Orlando Provides Fun for All Ages
Enjoy an unforgettable vacation with the entire family in beautiful Orlando – “The Vacation Capital of the World!” Orlando vacations boast beautiful weather year round, world-class theme parks, thrilling water parks, unique attractions, abundant outdoor recreation opportunities, first-class hotels, fine dining, lively nightlife, excellent shopping opportunities, championship golf courses and much more!
Experience the magic of Walt Disney World Resort with its four major theme parks: Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot®, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Disney World also boasts two state-of-the-art water parks: Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon, as well as the 120-acre Downtown Disney entertainment complex. Visit the two amazing theme parks of Universal Orlando®: Universal Studios® Florida and Islands of Adventure®, as well as the spectacular Universal CityWalk® entertainment complex. Explore the fascinating diversity of aquatic life at SeaWorld® Orlando, the world’s most popular marine adventure park, which features unforgettable shows, up-close animal encounters and exhilarating rides.
In addition, the Central Florida area boasts a variety of other family-friendly attractions, including water parks, zoos, petting farms, museums, gardens and science centers. Some of the most popular area attractions outside the theme parks include Discovery Cove, Gatorland, Holy Land Experience, Old Town Entertainment Complex, Orlando Museum of Art, Orlando Science Center, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not!, Wet ‘n Wild® Water Park and Wonderworks, among many others. Kids of all ages will enjoy the multitude of Orlando area fun parks, amusement centers, miniature golf courses, family fun centers, video arcades, fun zones and amusement centers. Many Orlando fun parks such as Congo River Adventure Golf, Hawaiian Rumble Adventure Golf, Magical Midway, Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf and Tiki Island Adventure Golf lie along world-famous International Drive.
The abundance of championship golf courses throughout Central Florida make for the ideal golf getaway. With dozens of championship courses in and around the Orlando area, a round of golf is available for every skill level and budget. Orlando area golf courses include Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club (home of the prestigious Arnold Palmer Invitational in March, one of the premiere annual events in Orlando), Celebration Golf Club, ChampionsGate Golf Resort, Eagle Creek Golf Club, Eagle Pines Golf Course at Walt Disney World Resort, Falcon’s Fire Golf Club, Grand Cypress Golf Club, MetroWest Golf Club, North Shore Golf Club, Shingle Creek Golf Club and Windermere Country Club, among others.
The Orlando area also offers a diverse variety of nightlife opportunities, whether you are seeking to experience family-friendly dinner theaters such as Medieval Times, Arabian Nights, Pirate’s Dinner Adventure, Chamber of Magic Show & Dinner, Disney’s Spirit of Aloha Polynesian Luau, Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue, The Outta Control Magic Show, Sleuth’s Mystery Dinner Theatre and Capone’s Dinner & Show. The Universal CityWalk entertainment complex within Universal Orlando boasts live music, eclectic dining, dancing, specialty shops and a movie theater.
A vacation getaway to Orlando is not complete without a visit to some of the area’s world-class specialty shops, regional shopping malls such as Florida Mall, The Mall at Millenia and Festival Bay Mall at International Drive; shopping districts like the 120-acre Downtown Disney and Universal CityWalk; antique shops; flea markets such as Main Gate Flea Market, Osceola Flea & Farmers Market and Visitors Flea Market; and factory outlet malls such as Orlando Premium Outlets. In addition, world-famous International Drive in Orlando features dozens of specialty stores, factory outlets and entertainment complexes such as Pointe*Orlando.
Orlando is easily accessible via the Orlando International Airport, which provides bright, attractive and easy-to-navigate terminals that contain a variety of restaurants and specialty stores. Upon arrival at the airport, the trip from your gate to the main terminal aboard an enclosed shuttle with large windows is an experience that provides an incredible preview of Florida’s unique environment – the perfect way to start your Orlando adventure!
Seeking spacious and affordable accommodations during your next Orlando vacation getaway? Look no farther than Westgate Resorts, which offers spacious villas, first-class amenities and convenient access to Disney World theme parks and area attractions. Choose from Westgate Resorts properties such as Westgate Blue Tree Resort, Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa, Westgate Leisure Resort, Westgate Palace, Westgate Towers, Westgate Town Center and Westgate Vacation Villas. For more information about Westgate Resorts, visit www.orlando-florida.net/hotels.
Orlando, Florida Guide, the most comprehensive online guide to Orlando, offers information about Disney World tickets, Universal Orlando tickets and Sea World Orlando tickets.
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