Local attractions

Here is where the rugged beauty of the Serengeti meets out of this world rides and exotic animals. Look right into the eyes of Africa's most amazing animals. Challenge the incredible heights and speeds of world-class coasters such as Gwazi®, Kumba® and Montu® and not forgetting the new Cheetah Chase family coaster which sends riders through a maze of revolving dips and hairpin turns on a frenzied adventure ride.

Relax and enjoy the spectacular entertainment of highly acclaimed shows including KaTongaTM, which brings you a theatre extravaganza of true Broadway caliber. Experience R.L. Stine's Haunted Lighthouse 4:D, which combines state-of-the-art 3-D visual effects with multi-sensory surprises to immerse the audience in an imaginative and engaging film. Situated just over an hour's drive from Orlando, this African themed adventure park is well worth a visit - or two!

Take A Vacation from the Ordinary® at Universal Orlando® Resort, the only place where you'll find the world's two most amazing theme parks - Universal Studios®, where you can jump into the action of your favourite movies; and Universal's Islands of Adventure®, where you'll feel the adrenaline rush of the most innovative rides and attractions ever created. Plus you can enjoy the non-stop entertainment at Universal CityWalk®.

Magical tales and bold new adventures await you at Walt Disney World. Timeless stories bring out the child in everyone at the Magic Kingdom Park®, expect the unexpected at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park®, show business takes centre stage at Disney-MGM Studios® and discover the ever-changing, always entertaining realm of EPCOT®.

What's your idea of holiday fun? Whatever the answer is; it can be found throughout the 47-square miles of Walt Disney World Resort in Florida: three water parks; eighteen Disney themed resort hotels; two entertainment, dining and shopping areas; award-winning restaurants and endless recreation opportunities including five championship golf courses!

Discovery Cove is an exclusive, reservations only tropical paradise offering once in a lifetime animal adventures. During a daylong visit, guest have the rare opportunity to swim and play with a beautiful bottlenose dolphin, snorkel in a coral reef with thousands of tropical fish and rays, hand-feed exotic birds, feast on a delightful meal and much, much more. It's a day of discovery and a lifetime of memories.

New for 2006 Discovery Cove has become all-inclusive. In addition to all the great inclusions opposite, you now also receive a continental breakfast (muffins, tea, coffee, pastries, orange juice and fruit) and snacks such as nachos, fresh fruit and smoothies throughout the day. Drinks will also be made available and will include water, soda and Anheuser-Busch products for those over 21.

There's no place in the world like SeaWorld® Orlando. Where else can you touch and feed dolphins, count the teeth on a shark and come face-to-face with a polar bear? Challenge Kraken®, the tallest, fastest, longest and only floorless coaster Orlando. Don't miss Journey To Atlantis®, a supercharged water coaster of mythic proportions, which combines serpentine twists, out-of-this-world special effects and two of the steepest, fastest, wettest drops in the world. Plunge into the frozen north on a virtual jetcopter ride to the Wild Arctic®.

Experience The Waterfront, a marina themed area which features shops, restaurants and shows. And, just try to stay dry when the world famous Shamu® comes a splashing! Awesome beyond imagination, Shamu and the family of killer whales display natural behaviours that mesmerise and drench guests with excitement. At SeaWorld® Orlando, it doesn't get any closer than this!

Blue Horizons

New at SeaWorld for 2005 is Blue Horizons, a theatrical performance with acrobatic dolphins and whales, soaring birds, leaping water, and spirited performers - a vivid experience only SeaWorld could create and one you have to see to believe.

Be prepared for an 'out of this world' encounter at Kennedy Space Center visitor complex! Choose from any of the superb options for an exhilarating and educational experience of the NASA space programme. Whether touring the Rocket Garden or boarding a full-scale replica of the Space Shuttle Explorer, the incredible feats accomplished by the space programme are awe-inspiring.

John Glenn, Neil Armstrong, Sally Ride and Jim Lovell are just a few names of the brave men and women that have launched into space from Kennedy Space Center, and now it's your turn to become a part of the space program. Your full day of exploration includes real space hardware, authentic attractions, inspiring exhibits and hands-on experiences that will make KSC the 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.

Strap in and experience interactive space flight simulators at the Astronaut Hall of Fame. Touch a real piece of Mars , see gigantic rockets, board the Space Shuttle Explorer and much more.