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Enjoy an unforgettable Orlando vacation with the entire family in beautiful Orlando – “The Vacation Capital of the World!” Orlando vacations boast beautiful weather year round, world-class theme parks, thrilling water parks, unique attractions, abundant outdoor recreation opportunities, first-class hotels , fine dining, lively nightlife, excellent shopping opportunities, championship golf courses and much more information including restaurants and hotels information.

Experience the magic of Disney Vacations with its four major theme parks: Disney’s Magic Kingdom®, Epcot®, Disney-MGM Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom®. Disney World also boasts two state-of-the-art water parks: Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon, as well as the 120-acre Downtown Disney entertainment complex. Visit the two amazing theme parks of Universal Orlando®: Universal Studios® and Islands of Adventure®, as well as the spectacular Universal CityWalk® entertainment complex. Explore the fascinating diversity of aquatic life at SeaWorld® Orlando, the world’s most popular marine adventure park, which features unforgettable shows, up-close animal encounters and exhilarating rides.

In addition, the Central Florida area boasts a variety of other family-friendly attractions, including water parks, zoos, petting farms, museums, gardens and science centers. Some of the most popular area attractions outside the theme parks include Discovery Cove, Gatorland, Holy Land Experience, Old Town Entertainment Complex, Orlando Museum of Art, Orlando Science Center, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not!,

Wet ‘n Wild® Water Park and Wonderworks, among many others. Kids of all ages will enjoy the multitude of Orlando area fun parks, amusement centers, miniature golf courses, family fun centers, video arcades, fun zones and amusement centers. Many Orlando fun parks such as Congo River Adventure Golf, Hawaiian Rumble Adventure Golf, Magical Midway, Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf and Tiki Island Adventure Golf lie along world-famous International Drive.

The abundance of championship golf courses throughout Central Florida make for the ideal golf getaway. With dozens of championship courses in and around the Orlando area, a round of golf is available for every skill level and budget. Orlando area golf courses include Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club (home of the prestigious Bay Hill Invitational in March, one of the premiere annual events in Orlando), Celebration Golf Club, ChampionsGate Golf Resort, Eagle Creek Golf Club, Eagle Pines Golf Course at Walt Disney World Resort, Falcon’s Fire Golf Club, Grand Cypress Golf Club, MetroWest Golf Club, North Shore Golf Club, Single Creek Golf Club and Windermere Country Club, among others.

The Orlando area also offers a diverse variety of nightlife opportunities, whether you are seeking to experience family-friendly dinner theaters such as Medieval Times, Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede, Arabian Nights, Pirate’s Dinner Adventure, Chamber of Magic Show & Dinner, Disney’s Spirit of Aloha Polynesian Luau, Fiascos Circus & Magic Dinner Show, Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue, The Outta Control Magic Show, Sleuth’s Mystery Dinner Theatre and Capone’s Dinner & Show, or wish to dance the night away at entertainment complexes like Disney’s Pleasure Island and Universal CityWalk. Disney’s Pleasure Island features a lively complex of eight unique nightclubs, specialty shops, live outdoor entertainment and a nightly street party celebration. The Universal CityWalk entertainment complex within Universal Orlando boasts live music, eclectic dining, dancing, specialty shops and a movie theater.

A vacation getaway to Orlando is not complete without a visit to some of the area’s world-class specialty shops, regional shopping malls such as Florida Mall, The Mall at Millenia and Festival Bay Mall at International Drive; shopping districts like the 120-acre Downtown Disney and Universal CityWalk; antique shops; flea markets such as Main Gate Flea Market, Osceola Flea & Farmers Market and Visitors Flea Market; and factory outlet malls such as Belz Factory Outlet Mall, Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores and Orlando Premium Outlets. In addition, world-famous International Drive in Orlando features dozens of specialty stores, factory outlets and entertainment complexes such as Mercado Festive World Marketplace and Pointe*Orlando.

Orlando is easily accessible via the Orlando International Airport, which provides bright, attractive and easy-to-navigate terminals that contain a variety of restaurants and specialty stores. Upon arrival at the airport, the trip from your gate to the main terminal aboard an enclosed shuttle with large windows is an experience that provides an incredible preview of Florida’s unique environment – the perfect way to start your Orlando adventure!