March/April 2023


Adventure hurls guests past obstacles and dodge beasts on a freewheeling roller coaster flight that will bring them close to some of the wizarding world’s rarest magical creatures. Avatar Flight of Passage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom sends explorers swooping and soaring on a state-of-the-art 3D simulated flight above the awe-inspiring world of Pandora on the back of a winged banshee. Aquatica Orlando’s KareKare Curl features two-passenger rafts and allow riders go high up on a vertical wave wall for a feeling of weightlessness before continuing down. Riptide Race is Florida’s first-ever dueling waterslide. Starting atop a 68-foot tower, guests race side-by-side at top speeds, navigating tight loops and accelerations through indoor and outdoor sections. Nona Adventure Park, a water sports park, features an inflatable, floating obstacle course, wakeboarding cables and a 60-foot climbing tower with a ropes course. Madame Tussauds at ICON Park lets


guests get up-close to take the ultimate selfie with their favorite celebrities like Taylor Swift, Ryan Gosling, Selena Gomez or save the world alongside the Justice League. Screamin’ Gator Zipline at Gatorland


takes guests on an aerial adventure 1,200 feet above live alligators and crocodiles. iFLY Orlando features a high-energy vertical wind tunnel that offers indoor skydiving, allowing visitors to float on a column of air. No parachute, no jumping and no experience is necessary. Andretti Indoor Karting & Games offers indoor kart racing on a track full of turns and high speed. Other activities include laser tag, ropes course and classic arcade games. The Museum of Illusions Orlando, a new mind-bending “edutainment” experience, offers 50 interactive, immersive and mentally deceptive exhibits based on math, science and psychology. Dezerland Action Park features the Orlando Auto Museum, one of the largest privately-owned collections of automobilia in the world. Other activities include axe- throwing, karting and pinball. The Bourne Stuntacular is a cutting-edge live-action stunt show based on Universal Pictures’ blockbuster Bourne film franchise will blur the lines between stage and cinema in a hybrid form of entertainment that has never been seen before. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s


Hollywood Studios on the remote planet Batuu, features two signature attractions, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, putting guests in the cockpit of the famous spaceship, and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, where an escape from The First Order turns into all-out battle. The Escape Game Orlando offers guests


nine different immersive adventures that bring stories to life in a one-of-a-kind tactile experience allowing visitors have one hour to complete their mission and escape. TopGolf Orlando is an entertainment


and golfing facility featuring 102 climate- controlled hitting bays that can host up to six players at one time and advanced technology


to track the accuracy distance of players' shots.


For more information visit, www. visitorlando.com.


and


www.nitravelnews.com


IN ORLANDO | 35 ORLANDO ON A BUDGET


ORLANDO, the Theme Park Capital of the World, not only offers visitors unique experiences to create lasting memories, but also options to help them save money and bring more value to their holiday. From complimentary holiday planning services to free attractions, Orlando can be both memorable and value packed. “Now more than ever we recognise the need for travellers to get the most value for their money,” said Casandra Matej, president and CEO for Visit Orlando. “Resources like our new free Vacation Planning Service help holidaymakers


find


affordability throughout their


holiday – from


accommodations with complimentary meals to attractions under £20 and free transportation to theme parks.”


EXPERIENCE UNIQUE ATTRACTIONS UNDER $20 –


Founded in 1949,


Gatorland is one of Orlando’s longest- running, most iconic attractions — and one of our most affordable, with their Gator Night Shine tour costing just $19.99 per person when purchased from Visit Orlando powered by BestofOrlando. com. The park features 110 acres with thousands of alligators and crocodiles, plus a flight aviary,


petting zoo,


nature walk, splash pad play area, Bobcat Bayou and much more. Special combo packages that pair general daytime admission with the Screamin’ Gator Zip Line and Stompin’ Gator Off- Road Adventure are also available. Featuring multi-level indoor karting just off I-Drive,


see cost considerably more than the narrated Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour itself, which is $16 for adults and $8 for kids ages 2 – 12, with group rates available. You can also learn about the area’s history from the passionate, friendly tour guides while witnessing the waterways, natural scenery and wildlife of this charming city, located about 25 minutes north of our tourism districts On select nights, laugh at improvisational sketches,


comedy scenes and


songs at SAK Comedy Lab in downtown Orlando, where most performances are family friendly. (Check with their website to see if an event has any recommended age restrictions.) You


might


even get invited to be an active participant in the fun! Tickets usually range from $5 to $20, and some shows grant free admission if you have a ticket from a previous SAK event.


EXPERIENCE UNIQUE ATTRACTIONS FOR FREE! –


Enjoy free fun – In addition to the low-cost attractions and


experiences, wealth of Orlando


offers even more fun, no-cost activities for all ages,


including a museums


and galleries with no- cost or donation-based admission. At the theme parks, Disney Springs, the open-air dining, shopping and entertainment district


Andretti Indoor


Karting & Games also has bowling, a ropes course, laser tag, video games, gourmet food, two bars and other reasons to visit. Most activities are well under $20 with adult races costing $19.99 when purchased from Visit Orlando powered by BestofOrlando. com. For children ages 7 – 14 and at least 48 inches tall, junior races are $12.99 via Visit Orlando powered by BestofOrlando.com.


Additional


discount packages are also available. See more than 500 animals, including rare and endangered species, as well as 23 acres of lush natural beauty at Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens in Sanford, about 35 minutes north of our tourism districts. When purchased online, admission is $19.95 for adults, $15.95 for seniors (55+), $13.95 for children ages 3 – 12, and free for kids under 3. The


waterfront mansions you’ll


at Walt Disney World, features free admission and free, covered parking, along with live performances and entertaining interludes at no- cost. Beyond the parks, guests can explore


the Lake Nona Sculpture


Garden, a 50,000-square-foot outdoor space featuring a collection of world- renowned sculptures including one of the most recognized in the world, the Charging Bull by Arturo di Modica.


Icon Park Part of the International


Drive


Entertainment District, the ICON Park entertainment,


dining and


shopping hub is home to The Wheel: our famous, 400-foot-tall observation wheel. It’s one of Orlando’s best spots for selfies, and entry to the complex is always free. Hang out on the central green to watch The Wheel’s nightly lighting, or just kick back, relax and enjoy some people-watching after exploring International Drive.


For more information visit, www. visitorlando.com.


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