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ORLANDO UCF is located in one of the world’s most vibrant cities - Orlando. Looking for theme parks, attractions, museums, world-class shopping, great restaurants, golf courses and nature preserves? You can find it all here in Orlando. One of the area’s top attractions is its weather, with the average annual temperature 72.4 degrees. Orlando is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world. In 2009, nearly 50 million visitors traveled to the region. Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Orlando and Sea World are just a short drive away from the UCF campus. The Kennedy Space Center, state parks and sandy beaches off the coast of the Atlantic Ocean are also all nearby. Orlando is a frequent destination for today’s top musical acts, who visit popular venues like Hard Rock Live at Universal’s CityWalk and House of Blues, which is located at Downtown Disney. The city’s world-renowned theme parks have added a variety of new entertainment experiences, including Disney’s Cirque de Soleil and Universal’s Blue Man Group performances. Beyond the theme parks, downtown Orlando features an ever-changing skyline, fine dining options and a newly developed arts district. With top-notch events occuring year round, Orlando is a premier destination for sports fans. The region is home to professional franchises, college football bowl games, world-famous auto races and several professional golf tournaments. The Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association play in downtown Orlando at the new Amway Center. The region’s sports calendar is busy each spring as Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex hosts the Atlanta Braves for Major League Baseball spring training. The Houston Astros train in nearby Kissimmee and the Washington Nationals prepare for the regular season in Viera. The Florida Citrus Bowl hosts a pair of college bowl games each winter. Other events in the area include the Daytona 500 and PGA Tour tournaments. 76
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