Orlando and Vicinity Attractions By: Mark Feniello, America's Best Travel The Orlando area has so many attractions that it can be very difficult to choose what to do and when to do it. Of course, the Disney theme parks are a must, but there is so much more to see and do that you can't possibly pack it all into one trip. Many people who visit Orlando on a regular basis extend their stay by a day or two each time they come back so they can see what they missed the last time. The following is a list of popular attractions in the Orlando area complete with addresses, phone numbers and prices. The attractions are grouped by category and then listed alphabetically within each category. There are sure to be some places that you hadn't thought of. The list is varied enough that there is bound to be something special to please everyone. Have fun! We hope this helps you plan your next trip to the most popular vacation spot in the U.S. All pricing information is current as of February 1994 but is subject to change without notice. (This information was excerpted from the popular vacation planning software, "Vacation Dreamer * Orlando '94". For more information, please call 1-800-872-4364.) THEME PARKS Busch Gardens Adults: $30.95 Children (3-9): $24.95 3000 Busch Boulevard, Tampa, Florida (813) 987-5082 Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park Daily Admission: Adults: $36.95 Children (3-9): $29.55 Four-day, all three park passport Adults: $132.00 Children (3-9): $103.50 Five-day Super Pass Adults: $179.60 Children (3-9): $142.60 Lake Buena Vista, Florida (407) 824-4321 EPCOT Center - Walt Disney World Daily Admission: Adults: $36.95 Children (3-9): $29.55 Four-day, all three park passport Adults: $132.00 Children (3-9): $103.50 Five-day Super Pass Adults: $179.60 Children (3-9): $142.60 Lake Buena Vista, Florida (407) 824-4321 Magic Kingdom Park - Walt Disney World Daily Admission: Adults: $36.95 Children (3-9): $29.55 Four-day, all three park passport Adults: $132.00 Children (3-9): $103.50 Five-day Super Pass Adults: $179.60 Children (3-9): $142.60 Lake Buena Vista, Florida (407) 824-4321 Sea World of Florida Adults: $34.95 Children (3-9): $29.95 7007 Sea World Drive Orlando, Florida (800)327-2424 (800)432-11778 in Florida Universal Studios FloridaŽ Admission: Adults: $35.00 Children (3-9): $28.00 Two day pass: Adults: $55.00 Children (3-9): $44.00 1000 Universal Studios Plaza, Orlando, Florida (407)363-8000 WATER PARKS Adventure Island Adults: $19.10 Children (3-9): $16.95 4500 Bougainvillea Ave, Tampa, Florida (813) 987-5000 River Country Adults: $14.84 Children (3-9): $11.66 Combined pass for both River Country and Discovery Island: Adults: $17.76 Children (3-9): $12.99 (Both attractions must be visited on the same day) Lake Buena Vista, Florida (407) 824-4321 Typhoon Lagoon Adults: $22.79 Children (3-9): $17.49 Lake Buena Vista, Florida (407) 824-4321 Water Mania Adults: $21.35 Children (3-12): $19.20 6073 West U.S. Highway 192, Kissimmee, Florida (407) 396-2626 Wet 'n Wild Adults: $20.95 Children (3-12): $17.95 6200 International Drive, Orlando, Florida (800) 992-WILD (9453) NATURE PARKS AND ZOOS Bok Tower Gardens Adults: $3.00 Children (under 12): FREE Burns Avenue off of Route 17A, Lake Wales, Florida (813) 676-1408 Central Florida Zoo Adults: $5.00 Children (3-12): $2.00 3755 Highway 17-92 (at exit 52), Lake Monroe, Florida (407) 323-4450 Cypress Gardens Adults: $24.95 Children (3-9): $16.45 2641 S. Lake Summit Drive, Cypress Gardens, Florida (800) 237-4826 Discovery Island Adults: $10.07 Children (3-9): $11.66 Combined pass for both River Country and Discovery Island: Adults: $17.76 Children (3-9): $12.99 (Both attractions must be visited on the same day) Closes at dusk Lake Buena Vista, Florida (407) 824-4321 Gatorland Adults: $10.95 Children (3-11): $7.95 14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, Florida (800)777-9044 MUSEUMS Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing Adults: $7.50 Children (3-12): $3.00 13700 S.W. 16th Ave., Ocala, Florida (904)245-8661 Kennedy Space Center and Spaceport USA Admission to Spaceport USA is FREE Bus Tour: Adults: $7.00 Children (3-11): $4.00 IMAX Theater presentation: Adults: $4.00 Children (3-11): $2.00 State Road 405, North Merritt Island, Florida (407)452-2121 Medieval Life at Medieval Times Adults: $8.00 Children (3-12): $6.00 4510 West U.S. Highway 192, Kissimmee, Florida (800)327-4024 Orange County Historical Museum Adults: $2.00 Children (6-11): $1.00 812 E. Rollins - Loch Haven Park, Orlando, Florida (407) 987-6350 Orlando Museum of Art Donation required for admission. Suggested for Adults: $4.00 Suggested for Children (6-18): $2.00 2416 North Mills, Orlando, Florida (407) 896-4231 ext. ART (278) Orlando Science Center Adults: $6.50 Children: $5.50 810 East Rollins Street, Orlando, Florida (407) 896-7151 Ripley's Believe It or Not! Adults: $8.95 Children (3-11): $5.95 8201 International Drive, Orlando, Florida (407)363-4418 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Adults: $6.95 Children (3-12): $4.95 6225 Vectorspace Blvd., Titusville, Florida (407)269-6100 SHOPPING Church Street Station Adults: $15.95 Children (4-12): $9.95 129 West Church Street, Orlando, Florida (407)422-2434 Disney Village Marketplace Free admission and free parking Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Florida (407) 824-4321 Factory Outlet Malls Free admission (unless you buy something of course) Belz Factory Outlet Mall and Annexes 5401 W. Oakridge Road (at north end of International Drive), Orlando, Florida Quality Outlet Center and Quality Center East 5527 International Drive, Orlando, Florida Mercado Mediterranean Village Free admission Free parking 8445 South International Drive, Orlando, Florida (407) 345-9337 Old Town Shopping Free admission 5770 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy., Kissimmee, Florida (800) 843-4202 DINNER SHOWS Arabian Nights Dinner Attraction Adults: $34.95 Children (3-11): $19.95 6225 West U.S. Highway 192, Kissimmee, Florida (800)533-3615 Asian Adventure Adults: $29.95 Children(under 14): $19.95 5225 International Drive, Orlando, Florida (407) 351-5655 Fort Liberty Wild West Dinner Show Adults: $31.95 Children (3-11): $19.95 5260 West U.S. Highway 192, Kissimmee, Florida (800)776-3501 King Henry's Feast Adults: $31.95 Children (3-11): $19.95 8984 International Drive, Orlando, Florida (800)776-3501 Mardi Gras Entertainment Dinner Attraction Adults: $31.95 Children (3-11): $19.95 8445 International Drive, Orlando, Florida (800)776-3501 Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Adults: $31.95 Children (3-12): $21.95 4510 West U.S. Highway 192, Kissimmee, Florida (800)327-4024 Sleuths Mystery Dinner Show Adults: $31.95 Children (3-11): $21.95 7508 Republic Drive, Orlando, Florida (407)363-1985 Walt Disney World Dinner Shows Hoop-De-Doo Musical Revue Adults $31.00 Juniors (12-20) $25.00 Children (3-11) $17.00 Disney's Polynesian Revue Adults $31.00 Juniors (12-20) $25.00 Children (3-11) $17.00 Mickey's Tropical Revue Adults $27.00 Juniors (12-20) $21.00 Children (3-11) $12.00 (407) W-DISNEY MISCELLANEOUS Fighter Pilots USA Adults: $750.00 3303 W. Patrick Street, Kissimmee, Florida (800)56-TOPGUN Fun 'N Wheels Free Admission Rides and attractions are priced separately Two locations: 6739 Sand Lake Road at International Drive, Orlando, Florida (407) 351-5651 3711 West Vine Street, Kissimmee, Florida (407) 870-2222 Mystery Fun House Admission: $7.95 Starbase Omega: $5.95 Mini-Golf: $2.95 Combination ticket for Mystery Fun House, Starbase Omega plus Mini-Golf: $11.85 5767 Major Blvd., Orlando, Florida (407) 351-3356 Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf Adults: $6.50 ($6.00 for easier course) Children (4-12): $5.50 ($5.00 for easier course) Two locations: 8501 International Drive, Orlando, Florida (407) 352-7378 I-4 at Exit 27, Lake Buena Vista, Florida (407) 827-1242 Rise and Float Balloon Tours $150.00 for one adult $280.00 per couple $85.00 for children (10 and under) Family discounts available 5767 Major Blvd., Orlando, Florida (407) 352-8191 Southern Ballet Theatre $15.00 to $35.00 depending on seating 1111 North Orange Ave., Orlando, Florida (407) 426-1728 Ballet Gala - February 25th and 26th, 1994 20th Anniversary Celebration - April 8th and 9th, 1994 Cinderella - May 13th and 14th Walt Disney World - Pleasure Island $13.75 per person. 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