SeaWorld Orlando is the world's premier marine adventure park with 200 acres of world-class shows, thrilling rides and unforgettable animal encounters. Millions of visitors have explored the mysteries of the sea with up-close animal interactions and exhilarating experiences. State-of-the-art rides such as Kraken and Journey to Atlantis twist, turn, and drench guests with unprecedented thrills, while amazing animal encounters include killer whales, dolphins, sea lions, sharks and more. More Details
It's SeaWorld AfterDark...the best reason to stay up late in Orlando! Evenings this summer, May 24 thru Sept. 1, join SeaWorld's shining stars in a rock 'n' roll extravaganza. There's shopping, dining and all new just-at-night shows, including Shamu Rocks and the Bayside Ski Jam. Plus fireworks, flames and fountains fill the night during Mistify. More Details
Walt Disney World Resort is a contiguous 40-square-mile, world-class entertainment and recreation center featuring four theme parks (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom), two water adventure parks, 33 resort hotels and 81 holes of golf on five courses. Services include two full-service spas, Disney's Wedding Pavilion, Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex and Downtown Disney. More Details
Walt Disney envisioned a showcase for innovation. A place where people could experience the cutting edge of technology. A place celebrating human achievement. The embryo of an idea grew to become Epcot, the Disney discovery park. Featuring 305 acres of attractions, shows, interactive presentations, dining, shopping and architectural wonders, guests are immersed in a celebration of both technological accomplishments and international cultural achievements. More Details
Universal Orlando has created some of the world's most innovative theme park attractions based on pop culture's most compelling films and stories. Boasting two world-class theme parks (Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure), a nighttime entertainment complex and magnificently themed on-site hotels, Universal Orlando is a virtual universe of fun. More Details
In addition to world-class animal attractions, SeaWorld Orlando has a thrill ride that will really get your adrenaline pumping. Kraken, Orlando's tallest and only floorless roller coaster, is themed after a massive, mythological underwater beast unleashed from the depths of the sea. Riders' feet dangle as they travel in open-sided seats, riding on a pedestal above the track at speeds of 65 mph to heights of more than 140 feet. More Details
Adrenaline pumping and music thumping, you find yourself heading straight toward the sky. Suddenly, you're doing 65 mph, 17 stories over Universal Studios. Gasping with excitement, you rock out to a song you picked before strapping in. And, it's all on video. Opening spring 2009, Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit will stake its claim as the most technologically advanced roller coaster in the world. More Details
There's no shortage of photo opportunities throughout Central Florida, and we want to see your vacation pictures. The next time you strike a pose at one of the parks, log on to WFTV.com's Central Florida Vacation Guide and share a few of your favorite vacation memories with the world. More Details SUBMIT: Your Vacation Photos TAKE A LOOK: Vacation Slideshow
Universal CityWalk® is Orlando's hottest spot for dining and entertainment, offering everything from a night of family fun to a great place to hang out with friends to romantic fun for couples. It's a 30-acre entertainment complex where you can experience the best of the best in live music, casual and fine dining, dancing, shopping, movies and more. More Details
The Downtown Disney area is an exciting metropolis of restaurants, nightclubs, theaters and merchandise shops incorporating the Marketplace, Pleasure Island and the 66-acre West Side. More Details
Disney Parks guests will don 3-D glasses and enter a wild and wooly 4-D world of Woody, Buzz and other favorite Toy Story characters when Toy Story Mania! a new attraction, makes its grand premiere as part of Disney's Year of a Million Dreams. Inspired by the Disney-Pixar films Toy Story and Toy Story 2, the new ride raises the bar for interactive ride-game attractions. It's a high-energy, immersive adventure that puts guests right in the action as their game play triggers fun surprises that provide a fourth dimension of fun. More Details IMAGES: Toy Story Mania! Sights and Scenes
The Simpsons Ride opens at Universal Orlando in one of the most anticipated attraction launches in history. Springfield comes to Universal Studios as guests careen along with Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie in an all-new Simpsons adventure. More Details VIDEO: Ride Along with The Simpsons
Goofy catches a topiary wave while Mickey Mouse and gal pal Minnie chill at the "beach" for the 15th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. Expect good times and great fun as many beloved Disney characters host a series of whimsical garden parties. Also, cuddle up with some of the cutest Teddy Bears you'll ever see during the 20th Teddy Bear & Doll event. Snap your fingers, tap your toes and sing along with Jose Feliciano (Fri & Sat), and get your fill of Good Lovin' with Felix Cavaliere and The Rascals (Sun). More Details PHOTOS: Epcot Flower & Garden Slideshow
You'll be swept away into a marvelous world of intrigue and imagery at Cirque du Soleil La Nouba, with performances Tuesdays thru Saturdays, at Downtown Disney's WestSide. Equally beautiful and breathtaking, La Nouba is a brilliant and unparalleled fusion of live performing arts, music and athleticism. More Details
Experience the new face of today's entertainment at Universal Orlando® Resort's totally unique Blue Man Group show. The specially-designed Sharp AQUOS Theater was created soley for this show. Fans of all ages will be awestruck by the eclectic mix of live music, fantastic percussion instruments and unexpected humor that only Blue Man Group delivers. More Details IMAGES: Blue Man Group Slideshow
Catching a flight, or picking up arriving guests? Use our Flight Tracker to check on arrival and departure times at Central Florida's major airports. More Details
Ever dream of swimming with dolphins? Discovery Cove is a reservations-only, tropical retreat that offers extraordinary adventures through up-close encounters with exotic marine life and other animals. From snorkeling with hundreds or rays and thousands of tropical fish to relaxing on the winding river or sandy beaches, guests will find paradise at every turn. But the centerpiece of the park, and the highlight of the guest experience, is the dolphin interaction. More Details
Disney's Animal Kingdom celebrates one amazing adventure after another with wild animals, exciting attractions, lavish stage shows and lovable characters! Safari through the wild savannah where you'll see lions, zebra, giraffes and other magnificent animals roaming freely. More Details
Become immersed in the sights, sounds and feelings of a simulated Space Shuttle launch, when riding the new Shuttle Launch Experience at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Imagine yourself as a Shuttle crew member on an incredible journey, blasting off from Cape Canaveral and entering Earth orbit. More Details IMAGES: Shuttle Launch Experience
Rising up in Orlando is Aquatica, a whimsical, one-of-a-kind water park only SeaWorld could create. Blending up-close animal experiences, waters from serene to extreme, high-speed thrills and wide, sandy beaches, Aquatica is inspired by the vivid color, stunning flora and the carefree personality of the South Sea Islands. Crystal-blue rivers wind through hidden grottos and refreshing waterfalls, rich greenery and bright flowers surround towering rock formations, and stunning sand beaches line the shores. More Details
Could one of your favorite bands be playing in Central Florida while you're here on vacation? Don't miss the opportunity of a lifetime. Use our concert calendar to check upcoming Central Florida concerts. More Details
At The Movies
Weather not cooperating with your outdoor plans? Thankfully, there's no shortage of movie theaters in Central Florida. Check our movie section for the latest reviews and trailers, and search complete film listings by title, theater or location. More Details
Good Eats
Central Florida's food scene is a virtual melting pot of international flavors, showcasing culinary creations of many of the world's top chefs. Use our restaurant guide to search by cuisine, location and price, get restaurant details and read reviews on many of the area's top eating spots. More Details
Harry P. Leu Gardens features three miles of paved scenic walkways that take you through fifty acres of southern styled gardens, including America's largest Camellia collection outside California, a butterfly garden, Museum House dating from the 1880's and much more. More Details IMAGES: Inside Leu Gardens
Beach Bound
Heading to the coast for a little sun, sand and surf? Our Beach & Boating Report gives you weather conditions, tides tables, beach access, boating information, web cams and more.
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