Gatorland, a 110 acre park wildlife preserve complete with alligators and crocodiles. |
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Where fun is evident, culture also exits in the Orlando Museum of Art featuring ongoing exhibitions of paintings and sculptures. Located on the northeast side of Orlando, The Morse Museum of American Art displays Tiffany glass and delightful American paintings from the 19th century. In the same area you will find the Cornell Fine Arts Museum at Rollins College featuring works of 20th century art. Leu Gardens is a beautiful sight for the naturalist with its brilliant annuals, palm trees, an orchid house, and the wondrous butterfly gardens. |
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Beaches, beaches and more beaches are a must visit while lodging in the Orlando area. Many are within an hour's drive. If you are a shell collector, sun worshipper or beach comber you will feel at home in your comfort zone. Famous for it's cool white sands, you can choose from many eastern beach destinations such as Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Cocoa Beach and Melbourne Beach. On the west coast your choices are Clearwater Beach and St. Petersburg Beach. Swimming and snorkeling in the ocean is an unforgettable experience at any age! |
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Accomodations may seem secondary to all the outside attractions offered, but your hotel, suite or condo can be a welcome respite from the days or evenings activities. Condoexpress specalizes in Orlando area vacation resorts, providing 1, 2 and 3 bedroom condos at, or below, the cost of a regular hotel room. Many of the resorts offer trolley rides, shuttles, limos or taxis to the theme parks or shopping outlets. Specially designed pools with numerous amenities and other activities are a guarantee for a funfilled vacation at your choice of accomodations. |
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Restaurants and dinner shows are abundant in the Orlando area and will keep you busy day or evening. Since the popularity for dinner shows is evident you will want to attend either The Arabian Nights dinner show which includes a perfect prime rib dinner and all you can drink soda, beer or wine or The Medieval Times dinner show which features a 'real' jousting match and more; chicken is on the menu for this show, but you may have to ask for silverware! Your lodging destination will have a listing of favorite places to eat as well as dinner shows, and times available. |
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You can't go wrong when you choose Orlando as your vacation destination whether for a weekend or long getaway. The only decision you will have to make is when you and your family will return! |
