Area attractions run on a rotating basis as space allows.
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Discovery Cove: 6000 Discovery Cove Way
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Area attractions run on a rotating basis as space allows.
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Discovery Cove: 6000 Discovery Cove Way
Swim with the dolphins, snorkel with tropical fish, wade with rays, handfeed exotic birds and meet sharks at this sea park. A paying adult must accompany participants younger than 13. Call for admission prices. Hours: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily. Admission: reservations only, includes lunch, use of mask, swim with dolphins, snorkel and all beach amenities and a pass for seven consecutive days of unlimited admission to Sea World Orlando. Information: (877) 4-DISCOVERY.
Fantasy of Flight: 1400 Broadway Blvd. S.E., Polk City
The world’s greatest aircraft collection, featuring flight simulators and the world’s largest private collection of vintage aircraft and more. Balloon rides are available. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Call for admission prices. Information: (863) 984-3500, or www.fantasyofflight.com.
Gatorland: 14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail
A 110-acre theme park and wildlife preserve setting with zoo, aviary, reptilian shows, miniature water park and educational programs. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Call for admission prices. Information: (407) 855-5496, (800) 393-JAWS or www.gatorland.com.
Holy Land Experience: 4655 Vineland Road
This “living biblical museum” authentically re-creates the city of Jerusalem and its religious importance from 1450 B.C. to 66 A.D. to entertain, educate and enlighten guests. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. All shops open and close the same time as the park. Call for admission prices. Information: (866) 872-4659 or (407) 872-2272, or visit the Web at www.holylandexperience.com.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Apollo/Saturn V Center: Kennedy Space Center, 45 minutes east of Orlando
Special event: Salute to America’s Heroes — free admission for active military personnel and discounts for their families through Labor Day; tickets valid through Dec. 15. NASA’s Shuttle Launch Experience ride gives visitors an unprecedented experience detailing the sights, sounds, and sensations of launching into space. At Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, you’ll get a behind the scenes look at NASA’s space exploration program. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and the Astronaut Hall of Fame are open daily from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., except Christmas Day. Call for admission prices. Information: (321) 449-4444 or visit www.KennedySpaceCenter.com.
SeaWorld: 7007 Sea World Drive
The marine adventure park includes the tallest and fastest roller coaster in Orlando, Kraken; killer whales in “Believe;” sea lion antics in “Clyde and Seamore Take Pirate Island;” sharks and other ocean dwellers at Terrors of the Deep; amazing stunts in “Intensity Water Ski Show”; “Pets Ahoy!” show features multitalented animals performing all-new skits and surprising stunts. Call (888) 800-5447 or visit www.seaworld.com for details. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: (888) 800-5447 or www.seaworld.com.
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