Attractions in Orlando
Boggy Creek flying boats
For a trip to real Florida, flying boats from Boggy Creek are a good tip. Boggy Creek has two offices in Kissimmee, from which the half-hour boat trips start on one of the lakes in the area. Crocodiles and other animals from the region can be seen along the way. Even better is the one-hour tour that shows crocodiles in the dark. If you’re lucky enough to find some, you’ll see red eyes staring out of the dark!
Address: 3702 Big Bass Road, Kissimmee, Miami
Phone: (407) 304 95 50
Hours: Daily 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Website: http://www.bcairboats.com
Entrance Fee: Yes.
Disabled access: No
UNESCO: No
Discovery Cove
Next to SeaWorld is this exclusive water park, where up to 1000 visitors a day can experience dolphins up close in their element, the water. There are also realistic, reproduced habitats for marine animals and other ways to encounter animals. There is also a first-class resort hotel with a relaxed atmosphere on the premises.
Address: 6000 Discovery Cove Way, Orlando
Phone: (407) 370 12 80
Hours of Operation: Daily 8 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Website: http://www.discoverycove.com
Entrance Fee: Yes.
Disabled access: Yes
UNESCO: No
Fantasy of flight
The Fantasy of Flight is a special museum that is located just south of Kissimmee and is all about flying. Through sophisticated technology, visitors can immerse themselves in the history of aviation, with flight simulators, a complex collection of more than 100 old aircraft and a fascinating tour where they can take a look behind the scenes. A classic evening or lunch from the 1930s is available in the charming Compass Rose restaurant.
Address: 1400 Broadway Boulevard SE, Polk City, Miami
Phone: (863) 984 35 00
Hours: Thurs-Sun 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Website: http://www.fantasyofflight.com
Entrance Fee: Yes.
Disabled access: Yes
UNESCO: No
Kennedy Space Center
Located just 50 minutes by car and east of Orlando, NASA’s headquarters offer bus tours of the space center, static and interactive exhibits, astronaut encounters, and movie screenings on giant screens. The Shuttle Launch Experience simulates the sight, the sounds and the feeling of a rocket launch. The latest attraction is the space shuttle Atlantis.
Address: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, State Road 405,
Phone: (321) 449 44 44
opening times: Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Website: http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com
Entry fee: Yes.
Disabled access: Yes
UNESCO: No
SeaWorld Orlando
The park with living marine animals is very popular in Orlando with its mix of dolphin and whale shows, aquariums and other animal habitats, rides and live entertainment programs. With Aquatica , SeaWorld is one of the growing number of water parks in Orlando where visitors can go swimming. The largest expansion of the theme park to date is Antarctica the Empire of the Penguin .
Address: Sea World Drive, Orlando
Phone: (407) 351 36 00
Website: http://www.seaworld.com/orlando
Entrance Fee: Yes.
Disabled access: Yes
UNESCO: No
Universal Orlando Resort
The Universal Orlando Resort (which is only a tenth of Disney’s area) has two theme parks (Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure with the Harry Potter theme park), three resort hotels and their nightlife on CityWalk, and a shopping district. The nearby Wet ‘n Wild water park also belongs to him.
Address: 1000 Universal Studios Plaza, Orlando
Phone: (407) 363 80 00
Hours: Daily from 9 a.m. Varying closing times.
Website: http://www.universalorlando.com
Entrance Fee: Yes.
Disabled access: Yes
UNESCO: No
Walt Disney World Resort
The huge amusement park combines four great theme parks (including the indispensable Magic Kingdom), two water parks, a complex with sports facilities, a shopping area in the center, restaurants and nightlife, golf courses, water sports, tennis, wellness centers and over 30 hotels on the premises , 20 of which are themed and owned by Disney.
Address: Lake Buena Vista,
Telephone: (407) 824 43 21
Opening hours: Vary.
Website: http://www.disneyworld.com
Entry fee: Yes.
Disabled access: Yes
UNESCO: No
Tourist offices
Orlando / Orange County Convention & Visitor Bureau (CVB)
The CVB has an official visitor center that is open seven days a week and sells maps of major attractions, street maps, hotel rooms and other discounts.
Visitor center
Suite 101, 8723 International Drive
Tel: (407) 363 58 72.
Opening hours: Daily from 8.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.
Address: Suite 100, 6700 Forum Drive, Orlando
Phone: (407) 363 58 72
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Website: http://www.orlandoinfo.com
Kissimmee Convention & Visitors Bureau
Address: 1925 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee
Phone: (407) 944 24 00
Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except on high holidays).
Website: http://www.floridakiss.com
Visitor passes
The Orlando / Orange County CVB distributes the free Magicard with discount coupons to many attractions, restaurants, sports, and shops. It can be downloaded and printed from the website and can also be ordered online (only within the USA).
