Orlando's parks and attractions
As you probably already know, there are numerous Disney and Universal theme parks, featuring animals, rides, water slides, and more. Kids will be thrilled with all the fun on offer!
After Disney’s open-bus Kilimanjaro Safaris, you could try an air-boat ride in Kissimmee’s Spirit of the Swamp. Or perhaps after riding your bike in the sky at Universal’s E.T. Adventures, you’ll have the courage to zip-wire over alligators at Gatorland? For interactive experiences with slightly more approachable animals, and for a relaxing end to the day, head to Seaworld’s Discovery Cove to swim with dolphins, or learn to ride a horse with DreamCatcher Horse Ranch and Rescue.
Although little remains of Orlando’s historic past, you can catch glimpses of what life was like in the 19th century by visiting Harry P. Leu Gardens, taking a guided boat tour of Winter Park, or exploring the reconstructed Pioneer Village. An overview of Central Florida’s history, from indigenous and Spanish settlers right through to Orlando’s famous orange groves, is also offered at the Orange County Regional History Centre.
Finally, it may not be as spooky as Disney’s Haunted Mansion, but you might want to avoid a late-night visit to the family-friendly Odditorium at Ripley’s Believe It or Not, unless you don’t mind seeing shrunken human heads and bizarre artefacts on display before you go to sleep.
