THEME
PARKS!
INSIDER TIP: Most people turn RIGHT
when they enter a theme park - turn left instead
and see smaller lines throughout the day!
Parks are least busy when they first open in the
morning, so if you can start your day early -
you will get through the park faster.
The Magic Kingdom
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Theme Parks Main Page
A firm favorite with young children - and adults
too!! Follow your dreams to a place where
storybook fantasy comes to life for children of
all ages. Create magical memories with beloved
Characters and discover the fun where
imagination reigns. Watch the biggest, brightest
fireworks extravaganza. Look for Captain
Jack Sparrow at the new Pirates of the Caribbean
ride in Adventure Land at the Magic Kingdom!
INSIDER TIP: People flock to the
afternoon parade's on main street every day -
leaving much shorter lines at the rides!
So try the second parade or skip the parade to
get through more rides at the park!
Epcot
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This park not only has fantastic rides located
in Future World, but also has a lake surrounded
by the World Showcase of eleven different
countries each serving the cuisine of their
particular country. Epcot is a great hit with
all ages. Look for Epcot's newest
attractions: Soaring, Test Track, Mission
Space and Turtle Talk with Crush with Finding
Nemo at the Living Seas attraction!
INSIDER TIP: Two of the most popular
attractions at Epcot are the "Test Track" (65
mph test dummy racing cars) and "Soaring"
(virtual reality glider movie/ride) ... even
fast passes run out early in the day - so head
to these two attractions first to either ride or
get your fast pass!
Disney-MGM
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This park has a range of superb rides and shows,
'Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular ' is a
show not to be missed, as is the night-time
firework extravaganza of 'Fantasmic', the most
popular fireworks show at Walt Disney World!
At Disney-MGM studios you can see the Little
Mermaid Live, Aerosmith's Rockin' Roller Coaster
and the Tower of Terror!
Animal Kingdom
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Try the Kilimanjaro safari in a jeep bumping
along a mud track - the photo opportunities are
endless and you really believe you are out on
the savannah. Like the other Walt Disney World
parks, there are other attractions like the 3D
'It's tough to be a bug', and there is an
afternoon parade and other fun rides. Disney
combines education and fun in this park - a
great day out. Be sure to check out the
newest Disney roller coaster at Animal Kingdom,
"Expedition Everest - The Legend of the
Forbidden Mountain!"
INSIDER TIP: Hop on the Kilimanjaro
Safari tour in the morning! By noon most
of the animals (rhinos, okapis, giraffes, lions,
elephants and zebras) run for cover in the
shade!
The home of the Mouse
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HERE
for up-to-date information on all
park opening and closing times, shows, parades,
dining and much, much more. Remember that
every park has designated Character greeting and
photo areas - so check your park map as soon as
you get into the park or ask a Disney employee
for tips!
Universal Studios
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Theme Parks Main Page
Universal Studios This theme park has lots of
amazing rides, from the rather tame, but very
cute, 'ET Adventure' to the quite spectacular
show 'Terminator 2: 3-D Battle Across Time' and
the ride 'Earthquake - The Big One'. Islands of
Adventure The big rides in this park are not for
the faint-hearted as there are some pretty scary
white knuckle rides - a huge hit with teenagers.
However attractions such as 'The Amazing
Adventures of Spiderman', 'Jurassic Park
Adventure' and the water rides are a huge hit
with all ages. 'Seuss Landing' has lots of cute
attractions for the little ones.
For up-to-date information on ticket prices,
park times details of all the rides, visit the
link above.
INSIDER TIP: When shopping for
souvenirs, request Universal's free concierge
service, which brings your purchases to the
front gate so you can pick them up on the way
out instead of toting them around all day.
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The Islands of Adventure theme park is the spot
for serious thrill seekers of all ages! On
five amazing islands - Marvel Super Hero
Island®, The Lost Continent®, Jurassic Park® ,
Seuss Landing™, and Toon Lagoon® - you'll
discover fantastic new worlds with something for
everyone in the family. As creative
consultant Steven Spielberg makes sure you live,
breathe and "feel" the adventure, including some
of the most amazing roller coasters and rides in
the universe. Islands of Adventure gets
your heart pumping like no place on Earth!
INSIDER TIP: To get the most intense
3-D experience at the Spider Man ride, sit in
the front row!
Sea World
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Theme Parks Main Page
Sea World not only has killer whales, sharks,
penguins, manatees, sea lions, otters and many
other fabulous animals, it also has some good
white-knuckle rides. Kracken is the tallest
longest, fastest and only floorless
rollercoaster in Orlando . On their website you
will find details of dining, special packages on
offer and descriptions of their rides. so if you
like animals and rollercoaster rides, you might
like to try Sea World. For information on
Sea World, visit the link above. Great
offer - buy any ticket and come and go for the
duration of your vacation for no extra charge!
INSIDER TIP: If you plan to ride
Journey to Atlantis, avoid walking around in wet
closing all day - bring a rain poncho or an
extra T-shirt.
WATER
PARKS!
Blizzard Beach
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An amazing water park designed to resemble a ski
resort - there are ski lifts, a 'toboggan' run
'bobsled' rides - a really fun place for all age
groups.
Typhoon Lagoon
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Theme Parks Main Page
There are slides, pools, a slow river, a surf
pool and a saltwater artificial coral reef with
tropical fish that you can snorkel through.
Discovery Cove
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Just across the street from Sea World is its
sister park Discovery Cove. This is a very
different experience and is a great place to go
to have a break from the hectic theme parks. It
is a quiet and relaxing day - and you can even
swim with a dolphin. Visit the link above
to find out more about the various packages on
offer - it is expensive but a day to remember
for ever.
INSIDER TIP: As SOON as you plan your
trip to Florida, make a reservation for
Discovery Cove. Walk-ins aren't allowed
and some days sell out months in advance (but
you can change your day once with no additional
charge if space allows).
Aquatica by Sea World
- NEW! OPENING IN MARCH 2008!
Introducing Aquatica - a whimsical,
one-of-a-kind water park that's only in Orlando
and could only come from SeaWorld! Where
one river floats you through an undersea world
of colorful fish and another races you into
rolling rapids. Slides that spin and soak
you, and our incredible signature ride - two
awesome, enclosed tube slides that send you
speeding through a lively lagoon filled with
playful Commerson's dolphins. Delight in
the serene-to-extreme waters in the gigantic
double wave pools and soak in the sun (or the
cooling shade) on the white sand beach.
Aquatica is where the fun is as end as the sea
itself!
Downtown Disney
Come together to indulge in
big-city fun in an area alive with excitement,
unique shops, restaurants and entertainment!
Explore Downtown Disney® Marketplace, home to
the largest Disney character store in the world;
Downtown Disney West Side, with its top-notch
restaurants, theaters, shows and amusement; and
Pleasure Island, a partier's paradise of live
performances and nightclubs.
The Florida Mall
(407)
851-6255
Conveniently
located just minutes from Orlando International
Airport, International Drive, Walt Disney World,
SeaWorld and Universal Studios. Florida Mall is
on the corner of South Orange Blossom Trail
(17/92/441) and Sand Lake Road in Orlando,
Florida.
More than just the ultimate
shopping destination, The Mall at Millenia
treats guests to a sensory experience.
Breathtaking architecture creates a distinct
environment that exceeds all expectations. The
latest runway fashions from NY, London, Paris
and Milan are broadcast on LED screens atop
35-foot high masts. Amenities such as valet
parking, multi-lingual guest services personnel,
foreign currency exchange, and global shipping
at a U.S. Post Office are offered to enhance the
shopping experience.
Prime Outlets
International
(407)
352-9600
Welcome to Orlando's newest kingdom, devoted to
shopping! With over 125 of the hottest brands
including new additions like HUGO BOSS Factory
Store, Tourneau, Tumi, White House|Black Market,
Converse, Espirit, Gymboree Outlet,
ClarksBostonian Outlet and Central Florida's
only Neiman Marcus LAST CALL, as well as
favorites like Coach Factory, Gap Outlet, Ann
Taylor Factory Store, Tommy Hilfiger, Nike
Factory Store and The Children's Place...
imagine finding everything you need or want in
one unbelievable location. We are located at the
North End of International Drive.
Orlando
Premium Outlets
(407) 238-7787
110 Name Brand
Outlet stores ... Ann Taylor, Barneys New York,
Burberry, Coach, Diesel, Fendi, Gap, Giorgio
Armani, Kenneth Cole, Lacoste, MaxMara, Nike,
Polo Ralph Lauren, Theory, Tommy Hilfiger,
Salvatore Ferrangamo, Guess, and more!
Old Town, Kissimmee
(407) 396-4888
75 Specialty Shops, 8 Casual & Fast Food
Restaurants, 18 Carnival Rides! Free
Parking, no admission (pay for rides as you
go). Cruisin' Nights with vintage car
parades weekly (pre-1972 on Saturdays
starting at 1 p.m., 1973-1987 on Friday
nights). And Thursday night is bike
night. Great night or lazy afternoon
for adults and kids of all ages!
Movie Theatres
407-298-4488
AMC Celebration 2
(closest theatre - plays
mostly family-oriented releases)
407-566-1406
GOLF
All of these courses are within 30 minutes of
less of Windsor Palms and/or Windsor Hills!
Click the logo to go to the course's website ...
Toll
Free 866-311-1234
Phone 407-787-5678
Orange Lake Resort:
Featuring The Legends, The Reserve, Crane's
Bend, Legend's Walk
About 10 minutes from Windsor Hills
Highland's Reserve Golf Club
500 Highlands Reserve
Boulevard
Davenport, FL 33897
Toll-Free: (877) 508-4653
Phone: (863) 420-1724
2888 Southern Dunes Blvd.
Haines City, 33844
863-421-4653
Legends Golf & Country Club
1700 Legendary Boulevard
Clermont, Florida 34711
For Tee Times Call (866) 678-6919
Bibbidi Bobbidi
Boutique
Feel like a Disney princess in this
magical salon, which is owned by the
Fairy Godmother and operated by
Fairy Godmothers-in-training.
Consider such entrancing options as
hair styles, nail polish, make-up
and a total package including Disney
princess costume and photos.
La Nouba by Cirque du
Soleil
The show name La Nouba
originates from the French phrase "faire la
nouba," which means to party, to live it up.
This creation is an unforgettable journey
through our universe—at once threatening and
exhilarating, frightening and familiar. La
Nouba is the story of all stories, the site
of all mysteries, where dreams and nightmares
sleep side by side. La Nouba is memory,
individual and universal. It beckons to us,
challenges us to uncover passions we thought
we'd lost long ago. Here, anything is possible.
Call for Tickets: (407) 939-7600 or
Book online:
Click HERE.
GATORLAND!
1-800-393-5297
Gatorland®
is a one-of-a-kind,
protected habitat for man
and beast where adventures
lurk around every corner!
Internationally known as the
Alligator Capital of the
World, Gatorland’s 110-acre
theme park and nature
conservatory is located in
Central Florida at the head
of the Florida Everglades.
Once you have experienced
Gatorland, it will be hard
to believe that it began in
1949 as a roadside
attraction!
Harry P. Leu Gardens
407-246-2620
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;
Three acres of idea gardens
for weekend projects; The
largest formal rose garden in Florida; A house
museum dating from the 1880's;
Two acre Tropical Stream
Garden; Vegetable and
Herb Garden; Butterfly Garden; Palm, bamboo and
cycad gardens.
Open daily from 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. except Christmas day.
Leu House Museum tours from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
every 30 minutes. The Leu House Museum is closed
for repairs and inventory in July.
 
Busch Gardens
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A park which has both animal attractions and
some of the countries best roller coaster rides!
Visit the link above to read about ticket
prices, the attractions, the animals and birds
in the park, dining and much more.
Kennedy Space Center
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An amazing place to visit: there are some
awesome exhibits as well as IMAX shows, tours
round Cape Canaveral and if you time it right,
you might just be lucky enough to see a shuttle
launch. Visit the link above for full
details.
SEASONAL & SPECIAL EVENTS!
Disney's Pirate and Princess Party
(CHECK BACK FOR 2009 SPRING DATES AS THIS
SPECIAL EVENT HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY DISCONTINUED)
Become a pirate or a princess in the place where
dreams come true! Grab your adventure map and
treasure pouch as you embark on a quest for
treasure through Magic Kingdom® Park.
Immerse yourself in pirate coves and princess
courts. Be dazzled by Disney's Enchanted
Adventures Parade. Experience the Magic, Music
and Mayhem fireworks spectacular. If you wish,
you can even come to the party dressed in your
favorite pirate or princess costume*! All
of this, plus use of some of the most popular
Magic Kingdom® attractions, will provide you
with a night of adventure to remember and
"treasure" forever.
INSIDER TIP: Definitely get your
tickets in advance because it sells out.
They don't sell as many tickets as they do for
the day entrance, so you can get on a lot of
rides in a little time ... lots of kids dress up
so bring the pirate and princess costumes from
home, and it's a late night too so plan a nap
that day for little ones.
(407) WDW - AHOY
(939-2469) Advance ticket purchase also gets a
discount. Limited dates - does not happen
every night, and if you go into the park that
day, you still have to exit and reenter with a
separate ticket for the event.
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