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Busch Gardens - don't miss this one, it's the most visited theme park in Florida. This 300 acre site, boasting state of the art theme park is one of the most important zoological collections in the U.S.A. It's a great day, arrive early get a map and plan your day well, there is so much to see and you won't want to miss any of it and don't forget to visit the beer garden to sample its' wares.
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Discovery Cove is a re-creation of a tropical island hideaway, set in 35 acres of beautiful landscape gardens. It is a sister park to Sea World. Spend the day away from the crowds and theme parks, relax on the beaches or swim in the teeming waters, better still swim with the dolphins, admission is ltd to only 1000 per day, booking early is a must to avoid disappointment.
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Gatorland is a 110-acre alligator theme park and wildlife preserve, located just minutes away from Sea World, Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and the Orlando International Airport on US 441 near the Orlando - Kissimmee border. Providing affordable family entertainment since 1949, Gatorland has been a vacation destination for millions of visitors from all over the world with its incredible display of huge alligators and crocodiles, train ride, aviary, breeding marsh and bird sanctuary, nature walk, gift shop, and one-of-a-kind shows such as the world famous Gator Jumparoo.
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Golf - with over 50 golf courses in the villa neighbourhood, you are sure to find the right course to tee off. The world's golf capital, Orlando is a golfing holiday destination par excellence.
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Kennedy Space Centre - check out when the next space launch will be, if you are lucky enough to be on holiday during this time it's something not to be missed. Get there early to get the best view.
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Planet Hollywood is owned by some of the rich and famous stars. Featuring lots of movie props and memorabilia, lookout for the famous faces
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Sea World is the world’s largest and most popular marine life park. With approx 135 acres of beautiful grounds and pools it is a major theme park in every sense.
See the rare manatee, ride the kraken- the tallest, fastest and floorless roller coaster in Orlando. Take your seat for the Shamu show, it's not to be missed, but beware if you sit in the splash zone you WILL get wet.
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Universal Studios opened in 1990, with lots to see and do you need several days to fit it all in. There's the thrill of the rides such as Earthquake, Dueling Dragons, Jurassic Park River Adventure, Terminator 2 and 3D to name a few.
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Walt Disney World is quite unlike anything else, with so much to do and see plan your day well.
The Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney MGM studios and the Animal Kingdom, not forgetting the Great Water Parks - Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach.
When wandering around the parks look out for the Disney characters and parades, collect a map and check the time table for the shows and parades, these are not to be missed.
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Wet and Wild is great fun for all. It opened in 1977, and may not be very pretty to look at, but don't be deceived - it has terrifying fast descents down near vertical slides! If your prefer water-ski on your knees or slide down the water shoots. It has eight big thrill rides along with something for the younger ones.
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