Sun and sand seekers plotting a fabulous warm-weather getaway need look no further than the favorite tropical paradise destination of Orlando! This ever-popular Florida hotspot offers a sensational signature twist on everything you could possibly desire to assemble that perfect vacation itinerary: phenomenal shopping, award-winning spas, over 170 golf courses, tantalizing cuisine, endless mild-to-wild outdoor adventures and a truly vibrant cultural scene and nightlife; sunny Orlando is also the Theme Park Capitol of the WORLD and promises visitors of all ages the getaway of a lifetime. Spend a day-or week-on legendary beaches tuning up your native tan; explore famous local attractions and interactive museums, unleash your childhood fantasies at world-class theme and amusement parks and go hog-wild at area waterparks-what better way to beat the heat! Hop on an airboat and cruise the Florida Everglades, fish to your heart’s content, train-or wrestle – a wild gator, zip through the treetops, swim with dolphins and rays in a peaceful lagoon or just relax in the privacy of your own tropical cabana-paradise awaits in Orlando-“The City Beautiful.”
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Sample Itineraries
3-Day Universal Studios Group Tour
This is a full 2 days trip to Universal Studios with night activities planned also.
- Two Nights Lodging
- Unlimited Pass to 2 Parks
- Night Time Activities
4-Day Universal Studios Group Tour
Universal Studios is a great place for groups to have a blast!
- Three Nights Lodging
- Unlimited Pass to 4 Parks
- Special Effects Program
Attractions
- Ripley’s Believe It or Not
- Medieval Times, Orlando
- Titanic, The Experience
- Universal Orlando
- Kennedy Space Center
- Universal’s Islands of Adventure
- Wet N Wild Water Park
- Universal’s City Walk
- Typhoon Lagoon
- SeaWorld
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Holy Land Experience
- Epcot Center
- Downtown Disney
- Disney’s Magic Kingdom
- Discovery Cove
- Cocoa Beach
- Busch Gardens
- Blizzard Beach
- Animal Kingdom
- Universal Studios
Ripley’s Believe It or Not
At first glance, sightseeing itinerants on Sunshine State getaway won’t believe Ripley’s Believe it or Not’s oddly off-kilter Orlando Odditorium isn’t slipping into a Florida sinkhole! Once you’re convinced it’s a clever illusion, move inside-if you dare-and embark on a self-guided, self-paced tour of 16 intriguing galleries filled with unexpected, original objets d’art, unique menageries, authentic artifacts, and rare-to-repulsive treasures from around the globe, with all displays inspired by legendary artist, entrepreneur and founder Robert Ripley’s unbelievable personal collections of natural and man-made oddities obtained on his fantastic lifetime of expedition to over 200 countries! The 10,000 square foot museum, open 365 days a year, is chock full of unconventional exhibits, many interactive, of the strange and outrageous; sights, sounds and illusions sure to engage the inquiring mind beyond comfortable limits, satisfy any craving for the weird and unusual and taunt, terrify and maybe even trip a gag reflex or two! From the mild: a balloon powered chair that flew up and away over the Rocky Mountains, a Rolls Royce built entirely of matchsticks and a portrait of Beyonce crafted from candy, to the wild: a seven legged sheep, a genuinely gruesome shrunken human head, a Medieval Torture Chamber filled with terrifying implements, eerily lifelike wax figures and scores of creepy curiosities that must remain undisclosed – the element of surprise is part of the fun – a tour of Orlando’s most bizarre attraction may not be what you expected, might inspire freakish nightmares, but will definitely give you and your travel companions something to talk about for the remainder of your trip, Believe It or Not!
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Medieval Times, Orlando
You and your group on Orlando escape have been soaking up the sun, playing in the sand and exploring the local scene, big time, ever since landing; you’re down to just a day or two of vacation left and it’s your turn to choose the evening’s fare. You’re determined to wow your travel companions with entertainment unlike any they’ve experienced so far; why not choose the royal treatment at none other than King Alphonso’s table? Guests partake of a fine, four-course ringside feast at Kissimmee Castle, Orlando, where serving serfs and wenches attend your every need while you dine on a splendid traditional repast. The kicker? No silverware allowed! The popular Kissimmee, FL dinner theatre and tournament attraction is the flagship location, open since 1983; the arena seats 1100 guests and offers exciting traditional Medieval performances every evening, featuring thrilling competition between 6 dashing and daring Knights of the Realm. The show begins with a greeting from the beloved King and his lovely daughter, Princess Esperanza; obedient guests support their Knight’s colors as he participates in an array of thrilling events of the day – such as falconry, jousting, ring piercing and foot combat – by donning a color-coded crown; enthusiastic cheering and boisterous booing is heartily encouraged-demanded, even! Be sure to tour the Village outside Kissimmee Castle to complete your Medieval Experience, where you will discover an intriguing collection of period crafts, tools and… authentic torture devices! Feeling social after the show? Keep the torch of Dark Age ambiance alive and burning with a stop in at the Knight’s Club, for a truly Royal meet-and-mingle!
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Titanic, The Experience
“Titanic, The Experience!” Is there anything about a guided tour of this legendary, ill-fated cruise ship that WOULDN’T appeal to a group of romantic historians on Orlando holiday? Upon arrival at this fabulously recreated exhibition-don’t forget your jacket-you are whisked back in time and slapped by a chilly blast of Arctic air as you step aboard; you are now a passenger on Titanic and your time travel begins! Venture out on your own, or accompany remarkably trained actors resplendent in fine period dress along an hour’s tour of an astonishing array of hundreds of authentic ship artifacts and displays, all housed in Premier Exhibitions’ 17 gallery, 20,000 square foot interactive Titanic museum. Fabulous full-scale recreations abound: stroll the elegant Promenade Deck as you scan the horizon and steal a peek inside a luxurious First Class Cabin. Imagine whooshing down the Grand Staircase dressed in the style and splendor of the day or ponder taking your afternoon tea with “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” in the charming Veranda Café. In the Underwater Room, you will marvel at an 8’ scale replica of lost-at-sea Titanic, as she now lies, the tragically famous ghost ship evermore, deep beneath the chilly waters of the unforgiving Atlantic. Perhaps your seagoing group wishes to dine with the Captain, mingling and conversing with famous guests, reveling in all the period merriment and splendor of the Ship? Reserve your place Fridays at the “First Class Dinner Event,” and experience to the last, perfect detail the night she embarked on her maiden voyage! Saturdays, the “Titanic Dinner Event” celebrates the stalwart Captain’s retirement that fateful eve in April with an amazing cast of notable passengers – dance and dine the night away in grandest fashion right up to the moment the great ship meets the iceberg!
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Universal Orlando
Your tour group is a trendy blend of movie buffs, celebrity spotters and hotspot seekers; big-time, big-shot fun is your expedition’s focus. Universal, Orlando, the world’s premier movie theme park housing a real, working production facility takes you beyond the big screen and behind the scenes, and plops you smack-dab the midst of all the action you’d ever care to order up! With dozens of mind-blowing, ultra-fantastic movie, cartoon and television themed, state-of-the-art 4-D attractions and rides to experience, over 50 great restaurants (character dining options abound!) and a fabulous selection of casual to classy, glitzy to ritzy shops and countless themed attractions Universal Orlando offers a great escape and big screen entertainment genres to appeal to everyone of every age in your group. Men In Black Alien Attack pulls you right into an action-packed REAL alien shoot–out! “Twister, Ride it Out” –the name speaks for itself! Will you survive ferocious F-5 winds as you’re battered with flying debris, like…trucks and road signs? Slip behind the screen and see just what goes into-and comes out of-those hideously terrifying monstrosities you know and love to fear-Universal Orlando’s “Horror Make-up Show” provides an interactive experience you won’t soon forget! Does fear leave you famished? Grab a great burger at Hard Rock Café Or Mel’s Diner, or go full service with casually elegant Lombard’s Seafood Grill, the park’s flagship waterfront restaurant, where you may watch the uncatch of the day swimming with grateful abandon in an elegant restaurant aquarium while you enjoy the freshest seafood menu around!
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Kennedy Space Center
Venerable space historians and die-hard sci-fi fans alike will want to make sure their travel group’s agenda includes a visit to iconic Kennedy Space Center in sunny Orlando, Florida: Home and hub of incredible projects, thrilling experiment and discovery, every manned space mission and the main stage for American space adventure on the FL Coast since 1962; come see history in the making! Stroll through the fascinating Rocket Garden: learn about the historic space program and view or even step aboard a few of the retired vehicles that hurtled through darkness in the early days of space exploration. A Maximum Access Pass buys your group an unforgettable foray into NASA’s operational facilities, launch headquarters, visitor complex exhibits and admission to shows, magnificent IMAX movies and the stirring U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame. For the ultimate Kennedy Space Center experience, upgrade to a “Space Pass” featuring an exclusive Discover KSC Today and Tomorrow tour and lunch with an astronaut, who will answer all aspiring space travelers’ questions as well as provide fascinating insight into “a day in the life.” Don’t forget to drop by Space Store for an out of this world souvenir or two; Kennedy Space Center is an awe-inspiring attraction you and your group won’t want to miss!
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Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Energetic groups on Sunshine State excursion won’t want to miss the epic world of entertainment awaiting them at Universal Orlando’s fantastic sister park! Guests to this mega-mecca embark on an unforgettable expedition through Universal’s Islands of Adventure®, where fantastic cutting edge rides like Jurassic Park River Adventure, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey , Doctor Doom’s Fearfall and Dragon Challenge, incredible shows – The Eighth Voyage of Sinbad, The Mystic Fountain and Poseidon’s Fury – and absolutely awesome interactive attractions bring your favorite myths, stories, cartoons, comic book heroes and children’s tales to life as you and your partners in adventure explore the park’s seven fabulous, uniquely themed islands. Voted “Best New Attraction” in 2010, “Best Theme Park” in 2010 and 2011 and featuring Mythos – the best theme park restaurant on the planet – as well as a tantalizing collection of fun-to-fine themed dining options tendering famished itinerants on a trip to the “Islands” the very best eats – Universal Islands of Adventure promises a one-of-a-kind experience. The souvenir-seekers amongst you will discover a mind-boggling array of clothing, gifts and one-of-a-kind treasures in each Island’s shops, ensuring they won’t leave the park empty-handed. Grab your group and get ready to experience the wild, wide world of Universal-brand fun – come, “Live the Adventure!”
Wet N Wild Water Park
Fun-and-sun seekers on Sunshine State hiatus hot on the trail of the best bang for the buck and the most awesome wet and wild fun in town will find this popular water wonderland fills the bill in every way! Wet and Wild, Orlando boasts a 17,000 square foot wave pool, a surf lagoon with its own waterfall, plush, private tropical cabanas stocked with refreshing chilled beverages, more than 15 water slides and 160 water cannons – it’s the water park of your wildest dreams! Once you’ve paddled up a killer appetite or splashed your way into a bottomless thirst, cruise on over, give your noodle arms a rest and kick it at the fully covered, open-air Tiki Lounge: a full-service bar and restaurant featuring flat screen tvs to entertain and distract you from the world of wacky water fun waiting while you re-fuel before heading out to conquer that next slide, execute the ultimate freefall at Bomb Bay or crush The Black Hole – Next Generation! Fun in the sun and good, old fashioned BBQ go hand in hand; during the Summer months (May thru August) Wet and Wild, Orlando serves up an all day, all you-can-eat BBQ Buffet – freshly grilled burgers, chicken, pulled pork, hot dogs and ALL the traditional fixings for one sweet price! Chow down on your favorites, grab a chicken leg for the road and get back in the water! Military and group discounts are offered, parking is plentiful and reasonable and lockers are available to stow your treasure and gear while you play.
Universal’s City Walk
Groups of sun-and-fun-seekers vacationing in Sunny Orlando will definitely want to hit this ultra-popular “hurry sundown town,” the Entertainment Capitol of the Theme Park Capitol of the World! Relax over a fabulous dinner, catch up over cocktails, see a wild concert, take in that new movie you’ve been waiting to see or dance the night – and all your cares- away at Universal CityWalk®, Orlando’s hottest entertainment hot spot! This jumpin’ and bumpin’ 30-acre complex is the ideal destination for a family fun night, the perfect place to just hang out with friends or enjoy a well-deserved romantic couples’ evening. CityWalk’s fantastic dining and clubbing, great cinemas and shops and a variety of concerts and special events draw crowds of revelers – locals and tourists alike – year-round. Sip frozen concoctions to the rhythm of your favorite tunes on the Porch of Indecision at Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville, grab a classic burger and brew at the world’s largest Hard Rock Café or a steak dinner at The Palm then dive right into the mystery, humor, euphoria and unbelievably eclectic, kinetic celebration of art, technology and music of a live Blue Man Group experience. Celebrate those indescribable “Flori-days” by making Universal City Walk’s exciting after-dark menu a part of your group’s Sunshine State escape!
Typhoon Lagoon
Groups on Sunshine State holiday won’t want to miss the chance to spend a day at this fabulous water park wonderland located at the world famous Walt Disney World Resort complex! The sister park to Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon is the most visited water park on the planet and home to one of the world’s largest outdoor wave pools. Legend has it a ferocious typhoon wrought havoc on the formerly pristine island paradise, leaving boats, fishing gear, and surf boards strewn randomly about in its wake. The park’s centerpiece, FV Miss Tilly, remains impaled upon Mount Mayday – which erupts a 50-foot geyser of water every half – hour upon the sounding of the watch on the shrimp boat, lost during the storm. Dozens of attractions treat Lagoon guests of all ages to a fantastically refreshing Island splash-fest; snorkel with sharks, stingrays and colorful tropical fish in Shark Reef, tumble down rushing rapids, soak up some sun on the white, sandy beach of Hideaway Cay and glide down Castaway Creek on a relaxing raft ride. Launch into fast-paced, wet and wild fun on Humunga Cowabunga, the Storm Slides, and Keelhaul Falls; frolic in the gentle swells of the wave pool – even learn to surf- and explore the cave and waterfalls of Forgotten Grotto and Overlook Pass. Plenty of kiddie attractions and play areas tender the littlest adventurers in your group BIG fun, and an exciting array of Island-style snack shacks serving up all the yummy classics promise you won’t run out of fuel on your grand Typhoon Lagoon adventure!
SeaWorld
Groups on Florida getaway won’t want to miss a trip to this ever-popular zoological amusement park, the ninth most visited in the United States; Sea World, Orlando continues to draw the crowds season after season with its vast and exciting array of themed rides, animal shows and habitat exhibits. Thrill to the biggest and most expansive attraction in the park’s history- Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin®. Experience all the icy majesty of the South Pole through a penguins’ eyes on an exhilarating family ride, then venture out into an epic penguin encounter that treats you and your travel companions to privileged views of their frozen world! Let Shamu’s Happy Harbor bring out the bold adventurer – and delighted giggles – in your little ones with rides like Jazzie Jellies, Sea Carousel and Ocean Commotion; bigger kids will soar like a giant ray aboard Manta® – the only flying roller coaster of its kind in the world! Round out your Manta-ganza with a thrilling pass through the Manta Aquarium, featuring 10 stunning underwater habitats, more than 100 rays, and thousands of vibrantly colorful fish, and a visit to Stingray Lagoon, where guests are encouraged to ”pet” over 200 rays as they glide just beneath the still surface of their peaceful habitat. Florida’s warm, tropical waters are home to a stunning diversity of life and perhaps none are more rare and endearing than the wonderful manatee; Sea World is dedicated to the restoration of declining populations of many wild creatures and its resident manatees are all rescues, “working” hard to get fit for their ultimate return to the sea. Meet them, along with Polar Bears, walruses, sea turtles, parrots, dolphins and a host of other fascinating animals who call the park home. Lose yourselves in the spellbinding magic and colorful energy of the all-new Shamu show, One Ocean® – feel the awesome rhythm and spirit of life beneath the deep blue; be sure to sit in the “soak zone* for an absolutely immersive experience! More than a dozen restaurants serving up everything under the sun feature all your favorites, and almost two dozen themed “shopportunities” promise everyone that perfect memento of their Sea World adventure!
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Your group is heading out to the Sunshine State, hearts set on seeing all of Disney World; once there, you’ll be beyond ecstatic to discover big-screen movie magic come roaring to life at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Dive right into the action with more than a dozen world-class attractions based on your favorite blockbuster hits and thrill to entertainment that puts you and your travel partners center stage amidst all the glitz, glamour and excitement of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Furiously abuzz with all the spine-tingling energy of a bustling movie set, this park features eight magnificent sections: Hollywood Boulevard, Echo Lake, Sunset Boulevard, Streets of America, Commissary Lane, Pixar Place, Mickey Avenue and Animation Courtyard areas. Go behind the scenes on an open-air adventure through Catastrophe Canyon or take part in a realistic Harbor Attack demonstration to experience firsthand what it’s like to work with special effects while filming an unforgettable air/sea battle! Step into the Twilight Zone – and a terrifyingly haunted elevator – for the ride of your life, stroll like a boss right out onto a soundstage designed to invoke 1930s-era Hollywood and hop a tram for a fascinating tour of some of Tinseltown’s most notorious film scenes – be a part of such classic greats as Alien, Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Wizard of Oz and Fantasia. When you’re ready to break for lunch, the sky’s the limit; if you’re hungry for it, you’re certain to find a “Hollywood-fabulous” version of whatever you’re craving amongst nearly two dozen Hollywood Studios dining options!
Holy Land Experience
Credit: Holy Land Experience
Our faith in an awesome and sovereign God links believers together across the globe; what better way to strengthen and nourish those ties that bind us, here on Earth, to each other and to our Father in Heaven than to treat your travel group to a very special R and R day-a day of rejoicing and restoration- at “Holy Land Experience” in Orlando, Florida! “HLE” delivers your travel group an awesome extravaganza of historically-recreated Biblical points of interest, marvelous exhibits and demonstrations, interactive and solitary activities, beautifully arranged live presentations, storytelling and glorious ministry and worship opportunities. The moment you pass thru the gates of the walled city, you are swept up and immersed in an “Ancient Jerusalem” ambience, where sights, structures, sounds and settings from a place in time over 2000 years ago engulf and draw you into an unforgettable experience! Wonderful renditions of The Garden Tomb, the Great Temple and Plaza, Qumran Dead Sea Caves, Jerusalem and the Wilderness Tabernacle are intricately detailed, inside and out, to give visitors the best possible understanding of their Biblical Significance. The HLE musical team, “Century,” will recount throughout your visit, in story and song, significant historical events that transpired during this pivotal place in Human History! Enjoy magnificent concerts and attend inspirational and motivational worship and youth services by the best in today’s ministry in the beautiful, state-of-the-art 2000 seat auditorium of the Church of All Nations; if your preference is quiet time, three tranquil and lush private Prayer Gardens await your presence in this living, breathing Biblical museum!
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Epcot Center
Itinerants on Sunshine State hiatus won’t want to miss a day at Disney World’s dazzling Epcot – theme park extraordinaire! Explore dozens of intriguing to over-the-top attractions, wander enchanting international pavilions, be wowed by award-winning fireworks displays and enjoy Epcot’s seasonal special events. The park is divided into 2 distinct and wonderful realms, each celebrating the human spirit: exhilarating Future World, presenting unbelievable technological innovations, and lively World Showcase, which shares with guests a vibrant cross section of the culture and cuisine of 11 countries: Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, the United States, Japan, Morocco, France, United Kingdom and Canada. Embark on comedian Ellen’s zany Energy Adventure, view The Circle of Life and experience the awe-inspiring House of the Whispering Willows. Innoventions East and West encourage you to stretch your imagination with 2 massive pavilions housing fun interactive games, exhibits and activities for all ages. Launch into the future on Spaceship Earth with Project Tomorrow or enjoy the calm waters, stunning visibility and up-close and personal views of exquisite marine life with a Dive Quest scuba experience! Design and drive your own concept vehicle on Chevrolet’s Test Track or find your seat on a 10th-century-style warrior’s long ship and explore the heritage of Norway with the seafarers of old on the treacherously dark and stormy North Sea. An epic world of adventure and discovery awaits guests at Epcot, where once-in-a -lifetime, “future” memories are made!
Downtown Disney
At Downtown Disney, a whomping kick into Disney-overdrive awaits fans of Walt Disney’s legendary magic at this absolutely over-the-top leisure and entertainment complex in sunny Florida! Pop on your mouse ears, squeeze into your Peter Pan suit and channel your inner dreamer or just go “Goofy” and experience all the fantastic fun and familiar branding of the beloved Disney World Parks in the company of your favorite characters at a conveniently located, bustling hub of world-class shopping, dining, and entertainment options sure to fix the crave of the most die-hard Disney fans! Whether you and your travel companions are looking to extend the quintessential, consumptive magic of an inaugural Disney World Adventure or you just aren’t down with the classic – albeit overwhelming – six park experience due to time constraints or a jam-packed itinerary, a happy little wander through this dazzling and magical district offers everyone in your band of Disney fans a fantastic compromise in the shape of a remarkable diversion from the standard tourist snares with its tantalizing offering of sizzling action and attractions, all themed accordingly, of course! Stroll along the lively promenade lined with fantastic eateries and watering holes and exciting boutiques and shops in a perfectly immersive Disney World environment. Special seasonal and holiday events and spectacular live performances happening year-round ensure you’ll always be part of some grand Disney-style celebration; this unbelievable and ever-expanding shopertainment center definitely delivers everyone in your group a perfect dose of the “Happiest Place on Earth” – along with complimentary parking!
Disney’s Magic Kingdom
Groups heading out on an Orlando sun and fun run will discover fairytale dreams do, indeed, come true for children of all ages at Disney World’s magnificent Magic Kingdom! Delight in all the legendary wonder of classic Disney attractions, thrill to spectacular fireworks shows, enjoy lively musical parades and, of course – hang out with the entire cast of Disney Characters as you wander through six enchanting themed “lands.” Watch your every Disney fantasy take shape as you explore Adventureland, Frontierland, Main Street, U.S.A areas and more; hurtle through the cosmos to the edge of the galaxy and back, become a swashbuckling pirate and witness Cinderella Castle transformed into a pixie-dusted piece of living art! Mosey on up to a rustic log cabin and wrap your hands around a replica .54-caliber Hawkins buffalo rifle; peer out onto a classic Southwestern landscape and take aim at nearly 100 familiar targets, including cemetery, a bank, a hotel, a covered wagon and a mine! Sneak down a meanderin’ alleyway within a Spanish fortress and stow aboard a small barge for a spellbinding high-seas adventure; escape through a shadowy grotto past the ghostly catacombs of unfortunate pirates and swoop down a small rushing waterfall – your passageway to the Golden Age of Piracy and more high-seas excitement than you can throw a parrot at! See your favorite Disney heroes, princesses and villains projected onto a million gallons of dancing water; conquer epic Space Mountain, cruise around Tom Sawyer Island on the steamship Liberty Belle, board a Walt Disney Railroad train for the tour of a lifetime and visit the Hall of Presidents – and the creepy Haunted Mansion! (Pssst – don’t forget to pick up your set of magically pulsating Glow with the Show Ears!)
Discovery Cove
Groups on sunny Florida hiatus will definitely want to pencil in a *personal day* at this tropical resort attraction voted #1 park in the WORLD! Orlando’s exciting Discovery Cove Day Packages are custom tailored to your group’s fondest desires; each will include a range of Signature Experiences as well as boundless admission to sister attractions SeaWorld and Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark, for 14 consecutive days around the date of your reservation! With daily attendance limited to around 1300 guests, conservation-minded Discovery Cove is never crowded; you and your travel companions are assured extraordinary service and a truly unique and personalized, luxurious “day resort” experience. If working on your tan and digging your travel-weary piggies into luscious, hot sand is your priority, kick off those cushy flip flops and lose your cares on beautifully pristine beaches, enjoy freshly prepared morning and afternoon meals, enjoy unlimited cold refreshment and nosh to your heart’s content! Adventurous bunch? Snorkel thru sparkling rainbow ribbons of tropical fish and silky, cool rays in Grand Reef or don your dive helmet and embark on Sea Venture, an amazing underwater walking tour. Have up-close-and-personal encounters with delightful sea otters and silly marmosets in the Fresh Water Oasis, hand-feed brilliantly plumed exotic birds in free-flight Explorer’ s Aviary or treat yourself to a tranquil afternoon float along scenic Wind-away River! Want even more interaction with the park inhabitants? Reserve your private 30-minute dolphin swim or feeding session, or indulge in the ultimate Cove Experience: be a “Trainer for a Day!” Will you lounge and dine in the shaded privacy of your own cabana after a restorative dip in a crystal clear Serenity Bay or frolic amongst a variety of exotic animals and marine life in glorious natural habitat? Whatever your pleasure, the choice is all yours at Discovery Cove!
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Cocoa Beach
Groups plotting a South Coast sun and sand experience will find prized hotspot Cocoa Beach the perfect place to spend a day-or while away a week! Where else can you witness a space launch from the beach or watch rare animal species in their natural habitat, swim in a warm, tropical ocean, hop in a sweet little kayak and explore islands just off shore, enjoy a 27-hole golf course, surf cast from the shore for a fresh fish dinner, or just dig your toes into the hot sand while playful dolphins frolic in the local waters and migrating whales pass by on their epic journey? Celebrated as the surfing capitol of the East Coast and the primary tourist destination on the Florida Space Coast, Cocoa Beach’s base population is a comfortable 12,631, though the number swells as high as 30,000 during the peak tourist season when local hotels, motels, timeshares and rentals are filled; an additional 2.4 million day visitors make the trek annually to soak up a healthy hit of Space Coast culture! This historic, 15-square- mile Brevard County city also hosts an active retiree population, many of whom devoted their careers to our nation’s fine space program; the casual beach lifestyle is relished by visitors and residents of all ages! Perfect weather and area attractions like the Astronaut Hall of Fame, the Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum, Andretti Thrill Park, iconic Ron Jon’s Surf Shop flagship store, scenic Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Kennedy Space Center’s Visitor Complex and Jungle Adventures-coined the largest gator farm in America- continue to draw visitors from all walks to this premium South Coast destination. Pamper yourself with an indulgent spa day or work on that “Cocoa” brown Florida tan in this idyllic and eternally popular “I Dream of Jeannie” setting; active itinerants will find excellent fishing charter opportunities await, and extreme water sports like fly boarding, parasailing, kiteboarding and surfing promise to keep hi-test fun-and-sun seekers busy by day, while fantastic local restaurants and clubs serving up a vibrant live entertainment scene ensure the fun doesn’t stop once the sun goes down!
Busch Gardens
This 365 acre ultimate family park located just under an hour and a half away from sunny Orlando offers groups on Sunshine State hiatus a unique and exciting daytime diversion – variety of safari-themed rides, live shows, one of the nation’s top zoos featuring over 2000 amazing animals and a plethora of dining and shopping opportunities await visitors to this popular attraction! Round up your travel partners and get ready for a day of unrivaled entertainment and, if tame isn’t your game, hair-whipping, stomach-turning, white-knuckle exhilaration at Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida! Adrenaline junkies and roller coaster aficionados , alike, flock to tackle Sheikra; her brave riders creep 200 feet into the air – STOP – then plummet over the edge into a chilling 90 degree, 75mph drop into a whirlwind of loops, dives and tunnels with a sensational splash-down finale! 4400 foot Cheetah Hunt, with three crazy launches and two incredible drops, is the longest and most popular thrill ride in the park. Intrepid explorers will want to trek the wild African plain and feed curious and hungry giraffes on Serengeti Safari, or hike straight into *The Heart of Africa* on an incredible 90 minute excursion, meeting and mingling with lions, hippos, cheetahs. From classic midway fare to full table service, a fantastic array of snack huts, sweet shops and full-service cafes and restaurants ensure good grazing as you wander, and a lively marketplace featuring trading companies, gift shops and kiosks galore will tempt the traditional tourists amongst you to take home a perfect reminder of your day at Busch Gardens!
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Blizzard Beach
No Disney World adventure will be complete without a visit to Blizzard Beach, a one-time popular ski resort that’s melted down into a slushy-splashy wonderland featuring a dozen “wet-ertaining” attractions guaranteed to tickle the fancy of even the fiercest coldwater dogs! Frosty fun at its finest awaits groups of all ages ready to trade in their mouse ears for a wet and wild “day at the waterpark.” Intrepid explorers under four feet tall can frolic without a care in their very own water play area featuring an awesome snow-castle fountain and perfectly kid-sized waterslides. Bigger kids can ride the raging rapids of Teamboat Springs, check their balance on the Thin Ice Training Course, tune up that Florida tan on a luxurious expanse of white sand beach or simply wade away those vacation vexations in the azure waves of Melt-Away Bay. Hop on a toboggan and power through the powder on a sensational zigzag course featuring a trio of snowcapped flumes that rush you and two challengers headfirst to the foot of magnificent Mt. Gushmore. Not quite it? Hardcore thrill-seekers won’t want to miss a turn on one of the tallest, fastest freefall body slides in the world; a ski jump so steep, you can’t see where you’re going – until you get there! Once at the top, push off when you’re ready and let gravity take hold as you plunge 12 stories at unbelievable speeds, hurtling through a dark tunnel and emerging in a massive spray of whitewater! How fast were you going? Check the stop clock at the bottom.
Animal Kingdom
Groups of conservation-minded wild animal enthusiasts on Sunshine State adventure must not miss out on a visit to Disney World’s fourth incredible attraction, 500 acre Animal Kingdom, the second largest theme park in the world! Happy home to more than 250 species, Animal Kingdom reflects Walt Disney’s steadfast dedication to conservation and is wholeheartedly committed to the very best in animal care, and research. Encounter exotic creatures, survive high speed thrills, partake of awe-inspiring presentations and find yourselves on rousing adventures at this fascinating wild entertainment refuge. Show up ready to explore no less than six enthralling lands: Discovery Island, Africa, Oasis, Rafiki’s Planet Watch, Asia and DinoLand, U.S.A. Wander deep into the lush, tropical Pangani Forest. Hit the Exploration Trail or take the picturesque Path to Conservation. Be awed by the Tree of Life- the park’s awesome centerpiece, with more than a dozen animals skillfully carved into its massive, gnarled trunk and a cozy theater tucked inside, showing “It’s Tough to be a Bug” from the Pixar film “A Bug’s Life” in 3D! Cultivate your Habitat Habit, embark on a terrifying prehistoric tour aboard a rip-roaring Time Rover and launch your own Expedition Everest. Enjoy a fabulous live show: be wowed by the fine, feathered stars of Flights of Wonder, lose yourself in Finding Nemo, The Musical and celebrate the Festival of the Lion King! Meet lovely Pocahontas on the Discovery Trail, go for a truly Primeval Whirl or dance your heart out to the rapturous rhythms of the Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe! Wild Africa Trek, a privately-guided, three-hour VIP expedition tenders privileged guests exhilarating close encounters with exotic African wildlife in their native habitat, as well as first-class, African-inspired gourmet bites. An expedition through Disney’s Animal Kingdom is sure to satisfy a group’s keenest sense of adventure!
Universal Studios
Universal Studios is another entertainment powerhouse in Orlando. Their slogan is, “Where Blockbusters Come to Life,” and you’ll discover it’s true when you visit these actual film and television studios where they feature attractions and actual backlot movie sets from your favorite films. The attractions feature Men in Black, Revenge of the Mummy, the Simpsons, E.T., and more. Through its themed sections you’ll visit New York, Hollywood, San Francisco, and Amity – a little town in New England famous for one very large, very terrifying shark. All this and more make Universal Studios a must-see Orlando attraction.