Archives for the ‘Tourism’ Category

Experience Africa at Busch Gardens

By Howard • Jul 22nd, 2008 • Category: Tourism

Busch Gardens originally opened in 1959. The original name of the park was Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and the park had an African theme. Later, it was called The Dark Continent and finally Busch Gardens Africa. The park is home to 2700 animals and a variety of great rides. Your family will enjoy learning about [...]



Attractions at Cape Kennedy Space Center

By Howard • Jul 22nd, 2008 • Category: Tourism

Cape Kennedy Space Center is located on Merritt Island, near Cape Canaveral, Florida. It is the mid point between Jacksonville to the north and Miami to the south. The property is the space vehicle launch facility for NASA and a wild life sanctuary for a variety of native species.
The facility was originally called the Launch [...]



Enjoy the Old and New at Cypress Gardens

By Howard • Jul 22nd, 2008 • Category: Tourism

Cypress Gardens first opened in 1936. The park started out as botanical gardens planted by the Pope family. Water ski shows were added and became a popular attraction. The park is known for the Southern Belles dressed in their finest, strolling along the garden paths. This park was very popular, until Disney World and other [...]



Enjoy Relaxation and Adventure at Discovery Cove

By Howard • Jul 22nd, 2008 • Category: Tourism

If you are looking for something very unique, visit Discovery Cove during your trip to Orlando. You will see birds, fish and sting rays, but the highlight of your day will definitely be swimming with the dolphins. You must reserve your tickets in advance. Only one thousand guests are admitted each day to this attraction.

Swimming [...]



Magic Kingdom at Disney World Florida

By Howard • Jul 22nd, 2008 • Category: Tourism

When people think of Disney World Florida, the Magic Kingdom immediately comes to mind. There’s a good reason for this. The Magic Kingdom is the most famous of all amusement parks. It’s located just outside the city of Orlando in Lake Buena Vista. There are a total of four parks at Disney World Florida, including [...]



Things to See at Epcot Center

By Howard • Jul 22nd, 2008 • Category: Tourism

Shortly after opening the Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney began to envision another theme park. This vision eventually became Epcot Center. The name Epcot is actually an acronym for Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. The project was also called Progress City. Walt’s original vision for the park can be seen in its name.
Epcot was originally planned [...]



Other Orlando Attractions!

By Howard • Jul 22nd, 2008 • Category: Tourism

When most people think of Orlando, they think of Disney World. There is a good reason for this: Walt Disney started it all with the Magic Kingdom. With four theme parks, Disney is still the biggest draw, but there are many other Orlando attractions for your family to enjoy. Consider spending some of your trip [...]



Choices in Orlando Night Life

By Howard • Jul 22nd, 2008 • Category: Tourism

Orlando is known for large theme parks, such as Disney World and Universal Studios. However, there are a lot of options for enjoying Orlando nightlife as well. Some are located on the grounds of the various parks and resorts, while others are located within the city.
Universal City Walk is on the property of Universal Studios. [...]



Enjoy a Great Meal in Orlando Restaurants

By Howard • Jul 22nd, 2008 • Category: Tourism

There are a wide variety of restaurants in Orlando. Whether you want to eat in the parks or outside the parks, there are many choices for dining.
There are many choices for dining in Disney. The Walt Disney World resorts have a total of 150 restaurants. In the Magic Kingdom, you have the choice of counter [...]



Experience the Movies at Universal Studios Florida

By Howard • Jul 22nd, 2008 • Category: Tourism

Universal Studios Florida opened in 1990. The slogan for the park is Ride the Movies. Each ride in Universal is centered on a popular movie released by the studio. This park is especially popular with adults and children who are a bit old for Disney World. There are some rides that are suitable for young [...]