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Central Florida Attractions
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A WORLD OF ORCHIDS Thousands of rare and exotic flowering orchids from around the globe
on exhibit daily in an indoor tropical garden setting. Relaxing, enjoyable,
educational. FREE daily guided tours/Saturday lectures, group rates, retail sales. 2501
Old Lake Wilson Road, Kissimmee, FL 34747 (407)396-1887
ADVENTURE ISLAND Tampa Bay’s only water park, features water play areas, a
championship volleyball complex, outdoor cafes, picnic and sunbathing areas. Guests can
conquer speed slides, float along on a rambling river or take advantage of 12 beautiful
white sand volleyball courts. Open March through October; call (813)987-5660 for details.
BLACK HILLS PASSION PLAY In Lake Wales, one of America's longest-running stage
productions. Cast of 250 recreates last seven days in life of Christ. In large
outdoor amphitheater, this premier attraction is in its 42nd season, February-March-April.
Information: Lake Wales Amphitheater, P.O. Box 71, Lake Wales, FL 33859 (813)676-1495
BOK TOWER GARDENS Visit this magnificent garden and historic carillon tower - now a
National Historic Landmark. Daily carillon recitals; visitor center; cafe; gift shop;
picnic area. Open daily 8 a.m.-5p.m. U.S. 27 and S.R. 60 at Lake Wales. (813)676-1408
BUCCANEER BAY Florida’s only natural spring waterpark featuring the Thunderbolt and
Pirates Revenge speed flumes, Lazy River tube ride, children’s play area, white sandy
beaches, volleyball and picnic areas. Located adjacent to Weeki Wachee Spring, 45 minutes
north of Tampa on US 19. (800)678-9335
BUSCH GARDENS, TAMPA BAY Guests of all ages have a variety of experiences exploring this
300-acre family entertainment park. The most popular attraction on Florida’s west
coast. Visitors experience a unique combination of thrilling rides, zoological habitats
and live entertainment. Open 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. (extended in summer and selected
holidays). (813)987-5082
CHURCH STREET STATION Historic downtown Orlando's complete entertainment complex featuring
Rosie O'Grady's, Phineas Phogg's, The Orchid Garden Ballroom, the Cheyenne Saloon and
Opera House plus plenty of dining and shopping. Open 11 a.m. - 2 a.m. year round. 129 W.
Church St., Orlando, FL 32801 407/422-2434
CYPRESS GARDENS Botanical theme park featuring world-famous tropical gardens; exciting
water ski shows; an outdoor wildlife sculpture series; "Wings of Wonder," the
Butterfly Conservatory; educational birds of prey and gardening programs; a Russian
acrobatic show and more! Open 365 days a year; one hour southwest of Orlando off U.S. 27
near Winter Haven. (941) 324-2111.
DISNEY WORLD (WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT) Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot®, Disney-MGM Studios,
resort hotels and Fort Wilderness Campground, 5 championship golf courses, Typhoon Lagoon,
Pleasure Island, River Country, Discovery Island and Disney Village Marketplace. Open
daily. P.O. Box 10,000, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 Information: (407)824-4321; Hotel
Reservations (407)W-DISNEY.
EUROPA SEAKRUZ 6-hour day or evening cruises featuring full meal, live entertainment,
dancing, games and Las Vegas style casino. SeaKruz sails from John’s Pass Village,
Madeira Beach; Palm Grove Marina, Ft. Myers Beach; and Truman Annex, Key West. Sales
office: 150-153rd Ave., Suite 202, Madeira Beach, FL 33708 Reservations/information
(800)688-PLAY.
GATORLAND "Alligator Capital of the World”. Three exciting shows - Gator
Jumparoo, Gator Wrestlin' and the Snakes of Florida. Ride Gatorland Express Railroad. Try
gator ribs and gator nuggets at Pearl's Smokehouse. Open daily 8 a.m. till dusk. 14501 S.
Orange Blossom Tr. (Hwy. 441) between Orlando and Kissimmee. (407)855-5496 or
(800)393-JAWS
GREAT EXPLORATIONS, THE HANDS ON MUSEUM There's always something new at this fascinating
"hands on" museum with a variety of exciting interactive exhibits: a 96-foot
pitch black "Touch Tunnel", "Think Tank", "Phenomenal Arts",
"Body Shop", "Explore Galore", unique museum store, changing exhibits.
10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mon. - Sat.; Noon - 5 p.m., Sun. 1120 4th St. S., St. Petersburg, FL
33701 (813)821-8992
GREEN MEADOWS FARM A "hands-on" two-hour guided tour of over 300 farm animals.
Everyone milks a cow; pony rides for children; hayrides for all. Picnic area under
"grandfather oaks". Seasonal events. Continuous tours: 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.,
open till 5:30 p.m. Five miles south of Hwy. 192 on Poinciana Blvd., Kissimmee, FL 32742.
(407)846-0770
HOMOSASSA SPRINGS STATE WILDLIFE PARK Walk underwater in the natural spring and meet our
friendly manatees. Stroll nature trails and see and learn about Florida’s wildlife.
Daily educational programs and Children’s Education Center. Open 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Ticket counter closes at 4 p.m. Located on U.S. 19 in Homosassa Springs, FL 34448
(904)628-2311
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER SPACEPORT USA The official visitor center at Kennedy Space Center,
the world’s only launch and landing base of America’s Space Shuttle. Two hour
bus tours and three different IMAX movie presentations available. Open everyday except
Christmas. SPACEPORT USA, Mail Code: TWRS, Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899 (407)452-2121
KING HENRY'S FEAST For a taste of Merry Ol’ England, dine in King Henry VIII’s
banquet hall! Entertainment features a sword swallower, fire blower, and aerial ballerina.
Four-course dinner includes soup, salad, chicken, ribs, vegetables and dessert. Unlimited
beer, wine, and Coca-Cola®. 8984 International Dr., Orlando, FL 32819 (407)351-5151 Toll
free (800)347-8181
MEDIEVAL LIFE Experience the life of 1,000 years past when entering the village of
Raymondburg. Witness actual artifacts on a 1-hour tour of a 14 cottage Medieval Hamlet. Be
Warned! As you enter the spine-tingling dungeon and torture chamber, you may never escape
with your life!!! (407)239-8666 or (800)229-8300
MEDIEVAL TIMES DINNER AND TOURNAMENT Travel back to the days of yore at central
Florida’s #1 dinner attraction, near Disney on Highway 192. Guests will feast
on a regal banquet inside the 1,000 seat, 11th-century, European-style castle and cheer
for daring knights on horseback competing in tournament games, sword fighting and jousting
matches. (407)396-1518
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY (MOSI) Fun for “kids” 1 to 101! Over 400
“minds-on” activities-planetarium, space simulators, hurricane chamber,
butterfly garden. More than you ever imagined. Coming in Spring 95 - Florida’s first
IMAX® DOME Theater and Star Trek®: Federation Science exhibit. 4801 E. Fowler Ave.,
Tampa, FL 33617 (813)987-6300
RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! MUSEUM - ORLANDO Hundreds of unbelievable exhibits and
displays will entertain groups of all ages! A wonderful, low-cost option in the heart of
the tourist sector. 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. daily; suggested visit: 60-90 min. 8201
International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 (407)363-4418
SALVADOR DALI MUSEUM One of Florida’s foremost cultural attractions and home to the
world’s most comprehensive collection of works by the late Spanish surrealist
Salvador Dali. Recommended by AAA. Great gift shop. Tours daily. Open 9:30 a.m. - 5:30
p.m. daily except Sun. and Mon. Noon - 5:30 p.m. 1000 Third Street South, St. Petersburg,
FL 33701 (813)823-3767
SEA WORLD OF FLORIDA World’s most popular marine life park, features exciting
encounters with marine life, including Shamu the killer whale, manatees, penguins,
dolphins, sea lions, walruses, otters, sharks, eels, stingrays, birds and fish in more
than 20 shows and hands-on exhibits. Opening summer 1995 - new “Wild Arctic”
attraction. (407)351-3600
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS FLORIDA Thrill to 400+ acres of incredible rides, shows and attractions
at the #1 movie studio and theme park in the world! Experience Back To The
Future…The Ride, the E.T. Adventure®, Kongfrontation®, and JAWS®! Daily 9 a.m.
Located at I-4 and FL Turnpike, Orlando, FL 32819 (407)363-8000
U.S. ASTRONAUT HALL OF FAME Visit nation’s only facility dedicted to telling stories
of America’s space heroes. Experience astronaut adventure first hand. Take a trip
into the future aboard full-scale orbiter mock-up, be whirled in a centrifuge, and more!
Daily, except Christmas from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. West of Kennedy Space Center. (407)269-6100
WEEKI WACHEE SPRING The “City of Mermaids”, features a live underwater
production of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Little Mermaid”. Other
attractions include the Wilderness River Cruise, exotic and birds-of-prey shows and the
animal forest petting zoo. Located 45 min. north of Tampa on U.S. 19 (800)678-9335
WET ´N WILD Experience the nation’s best-attended water park! Treat the kids to our
elaborate children’s playground featuring mini-versions of our most popular rides.
Experience the new SURGE - the longest, fastest, multi-passenger water ride in the
southeast! Open year-round. 6200 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 (407)351-1800
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