| So what can you do as a family in Orlando; a better | | | | Gatorland Iron Horse or just take in all in atop the |
| question would be what can't you do? The first thing | | | | Observation Tower. If you want your child's birthday to |
| that springs to mind is theme parks, Orlando is kind of | | | | be the talk of the playground, book it here, afterwards |
| known for them. Sure, there are the popular parks | | | | the kids enjoy the fun educational part they can cool |
| such as the Disney theme parks, including their water | | | | off and have a blast at the new Gator Gully Splash |
| parks and resorts, no doubt these are some of the | | | | Park. |
| best Orlando attractions. But what if you've been there | | | | On a budget? Then visit Old Town Orlando on SR 192, |
| already? Well now there are a whole host of other | | | | parking and admission are free. They have 18 thrill rides |
| new places to get acquainted with, there several new | | | | including a roller coaster and Ferris wheel, 75 shops |
| attractions opened now and more slated to open later | | | | and more than a dozen places to eat, grab a coffee |
| this year. | | | | or some ice cream. The weekend starts early here |
| Opening at Universal Studios is the new, the Simpsons | | | | with a new 'Bike Night' on Thursdays and as always |
| Ride. Based on all the characters you love from the | | | | there's the Friday and Saturday Night Cruises of |
| show, join Homer and the family on their | | | | classic cars. Whatever you budget, whatever your 'thrill |
| misadventures as they head out to spend the day at | | | | level', you'll always find an adventure in Orlando. Even if |
| the fictional Krustyland amusement park. This motion | | | | you think "been there, done that", there are still many |
| simulator ride is projected onto an 80 foot dome and | | | | places in Orlando to have fun, and smaller attractions |
| gives you the feeling that you are actually in the car | | | | offer a different view of Florida. |
| with the Simpson family as they go through the town | | | | Aquatica, which has just recently opened and is |
| and park. | | | | affiliated with Seaworld, is a water park where you |
| Have you been to Gatorland? It's a favorite among the | | | | can play alongside the sealife. Set on 59 acres in the |
| 'locals'; founded in 1949 it's still privately owned and | | | | heart of Orlando, this water park offers you the |
| operate and recently reopened after a fire. They offer | | | | chance to slide down an eight lane racing slide, relax |
| a very different way to look at wildlife. This 110 acre | | | | along a lazy river or stretch out on a patch of their |
| attraction is not only a theme park but nature | | | | 80,000 ft. of white sand beach. At Aquatica Water |
| conservatory as well. Located on Orange Blossom trail | | | | Park in Orlando you can also get a unique look at their |
| it is open daily and is inhabited by over 1,000 alligators, | | | | Commerson's Dolphins as you drop through a 300 ft |
| crocodiles, reptiles and birds. Ever seen anyone | | | | long enclosed waterslide that goes right through the |
| wrestle a gator? You can here, you can also visit the | | | | lagoon in which they are kept. |
| petting zoo, enjoy a 'swamp walk', hop a ride on the | | | | |