Orlando Area Attractions

Follow your Disney dreams to a place where storybook fantasy comes to life for children of all ages. Seek out adventures, create magical memories with beloved Characters and discover the fun where imagination reigns.
Open Hours: Vary. Call or email.
Web Site:  www.disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/index

Gather with family and friends to celebrate the fascinating cultures and numerous wonders of the world around you through dazzling shows, interactive experiences and amazing attractions. Marvel at the power of the human imagination to set the spirits soaring.
Open Hours: Vary. Call or email.
Web Site:  www.disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/index

Salute the world of showbiz — from the Hollywood classics of yesteryear to the best in popular entertainment. Take center stage as the star of your own adventure: from rock 'n' roll fantasy to Broadway-style stage spectaculars, from the silver screen to the TV screen to behind the scenes.
Open Hours: Vary. Call or email.
Web Site:  www.disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/index

Disney storytelling comes to life in a kingdom of thrilling attractions, shows, the majesty of nature and the fascinating animals — real and imagined — that enrich our planet.
Open Hours: Vary. Call or email.
Web Site:  www.disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/index

Disney legend has it that after a freak winter storm blanketed the area with snow, Florida's first ski resort was born. When temperatures returned to normal, the powdery snow turned to slippery slush. Slalom courses, bobsled and toboggan runs became downhill waterslides. The chair lift carried swimmers instead of skiers. The ski jump became the tallest, fastest waterslide in the nation.
Open Hours: Vary. Call or email.
Phone: 407-939-7812
Web Site:  www.disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/index

Disney legend has it that a furious storm once roared across the sea, hurling surfboards into trees, blowing small boats through roofs and impaling a shrimp boat on a peak of a great volcanic mountain. Left was a water park filled with twisting tides, roaring rapids, wonderful waterways and relaxing rivers.
Open Hours: Vary. Call or email.
Phone: 407/939-7812
Web Site:  www.disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/index

The world's favorite films and film stars come to life here, as well as 40 rides, shows and attractions. A virtual interactive Terminator 2:3-D adventure has its own set of thrills, as does an encounter with Jaws, a trip Back to the Future, and a voyage beyond the stars in an E.T. Adventure. Special VIP tours are available by pre-arrangement.
Open Hours:  Vary.  Call or email.
Phone:  407/363-8000
Web Site:  www.universalorlando.com

One of the first theme parks to open in Orlando, SeaWorld has been operating here for more than 30 years. The 200 acres of attractions and animal shows make this a favorite with Florida visitors. Many new attractions and rides have been added to the original fun including a laser-fireworks-water extravaganza and high-tech thrill rides.
Open Hours:  Vary.  Call or email.
Phone:  407/351-3600
Web Site:  www.seaworld.com

Come visit one of the leading water parks in the country!  Adults love thrill rides such as the Blue Niagara Slide, 300 feet of intertwined looping tubes twisting six stories high. Children enjoy milder thrills at the Kids Park section. The whole family can kick back on the Take It Easy offerings, including the mile-long Lazy River for tubing. Pools are heated in the winter.
Open Hours:  Vary.  Call or email.
Phone:  407/351-1800
Web Site:  www.wetnwild.com/orlando/

Designed to get you into the thick of a murder mystery, this lively attraction mixes you in with others who haven't a clue and with a group of talented actors and actresses who know exactly how this story ends. Also specializing in mystery events for business meetings and personal celebrations, the troupe commits murder during the evening and it's up to you to solve the crime. All the suspects are discussed over dinner, followed by the audience getting to grill the murder suspects to figure out who-done-it.
Open Hours:  Show time vary.
Phone:  407/363-1985
Web Site:  www.sleuths.com

This museum is housed in an Orlando mansion, once a private residence, converted in 1998 to show off the work of a single artist, Earl Cunningham (1893-1977). His work is considered "primitive genius." The museum's permanent 50-piece Cunningham collection was a bequest to the City of Orlando by collectors Marilyn and Michael Mennello. In addition to showing Cunningham's work, the museum plans a series of rotating exhibits.
Open Hours: 10:30am-4:30pm, Tuesday –Saturday; Noon-4:30pm Sunday
Phone:  407/246-4278
Web Site:  www.mennellomuseum.org

This glistening structure, highlighted by the dome of the John Young Planetarium, looks like the product of a meeting between Greco-Roman architects and Star Trek engineers. The museum strives to teach kids (and adults) about classical science using modern, hands-on, sometimes high-tech activities. With 207,000 square feet, the museum houses 10 themed exhibit halls where patrons can explore the human body, modern technology, the solar system and other topics.
Open Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm M-Th; 9:00am-9:00pm F-Sa; Noon-5:00pm Su
Phone: 407/514-2000
Web Site:  www.osc.org

This piece of 1950s architecture serves as one of the best art museums in the South. Founded in 1924, the museum now consists of three permanent exhibits - the American Collection, housing nearly 900 paintings, prints, photographs and sculptures from the 19th century onward; the Art of Ancient Americans Collection, boasting 500 artifacts of jade, gold and clay from Mexican, Costa Rican and Peruvian cultures; and an African collection of more than 70 artifacts, including masks, from various West African countries.
Open Hours: Gallery Hours: 10:00am-4:00pm Tu-F; Noon-4:00pm Sa-Su
Phone: 407/896-4231
Web Site: www.omart.org

Take a trip to this 70-acre park and see thousands of alligators, and the kindred crocodile, up close. Visit breeding pens, nurseries and rearing ponds. Children love the site's mini water park, and the petting zoo boasts goats, lamb, and other barnyard animals. Make sure to explore the 2000-foot boardwalk winding its way through a cypress swamp. If you get hungry, grab a bite at the on-site Pearl's Smokehouse.
Open Hours:  9am – 5pm; Monday – Sunday
Phone:  405/855-5496
Web Site:  www.gatorland.com

Held at the International Drive's Mercado shopping center, the Titanic, exhibit features more than 200 historic Titanic artifacts from private collections around the world. For movie buffs, there's original movie memorabilia from such films as "A Night to Remember," and "The Search for Titanic". There's even a costume worn by Leonardo DiCaprio in the latest Titanic film. To complete the experience, your guides through this impressive presentation are live interactive storytellers in period costume.
Open Hours: 10am -10pm; Monday – Sunday
Phone: 407/248-1166
Web Site:  www.titanicshipofdreams.com

Hoist your jib and set your sails for this pitch and putt course, where playing putt-putt is a little like walking the plank. You'll find plenty or pirate references to amuse you, including shipwrecks and skulls with eye patches, but don't worry, this place is strictly family fare. From its two separate courses to its complimentary leis, it's a tropical tee-off, as you escape cascading waterfalls and rubber swords. Don't forget to check out the snack bar on your way out, and you can't leave without a handful of free Pirate's Cove stickers, plastic doubloon rings, and pirate flags.
Open Hours:  9am – 11:30pm; Monday – Sunday
Phone:  407/352-7378
Web Site:  www.piratescove.net/location/5

This museum bills itself as the museum "where science has gone crazy.  This attraction will amuse both children and adults and they can pick up some quirky scientific information along the way. This bright place offers more than 100 hands-on exhibits, including: the Bridge of Fire walk-through, simulating the power of 250,000 watts of electricity; a Mystery Lab, in which water flows up, against the force of that pesky gravity; and the Earthquake Experience simulation room.
Open Hours:  9am-Midnight; Monday – Sunday
Phone:  407/351-8800
Web Site:  www.wonderworksonline.com

The Orlando collection is housed in a Bavarian-style building, deliberately disproportioned to look like part of it has disappeared into one of Florida's infamous sinkholes. Inside, you'll find such oddities as a statue of a 1,069-pound man, torture devices from the Spanish Inquisition and a replica of a 1907 Rolls Royce built from more than a million matchsticks.
Open Hours: 9:00am -1:00pm; Monday – Sunday
Phone: 407/363-4418
Web Site:  www.ripleysorlando.com

Love a good scare? Wish Halloween lasted all year? Visit this two-story haunted castle for a shot of terror. Live (or at least undead) actors will greet you at every turn, doing their best to scare the wits out of you. You'll also find dark, creaky passageways, high-tech special effects, dank fog and mind-bending strobe lighting. This scary spot is recommended for adults and children over age eight.
Open Hours:  10:00am – Midnight; Monday – Sunday
Phone: 407/354-1564
Web Site:  www.skullkingdom.com

Located near International Drive, this is the closest you can get to skydiving while still on the ground. Inside a huge simulator that looks more like a spacecraft than a building, visitors of all ages can experience skydiving in a wind tunnel or opt for the free-fall simulator.
Open Hours:  Vary.  Call or email.
Phone: 407/903-1370
Web Site: www.skyventure.com

For a truly memorable morning, take a ride on one of many helium balloons. You'll soar over majestic landscapes accented with rivers and lakes. Airtime runs for about an hour, but the whole event takes three to four hours. As part of your experience, you'll watch professionals inflate your balloon, and after the flight, you'll be treated to a glass of champagne and assorted snacks. Reservations are required. Meeting places are determined at the time of reservation.
Open Hours:  Vary.  Call or email.
Phone:  407/894-5040
Web Site:  www.bluewaterballoons.com

This 440-acre preserve offers opportunities for the whole family to learn about Florida's fragile ecosystem. The on-site Vera Carter Environment Center houses a variety of exhibits on local flora and fauna, and also hosts a plethora of environmental programs, many of them geared toward children. If you're looking for a great way to spend a lazy day, consider a stroll down the miles of trails offered on the preserve, which meanders through pristine wilderness.
Open Hours: Vary.  Call or email.
Phone: 407-876-6696
Web Site: www.floridaconservation.org/viewing/site...

The park offers nearly 9000 acres of unspoiled Florida wilderness. Hike miles of trails along the scenic Econlockhatchee River and perhaps spot some of Florida's famous wildlife along the way. If you prefer more active recreation, consider making use of the preserve's off-road bicycling trails, fishing spots and horse trails.
Open Hours:  Dawn to Dusk
Phone: 407/836-6200
Web Site:  parks.orangecountyfl.net/

This 50-acre botanical garden situated on Lake Rowena offers visitors a chance to escape into Old Florida. Wander miles of paved paths through forests of giant camphors, oaks and palms. The formal Rose Garden is the largest in the South.  The Leu House, built in 1888, now serves as a decorative-arts museum. Tours occur on the half hour.
Open Hours: Gardens: 9:00am-5:00pm (except Christmas Day); Leu House Museum: 10:00am-4:00pm (closed in July)
Phone: 407/246-2620
Web Site: www.leugardens.org

Play golf the way it is meant to be. Experience 99 holes of the world's greatest game on lush green fairways and tournament-ready surfaces. Get in the game and explore our award-winning Florida golf courses.

Generally pointed to as the home of family attractions, Orlando can also point with pride to its fabulous complex of quality golf courses and a nearly overwhelming selection of hotels and resorts for the traveling golfer.

Web Site: http://www.golforlando.com
Web Site: Golf Holes
Web Site: E-Florida Golf