Orlando Florida is Fun for Everyone!

A major city of central Florida, Orlando shot into prominence between the periods 1875 and 1895 when it became center of the state’s citrus industry. The city is especially known for its myriad lively, throbbing festivals. Among the more prominent ones is the Orlando Fringe Festival. Avid theatre-gores – especially those sold on experimental theatre – will not want to miss this 10-day festival which lasts till midnight. Most of the stuff is X-rated but you still get extremely palatable fare in terms of high-quality theatre, cabarets and street plays. Another big hit with theatre-goers is the Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival which stages plays by the greatest dramatist of English Literature throughout the year.

On the other hand, if you happen to be a more outdoor kind of person, you should not miss a visit to Orlando’s Sea World Drive theme park with its smorgasbord of animal shows, laser fire-works, and thrilling rides. You kids will beg to go with you again and again.

You might also wish to visit the renowned water park called Wet n’ Wild with your kids. Don’t forget to take a ride on the Blue Niagara Slide which throws you up in the air – about six stories high. It might be a little dangerous to take the kids on one these rides. You can take them to another section called Kids’ Park for less perilous thrills.

Orlando is known as a luxurious fun-spot. The hospitality industry is pretty active here as well as in the rest of the state. The Universal Studios, for instance, allows you to wallow in the lap of luxury thanks to its three resort hotels catering to international standards. These are: Hard Rock, Portofino Bay, and the Royal Pacific. You have close at hand, world class eateries, a couple of great theme parks, and nightclubs that keep you wildly entertained.

If you are a typical sports’ fan, don’t miss Disney’s Wide World of Sports’ Complex spread out all across a massive 200 acres of land. These grounds can host more than 30 sports’ events at the same time and also contains a speedway for auto-cross events. And if you are in the mood for something that’s a tad more dangerous – in fact, kinkily so – you could visit Gatorland on the South Orange Blossom Trail. You get to see up close about hundreds of alligators and crocodiles in their natural habitat replete with a swamp walk, breeding marsh, aviary etc. Get ready for some ‘snappy’ adventures! A word of caution: don’t let the kids venture too close to the reptiles.

How can a fun-filled city remain bereft of nighttime attractions? Most Orlando denizens enjoy frequenting Pat O’ Brien’s with its wonderful patio, flaming fountain, and piano bar. You can soak in the lovely music – and the ambience – as you sip O’Brien’s special drink, the Hurricane. But if you’re in the mood for something more relaxed check into Jellyrolls with its intimate seating arrangement (that’s why it is important to get in early) and piano lounge where the singers belt out sentimental, soft numbers.
There is, of course, much more to Orlando than specified. How about finding out for yourself?

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