Orlando Area Attraction Ticket Descriptions

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Orlando Area Attraction Ticket Descriptions

Aquatica

Aquatica, Orlando’s newest water park, offers a variety of water slides, a “lazy river” that circles the park, and a children’s interactive play area, The water is as warmer than South Seas themselves, controlled to up to 84° to compliment the outside air. In additi on to their slides, rides, and other water features, you will find dining facilities throughout the park and gift shops which feature a wide selection of brand-name sportswear, beachwear and other "must-have" summer items. While at Aquatica, find out about their world-wide wildlife and environmental care and conservation programs.

Arabian Nights

Arabian Nights is a dinner show that brings a storybook fairy tale of romance in the Palace of Horses to life. More than 60 of the world's most beautiful horses combined with the grandeur of a Broadway production create the most unique show in the world. At Arabian Nights a magical feast awaits you. Upon entering the Palace of Horses you will be immediately greeted by your humble servants who will serve a bountiful meal while tending to your every need.

Busch Gardens

At Busch Gardens Tampa, be prepared to experience seven of the world’s fastest and most thrilling rollerand water-coasters, catch a glimpse of exotic animals, take in a variety of musical shows, and watch a hilarious 4-D pirate show. While there, you also have the delicious opportunity to sample Anheuser-Busch beverages wonderfully paired with cheeses, chocolates and more. Learn about our historic brewing process and why fresh ingredients bring out each beer's full flavor. Visit the Brewmaster's Club, located in the Hospitality House, to make your complimentary reservation.

Cirque du Soleil

La Nouba is a resident show preformed by the world famous Cirque du Soleil (“Circus of the Sun”) at the Walt Disney World® Resort. Watch the amazing La Nouba stage artists perform amazing acrobatics with German Wheels, Chinese yo-yos, an aerial ballet, flying trapeze, and more, set to the urban sounds of hip-hop and electronica blended with the classic sound of Cirque du Soleil. The show name La Nouba originates from the French phrase "faire la nouba," which means “to live it up.” La Nouba features two groups of characters. Throughout the show, the magic and fantasy of the colorful Cirques (circus people) clash with the monochromatic world of the Urbains (urbanites). But as in fables, it is not so much this contrast as the interplay between the two groups, which sparks our curiosity and feeds our imaginations.

Daytona USA Speedway

DAYTONA USA is a 60,000 square-foot interactive motorsports attraction that is the world-class showplace to soak in the history of America's fastest sport! From the heart-pounding thunder of bumperto-bumper competition on the historic high banks of Daytona International Speedway, to the high octane thrills and spills of high-tech motion simulators, catch all the excitement of DAYTONA USA, the ultimate motorsports attraction! Attractions include:

• Acceleration Alley- Fans ready to test their racing skills won't find anything closer to tackling the high banks of Daytona International Speedway than Daytona 500 Experience's Acceleration Alley.
• DuPont Technology of Speed- Get an insider’s peek under the sheet metal at the inner workings of one of Hendrick Motorsports' NEXTEL Cup championship-winning DuPont Chevrolet Monte Carlos.
• Chevy 16-Second Pit Stop Challenge- Go over the wall and test your skills as a pit crew member for the No. 21 Ricky Rudd Motorcraft Ford.
• Coca-Cola IMAX Theatre- Home of the all new "NASCAR 3D: The IMAX Experience" and the famous "The DAYTONA 500 Movie", shown back-to-back on our huge IMAX screen.
• Richard Petty Driving Experience- Ride around Daytona International Speedway at 160mph!
• Speedway Tour- See what goes on behind the scenes on this 30-minute, guided tour of the Speedway on an open-air tram through Daytona International Speedway's garage area, pit road, and the world-famous 31° high banks. The tour is narrat ed and describes each area of the track as you ride past.

Disney Quest Indoor Interactive Theme Park

Create your own adventures in this one-of-a-kind indoor interactive Theme Park bursting with games that give "state-of-the-art" new meaning. Discover five floors exploding with cutting-edge technology, virtual reality and 3-D experiences — all fueled by Disney innovation and imagination. The entry portal, Ventureport, leads to four different zones: the Explore Zone, a virtual Adventureland; the Score Zone, for superhero quests; the Create Zone, for artistic endeavors; and the Replay Zone for nostalgic fun. Here are just a few of the rides you will find at Disney Quest:

• Cyber Space Mountain – Design your own roller coaster on a computer, with special assistance from Bill Nye the Science Guy. Make it as scary as you want, and when you're done, jump in a simulator and ride your creation in full 360° motio n!
• Pirates of the Caribbean - Battle for Buccaneer Gold – Inhabit a world booming with swashbuckling action. Steer your ship, fire cannons at marauding buccaneers and race for the gold!
• Virtual Jungle Cruise – Hop on a raft with other team members, plunge down a prehistoric river in the Dinosaur Age and hang on for dear life as you try desperately to avoid "deadly" obstacles in the running rapids. You may even get splashed!
• Aladdin's Magic Carpet Ride –Enter the immersive, magical world of Agrabah as you put on a virtual-reality helmet and go on a whole new adventure. Take a magic carpet ride with beloved Characters from Disney's "Aladdin." It's a trip you'll never forget!
• Invasion! An ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter – Launch into the cosmos aboard your own virtual-reality spaceship. Rescue humans kidnapped by aliens to become the hero in this breathtaking outer space adventure.
• Ride the Comix – Don your virtual-reality helmet and become a superhero, engaging in a cyber battle with comic book villains. Swing your laser sword in a fight to the finish!

Gatorland

Known internationally as the “Alligator Capital of the World,” Gatorland is a 110-acre alligator theme park and wildlife preserve. Gatorland has been a vacation destination for millions of visitors from all over the world with its incredible display of huge alligators and crocodiles, children’s water park, train ride, aviary, breeding marsh and bird sanctuary, petting zoo, nature walk, gift shop, and one-of-a-kind shows Regular park admission includes access to all of the following shows/activities:

• The Gator Jumparoo Show- Thrills and chills abound as some of the largest alligators in the world actually jump four to five feet out of the water to retrieve food in this famous show. Learn more about alligators and crocodiles and their awesome powers. Watch as giant alligators jump high enough out of the water to actually snatch food from the trainer's hand.
• Alligator Wrestling- Gator wranglers catch a 6 to 8 foot alligator by hand and climb onto the snapping animal's back to point out survival features to the audience. After doing stunts that only a few are brave (or foolish) enough to try, the alligator is rolled over and put to sleep...only to be awakened by a tickle!
• Jungle Crocs- Do you dare to venture into the land of the Jungle Crocs? Four exotic and rare species of crocodiles are lurking in these waters. These ferocious predators can demonstrate their awesome power in one mighty blast. Calm one second...chaos the next!
• Gator Gully Splash Park- Over a quarter-acre and ready to soak, Gator Gully Splash Park is the perfect place to cool off!
• Up-close Encounters- You'll get to meet fascinating creatures from around the globe as well as Florida's native wildlife - including some of the most dangerous snakes alive.

Gatorland’s Trainer for a Day

The Trainer for a Day program will give you a glimpse into what it takes to be able to work with and around dangerous animals. Your two hour experience starts with an introductory course that includes handling exercises, safety procedures, and basic behavioral animal training. Then you are ready for a hands-on training session with one of the reptile experts. This up-close interaction includes a chance to learn all about crocodilians and an opportunity to test your skills at croc wrangling! A separate admission fee is charged for the Trainer for a Day experience. Gatorland admission is included. Must be at least 12 years of age; advanced reservations are required.

Holy Land Experience

The Holy Land Experience is a biblical history museum that takes you 7,000 miles away and 3,000 years back in time to the land of the Bible. Discover a new world of information an understanding; be inspired through biblical stories, music, and dance; and become immersed in a land that still impacts the world today. Its unique combination of sights, sounds, and tastes stimulate your senses and blend together to create a spectacular, new experience.

Kennedy Space Center

Your full day of exploration includes real space hardware, authentic attractions, inspiring exhibits and hands-on experiences that will make Kennedy Space Center a highlight of your Florida vacation. The incredible accomplishments of the Apollo moon program return to life in the amazing Apollo/Saturn V Center. In back-to-back IMAX® theaters, you'll feel the thrill of space exploration on five-story screens as you "float" right alongside NASA Astronauts. On our guided tours into exclusive areas, you'll get a behind the-scenes look at Kennedy Space Center's working space flight facilities. Standard admission allows you to visit Kennedy Space Center, see IMAX® movies and enjoy the exhibits and shows. For maximum admission you can see all standard admission attractions, plus visit the Astronaut Hall of Fame, experience interactive space-flight simulators, touch a real piece of Mars, see gigantic rockets, board the Space Shuttle Explorer and more.

Medieval Times

Medieval Times is an exciting, family-friendly dinner attraction inspired by an 11th century feast and tournament. Guests are served a four-course banquet and cheer for one of six Knights competing in the joust and other tests of skill. Expect almost two hours of jousting, swordsmanship, thrilling hand-to-hand combat, displays of extraordinary horsemanship and falconry as part of an exciting yet touching story set in Medieval Spain. Medieval Times also features an excellent bar, dance floor, Hall of Arms displaying medieval artifacts and a medieval torture museum.

Pirate’s Dinner Adventure

Pirate’s Dinner Adventure is a Broadway-quality interactive dinner show, presented on an enormous, fully-rigged pirate’s galleon. Your experience will be made up of four segments:

• Preshow and Buffet- Start with the festival buffet, prepared to whet the appetite of royalty and commoner alike. But save room because there is a feast awaiting that can satisfy even the hungriest of pirates!
• Port of Call Feast- Select your pirate’s feast, which includes soup or salad with you choice of entrée, side item, and dessert. Vegetarian and kid’s chicken fingers meals are available.
• The Show- The elaborate set provides the backdrop for action, romance, and comedy. You will play the part of a hostage, captured by pirates led by pirates who will stop at nothing to plunder, pillage, and rob. During the main show, unlimited soft drinks, coffee, beer, and wine are served.
• Buckaneer Bash- There’s nothing a dastardly pirate likes more than having a swaggering good-time celebration! Conclude your evening by joining the crew at the Buccaneer Bash and party the night away.

Makahiki Luau at SeaWorld

As the sun sets over the harbor, the Seafire Inn turns Polynesian as it hosts the Makahiki Luau, a bountiful, nightly celebration featuring the ancient customs, rhythmic music and dance, authentic costumes and cuisine of the Pacific Islands. From the moment the Kahuna welcomes you, the excitement is non-stop in this festive, fiery show that celebrates man's co-existence with the earth and sea. One complimentary cocktail is included. Park admission is not required and is separate from the price of the Luau.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium

For over forty years the adventurous Robert Ripley explored the uncanny and amazing mysteries of the earth, traveling around the world in search of the unbelievable and inexplicable. Each of the 27 museums worldwide is 90% unique from the others. Orlando’s Ripley's Believe It or Not! offers a fantastic collection of the world's strangest oddities, housed in a building which appears to be collapsing into one of Florida's infamous sinkholes. A trip through the odditorium is a self-guided experience which can last as long as you wish, although the average visit time is one to two hours.

SeaWorld

With exhibits and shows staring your favorite sea creatures, roller coaster and simulation rides, and exclusive dining, SeaWorld Orlando offers an educational, enlightening and fun-filled adventure. In addition to their year-round attractions, SeaWorld offers special seasonal features and events.

Sleuth’s Mystery Dinner Show

An evening at Sleuth's begins with you being treated as a guest at a celebration such as a wedding or class reunion depending on which of our 11 plays you attend. Over hors d'oeuvres, salad, and drinks you will begin to get acquainted with the characters of the show and will learn more about their situation during the 30-45 minute play at the end of which, of course, one of them dies. After the murder, you can discuss clues and theories over dinner. When dinner is over, all the characters come back to stage (the ones that are still alive anyway!) and allow you to interrogate them for more information. The dramatic unveiling of the mystery follows dessert. Each hilarious whodunit lasts approximately two and a half hours and mysteries are alternated throughout the week.

Titanic ~ The Experience

Titanic ~ The Experience, located inside the Orlando Science Center, is one of the most unique and innovative presentations of this timeless story to date - captured for the first time through the magic of cutting-edge technology, full-scale scenic environments, re-creations of actual rooms from the ship (including the Grand Staircase), and live interactive interpretations by storytellers in period costume. The exhibit also showcases original movie memorabilia from such films as "A Night to Remember," starring Kenneth More, "The Search for Titanic," hosted by Orson Welles, a costume worn by Leonardo DiCaprio in the Oscar-winning motion picture "Titanic," and over 200 priceless artifacts and historic treasures from some of the most prestigious private collections in the world.

Orlando Flex Ticket

You will enjoy unlimited admission to five great theme parks for 14 consecutive days:

• Universal Studios
• Universal's Islands of Adventure
• SeaWorld Orlando
• Aquatica
• Wet ‘n Wild

Orlando Flex Ticket Plus

You will enjoy unlimited admission to six great theme parks for 14 consecutive days:

• Universal Studios
• Universal's Islands of Adventure
• SeaWorld
• Aquatica
• Wet ‘n Wild
• Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Wet ‘n Wild

Between thrill rides, water slides, mulit-person tube rides, volleyball, a “lazy river,” a kids’ park, an outer space themed arcade, and plenty of comfortable lounging space, Wet 'n Wild world-class water park offers a full day of fun for the entire family! Wet 'n Wild is fully staffed with certified lifeguards and pools are heated seasonally.

Silver Springs

Silver Spring is the home of the world famous glass bottom boat and the 350-acre natural theme park that offers and exiting variety of shows and attractions, a headline concert series and a year-long schedule of special events.

Wild Waters

At Wild Waters water park, you can soak up the sun on the “beach” or keep cool in the shade of giant oaks and palms. Ride the surf in the wave pool and hit the twists and turns of Osceola’s Revenge and Bunyan’s Bend slides. Tackle the newest flumes: the 3-story Tornado and Thunderbolt, plus the new giant 6-story Twin Twister. For the kids, the gentle “Mini-Monster” waterslide, one-acre play area, and wading pool will provide hours of fun.