Orlando Things to Do

I am not a Furry Potter--I mean Harry Potter-- fan in the slightest, but I still thought the Harry Potter World at Universal was pretty cool, other than the the throngs of people it attracts. The town...

Sea World is a huge wonderful place to visit. The parking alone was on such a grand scale, it took us 15 minutes to walk from our car. It was so hot when we went, too hot, and with children that...

If you have young kids you may want to familarize them with some of the Disney songs before visiting the park this will substantially add to their enjoyment. A complete list is available at the...

Perhaps the most unexciting attraction in the whole WDW Empire, Living With the Land offers certain advantages including a slow airconditioned ride of 14 minutes duration with essentially no wait...

No trip with children would be complete without a trip to The Magic Kingdom, and making sure your there for the Dreams Come True fireworks display is a must. The show is amazing, with all kinds of...

pictured is the launch of space shuttle atlantis after it has dropped it's booster rockets and is down range. it only takes this vehicle several minutes to cover the distance between florida and...

Gatorland was one of the first theme parks in Florida, opening its doors in 1949. Owned by the Godwin Family it has gradually expanded over the years to its present size of 110 acres. This is one of...

From the beginning of September to beginning of November, Disney World has select nights where they celebrate Halloween with fireworks, parade, trick-or-treating, and to ride the rides in Magic...

These theme park is a top attraction in Orlando. I went with my family last year, and we had a gret time in the beautiful summer sunshine. The Harry Potter section was amazing, and (as being from the...

You have to know ahead of time to enjoy this park as being someone who is disabled or with MS. Tower of Terror: Rode it twice...fantastic ride! You have to transfer from your scooter to a wheelchair....

Lake Eola represents the antithesis of most of the rest of Orlando: calm, spacious and quiet, with no direct pressure to buy anything from a multinational corporation. Swan boats can be rented,...

Test Track was awesome! The ride simulates that of a crash test dummy. You are the dummy and get strapped into a car and go through the different tests that an automobile goes through, steering,...

Universal CityWalk - Nightly at Sunset (8:30p during summer, 6:30p during winter) - "Music of the Night" at the Harborside Piazza of the Portofino Bay Resort. CityWalk parking after 6pm goes down to...

It was a very good show although I don't know if I would consider it 'good value' as it was what I think of as expensive. It was really a circus show.They started out with two clowns and the two...

If you're looking for some shopping, dining, and entertainment opportunities, Old Town is a good place to go. There are a lot of cool shops and fun rides for kids. Admission is free and parking is...

Typhoon Lagoon was 1 of the 2 water themeparks of Disneyworld. It's a very nice place for family to visit after a sweaty day in other Disney themeparks. You can only do so if you purchase a ticket...

To begin your journey to the works of wonder, you have to survive the upside down building of Wonderworks. Thrilling walk as you pass the lobby with the screeching sound as if its gonna fall. As you...

Taking an airboat around the waterways of the Everglades is a wonderful experience. We spent just over an hour on the lake and saw a lot of different birds including herons, kites and eagles. The...

Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum showcases the most weird and unthinkable individuals, animals, life stories and work of art. The building which they call the ODDitorium is a treat itself because...

I've only been to WDW once before (although we went to Disneyland when we lived in California) and that was in 2000 when my mom had a family reunion there. I wanted to go to Epcot, but they raised the...

If you like waterslides then this is the plce for you. From thrill rides like the bomb bay and mach5 to more sedate family rides like the surge and the black hole, there is bound to be something to...

cross country creek (with the tiles floating around the park.)warning sunburn. downhill double dipper teamboat springs there are two other water parks river country and typhoon lagoon. we didnot go...

This, I thought, was actually one of the better parks at Disneyworld, especially for an older audience. Most Disney parks and attractions are definitely geared towards kids, but I would say Hollywood...

Henry P. Leu Gardens Looking for a sedate escape from the theme parks? Not far from downtown Orlando, the Henry P. Leu Gardens offers a serene and scenic departure from the typical Orlando vacation....

The Discovery Cove Resort is an inclusive park that will give you a chance to snorkel through stunning coral reefs and exotic fish. You can hold on to the dolphins and play with them and have a ride...