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Less than 3 miles from the new entrance to Walt Disney World®,
Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa is so close and convenient
to everything the whole world loves about Orlando.
While
Walt Disney World is practically a next-door neighbor,
all of Orlando’s other theme parks and attractions
are within 25 minutes of the Resort.
Disney-MGM
Studios
If you drive through the web of Disney World roads
long enough in Orlando, Florida; you'll see a vintage
hotel on the side of the road. The Hollywood Tower
Hotel may look luxurious from the outside, but don't
plan on staying there, as the hotel facade hides a
scary secret --The Tower of Terror.
Animal
Kingdom
The most recent addition to the Disney World theme
park family is Disney's Animal Kingdom. This Orlando
theme park combines the classic rides, shows and attractions
that Disney is known for with a completely new Disney
animal experience. It's certainly more than your average
zoo!
Downtown
Disney
When you're done with the theme parks for the day,
head over to Downtown Disney for nightlife for all
ages. With restaurants, shops and more, there's some
thing for all ages at Disney's massive entertainment
complex in Orlando, Florida.
Epcot
A trip to Epcot is a trip into the world of tomorrow.
The futuristic attractions are fun and educational,
and the dining options in the World Showcase area
of the park are second-to-none.
Gatorland
The famous entrance to Gatorland is deeply entrenched
in the minds of Central Floridians. As you walk into
the alligator's mouth, you'll enter an amazing world
where you can learn all about one of Florida's most
amazing animals, the alligator. See alligator feedings
or get up-close and personal at a number of exhibits
that let you get closer than you might like to Florida's
famous gators.
The
Holy Land Experience
Enter into a biblical world of wonder at the Holy
Land Experience. See films and presentations that
present the history of the biblical world and marvel
at the painstakingly recreated architecture that gives
Holy Land its signature look. You can also visit the
Scriptorium, a vast archive of biblical books and
materials.
SeaWorld
Adventure Park
The world-famous aquatic Orlando theme park is a great
place to spend the day. You can ride thrilling rides
and attend breathtaking shows featuring some of the
smartest and most amazing animals you'll ever see.
Discovery
Cove
Located right next door to SeaWorld Adventure Park,
Discovery Cove is not your ordinary Orlando theme
park. There are no tickets, no rides of which to speak,
and no larger-than-life characters signing autographs
and posing for photos.
Universal
Orlando Resort
Universal Orlando Resort is a world all its own, with
two breathtaking theme parks, a wealth of exciting
nightlife venues, luxurious resort hotels and plenty
of fine shopping and dining.
Universal
Studios Florida
It's always been the place where you can "ride
the movies," but Universal Studios in Orlando,
Florida is also much, much more. In addition to the
exciting rides, you can learn the secrets of movie-making
when you go behind-the-scenes at a number of informative
attractions.
Islands
of Adventure
Have an entire day full of action and excitement at
Islands of Adventure. Thrilling roller coasters and
wild rides make Universal's newest theme park in Orlando,
Florida an incredible place to visit.
Universal
CityWalk
Shopping, dining and nightlife are the themes at Universal
CityWalk in Orlando, Florida. After you park your
car in the Universal garages and head toward the parks,
you'll have to pass through this lively area, filled
with restaurants, fine shops and nightclubs. Take
note of where you want to visit, and when you're done
with whatever theme park you're going to, head back
and enjoy CityWalk.
Pleasure
Island
For adults only, Pleasure Island is a great spot for
nightlife. Located adjacent to Downtown Disney, the
island features a number of diverse nightclubs and
elegant eateries to fill your night with excitement.
You can also catch live music. On New Year's Eve,
this is the place to be.
And,
if you don’t mind traveling a bit further, there
are even more places to explore in Florida.
Busch
Gardens
It may be an hour or so away, but it's well worth
it. Busch Gardens is one of the best spots for roller
coaster enthusiasts in all of Florida -- and beyond.
Sporting some of the biggest, fastest coasters around,
Busch Gardens is a high-impact place for a day trip.
Among the choices: Shiekra, the largest, fastest coaster
in the Southeast U.S., Kumba, a 110 feet plunge into
a diving loop making for a "roar" of a ride
and Montu, an Egyptian themed coaster with an inverse
diving loop and a 60-foot vertical loop.
Cypress
Gardens
Florida's first theme park was Cypress Gardens. Originally
founded in 1936 and reopened in 2004, the park combines
classic rides and attractions with a family-friendly
atmosphere. Cypress Gardens also puts on a number
of concerts every year featuring famous stars of yesteryear
and some of today's best country music performers.
Daytona
International Speedway
Taking a day trip to Daytona Beach might be something
you want to do on your Orlando visit. But in addition
to the beaches in Daytona, there's a little place
called the Daytona International Speedway. The Speedway,
the historic home of stock car racing, offers daily
tours. Also, you can visit Daytona USA, an interactive
attraction with a NASCAR theme.
Orlando
Science Center
One of the largest space observatories in the state
sits atop the Orlando Science Center. When there's
something special in the night sky, this is the place
to go to see it. Inside, you can check out a number
of amazing exhibits that will enlighten and entertain.
Learn about electricity, physics and biology, all
in one awesome place.
Kennedy
Space Center
The home of America's space program, Kennedy Space
Center is a truly amazing place to visit. From exhibits
showcasing America's space-travel history to a bus
ride past the launch pads that NASA uses today, you
can see some very special things at the Space Center.
You can also stock up on astronaut ice-cream, a souvenir
favorite.
Ripley's
Believe it or Not
Weird wonders abound at Ripley's Believe it or Not.
Ripley made his life's work the collection of the
strangest, most obscure artifacts he could find, and
now many are on display, including shrunken heads
and Rolls Royce made completely out of match sticks.
Believe it? or not!
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