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Orlando, Florida tops the list of family-friendly vacation destinations. With its warm sunshine, and abundance of theme parks and activities, all family members will enjoy this Central Florida fun spot that always offers something new and exciting. There are many Orlando vacation attractions to choose from with something for everyone.
One of the Orlando area's main attractions, that draws crowds from all over the world, is the Walt Disney World Resort. In May 2005, Disney kicked off an 18-month "Happiest Celebration on Earth" to commemorate 50 years of Disney theme parks featuring special events and attractions from Disney parks around the world. In addition to Disney classics like It's a Small World and Space Mountain, Disney's Magic Kingdom has nightly shows which feature many of Disney's most popular characters.
 The Disney empire includes many top Orlando attractions. Disney-MGM Studios is home to thrill rides and entertainment including the new "Lights Motor Action Extreme Stunt Show" from Walt Disney Studios Paris. Disney's Animal Kingdom Park features exotic animals from Asia and Africa, rides and live entertainment. Other Disney venues in the Orlando area include Epcot, Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon water parks. Downtown Disney Marketplace's entertainment options include DisneyQuest, an indoor theme park, LEGO Imagination Center, the nightclubs of Pleasure Island, the House of Blues and Cirque du Soleil. After a long day at one of these great Disney theme parks, stay at one our Orlando downtown hotels.
In addition to the Disney parks, Orlando is home to several other theme park favorites. Universal Studios Florida's newest attraction gives guests the chance to participate in "Fear Factor Live." Favorite film attractions include "Jaws" and "E.T." Younger kids will enjoy Shrek 4-D and Woody Woodpecker's KidZone. At Universal's Islands of Adventure, little ones can play at Seuss Landing, while older kids and adults can brave thrill rides like the Incredible Hulk Coaster. Orlando nightlife comes alive at Universal CityWalk with live music at Hard Rock Live and a variety of restaurants including NASCAR Café and Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville. Best Western has many properties close to these attractions in the Orlando area with great hotel rates.
Undersea enthusiasts will enjoy rides, animal exhibits and shows at SeaWorld Orlando, including the ever popular Shamu performances and Blue Horizons, SeaWorld Orlando's newest theatrical extravaganza. Kids and adults can swim with dolphins and tropical fish at Discovery Cove. Water Mania and Wet 'n Wild - Orlando water parks offer pools, slides, rides and lots of fun.
 Beyond the mega-parks, Orlando offers several other attractions, including educational fun at the Orlando Science Center, a one-of-a-kind look at space travel at the Kennedy Space Center and WonderWorks featuring over 100 interactive exhibits and Lazer Tag. Gatorland celebrates Florida's most famous creatures and the area's state parks offer hiking and wildlife.
There are many Orlando Florida hotels to choose from and Best Western can help. For Orlando hotel room rates begin your search here. For more Orlando vacation and travel information or visitor guides visit the Orlando/Orange County Convention and Visitor's Bureau website.
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