Orlando > Attractions
Orlando is world famous for its abundance of attractions. Although it may seem as if Disney owns all of Orlando, there are other attractions not owned by Disney, even though you could spend days touring the Disney Parks and Disney Village.
Orlando Attractions
Read about all the popular destinations in Orlando and its surrounding areas that makes an Orlando vacation worthwhile.
Universal Studios Theme Park
Test your TV trivia and scream on wild movie-themed rides in the first Universal theme park in Orlando. Popular rides include Twister, Men in Black Alien Attack, Jaws, and the recently opened Revenge of the Mummy.
Universal's Islands of Adventure
This Universal theme park is geared towards pre-teens and teenagers, so the rides are more thrilling than those in Universal Studios Theme Park. Popular rides include Jurassic Park River Adventure, Incredible Hulk Coaster, The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman, and Dueling Dragons.
Disney World: Magic Kingdom
The first Disney theme park opened in Orlando, Magic Kingdom is also the most famous, and Cinderella's Castle is its most notable landmark. As you enter the park, you'll head down Main Street USA toward the eminent castle. Once you pass through its gates, you'll be right in the middle of Fantasyland, home of the beloved "It's a Small World" ride, as well as Peter Pan's flight and other rides based on some of Walt Disney's most imaginary tales.
Disney World: Epcot
The futuristic attractions are fun and educational, and the dining options in the World Showcase area of the park are second to none. Future World is the place to experience new technologies at the Innoventions pavilion, or ride thrilling rides like Mission: Space and Test Track.
Disney World: MGM Studios
Disney-MGM Studios isn't all about thrills; it's also about learning the history of the motion picture industry. One of the most interesting parts of the movies is special effects, and Disney-MGM Studios has plenty of opportunities to explore the world of movie effects, and, of course, plenty of rides.
Disney World: Animal Kingdom
Disney's newest park, Animal Kingdom, puts a wild twist on a Disney theme park and offers entertaining animal shows, wild rides, and a safari. Popular rides include Dinosaur and the recently opened Everest roller coaster.
Disney World: Blizzard Beach
This Disney water park pretends to be a melting ski resort, where the water rides are centered around this theme. Popular rides include Toboggan Racer, Mount Gushmore, and Summit Plummet.
Disney World: Typhoon Lagoon
Another Disney water park, this time with a shipwreck theme. Its main attractions include a wave pool, the relaxing Castaway Creek, and Gang Plank Falls.
DisneyQuest
Interactive indoor theme park filled with video games and simulators; aimed at teenagers and pre-teens.
Disney's Wide World of Sports
32 sports in 200 acres. Popular attractions include the All Star Café, Atlanta Braves training camp, and the NFL Experience.
SeaWorld Adventure Park
Water shows are offered in a large stadium, but there's more to do than see a stunt show. Other attractions include Shamu Adventure, Stingray Lagoon, Dolphin Cove, and thrilling rides such as Kraken.
Discovery Cove
Only 1,000 people are let in every day to provide Discovery Cove visitors with a more personalized experience. Get personal with aquatic friends such as dolphins and rays after being properly trained by professionals.
Kennedy Space Center
Visit the place where many of the nation's space shuttles launch from. At Kennedy Space Center you can view moon rocks and climb aboard a full size space shuttle. The complex includes The Rocket Garden with eight rockets from past generations, an IMAX theatre and the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge.
Silver Springs
Take a ride on the Jungle Cruise, visit the Doolittle Petting Zoo, drive into the Jeep Safari, and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Wet N' Wild
Plan a day at Orlando's original water park. Rides are geared for all members of the family, with certain slides aimed at young children, certain rides available for the whole family to go on together, and some rides that appeal to thrill seekers.
Sky Venture
Experience sky diving without jumping from a plane in this sky diving simulation ride.
La Nouba
Cirque du Soleil performance
Buena Vista Watersports
Relax in Lake Bryan where you can rent a variety of water sport equipment.
Bradlee-McIntyre's House
13-room Victorian winter vacation cottage.
Central Florida Zoo
You'll see native and exotic animals in this zoo. Other exhibits include animal-feeding, educational elephant demonstrations, Lizards of the Islands, and the Amur leopard exhibit.
Gatorland
Here in Gatorland you can see alligators, snakes, deer, miniature-train trip, the Gator Wrestlin' Show, Gator Jumparoo Show, Jungle Crocs of the World, and Snakes of Florida Show.
Leu Gardens
50 acres of beauty.
Jungle Adventures
The beautiful sounds of nature sing at Jungle Adventures. Enjoy wildlife shows, Native American Indian village tours, watch our gators jump as we hand feed them, then enjoy a jungle cruise around our all-natural swamp.
Orange Blossom Balloons
Travel in a hot air balloon and see Orlando from a bird's eye view.
Richard Petty Driving Experience
Drive in a real race car in Walt Disney World Speedway.
Ripley's Believe It or Not
Exhibits of oddities, video presentations, illusions, animation.
Uncle Donald's Farm
Barnyard animals, tours, hayrides, country store, pony rides, wildlife exhibits and more.
Water Mania
Includes water rides, wipe-out surfing simulator, wave pool, children's pool, picnic areas, and everything you would want for a lazy sunny day.
Fun Spot Action Park
Extreme go-karting, children's rides, a Ferris wheel, and more.
Green Meadows Petting Farm
Pony rides and more.
The Holy Land Experience
Travel back in time in this religious Orlando attraction, and learn a little more about the Holy Land.
Titanic - The Experience
Stand in a model Titanic and peruse many Titanic artifacts.
Orlando Science Center
Hands-on learning for kids.
Skull Kingdom
Haunted house experience.
Test your TV trivia and scream on wild movie-themed rides in the first Universal theme park in Orlando. Popular rides include Twister, Men in Black Alien Attack, Jaws, and the recently opened Revenge of the Mummy.
Universal's Islands of Adventure
This Universal theme park is geared towards pre-teens and teenagers, so the rides are more thrilling than those in Universal Studios Theme Park. Popular rides include Jurassic Park River Adventure, Incredible Hulk Coaster, The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman, and Dueling Dragons.
Disney World: Magic Kingdom
The first Disney theme park opened in Orlando, Magic Kingdom is also the most famous, and Cinderella's Castle is its most notable landmark. As you enter the park, you'll head down Main Street USA toward the eminent castle. Once you pass through its gates, you'll be right in the middle of Fantasyland, home of the beloved "It's a Small World" ride, as well as Peter Pan's flight and other rides based on some of Walt Disney's most imaginary tales.
Disney World: Epcot
The futuristic attractions are fun and educational, and the dining options in the World Showcase area of the park are second to none. Future World is the place to experience new technologies at the Innoventions pavilion, or ride thrilling rides like Mission: Space and Test Track.
Disney World: MGM Studios
Disney-MGM Studios isn't all about thrills; it's also about learning the history of the motion picture industry. One of the most interesting parts of the movies is special effects, and Disney-MGM Studios has plenty of opportunities to explore the world of movie effects, and, of course, plenty of rides.
Disney World: Animal Kingdom
Disney's newest park, Animal Kingdom, puts a wild twist on a Disney theme park and offers entertaining animal shows, wild rides, and a safari. Popular rides include Dinosaur and the recently opened Everest roller coaster.
Disney World: Blizzard Beach
This Disney water park pretends to be a melting ski resort, where the water rides are centered around this theme. Popular rides include Toboggan Racer, Mount Gushmore, and Summit Plummet.
Disney World: Typhoon Lagoon
Another Disney water park, this time with a shipwreck theme. Its main attractions include a wave pool, the relaxing Castaway Creek, and Gang Plank Falls.
DisneyQuest
Interactive indoor theme park filled with video games and simulators; aimed at teenagers and pre-teens.
Disney's Wide World of Sports
32 sports in 200 acres. Popular attractions include the All Star Café, Atlanta Braves training camp, and the NFL Experience.
SeaWorld Adventure Park
Water shows are offered in a large stadium, but there's more to do than see a stunt show. Other attractions include Shamu Adventure, Stingray Lagoon, Dolphin Cove, and thrilling rides such as Kraken.
Discovery Cove
Only 1,000 people are let in every day to provide Discovery Cove visitors with a more personalized experience. Get personal with aquatic friends such as dolphins and rays after being properly trained by professionals.
Kennedy Space Center
Visit the place where many of the nation's space shuttles launch from. At Kennedy Space Center you can view moon rocks and climb aboard a full size space shuttle. The complex includes The Rocket Garden with eight rockets from past generations, an IMAX theatre and the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge.
Silver Springs
Take a ride on the Jungle Cruise, visit the Doolittle Petting Zoo, drive into the Jeep Safari, and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Wet N' Wild
Plan a day at Orlando's original water park. Rides are geared for all members of the family, with certain slides aimed at young children, certain rides available for the whole family to go on together, and some rides that appeal to thrill seekers.
Sky Venture
Experience sky diving without jumping from a plane in this sky diving simulation ride.
La Nouba
Cirque du Soleil performance
Buena Vista Watersports
Relax in Lake Bryan where you can rent a variety of water sport equipment.
Bradlee-McIntyre's House
13-room Victorian winter vacation cottage.
Central Florida Zoo
You'll see native and exotic animals in this zoo. Other exhibits include animal-feeding, educational elephant demonstrations, Lizards of the Islands, and the Amur leopard exhibit.
Gatorland
Here in Gatorland you can see alligators, snakes, deer, miniature-train trip, the Gator Wrestlin' Show, Gator Jumparoo Show, Jungle Crocs of the World, and Snakes of Florida Show.
Leu Gardens
50 acres of beauty.
Jungle Adventures
The beautiful sounds of nature sing at Jungle Adventures. Enjoy wildlife shows, Native American Indian village tours, watch our gators jump as we hand feed them, then enjoy a jungle cruise around our all-natural swamp.
Orange Blossom Balloons
Travel in a hot air balloon and see Orlando from a bird's eye view.
Richard Petty Driving Experience
Drive in a real race car in Walt Disney World Speedway.
Ripley's Believe It or Not
Exhibits of oddities, video presentations, illusions, animation.
Uncle Donald's Farm
Barnyard animals, tours, hayrides, country store, pony rides, wildlife exhibits and more.
Water Mania
Includes water rides, wipe-out surfing simulator, wave pool, children's pool, picnic areas, and everything you would want for a lazy sunny day.
Fun Spot Action Park
Extreme go-karting, children's rides, a Ferris wheel, and more.
Green Meadows Petting Farm
Pony rides and more.
The Holy Land Experience
Travel back in time in this religious Orlando attraction, and learn a little more about the Holy Land.
Titanic - The Experience
Stand in a model Titanic and peruse many Titanic artifacts.
Orlando Science Center
Hands-on learning for kids.
Skull Kingdom
Haunted house experience.
Orlando Dinner Shows
Why settle for dinner in a regular restaurant? In Orlando you'll have plenty of opportunities to eat while being entertained by talented performers.
Arabian Nights
Be dazzled by horses and riders in a 25-act production that tours the world and provides you with a three-course prime-rib dinner.
Capone's Dinner and Show
Dinner and original musical in a 1930s Chicago gangland setting.
Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Review
Dinner and country music show.
Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament
Knights in armor compete in jousting matches and tournament games while you enjoy your 4 course dinner.
Murder Watch Mystery Dinner Theatre
Solve a murder mystery in this musical show that has full audience participation. Includes a buffet meal.
Pirates Dinner Adventure
Action musical with stunt show set aboard full-scale pirate ship performed while 4 course dinner is served. Reservations are required.
Polynesian Luau Dinner Show
Entertainment and food at the Luau Cove in Polynesian Resort of Walt Disney World.
Sleuth's Mystery Dinner Show
Featuring WKZY TV and other shows, with audience participation and dinner.
Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede Dinner and Show
Country-style performances to entertain you during your meal.
Wonderworks
As the story goes, this building used to be right side up, but a tornado uprooted the building, and now it lies on its roof. Fun for the whole family; includes a dinner show.
Arabian Nights
Be dazzled by horses and riders in a 25-act production that tours the world and provides you with a three-course prime-rib dinner.
Capone's Dinner and Show
Dinner and original musical in a 1930s Chicago gangland setting.
Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Review
Dinner and country music show.
Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament
Knights in armor compete in jousting matches and tournament games while you enjoy your 4 course dinner.
Murder Watch Mystery Dinner Theatre
Solve a murder mystery in this musical show that has full audience participation. Includes a buffet meal.
Pirates Dinner Adventure
Action musical with stunt show set aboard full-scale pirate ship performed while 4 course dinner is served. Reservations are required.
Polynesian Luau Dinner Show
Entertainment and food at the Luau Cove in Polynesian Resort of Walt Disney World.
Sleuth's Mystery Dinner Show
Featuring WKZY TV and other shows, with audience participation and dinner.
Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede Dinner and Show
Country-style performances to entertain you during your meal.
Wonderworks
As the story goes, this building used to be right side up, but a tornado uprooted the building, and now it lies on its roof. Fun for the whole family; includes a dinner show.
Orlando Golf
There are over 150 golf courses within an hour's drive of Orlando. Here is a list of recommended courses in the Orlando area
- ChampionsGate Golf Resort: designed by Greg Norman
- Celebration Golf Club: designed by Robert Trent Jones
- Cypress Creek Country Club: designed by Lloyd Clifton
- Debary Golf and Country Club: designed by Lloyd Clifton
- Deer Island Club: designed by Joe Lee
- Diamond Players Club Wekiva
- Eastwood Country Club
- Falcon's Fire Golf Club: designed by Rees Jones
- Forest Lakes Golf Club: designed by Clifton, Ezell & Clifton
- Golden Bear Club at Keene's Point: designed by Jack Nicklaus
- Grand Cypress Resort: designed by Jack Nicklaus
- Greenelefe Golf and Tennis Resort: designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr, Ed Seay, and Ron Garl
- Hawks Landing at Orlando World Center Marriott
- Hunter's Creek Golf Club: designed by Lloyd Clifton
- International Golf Club
- Kissimmee Bay Country Club: designed by Lloyd Clifton
- Kissimmee Golf Club
- Kissimmee Oaks Golf Club: designed by Karl Litten
- Legacy Club at Alaqua Lakes
- Marriott's Grande Vista Resort
- MetroWest Country Club
- Orange County National
- Orange Lake Country Club: designed by Arnold Palmer
- Poinciana Golf and Racquet Resort
- Remington Golf Club
- Ridgewood Lakes Golf and Country Club
- Sabal Point Country Club
- Southern Dunes Golf and Country Club: designed by Steve Smyers
- Timacuan Golf and Country Club
- Twin Rivers Golf Club
- Walt Disney World Resort
- Winter Springs Golf Club
- ChampionsGate Golf Resort: designed by Greg Norman
- Celebration Golf Club: designed by Robert Trent Jones
- Cypress Creek Country Club: designed by Lloyd Clifton
- Debary Golf and Country Club: designed by Lloyd Clifton
- Deer Island Club: designed by Joe Lee
- Diamond Players Club Wekiva
- Eastwood Country Club
- Falcon's Fire Golf Club: designed by Rees Jones
- Forest Lakes Golf Club: designed by Clifton, Ezell & Clifton
- Golden Bear Club at Keene's Point: designed by Jack Nicklaus
- Grand Cypress Resort: designed by Jack Nicklaus
- Greenelefe Golf and Tennis Resort: designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr, Ed Seay, and Ron Garl
- Hawks Landing at Orlando World Center Marriott
- Hunter's Creek Golf Club: designed by Lloyd Clifton
- International Golf Club
- Kissimmee Bay Country Club: designed by Lloyd Clifton
- Kissimmee Golf Club
- Kissimmee Oaks Golf Club: designed by Karl Litten
- Legacy Club at Alaqua Lakes
- Marriott's Grande Vista Resort
- MetroWest Country Club
- Orange County National
- Orange Lake Country Club: designed by Arnold Palmer
- Poinciana Golf and Racquet Resort
- Remington Golf Club
- Ridgewood Lakes Golf and Country Club
- Sabal Point Country Club
- Southern Dunes Golf and Country Club: designed by Steve Smyers
- Timacuan Golf and Country Club
- Twin Rivers Golf Club
- Walt Disney World Resort
- Winter Springs Golf Club
Orlando Museums
Learn something new and see something old when on your Orlando vacation.
- Morse Museum of American Art
- Orlando Museum of Art
- Cornell Fine Arts Museum
- Flying Tigers Warbird Recreation Museum
- Morse Museum of American Art
- Orlando Museum of Art
- Cornell Fine Arts Museum
- Flying Tigers Warbird Recreation Museum
Orlando Shopping
Shop the nine malls located throughout Orlando for the convenience of brand-name stores and specialty shops, all under one roof. No matter where you travel from, you will be at home with major retailers, including Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, Macy's, McRae's, Sack's, and Dillard's. Or, for the bargain hunter in you, be sure to visit our many outlet centers, bargain boutiques and flea markets.
- Prime Outlets Mall
- Festival Bay
- Prime Outlets Designer Center
- Mercado Mediterranean Village
- Pointe Orlando
- Orlando Premium Outlets
- Lake Buena Vista Factory Outlet
- Downtown Disney Marketplace
- Downtown Disney Westside
- The Shops at Celebration
- Old Town
- Kissimmee Manufacturers Mall
- Osceola Square Mall
- Fashion Square Mall
- North Orange Avenue
- Altamonte Mall
- Seminole Towne Center
- Flea World
- Florida Mall
- West Oaks Mall
- Winter Park
- The Mall at Millenia
- Prime Outlets Mall
- Festival Bay
- Prime Outlets Designer Center
- Mercado Mediterranean Village
- Pointe Orlando
- Orlando Premium Outlets
- Lake Buena Vista Factory Outlet
- Downtown Disney Marketplace
- Downtown Disney Westside
- The Shops at Celebration
- Old Town
- Kissimmee Manufacturers Mall
- Osceola Square Mall
- Fashion Square Mall
- North Orange Avenue
- Altamonte Mall
- Seminole Towne Center
- Flea World
- Florida Mall
- West Oaks Mall
- Winter Park
- The Mall at Millenia