With Magic Kingdom, Epcot and Animal Kingdom, Disney is synonymous with Orlando. But no trip to Orlando should be orientated just around Walt Disney World. Make sure your trip is more than Mickey Mouse with the best of Orlando’s non-Disney attractions.
Set within a 30-acre tropical oasis, Discovery Cove offers the opportunity to swim with dolphins, rays, tropical fish and hand-fed exotic birds. The all-inclusive experience is limited to 1,000 people per day, so prior reservations are essential.
The first and largest aerotow hang gliding school in the world, Wallaby Ranch offers tandem flying and instruction 365 days a year. The natural Florida woodlands that surround the Ranch and its airfield provide a beautiful backdrop to a safety-ensured unpowered flight.
Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Comprising seven themed islands, this adventure park allows you to experience the worlds and interact with the characters of hugely successful Hollywood films including Harry Potter, Spiderman and Jurassic Park.
With rides that suit all ages and confidence levels, Wet ’n Wild is Orlando’s most exciting waterpark. Attractions include eight multi-person rides, four single-person rides and a lake for wake boarding. Safe, clean and well-staffed, it makes an ideal half-day out.
Richard Petty Driving Experience
The Richard Petty Driving Experience has made the former IndyCar one-mile Walt Disney World Speedway its exclusive home. Ride-along in, or even choose to drive, a 600-horsepower NASCAR capable of speeds of up to 120 miles per hour around the track.
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