Amusement Park activities in Orlando
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Old Town
At this complex of rides, shopping, dining and live music, 'county fair' meets 'boardwalk,' plopped among the exhaust, chain motels and the treeless landscape of Hwy 192. There's live rock 'n' roll and car cruises Wednesday, Friday and Saturday (8:30pm), and line-dancing lessons at the Little Darlin' Street Party (7:30pm Wednesday).
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SeaWorld
A peculiarly Floridian blend of marine animal shows and thrill rides, SeaWorld is home to both Shamu the killer whale and Kraken the floorless roller coaster. While the rides provide jolts of adrenaline, the real draws are the up-close sea life encounters (with manta rays, sharks, penguins, beluga whales) and the excellent dolphin, sea lion and killer whale shows. Make sure to check show and feeding times online before visiting, and plan your day accordingly.
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Gatorland
This Old Florida throwback is small, silly and kitschy. It's all about alligators, with gator wrestling, gators jumping, feeding gators hot dogs and other great squeal-worthy moments.
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Legoland
In October 2011, a spanking new 150-acre Legoland opened in Winter Haven, 45 minutes' drive south of Walt Disney World. Apart from its miniature city built out of Lego, it has rides, shows, restaurants and offers vacation packages.
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