Orlando Things To Do
Walt Disney World
This sprawling world of entertainment is the centrepeice of an Orlando holiday and comprises a dizzying array of fun, activities and fantasy that is guaranteed to keep kids occupied for days on end. The Magical Kingdom is perfect for young children with colourful street parades, adventure and themed rides or sample the glitz and glamour of MGM studios - with enactments galore of famous silver screen moments, themed entertainment and movie memorabilia. Inquisitive youngsters will love a day in the high tech EPCOT centre and the whole Walt Disney experience is perfect for all ages from tots to teenagers.
Other Orlando Theme Parks
Apart from wholesome Disneyesque thrills and spills, a holiday in Orlando will see abundant fun and excitement in a multitude of other theme parks designed with both kids and adults in mind. Step back in time from the prehistoric to pirates, laze away the day in exotic Caribbean lagoons, journey to the Holy Land or snorkel and swim with dolphins. Exhilerating rollercoaster rides and water slides simply add to the occasion for a day of pure thrill and fantasy.
Museums
Real history and culture is just as accessible as the make believe world in Orlando with several inspiring museum visits possible. Enjoy an educational insight into native American culture and early European settlers to this part of Florida, a fine exhibition of American folk art - full of quirky paintings and crafts or relive the golden days of silent cinema. A museum visit is a welcome break from the non stop action of the theme parks and perfect for whiling away a rainy day.
Air Boat Rides
Enjoy the fresh cool air of the Florida swamps with a heart stopping high speed ride on an air boat. Zipping above the water at up to 70mph, this mini hovercraft will take you through lush marshland vegetation and witness exotic wildlife that includes eagles, snakes and maybe even alligators. A great adrenaline rush, an air boat ride makes for a perfect day in the wilderness and just minutes from the bustle and vibrancy of downtown Orlando.
Golf
Orlando is one of the premier golfing destinations in the US and boasts dozens of championship courses that are eternally popular with visitors. In keeping with the city's image of fantasy and spectacle, many are themed to replicate traditional rugged Scottish courses, or with evocative desert terrain and exotic tropical fairways and greens. A day of golf in Orlando offers great fun and challenges for all levels.
Live Entertainment
Nights out in Orlando will step into a colourful world of fantasy and magical family entertainment. Enjoy fine cuisine while being entertained by top class caberet artists, renowned circus acts, themed shows of medievel knights, pirates and explorers or solve a murder mystery. Offering vibrant fun for all ages, it is a fabulous spectacle, a great social occasion and provides a memorable night out.
