David Siegel, President and CEO of Westgate Resorts
Dear Readers,
Spring has sprung in Orlando, the City Beautiful, where we don’t let a little rain put a damper on our bright, sunny days. We invite you to bask in the good times with your loved ones this spring at Universal Orlando Resort, LEGOLAND ® Florida Resort, SeaWorld® Parks & Resorts™ Orlando, and the Walt Disney World® Resort.
Family vacations are starting to bloom and there is an abundance of memories to be made in Central Florida. Whether you are looking for thrills for the whole family at a world-famous theme park, a little bit of “me-time” by the resort pool, or something off the beaten path to take in Florida’s gorgeous nature, your options are endless.
Looking to add a bit of spice to your vacation? Expand your palate at the variety of dining locations in Central Florida, offering some of the most flavorful dishes in the area. Get the ball rolling and make your visit a hole-in-one at any of the mini, or regular sized, golf locations in Orlando. The perfect destination to curate lifelong memories, even for the littlest ones in your family, is at your fingertips.
I Love Orlando magazine is your guide to all things adventurous this spring season. Thank you for making Westgate your home away from home. No matter where your vacation takes you, we wish you safe and happy travels.
Best Wishes,
David A. Siegel President and CEO, Westgate Resorts
FEATURES Spring 2024 10 Walt Disney World® Resort The Most Magical Place on Earth. 12 This Is How We Roll 14 Universal Orlando Resort Your Vacation Is About to Get Real. 18 SeaWorld® Parks & Resorts™ Orlando An Ocean of Fun Awaits for the Entire Family. 22 Mind Games Unlock Your Potential 26 Tikes & Toddlers 32 Spring Has Sprung 34 Celebrate! Calendar of Events 39 Pirates Dinner Adventure Set Sail on an Epic Journey 46 Fresh From The Kitchen Fresh Options Are the Best Option 56 Full of Flavor 61 K&M The Company That Cares 62 AdventHealth
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This June marks Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures’ 30 th Anniversary. Their journey began in 1994 at East Lake Fish Camp. What started as a weekend pastime with family and friends quickly evolved into sharing the adventure of airboating with visitors.
With unwavering support from family, the first airboat was purchased. They became ambassadors for the real Florida experience. Spreading awareness about Lake Tohopekaliga’s role as the
headwaters to the Florida Everglades. Visitors embraced the invitation to escape to nature, to enjoy the wonderous wetlands and abundance of wildlife. Today, at their current location at Southport Park in Kissimmee, FL, the fleet of 12 airboats has whisked countless nature enthusiasts from around the world safely into these breathtaking landscapes.
In 2016, they deepened their guest’s connection to nature through
extraordinary additions, such as a Native American Village, a 70 ft. gemstone mining slough, a gator pond, and the most recent addition, an enchanting butterfly garden, Lily’s Butterfly Garden & Loreli’s Critters.
The past 30 years wouldn’t have been possible without the support of their family, friends, dedicated employees and countless guests who supported this remarkable journey. Celebrate with them. Embrace the beauty of nature and create cherished memories that will last a lifetime.
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If you are returning or visiting for the first time, you are about to experience the best part of Orlando – The International Drive Resort Area. As you explore the I-Drive Resort Area, you will find six of the world’s greatest theme parks, over 35 amazing attractions and 350 plus restaurants offering every cuisine. I-Drive has over 900 retail outlets, 100 plus hotels and the 2nd largest convention center in the country!
favorite to millions of visitors each year. Whether you are here on vacation or for business, we hope you enjoy all that our destination has to offer; delicious food, amazing shopping, thrilling attractions and world-class resort accommodations.
If you are a returning visitor, we are delighted to welcome you back! If it’s your first-time visit, thank you for choosing the International Drive Resort Area! Our community is dedicated
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1-800-707-5463
Professionally guided bass fishing trips. Half, 3/4 or full-day charters. Fish from fully rigged bass or pontoon boats with licensed U.S. Coast Guard Captains. All equipment provided. Licenses and transportation available. Singles or groups welcome. a1bassguideservice.com
Adventure Island®
1-813-884-4386
Located across the street from Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay, Adventure Island ® is 30 acres of water-drenched fun in the sun featuring the ultimate combination of high-speed thrills and tropical surroundings within a soothing Key West atmosphere.
Choose to race down rapids, swim through waterfalls and a wave pool, splash in playgrounds perfectly kid-sized or dig your toes into the sand and relax all day in a private cabana at Tampa Bay’s first water park! Check out America’s first
dual-tailspin water slide, Solar Vortex, a premier family attraction! AdventureIsland.com
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games
407-610-5020
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is Orlando’s premier entertainment destination. We are located on Universal Boulevard across from the North Concourse of the Orange County Convention Center. Andretti Karting’s 155,000 sq. ft. facility features several exciting attractions all under one roof, including high-speed Superkarts on multi-level tracks, state-of-the-art arcade, two-level laser tag, boutique bowling, interactive motion theater and a variety of VR attractions that make it a truly unique experience.
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Apex Air Tours
877-546-2099
All SIZES and AGES can fly in these Helicopter tours over Orlando, the theme
parks, and the surrounding areas and attractions. Do something unique and memorable, call to book today. flyapexair.com
Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark® 407-545-5550
From high-speed waterslides and exhilarating wave pools, to tranquil beaches, Aquatica, voted Orlando’s #1 waterpark, delights all ages and interests. This one-of-a-kind waterpark is home to some of the world’s most thrilling water rides, featuring 46 slides, rivers and lagoons and 84,000 square feet of sparkling white, sandy beaches.
Aquatica offers exclusive attractions that promise unlimited fun sending guests on amazing undersea adventures. Experience Florida’s first dueling racer, Riptide Race. Grab a friend and race through high speed tunnels as you see your opponent side by side and face to face. Who will reach the finish line first? aquaticaorlando.com
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THE MOST MAGICAL PLACE ON EARTH
There is one place on Earth where moments of magic take place every day, every hour, every second, in every corner of our world. Where moments have the power to transform us—and free us to escape into joy. Walt Disney World® Resort welcomes all to stunning worlds, favorite stories and far-off galaxies. Meet some of your favorite Characters—and explore incredible lands and attractions in four amazing Theme Parks that immerse you in fantasy, adventure, natural wonders and new possibilities.
Let your adventure begin at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® where you become the hero in the story. Take a ride on the cartoon side with Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway on their first-ever ride-through attraction. Play big in Andy’s backyard with favorite Pixar pals in Toy Story Land. And step into all the thrills of a galaxy far, far away at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge®.
The magic of possibility welcomes you to EPCOT® where it’s fun to do the impossible. This is your chance to fly, float, taste, sing, play and grow—without growing up. Sail to Arendelle with Elsa, Anna, Olaf and friends on Frozen Ever After. Adventure is served at Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, where you
can join Chef Remy and zip, dash and scurry through Gusteau’s bustling Paris restaurant. You can also put the pedal to the metal as you buckle into a concept car and take it for a spin on Test Track® Presented by Chevrolet®.
At Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, you’ll find a natural wonderland alive with magic. Discover a world beyond belief in Pandora—The World of Avatar, where you’ll climb atop your very own mountain banshee. Race through icy Himalayan peaks on Expedition Everest Legend of the Forbidden Mountain®, experience animals in their natural habitats on Kilimanjaro Safaris®, and enjoy amazing shows such as Festival of the Lion King and Finding Nemo: The Big Blue...and Beyond!
At Magic Kingdom® Park, fantasy reigns. Race through a diamond mine on Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, ride a lightcycle through the digitalized world of the Grid on TRON Lightcycle / Run Presented by Enterprise ®, or take the wildest ride in the wilderness on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad®. Every day is a chance to live happily ever after.
Escape to a place where magic finds its way into every moment, every encounter and every heart. Walt Disney World Resort. The Most Magical Place On Earth.
Visit an authorized Walt Disney World ticket seller to purchase tickets today.
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THIS IS HOW WE ROLL
We are here for a good time! This is how we roll.
Come and experience Central Florida’s most outrageously themed miniature golf at Hollywood Drive-In Golf at Universal CityWalk Orlando! The two all new state-of-the-art 18-hole courses are unlike any other miniature golf experience. Inspired by the 1950’s era, Guests enter a classic drive-in theater box office area, where they select either a “single-feature” (18-holes) or “double-feature” (36-holes)
with a choice of “The Haunting of Ghostly Greens” and “Invaders From Planet Putt” courses. Cutting-edge interactive elements and special effects immerse guests further into the “double feature” and LED neon edge-lighting allows play during the day, night and late night.
Play award-winning miniature golf at Congo River Golf. Experience tranquil waterfalls, mysterious caves, tropical rainforests, challenging golf holes and more as you follow in the footsteps of Stanley and Livingstone on an unforgettable African adventure.
Visit Lost Caverns Adventure Golf and meet Cliff Cavern, Professional Adventurer! He and his nieces have traveled the world in search of rare and fabulous artifacts. This daring trio invites you to share in their most thrilling exploits yet as they embark on two exciting mini golf courses!
Chart a course through a lush tropical locale, over mountain trails and into
mysterious caves! Search for amazing artifacts such as the lavender diamond and the golden idol as you explore the Lost Caverns!
Plunge into the legendary world of 18 th century buccaneers! Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf offers the ultimate miniature golf experience. Putt your way through mountain caves, across a full-scale pirate ship, over footbridges and under cascading waterfalls. All ages can “meet the challenge” on the award winning 18-hole courses!
Welcome to Topgolf Orlando the premier entertainment destination in Orlando, FL. There is a bunch of stuff that makes them golf: clubs, balls, tees, turf, a ball-pickerupper-cart thing, etc. They also have a whole bunch of stuff that’s not golf: music, giant targets, giant TVs and a hand-crafted food & beverage menu. Put all these things under one roof, and you’ve got yourself a good time.
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Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures
407-344-9550
Escape to Nature! Discover territory that remains unaltered as our expert airboat captains take you into the breathtaking beauty of nature, including wetlands and wildlife. Day, sunset and night tours offered. Also, visit our Butterfly Exhibit, Native American Village, BBQ Restaurant, gator pond or mine for rare gems/fossils. www.bcairboats.com
Bok Tower Gardens
1-863-676-1408
A “must-see” Florida attraction centrally located in Lake Wales featuring a 205-foot and 60-bell Singing Tower, beautifully landscaped gardens, new children’s garden, outdoor kitchen, unique hiking trails, cafe, gift shop and plant shop. boktowergardens.org
Buena Vista Watersports
407-239-6939
Get ready for a day of fun in the sun
at Buena Vista Watersports! With our pristine lake and a variety of water activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re in the mood for jet skiing, wakeboarding, paddleboarding or a wild tube ride, we’ve got you covered. Our experienced staff will ensure you have a safe and unforgettable experience on the water. So grab your friends and family and head over to Buena Vista Watersports for a day of excitement and adventure!
bvwatersports.com
Busch Gardens ® Tampa Bay
1-813-884-4386
Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay is the ultimate family adventure, combining world-class thrill rides, live entertainment and one of North America’s largest zoos. Enjoy unique seasonal events all year or take on Tigris™, Florida’s tallest launch coaster or soar high above Serengeti Plain on the Serengeti Flyer at high speeds of up to 68 mph. A top-rated list of favorite attractions for thrill seekers include Cheetah Hunt - the park’s longest
coaster, SheiKra - a 200-foot tall floorless dive coaster, Falcon’s Fury - a 335-foot freestanding drop tower and many more. Then, learn all about the animals that inspired the rides by visiting one of the esteemed animal habitats or booking an exciting Insider Tour opportunity. BuschGardensTampa.com
Caribbean Moonshine Distillery 407-728-3825
Caribbean Moonshine is a craft distillery that locally bottles the flavors of the Caribbean and Florida. We offer tastings and sales of our rums as well as apparel, merchandise and a cocktail bar featuring all of our flavors. Come in and discover the taste of vacation! Located at the Orlando Vineland Premium Outlet Mall, 8200 Vineland Ave, Orlando, FL 32821. caribbeanmoonshine.com
The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art 407-645-5311
The Morse Museum houses the world’s most comprehensive collection of works
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UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT
YOUR VACATION IS ABOUT TO GET
This isn’t make-believe. This is as real as it gets. It’s a place where you can step right into the action of your favorite films and TV shows. A place where the rides are fast, the drops are steep, and the adrenaline is real. Fight alongside super heroes. Dodge dinosaurs. Unwind on a winding river. The butterflies are real. The excitement is real. Universal Orlando Resort’s three theme parks plus entertainment across the entire destination are yours to enjoy and explore. The adventure is real and waiting for you at Universal Orlando Resort. You in?
Universal Studios Florida
Your favorite TV shows and movies are about to get real. Save the Earth with the TRANSFORMERS Autobots and defeat the villainous Decepticons. Join Gru, his daughters and the mischievous Minions from Illumination’s Despicable Me on an unpredictable journey. Follow in Harry Potter’s footsteps in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ - Diagon Alley™, where you’ll find many of the wizarding world’s most famous establishments. There’s even a fire-breathing dragon atop Gringotts™ bank. Universal Studios is way beyond the movies.
And you’ll discover new fun as well!
Illumination’s Minions have taken over an entire street at Universal Orlando. Blast your way to supervillain stardom in Illumination’s VillainCon Minion Blast attraction. Visit Minion Cafe where mischief is always on the menu. Get a sweet treat at Bake My Day and more. It’s Minion mayhem like you’ve never experienced before, and it’s all part of the new Minion Land on Illumination Avenue at Universal Studios Florida, now open.
Universal Islands of Adventure
It’s time to alternate your reality and turn things upside down (literally). Come face to face with dinosaurs in Jurassic Park, where Jurassic World VelociCoaster will send you for a spin. And a roll. And weightlessness! Swing above the streets with Spider-Man on Marvel Super Hero Island®. You can also explore The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ - Hogsmeade™ where you can fly beyond the grounds of Hogwarts™ castle and join Hagrid™ on a thrilling adventure deep into the wilds of the Forbidden Forest. Here, every island is a new reality.
Universal Volcano Bay Water Theme Park
Escape into a beautiful oasis beneath a stunning volcano and immerse yourself in the perfect blend of tropical thrills and relaxation. Lie back on a sunny beach beside glistening waters. Take on the challenge of Krakatau Aqua Coaster, and so much more. It’s a water theme park unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. A place where you’ll find every kind of adventure to ignite the imagination and escape everyday worries. Serenely drift down a lush winding river or take a white-knuckle drop 125 feet down the heart of the volcano on Ko’okiri Body Plunge. Then savor scrumptious South Pacific inspired flavors. Treat yourself to a day in a paradise like no other.
Universal CityWalk
With every kind of eatery, great shopping and all kinds of fun, you can’t miss this place. Grab a quick bite or dine in style – mouth-watering food and drinks tempt at every turn. At Bigfire, savor American fare like steak flavored with smoky, wood-fired goodness. The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen hits the sweet spot with an all-day brunch, unique desserts and artisanal milkshakes. And there’s so much more. When you’ve had your fill of awesome eats, check out the incredible live entertainment, shopping, miniature golf and state-of-the-art 20 screen cineplex. For food, fun and all kinds of awesome, Universal CityWalk has exactly what you’re craving. (Some CityWalk venues are separately ticketed and some require ages 21 or older for admission with valid photo ID. Additional restrictions apply.)
Seasonal Event - Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval February 3 – April 7, 2024
Excite all your senses at Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval. Dig into sweet, savory, spicy dishes from around the globe like Chicken Schnitzel and Chilaquiles Verde*. Catch a bunch of beads and a live concert on select nights. It’s a Grooveable Feast where the parade is raging, and the food doesn’t stop at Cajun.
*Food available for purchase.
Screams and laughter. Adventures and relaxation. Unforgettable entertainment and incredible dining. Universal Orlando is the getaway you’ve been waiting for.
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by American artist and designer Louis Comfort Tiffany. Highlights include the restored chapel interior he designed for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago and a wing that showcases the Museum’s collection of art and architectural objects from Tiffany’s celebrated Long Island home, Laurelton Hall. Visitors to the Museum will also enjoy exhibits of American art pottery, Art Nouveau objects and late 19 th and early 20 th century American paintings. See website for current hours. morsemuseum.org
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
1-727-441-1790
Visit rescued dolphins in their 1.5-million-gallon habitat! This extraordinary Ruth & J.O. Stone Dolphin complex has five pools, with numerous floor to ceiling windows, guests have the opportunity to view and engage with our rescued residents in a whole new way. Explore Winter’s Rescue Walk Exhibits and discover incredible new underwater views. Clearwater Marine
Aquarium also has marine life featured in major motion pictures Dolphin Tale and Dolphin Tale 2. Once you arrive, add on a great selection of interactive activities including behind the scenes tours, Clearwater Bay boat & kayak excursions, and animal interactions. By choosing to visit, you are supporting Marine Life Rescue!
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Congo River Golf
407-248-9181
407-396-6900
Play award-winning miniature golf. With eight locations in Florida to choose from, there’s an adventure for everyone. Experience tranquil waterfalls, mysterious caves, tropical rainforests, challenging golf holes and more on an unforgettable African adventure! congoriver.com
Crayola Experience
407-757-1700
Discover the magic of color with 20+ creative attractions. Dozens of hands-on,
creative activities provide a full day of fun for families. Name and wrap your own Crayola crayon! Learn how crayons are made in a live show! Shop the largest selection of Crayola products at the Crayola retail store. crayolaexperience.com
Crazy Gator Airboat Tours
407-572-2226
Experience the thrill of gliding over waterways and discovering breathtaking wildlife on our airboat tours. Our expert captains will guide you through stunning landscapes, sharing intriguing insights along the way. Perfect for nature lovers, thrill-seekers and outdoor enthusiasts. crazygatorairboats.com
Dave & Buster’s Orlando
407-541-3300
Dave & Buster’s is the ONLY place to Eat. Drink. Play. & Watch Sports.® Located only one-half mile from the Orange County Convention Center, it’s the most fun you’ll have under one roof! daveandbusters.com/orlando
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the entire family will enjoy timeless attractions like the Old Town Ferris Wheel, and the area’s only year-round haunted house, Mortem Manor. Free events and live music light up Old Town’s Main Stage throughout the week, all leading up to the world-famous car show and cruise, held weekly on Fridays and Saturdays.
With memories that are just as magical as any Orlando destination, Old Town has remained a cherished family tradition for over 30 years. Celebrate all things quirky and cool when you play on our side of town.
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Dezerland Park Orlando
321-754-1700
Dezerland Action Park features the $200 million Orlando Auto Museum with more than 2,000 vehicles, Florida’s longest indoor go-kart track, boutique bowling, more than 300 arcade games, 30,000-square-foot trampoline park, glow-in-the-dark mini golf, a new Lazer Tag Maze, play shooting, bumper cars, axe throwing, electric mini-cycles, rage room, and so much more. dezerlandparkorlando.com
Discovery Cove ®
407-513-4600
Discovery Cove ® in Orlando is an allinclusive day resort where guests can enjoy a one-of-a-kind opportunity to swim with dolphins, snorkel among thousands of tropical fish and rays, hand-feed exotic birds, and encounter playful otters. Relax and explore rocky lagoons surrounded by lush landscaping, tropical reefs, winding rivers and white, sandy beaches. Freshly prepared meals, snacks and beverages throughout the day and swim gear are included. Guests will experience the most exciting animal encounters the world has to offer in a breathtaking tropical atmosphere. discoverycove.com
Disney’s Animal Kingdom ® Theme Park
407-WDW-INFO
Explore the magic of nature at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Discover rare animals in their natural habitats, adventures beyond belief in Pandora–The World of Avatar, and entertainment with brilliant larger-than-life performances transporting you to the heart of nature. disneyworld.com/AnimalKingdom
Disney’s Hollywood Studios® 407-WDW-INFO
At Disney’s Hollywood Studios , favorite stories unfold all around you. At Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge ® feel the rush of taking over control of the Millennium Falcon. And in Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway you can enter a crazy colorful cartoon world as you join Mickey and Minnie on a runaway adventure. And become a toy with Buzz and Woody and take in a ride on Slinky Dog as he careens through Andy’s backyard in Toy Story Land. Let Your Adventures Begin at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. disneyworld.com/HollywoodStudios
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SEAWORLD® PARKS & RESORTS™ ORLANDO
There’s a reason Orlando is the world’s favorite family vacation destination, and at SeaWorld ® Parks & Resorts™ Orlando, there are exciting experiences for families to take in and lifelong memories to be made.
SeaWorld ® Orlando
Guests are immersed in wonder at SeaWorld ® Orlando, where the aquatic world comes alive like no place else. Experience the first of its kind roller coaster on Pipeline: The Surf Coaster. Take a plunge down the world’s tallest river rapids drop on Infinity Falls™. Climb aboard and ride the mighty Manta ® .
Keep an eye out for Penguin Trek® opening 2024 where you will board a snowmobile and race along with your expedition team on this family style launch coaster!
Discover what it takes to care for an injured animal at SeaWorld Rescue™ Manatee Rehabilitation. Take a walk down Sesame Street at Sesame Street
Land™, connecting your family to all of the fun, laughter and learning of the worldfamous street. Experience one-of-a-kind attractions, thrilling coasters and up-close animal interactions.
Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark® From high-speed waterslides and exhilarating wave pools, to tranquil beaches, Aquatica, voted Orlando’s #1 waterpark, delights all ages and interests. This one-of-a-kind waterpark is home to some of the world’s most thrilling water rides, featuring 46 slides, rivers and lagoons and 84,000 square feet of sparkling white, sandy beaches. Aquatica offers exclusive attractions that promise unlimited fun sending Guests on amazing undersea adventures. Experience Florida’s first dueling racer, Riptide Race. Grab a friend and race through high speed tunnels as you see your opponent side-byside and face-to-face. Who will reach the finish line first?
Discovery Cove ®
Discovery Cove ® in Orlando is an allinclusive day resort where Guests can enjoy a one-of-a-kind opportunity to swim with dolphins, snorkel among thousands of tropical fish and rays, hand-feed exotic birds, and encounter playful otters. Relax and explore rocky lagoons surrounded by lush landscaping, tropical reefs, winding rivers and white, sandy beaches. Freshly prepared meals, snacks and beverages throughout the day and swim gear are included. Guests will experience the most exciting animal encounters the world
has to offer in a breathtaking tropical atmosphere.
Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay
Busch Gardens® is the ultimate family adventure and Florida’s thrill ride leader, offering more than 300 acres of family attractions. With a unique blend of exciting rides, one of the country’s largest zoos, live shows, restaurants, shops and games, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay provides unrivaled excitement for Guests of every age. Thrills reach all-new heights on Tigris®, Florida’s tallest launch coaster, catapulting riders through an intense forward and backward journey. Guests can dive 60 MPH on Falcon’s Fury ®, North America’s tallest freestanding drop tower, experience Cheetah Hunt ®, Florida’s first triple-launch coaster, or even soar like a bird of prey on SheiKra ®, taking riders up 200 feet to dive straight down. For kids and parents alike, there’s more to explore at the Sesame Street Safari of Fun ® at Busch Gardens! Families can enjoy the perfect “first coaster” experience with their youngest thrill seekers on Air Grover, meet everyone’s favorite friends from Sesame Street, and explore Elmo’s 3-story hideaway in this perfectly-sized play land filled with kid-friendly rides and cool water fun where imaginations can run WILD!
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: 407-545-5550 seaworldorlando.com aquaticaorlando.com discoverycove.com buschgardenstampa.com You can also visit your concierge or guest services desk for more information.
Pipeline: The Surf Coaster
Hippopotamus Habitat at Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay
Riptide Race at Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark®
AN OCEAN OF FUN AWAITS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
Disney Water Parks
407-WDW-INFO
Plunge into two water parks drenched in Disney magic! Escape to a tropical paradise at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park or discover frosty-themed fun at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park! A splash-tastic time awaits as there’s something for everyone in the family! disneyworld.com/waterparks
Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney 877-773-6470
In this first-of-its-kind creative collaboration between Cirque du Soleil and Disney, the art of classic Disney Animation is brought to life through Cirque du Soleil’s high-flying acrobatics. Prepare to set your imagination in motion! Live on stage at Disney Springs ®. cirquedusoleil.com/drawn-to-life
EPCOT®
407-WDW-INFO
EPCOT has always been an amazing place to celebrate the world and immerse ourselves in the wonder of attractions and festivals that excite the senses. Come experience EPCOT where Disney storytelling welcomes you into incredible worlds brimming with possibilities. This is your chance to float, fly, scurry, race, taste, sing, play and grow-without growing up. Come be a part of the continuing story of EPCOT and enjoy a whole new journey dedicated to inspiring everyone with the magic of possibility. disneyworld.com/EPCOT
Fun Spot America-Kissimmee 407-397-2509
2 Extreme go-kart tracks, thrill rides & Florida’s only inverting wooden roller coaster. Over 20 rides & an arcade. Located next to Old Town at MM#9 on Hwy 192. Free admission and free parking. Named “Best Budget Attraction.” Come have your #BestDayEver!
Fun Spot America-Orlando 407-363-3867
2 roller coasters including the action packed White Lightning, 4 unique go-kart tracks, over 20 rides & an arcade. Home of Gator Spot. Family-friendly fun. Just
off International Drive at Kirkman. Named “Travelers’ Choice” by TripAdvisor. Free admission and free parking. Come have your #BestDayEver!
Gatorland
1-800-393-JAWS
“Orlando’s only Theme Park with Bite and Attitude.” Gatorland is a 110-acre theme park and wildlife preserve, combining “Old Florida” charm with exciting new exhibits and entertainment. The park opened as a roadside attraction in 1949 and is now celebrating 75 years. Today it provides more fun than ever before with thousands of alligators and crocodiles, an aviary, breeding marsh with observation tower, petting zoo, nature walk, capybara encounter and educational wildlife programs. There’s also a gift shop, Florida’s best train-ride, restaurant, the Gator Gully Splash Park, thrilling zip lines and much more. Don’t miss the one-of-a-kind reptilian shows, including the Alligators: Legends of the Swamp show, the Up-Close Encounters show and the World-Famous Gator Jumparoo Show! Ride the Stompin’ Gator Off-Road Adventure; ain’t another experience like this in the entire world. Recently votedThe Best Place to Show Visitors the Real Orlando by readers of Orlando Weekly! gatorland.com
Hollywood Drive-In Golf
407-802-4848
Come and experience Central Florida’s newest and most outrageously themed miniature golf at Universal CityWalk Orlando. Based on vintage horror flicks and “little green men” science fiction films, guests putt through elaborate movie-style scenes.
hollywooddriveingolf.com
Howl at the Moon
407-354-5999
No set list. No template. Howl at the Moon is a high-energy show centered around crowd participation and audience requests. From classic rock to today’s pop, you say it, we’ll play it. Our nonstop party atmosphere topped with signature cocktails and entertaining staff will give you a night you won’t forget.
howlatthemoon.com
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I-Drive Star Bar
407-776-9758
Watch the fun and excitement of the Orlando StarFlyer from our outdoor courtyard or chill out inside and watch all the sports or listen to music. Located at 8265 International Drive. starflyer.com
ICON Park
At ICON Park, it starts with The Wheel ® , but the fun keeps going around and around long after the ride. At 400 feet tall, The Wheel ® is the perfect way to elevate an amazing moment. Toast to the good life with a Sky Bar experience in your own private capsule or see downtown, the theme parks and the Central Florida landscape like never before.
Then, dive deep into the oceans of the world by exploring SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium and its 360-degree ocean tunnel with floor-to-ceiling displays and bubble aquariums, or indulge in the
ultimate fame experience at Madame Tussauds Orlando, the world’s greatest wax museum.
ICONParkOrlando.com
VisitSeaLife.com/Orlando
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Kennedy Space Center
Visitor Complex
1-877-404-3824
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is the only place on Earth where you can see the actual space shuttle Atlantis, stand underneath a Falcon 9 booster, touch a Moon rock and get an up-close view of the mighty Saturn V Moon rocket. Plan your visit now.
KennedySpaceCenter.com
Kissimmee Swamp Tours
407-436-1059
Kissimmee Swamp Tours offer narrated wildlife airboat tours through pristine swamps and marshes in the Kissimmee area. Experience the Old Florida! The undeveloped Florida! Everything else is just an airboat ride. Experience the
difference! ALL our wildlife is cage free. kissimmeeswamptours.com
LEGOLAND ® Florida Resort
LEGOLAND ® Florida Resort is a multiday vacation destination built for families with kids 2-12, featuring two theme parks with more than 50 rides and attractions PLUS LEGOLAND ® Water Park with seasonably heated pools, and three unique onsite hotels. For more information, visit LEGOLAND.com/Florida
Lonely Dog Immersive Experience
844-566-3593
This 360˚ Immersive Movie Experience, powered by 35 projectors, transports audiences into a multimedia immersive adventure featuring original artwork, music and an unforgettable story for all ages. Also explore our VR Lounge, selfie salon, massive ball pit, art gallery, interactive art studio, cafe and live music on Friday and Saturday nights.
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MIND GAMES
Expand and challenge your mind. And have fun while doing it!
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Orlando embraces the spirit of discovery and curiosity. Here, you’ll find that truth is always stranger than fiction, as the unbelievable comes alive right before your very eyes!
Ripley’s features hundreds of exhibits, from bizarre art and prehistoric relics to animal oddities and pop-culture memorabilia (like the original Star Wars® Lightsaber ® used by Luke Skywalker™ woah!).
For a far-out experience in the Out of this World gallery, you can touch a 3,197-pound meteorite or a piece of Mars, and even get hands on with a pair of gloves to work in a vacuum, as astronauts would in space! The most mind-bending part? It’s all true whether you Believe It or Not! That’s right, everything inside is incredibly hard to believe, but undeniably true!
Now, you can enhance your adventure with the all-new Ripley’s Mirror Maze Make your way through seemingly endless hallways full of lights and infinity mirrors and challenge your perception! Do you have what it takes to find your way through this perplexing puzzle? Don’t fret, they send search parties every half hour!
Immerse yourself in Drawn to Life, the one-of-a-kind collaboration between Cirque du Soleil and Disney that transcends the boundaries of imagination, redefining the fusion of art and entertainment. Cirque du Soleil brings the enchanting world of Walt Disney Animation to life with a captivating mix of live acrobatics, mesmerizing projections, visionary costumes, wondrous puppetry and an original score inspired by timeless Disney melodies.
Infused with Cirque du Soleil's hallmark gravity-defying stunts, Drawn to Life becomes an unparalleled, mind-bending attraction.
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Embark on a journey full of winding hallways and mirrored rooms at Ripley's Mirror Maze.
Gravity-defying illusions at Drawn to Life. © & TM Cirque du Soleil © & TM Disney
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Nestled in Disney Springs ®, this 90-minute spectacle reconnects adults to their childlike wonder and introduces a new generation to the marvels of hand-drawn animation, while fascinating the entire family with the mind-blowing exuberance of Cirque du Soleil.
Can you escape? Located in the heart of I-Drive, The Escape Game is Orlando’s #1 escape game and immersive adventure. How does it work? Your team will work together to find clues, overcome challenges and complete a mission. Escaping will require teamwork, communication, wits, a sense of adventure and most importantly: YOU!
The Escape Game is the perfect way to stretch your mind. There are multiple difficulties and themes to choose from. Best of all, it’s family-friendly, perfect for newbies and seasoned veterans alike! You can ask your Game Guide for as many (or as few) hints as you want! No penalties, no judgment. You might escape. You WILL have fun.
Prepare to have your mind blown at The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show ! Orlando’s longestrunning dinner show is a family-friendly entertainment experience that is filled with mind-bending magic tricks, non-stop laughter, audience participation and a delicious feast.
Minds will be read, predictions will come true and audience members’ personal items will vanish and re-appear before your eyes. The whole family is sure to love this show! Catch nightly performances at 6:00 p.m., with additional shows on select nights. Dinner includes unlimited cheese
and pepperoni pizza, salad, dessert, beer, wine and soda.
WonderWorks on International Drive is an indoor amusement park for the mind with over 100 interactive exhibits inside. Explore the six Wonder Zones to take on mind-bending challenges like the Bed of Nails, memory games, realistic weather simulators and more. Guests of all ages will love exhibits like the Dig It sandbox, where a landscape comes to life right under your fingertips, and they can wander through the halls of the Wonder Art Gallery, filled with illusions that boggle the mind. Let your imagination run wild at this upside-down adventure!
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Lost Caverns Adventure Golf
407-264-0560
There’s nothing mini about this golf! Putt your way through caves, up rocky trails and past waterfalls as you follow Cliff Cavern and his nieces along two exciting 18-hole adventures! Don’t forget to feed our live gators! lostcavernsgolf.com
Machine Gun America™
407-507-6256
Experience the ultimate Automatic Adrenaline Attraction™. Discover endless and unforgettable thrills at Orlando’s first and only firearms attraction - Machine Gun America. Fire live rounds using fully automatic machine guns and legendary firearms in our brand new, state-of-the-art facility for an unparalleled rush of excitement, exclusive safety precautions and the ultimate shooting experience. This is one adventure you don’t want to miss. Visit our website for more details. machinegunamerica.com
Magic Kingdom ® Park
407-WDW-INFO
Enjoy lands of never-ending enchantment, one-of-a-kind attractions and unforgettable moments at the place where storybook fantasy becomes everyday reality. Rocket through the galaxy on Space Mountain ® , race through a diamond mine on Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and soar high in the sky with Dumbo the Flying Elephant ® . Plus, see some of your favorite Disney friends in magical parades and at character greeting locations.
disneyworld.com/MagicKingdom
Mission Control Game Room
407-352-9293
Family fun isn’t limited to the theme parks. Test your skills and win prizes at the state-of-the-art Mission Control Game Room, located at Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa.
From the latest arcade games to good old-fashioned air hockey, we have
something for all ages and skill levels. Your fun will be rewarded when you turn your game winnings in for a large variety of prizes at the redemption counter. Charge up your playing card and play the day away with the whole family.
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Museum of Illusions Orlando 833-541-0992
With over 50 exhibits, Museum of Illusions offers more mind-twisting, eye-tricking fun under one roof than any other edutainment destination in Central Florida. Roam the mind-blowing expanse of the Infinity Room. Defy the laws of gravity in the Reverse Room. Shrink to miniature size in the Ames Room. Only at...Museum of Illusions Orlando. MOIOrlando.com
Old Town
407-396-4888
Old Town Entertainment DistrictA time capsule nestled in the tourist capital of the world, Old Town
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Entertainment District is the premie r destination for classic, all-American fun. It’s a blast from the past that will transport you to a time when crowds were a little smaller, lines were a little shorter, and good times were a little simpler. Just off the beaten path, it’s a place where characters from all walks of life are encouraged to embrace the weird and the wonderful. myoldtownusa.com
Old Town SlingShot
407-396-7166
The world’s most popular adrenaline ride. Riders are propelled upwards over 365 feet at speeds in the region of 100+ miles per hour. Located at 5770 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee. oldtownslingshot.com
Orlando City Soccer Club
407-480-4781
Do not miss the chance to watch a match in beautiful Inter&Co Stadium located in Downtown Orlando! Groups of 10 or more receive preferred pricing!
Please visit an attraction ticket desk or email Kacey Tessitore at ktessitore@orlandocitysc.com for more information.
Orlando Magic Basketball
407-916-2255
Experience the NBA live with an Orlando Magic game at the Kia Center, featuring world-class basketball and entertainment. You don’t have to be a sports fan to enjoy an Orlando Magic game. It’s an amazing event packed with fun for the whole family! Regular season runs from October to April. To view home game schedule and ticket options, visit www.orlandomagic.com/iloveorlando
Orlando Princess & Canaveral Princess
321-784-6300
Deep Sea Fishing aboard the 95’ “Orlando Princess” and 90’ “Canaveral Princess.” We fish for many types of fish, while also including your lunch, soda, rod, reel, bait, tackle and fishing license for the day.
Reservations required. orlandoprincess.com
Orlando StarFlyer
407-640-7009
The Orlando StarFlyer is the tallest standalone swing ride in the world. It is a unique attraction that appeals to both young and old. The Orlando StarFlyer spins like a normal swing ride but also races up to a height of over 400 feet as it rotates around the tower. A truly exhilarating experience. Located at 8265 International Drive. starflyer.com
Orlando Wine Bar Tours
407-699-0609
Voted the number 1 wine tasting tour in Central Florida. Wine Tasting & Winery Tours 7 days a week. Visit Orlando’s Top Wine Bars & Winery. Learn about wine making. Authentic Italian meals included in Winery Tours. Pick up at ICON Park next to Outback Steakhouse. Free Parking at location. orlandowinebartours.com
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TIKES & TODDLERS
No adventure is too big or too small for your tiny tot! Family fun awaits for all!
Dive into an immersive world of marine life at Clearwater Marine Aquarium , where children (and their parents!) can feel closer and more connected to sea creatures through interactive exhibits and unforgettable experiences. Open touch pools allow young ones to discover local sea animals, engaging friends like rescued dolphins and playful pelicans ignite the imagination. Guests don’t simply learn about extraordinary marine animals, they learn from them.
Crayola's youngest fans can learn and play in colorful ways at Crayola Experience! Mix and match multi-colored pegs that glow bright at a giant light board and explore a climber made for the tiniest explorers at Toddler Town. Drawing on the walls is encouraged at Scribble Square. Paint the town red with Crayola's super bright chalk in this larger-than-life neighborhood. Then, head to Stomp and Play to stomp and play on an interactive floor filled with colorful Crayola games.
EPCOT® , a place of endless possibilities, where you can fly, scurry, taste, sing, play and grow. Sail to Arendelle with Elsa, Anna and friends on Frozen Ever After. Dash through the bustling kitchen of Gusteau’s famous Paris restaurant in Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. Discover water’s playful personality at Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana and immerse yourself in a lush environment where the story of the cycle of water comes to life. And experience EPCOT® International Flower and Garden Festival, an event abloom with brilliant gardens, fresh flavors, entertainment and more.
What better way to celebrate being a kid than by going to a place where kids rule! At LEGOLAND ® Florida Resort , there are tons of fun activities for the whole family. Race over to the new LEGO® Ferrari Build & Race Experience, opening Spring 2024, to build and test your dream car.
Looking for a fun place to take your tiniest tots? Head over to Peppa Pig Theme Park to explore a park built specifically with preschoolers in mind. Cool down in the Muddy Puddles Splash Pad, hop on your first coaster as a family at Daddy Pig’s
Roller Coaster or give Peppa the biggest hug EVER! Peppa Pig Theme Park is the perfect place for little ones to have an awesome first theme park adventure.
At SeaWorld ® Parks & Resorts™ Orlando , there are exciting experiences for the whole family. Visit Turi’s Kid Cove at Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark ® . Get ready to splish, splash, spray and play in this ALL-NEW water adventure attraction filled with watering palms, tipping buckets, spraying jets, water bobbles and more. Plus, kids can grab a tube and glide into fun on the ALL-NEW Tamariki Twirl, a kid-sized wave slide!
At SeaWorld ® Orlando dive into a world of wonder at SeaWorld Orlando's Animal Experiences, where the magic of the ocean comes alive! From giggles with playful penguins to high-fives with friendly dolphins, young explorers can feed, touch and learn about amazing marine animals. Watch jaw-dropping presentations featuring dolphins, orcas and sea lions, offering thrills and laughter.
Inside Wild Florida's Gator Park, your family can get up close to the cutest farm animals, like goats and pigs, in the Petting Zoo. You can even feed them some of their favorite treats! And the fun doesn't stop there. Hop in your car and visit the Drivethru Safari Park to see over 150 animals roaming freely.
There are plenty of reasons to visit ZooTampa at Lowry Park this spring. Enjoy the new Australia, featuring Aussie Trek presented by Outback Steakhouse offering parents and kids the opportunity to go on a safari ride and learn about the land down under’s unique wildlife, an expanded splash pad featuring new water elements to cool off and much more!
Keep active with your active little ones. Explore the world through their eyes.
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Shark Suit Guy at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort
A day of colorful family fun at Crayola Experience!
Plenty of Reasons to Visit ZooTampa at Lowry Park
Meet rescued dolphins underwater at Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
Peppa Pig Theme Park
Designed to be the ultimate day for little ones, Peppa Pig Theme Park features six rides, six themed playscapes, a water play area and even more oinktastic experiences, just steps away from LEGOLAND ® Florida Resort! Families can snort, giggle, and create their first theme park memories together with Peppa and her friends. For more information, visit peppapigthemepark.com/florida
Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf
407-352-7378
Come and test your skills on our two challenging 18-hole championship courses! Putt your way through mysterious mountain caves, over footbridges and under cascading waterfalls! Swashbuckling fun for the whole family! piratescove.com
Revolution Adventures
352-400-1322
Are you ready to experience the thrill of outdoor adventures? Set in 230 acres of glorious Florida countryside, this unique
property offers ATVs, Mucky Ducks, Trophy Bass Fishing, Target and Tag Archery, Clay Shooting and so much more. Families will find experiences for all ages and offers Guests who are looking to “do something different” in an outdoor setting. Just 15 miles west of the main attraction parks, this is an oasis of offroad fun. No waiting in lines and parking is free. Call today for reservations. BUT... be prepared to get dirty, maybe very dirty. See our Ad on page 6. revolutionoffroad.com
Ripley’s Believe It or Not!®
407-345-0501
Come see what’s new! Explore an amazing variety of exhibits, artifacts and displays in 16 galleries that pay tribute to the odd, bizarre and unbelievable. Marvel at our collection of weird and unusual relics and rare treasures. Self-guided, self-paced tour. Free parking! ripleys.com/orlando
Screamin’ Gator Zip Line at Gatorland
407-856-3226
Recently voted Best Zipline in Orlando for the 5th year by readers of Orlando Weekly! Gatorland soars to new heights with the world’s tallest zip line to race above giant alligators and crocodiles. Glide across five intense zip lines at speeds of up to 30 miles per hour, over 1200 feet of thrilling adventure. Booking available online. Looking for something a little shorter, try out the Gator Gauntlet single zip line. Fly 350 feet through the air over the alligator breeding marsh - that’s one wild ride! The only accessible zip line in Central Florida! Pricing and reservations available at admissions.
gatorland.com
SeaWorld® Orlando
407-545-5550
Guests are immersed in wonder at SeaWorld ® Orlando, where the aquatic world comes alive like no place else. Experience the first of its kind roller coaster this spring on Pipeline: The Surf Coaster! Take a plunge down the world’s Tallest river rapids drop on Infinity Falls™. Climb aboard and ride the mighty Manta ®. Discover what it takes to care for
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an injured animal at SeaWorld Rescue™ Manatee Rehabilitation. Take a walk down Sesame Street at Sesame Street Land™, connecting your family to all of the fun, laughter and learning of the world-famous street.
Experience one-of-a-kind attractions, thrilling coasters and up-close animal interactions. Named after the icy Arctic summits, Ice Breaker features four airtime filled launches, both backwards and forwards, culminating in a reverse launch into the steepest beyond vertical drop in Florida - a 93 feet tall spike with 100-degree angle.
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SkyCoasters at Fun Spot America
Kissimmee: 407-397-2509
Orlando: 407-363-3867
Feel the thrill of your life! Part skydiving, part hang gliding. ALL THRILLS! Soar at 85 MPH in a free fall. Up to three can fly at one time. *Open daily until midnight.
Sunset Walk Slingshot
407-507-3020
The world’s most popular adrenaline ride. Riders are propelled upwards over 360 feet at 100 miles per hour in 2 seconds. Located at 3200 Margaritaville Blvd. Kissimmee, FL. sunsetwalkslingshot.com
The Escape Game
407-501-7222
From uncovering lost treasure to breaking out of prison - The Escape Game offers a uniquely premium experience. Team up, follow clues and solve puzzles to complete your mission and become the hero of these immersive 60-minute escape games. You might escape...you WILL have fun!
TheEscapeGame.com/Orlando
Tickets2You.com
1-877-849-2968
Visiting Orlando theme parks? Tickets2You.com is the #1 place to purchase discounted tickets to all your favorite Central Florida attractions! We have the best prices on all your favorite attractions guaranteed. Call today to inquire on our special rates! Don’t forget to check out our blog for up-to-date insider information.
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Topgolf Orlando
407-218-7714
At Topgolf, our goal is to help you create unforgettable experiences with friends and family. Each venue features fun and competitive golf games for all ages, climate-controlled playing “bays” similar to a bowling lane, an impressive food and drink menu, private spaces for groups of any size, HDTVs to watch the big game and a music selection that will make every visit feel like a party.
Topgolf Orlando features 102 bays over 3 floors, an amazing rooftop terrace, lively bars and a golf game concept that is sure to blow you away. topgolf.com/orlando
Universal Islands of Adventure
407-363-8000
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Universal Studios Florida
407-363-8000
It’s just like being in your favorite movies and TV shows for real with twists, turns and drops. Save the earth daily, or even hourly. And you may even encounter a dragon that breathes real fire. This is way beyond the movies. For tickets and information, visit your closest Westgate Guest Services Desk.
Universal Volcano Bay
407-363-8000
Escape into a beautiful oasis beneath a stunning volcano and immerse yourself in the perfect blend of tropical thrills
Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier
321-783-7549
Just a short one-hour drive from Orlando is the Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier, a local landmark renowned for its popular bars and restaurants, shopping and pristine beaches. Visitors can enjoy surfing, swimming, the best fresh seafood on the beach, volleyball, beach rentals and much more.
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Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo
863-692-1321
Enjoy one of the last untouched pieces of Florida wilderness at the most authentic Florida Ranch this side of the Mississippi at Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo! Whether you are visiting with
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SPRING HAS SPRUNG
Spring is a great time for renewal, growth and lots of fun! Experience the many joys of spring. Bok Tower Gardens rings in the spring blooming season with a cultural and horticultural festival dedicated to the most colorful time of the year. Spring Bloom celebrates the majesty of Mother Nature with a full calendar of events through April 30 th
Long appreciated as the most glorious time in the Gardens, experience four months of blooms beginning with camellias and then the grand finale of azaleas. Adding to the horticultural excitement is a collection of blooming annuals, tea olive trees and a display of flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies throughout the Gardens.
During this annual rite of spring, visitors can observe more than 150 varieties of camellias and hundreds of azaleas in bloom. As the exact date range for peak bloom is hard to predict, Guests are encouraged to return throughout the spring bloom season to experience Mother Nature’s ever-changing palette of colors.
The finest florals and flavors are officially blooming this spring at the EPCOT® International Flower & Garden Festival beginning February 28th, 2024.
See what’s blossoming as you discover everything from Disney Character topiaries and breathtaking garden spaces that have been pruned to perfection. Then introduce your taste buds to a variety of culinary creations across several Outdoor Kitchens.
Take in every sight, sound and possibility as you delight your senses with delectable dishes, desserts and specialty sips. So, whether you’re craving nature’s beauty, delicious bounty or just a little bit of fun, the EPCOT® International Flower & Garden Festival is blooming with the magic of possibility!
Spring awakens at MetroWest Golf Club . As the Bermuda grass adapts to the seasons, it turns lush green after waking up from its winter dormancy. MetroWest Golf Club caters to all skill levels with a truly fair test of golf. Located conveniently in Orlando, it's an ideal spot for golfers any season.
Catch a beautiful game in the City Beautiful! Located in downtown Orlando, Inter&Co Stadium is home to Orlando City Soccer Club of Major League Soccer (MLS) and Orlando Pride of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). This soccer-specific venue holds 25,500 passionate fans.
The Lions, 2022 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup champions, have appeared in the MLS Cup Playoffs for 4 consecutive years. Orlando Pride, led by head coach Seb Hines, is home of Marta, 6-time FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year. The Brazilian superstar has made over 100 appearances for the team.
Create memories with your family by joining the Lion family during your vacation! Arrive early to experience Mane Street Plaza where you can find food trucks, games, giveaways, music and more.
It's all the excitement of Mardi Gras and beyond! Let the good times roll at Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval . Enjoy an awesome party throughout Universal Studios Florida inspired by Carnaval celebrations from around the world.
Catch the spectacular parade with dazzling floats. Experience amazing live concerts on select nights. Sample international cuisine from every corner of the globe as well as sizzling New Orleans favorites*. Plus, enjoy street performers, beads by the handful and more. Head to Universal Orlando Resort for all the fun and music of Mardi Gras!
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Spring Bloom at Bok Tower Gardens EPCOT® International Flower & Garden Festival
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Orlando Pride
A New Season on the Greens
Cowboy in America. Take an adventure around the resort on horseback, enjoy a thrilling airboat ride or relax on a river cruise aboard the 40-foot Kissimmee River Queen, test your aim at the Trap & Skeet range, saddle up for our weekly Saturday Night Rodeo or wrangle up a good time at Cowboy Adventure Park!
Enjoy a variety of lodging accommodations ranging from RV Sites, Platform Tent Camping, Teepees, Top-Rated Luxury Glamping, Conestoga Wagons, as well as spacious cabins and suites.
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Wild Florida
1-866-532-7167
Ride, Walk, or Drive the adventure of your choice! Immerse yourself in Florida’s marshlands on an airboat ride. See gators up close inside the Gator Park. Be within a few feet of wild and exotic animals while driving through the Drive-thru Safari Park. Plan your adventure today at wildfl.com
WonderWorks
407-351-8800
An indoor amusement park for the mind, with over 100 hands-on exhibits to explore. Be blown away by hurricane-force winds, land the space shuttle, lie on a bed of nails, put yourself inside a bubble, play virtual sports, touch 100,000 volts of electricity, ride a virtual roller coaster and much more! Located in the basement (the 3 rd level), compete in a game of laser tag, climb the ropes challenge course and experience the 4D extreme motion ride. Closed shoes required for the ropes course. Open daily.
wonderworksorlando.com
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
813-935-8552
Experience wildlife like nowhere else! Watch manatees receive life-saving medical care, feed a rhino, feel the rush of colorful Macaws soaring overhead, plus see other endangered animals from Florida and across the globe! Then grab the family for a wild three-story splash down on Roaring Springs, and so much more.
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SPRING 2024 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Spring 2024
EPCOT® International Flower & Garden Festival
Spring is alive at Walt Disney World® Resort. You can awaken your senses with tasty Outdoor Kitchens, Disney Character topiaries, live entertainment including the return of the Garden Rocks Concert Series and more. 407-WDW-INFO
Spring 2024
NEW! LEGO ® Ferrari Build & Race
LEGOLAND ® Florida Resort
Coming Spring 2024! From your imagination to the racetrack... It's race time at the new LEGO ® Ferrari Build & Race Experience! See a lifesized LEGO Ferrari and create your own Ferrari race car in interactive play zones before you test drive it through three extreme test tracks. Then digitally build and race on a virtual track to the finish line! Plus, the youngest drivers will design their own Ferrari with bigger bricks in the LEGO DUPLO ® build zone. LEGOLANDFlorida.com
March 13 – 17
International Carillon Festival Bok Tower Gardens
The highly anticipated music festival features a lineup of all female world-renowned carillonneurs. boktowergardens.org
Select Days, March & April
Spring Celebrations
Morse Museum
Opportunities to visit the collection at no charge. Visitors receive free admission from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Fridays. Various musical groups enhance the experience with
live music in the galleries starting at 5:00p.m. on selected evenings. The Museum also provides free admission during the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival, March 15–17, and Easter Weekend, March 29–31.
morsemuseum.org
Select Dates
Now – April 6
Orlando Magic Basketball Kia Center
See an NBA game live! Experience the thrills of super-charged action during the season, as the Orlando Magic take on the biggest teams in the NBA. You don’t have to be a sports fan to enjoy an Orlando Magic game! orlandomagic.com/iloveorlando 407-916-2255
Now – April 7
A World of Celebrations Wrapped Up into One Mardi Gras Party
Universal Orlando Resort
It’s Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, an awesome party inspired by Carnaval celebrations around the world. Catch an amazing parade and beads by the handful, live concerts on select nights, plus amazing international cuisine along with sizzling New Orleans favorites*.
(*Food
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Select Nights
Now – April 2024
Disney After Hours
Make the most of your Walt Disney World® Theme Park experience – fun-filled events that give you three hours to enjoy favorite attractions and experiences with low wait times. 407-WDW-INFO
Select Dates
Now – May 19
SeaWorld Seven Seas Food Festival
SeaWorld ® Orlando
Join to sip and sample your way around the world with exciting flavors and local craft beers, plus live performances. seaworldorlando.com
Select Dates
April – May
Cinco de Mayo
SeaWorld ® Orlando
Enjoy authentic music, delicious Mexican cuisine and festive entertainment as part of the Seven Seas Food Festival.
seaworldorlando.com
May 24 – August 8
Summer Block Party
LEGOLAND ® Florida Resort
Capture those vacation vibes with lively entertainment. Including all-new shows, fan-favorite costume characters and plenty of bricktastic fun, celebrate the summer season in the best way possible – with spectacular performances.
LEGOLANDFlorida.com
Weekends
June 1 – 30
Viva la Musica
SeaWorld ® Orlando
Experience this festive, family-friendly Latin celebration in a new way as you dance to the hottest music, sample fiery flavors, shop for authentic souvenirs and much more.
seaworldorlando.com
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Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Florida
EPCOT® International Flower & Garden Festival © Disney
dinner theaters & shows
Capone’s Dinner & Show
1-800-220-8428
407-397-2378
Join the wise guys and beautiful dames for an evening filled with singing, dancing, comedy and action! This Prohibition-era speakeasy features a hysterical show with dazzling costumes, spectacular musical numbers and audience interaction. It’s a hit with all ages. Be prepared though –from the moment you arrive, wise guys rule. Enjoy a delicious four-course Italian/ American meal with unlimited beverages (including alcohol).
Then, hang on to your fedoras and boas for a show that will get you humming the songs, walking the walk and talking the talk. Since 1992, Capone’s has entertained guests with its award-winning, familyfriendly dazzling cabaret. Experience it yourself. Accept their invitation to join ‘the family’ and go back in time. It’s an offer you can’t refuse! alcapones.com
Dine With Orcas
407-545-5550
Dive into Orlando’s most immersive and memorable family dining experience. Dine next to our killer whales and watch the specialized care they receive daily in their home. Following your meal, you’ll get an up-close view into the relationship shared between our animal care specialists and killer whales as you discover the unique characteristics of these majestic animals. Throughout your experience, you’ll learn about the small yet impactful measures we all can take to help save valuable ocean resources by enjoying sustainable foods and preserving natural habitats.
*Park Admission not included but required seaworldorlando.com
Jewel
407-206-5102
An elegant throwback to another era, enjoy the Jewel with a crafted cocktail,
small bites, live dueling pianos, and charity gaming. Jewel features the best of Orlando’s dueling pianos presenting a variety of musical genres, combined with award-winning singers performing the best of old classics and contemporary songs. Or try your luck at our charity gaming for added excitement. Audience participation is welcomed and encouraged. Get your tickets. Reservations preferred. Walk-ups welcome pending availability. Call us for any questions or make a reservation at: 407-206-5100 or www.Jewelorlando.com
Mango’s Tropical Café
407-673-4422
Mango’s Tropical Café brings an incredible Restaurant and Nightlife Entertainment Destination experience to everyone in Orlando. Enjoy our delicious Floribbean style food, exotic beverages and Live Entertainment on select nights! mangos.com/mangos-orlando
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Outta Control Dinner Show
407-351-8800
Don’t miss the longest running magic comedy Dinner Show in Orlando - a must-see show! This hilarious show combines high-energy comedy improvisation with spectacular magic and audience participation. During the show, enjoy unlimited fresh hand-tossed pizza, salad, unlimited beer, wine, soda and dessert.
The 90-minute experience will keep you on the edge of your seat and tickle your funny bone. It’s the best value in town! Shows are presented nightly at 6:00 p.m., with second 8:00 p.m. shows on select evenings inside WonderWorks. outtacontroldinnershow.com
Pirates Dinner Adventure
1-866-33PIRATES
407-206-5102
Hear ye. Hear ye. You are invited to the annual Gala celebrating almost 30 years as a Pirate free Treasures Bay. Princess Anita herself, has invited each of you to celebrate and join her in welcoming her special guest, a magical mermaid and her mythical Serpent’s Eye necklace.
It is said that this necklace, while in the hands of the magical mermaid, keeps everyone safe from the dreaded Leviathan. But should the necklace fall into the hands of the Pirates, all will be lost.
The Pirates are devising a plan to take revenge on the town that exiled them, steal the Serpent’s Eye, and capture each of you special guests in attendance for our Gala. Board the ship of the dreaded Captain Sebastian the Black as he takes you captive along with the Princess and magical mermaid and become part of the adventure.
Call us for any questions or make a reservation at: 407-206-5100 or www.piratesdinneradventure.com
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Polynesian Fire Luau
386-795-1839
Join us on a trip through the Polynesian Isles. Enter with a lei greeting then enjoy a buffet dinner serenaded by our live band. After dinner, the show, highlighting songs and dances from Polynesian cultures, begins. Your night ends with an amazing performance by our World Champion Fire Knife Team.
polynesianfire.com
Teatro Martini
“Musical Improv Experience”
407-206-5100
Join us in Teatro Martini as they present “A Vaudeville Variety Revue,” the best of live entertainment featuring, Singers, Comedians, Award winning Variety Acts, hints of burlesque that will have you in awe the entire night. Enjoy a delicious three-course meal and endless cocktail options while you enjoy an evening filled with fun and chaos. Still in the mood to party after the show? Join us the Jewel, an elegant throwback to another era, where you can enjoy crafted cocktail, small bites, live dueling pianos, and charity gaming. Call us for any questions or make a reservation at: 407-206-5100 or www.teatromartinifl.com
Westgate River Ranch Rodeo
Powered by Double K Rodeo Productions
863-692-1321
Saddle up and come on down to Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo for an evening of family fun at the Saturday Night Rodeo, powered by Double K Rodeo Productions! Watch in amazement as expert riders fight to hold onto a wild bucking bull! Be mesmerized by the excitement as rodeo athletes from across the region compete weekly at the 2,500-seat rodeo arena in trick riding, barrel racing and bull riding. This family-friendly Florida rodeo is a Guest favorite to watch talented contestants while enjoying a patriotic tribute to our armed forces.
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SET SAIL ON AN EPIC JOURNEY
At Pirates Dinner Adventure in Orlando, a three-course feast fit for a captain awaits. This immersive experience combines the excitement of a Broadwaystyle stunt show with an unmatched dining experience, making it a top attraction in Central Florida for the past thirty years. The adventure begins the moment you step into the elaborate pirate-themed town known as Treasure Bay. There, you will find a marketplace full of treasures to take home, all echoing back to the spirit of the Golden Age of Piracy. As you explore the treasures on display, you’ll find more than just souvenirs – you’ll discover authentic pirate artifacts found on the bottom of the ocean floor.
The dinner experience takes you on a voyage filled with swashbuckling antics, daring stunts and a captivating story that unfolds before your eyes. The three-course meal is a culinary delight, crafted with the precision and creativity befitting a captain's
table. From savory appetizers to delectable main courses and indulgent desserts, each dish is a treasure in itself.
What sets Pirates Dinner Adventure apart is its unique blend of storytelling and audience interaction. Guests become part of the show, engaging in the action and adding an element of unpredictability to the performance. It's not just a dinner; it's an immersive experience that captivates guests of all ages.
Located on the vibrant International Drive, Pirates Dinner Adventure has become a landmark destination for locals and tourists alike. Its iconic presence contributes to the lively atmosphere of the area, offering a one-of-a-kind entertainment option for families, friends and adventure seekers.
Beyond its regular offerings, Pirates Dinner Adventure keeps the excitement alive yearround with seasonal shows. Whether it's a Halloween-themed Vampirates haunting or a festive Christmas celebration, there's always a new adventure waiting to unfold.
In the heart of Orlando's entertainment district, Pirates Dinner Adventure reigns supreme, providing an unforgettable combination of dining and daring escapades. It's not just a meal; it's your very own adventure into the world of pirates!
FOR MORE INFORMATION: 407-206-5102 piratesdinneradventure.com
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Benjamin Blue and Princess Anita share a moment of joy.
Captain Sebastian The Black wields the Sultana's Eye
RECHARGE & REVITALIZE
With spring in full bloom, it’s time for a fresh start for your mind, body and soul. Nurture your wellness at Serenity Spa by Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa , where it’s all about you.
You’re the star of the show and your relaxation is our number one priority. Serenity Spa wants you to look and feel your best all year long by offering specialty services customized for each
individual. Relieve stressed and aching muscles with a Hot Stone Massage or renew the body and stimulate circulation with a Detox Body Wrap. We also provide nail and salon services, group bookings and special occasions.
Discover a variety of unique skincare treatments including our “Best in Facials” HydraFacial chosen by our local Orlando Family magazine. Experience instant results with this noninvasive treatment, no matter your skin type, such as a clearer, brighter complexion with an all-around more youthful appearance.
There’s no need to leave the kids at home when you’re ready to indulge in some world-class spa services! Serenity Spa has a special menu of treatments tailored for the new generation of spa-goers aged 12 years and younger.
Pick and choose the services you desire or select one of the spa packages designed to enrich, relax, detoxify, exfoliate, deep cleanse and purify your entire body from head to toe.
Your spa treatment includes complimentary use of our state-of-theart amenities, such as the Redwood Sauna, Eucalyptus Steam Room, Hydrotherapy Spa and Fitness Center.
Improves fine lines & wrinkles, elasticity, uneven skin tone, congested skin and enlarged pores using a three-step approach to provide glowing results — all with no downtime!
Introducing HydraFacial Benefits
Works on All Skin Types
Experience Instant Results
High-Quality Treatments With Consistent Outcomes
Noninvasive Treatment
For More Information & Reservations, Dial 407-992-2938
Open Daily to the Public | SerenityByWestgate.com 9500 Turkey Lake Rd., Orlando, FL 32819
There’s no time like the present to recharge and revitalize your mind, body and spirit. Experience the treatment your body deserves at Serenity Spa by Westgate!
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RED, WHITE & BLUE
One thousand Active, Veteran and Gold Star military families, over 200 dancers dancing at the groovy silent disco, over 100 runners running at the annual 5k, and one extraordinary magician at family field day – the 12 th Annual Military Weekend in December 2023 was one to remember!
Hosted by Westgate Resorts and Westgate Foundation, the highly anticipated three-day weekend is Westgate’s way to honor and recognize our Nation’s heroes. Presented
by Interval International, Pepsi and SeaWorld® Orlando, Westgate Vacation Villas & Town Center Resort, Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the Grinch welcomed families as they arrived to the resort in its most festival fashion.
Carolers serenaded families as they checked into the event on Friday and after wandering the military resource fair, Guests could close out the night by attending the outdoor movie night featuring the family favorite Elf or dance to the beat of their own drum at the silent disco.
Saturday was filled with family activities from sunrise to sunset! The morning dawned bright and early with the annual Red, White and Blue 5k, and afterward, Guests could wander over to family field day where they participated in games and dancing, watched the dynamic tumbling act of Santa’s Little Flippers Acrobatic Variety Show, and marveled over the strolling magic by Las Vegas Headlining
Magician Jen Kramer. For a glimpse into the past, families had the opportunity to interact with the historic vehicle displays, watch the tank demonstration, find loved ones' names on the traveling Vietnam and 9-11 Memorial Walls, and/or attend a Holocaust testimony presented by Suzanne Schneider.
Westgate Foundation distributed $65,000 in grants to five military non-profits in Central Florida, including American Gold Star Mothers, Brian Bill Foundation, 22Zero, Team Rubicon and the University of Central Florida. The legendary Lee Greenwood closed out the evening with a spectacular fireworks display.
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The legendary Lee Greenwood closed out the evening.
WESTGATE RESORTS SALUTES YOU
IT’S NOT JUST A DAY AT THE BEACH, IT’S THE ULTIMATE BEACH ADVENTURE 401 Meade Ave., Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 | 321-783-7549 | CocoaBeachPier.com @CocoaBeachPier | @CBPier FIVE RESTAURANTS AND BARS • FRESH FLORIDA SEAFOOD DAILY HAPPY HOUR • MARKETPLACE • BEACH RENTALS • BEACH VOLLEYBALL • SURF LESSONS
A weekend filled with honor, camaraderie and unforgettable experiences.
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Disney Springs® 407-WDW-INFO
This is the place where you come to indulge in all things your heart desires. Where fashion-forward finds fit like a dream. Where delectable dining delights your taste buds. Where entertainment is an enchanting escape.
Come and experience a wonderland of indulgence at Disney Springs. Where you’ll discover happily whatever you’re after. DisneySprings.com
Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores
15657 State Road 535 407-238-9301
1.5 miles from Disney. Outlets feature store-front parking and savings up to 75% off! Brands include Aéropostale, American Eagle, Bonworth, Carter’s, Calvin Klein, Eddie Bauer, Express, Guess, Gap, Nike, Old Navy Outlet, Spring Step Shoes, Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armour and more. lbvfs.com
My Airbrush Shop
Inside Walmart: 3250 Vineland Rd., Kissimmee 407-397-0674
2855 N. Old Lake Wilson Rd., Kissimmee 407-390-0328
8990 Turkey Lake Rd., Orlando 407-734-5542
At My Airbrush Shop, you’ll experience the best in retail entertainment while you watch our world-class airbrush artists create your custom t-shirt, hoodie or trucker’s cap - all at the best prices available. Located inside Walmart. MyAirbrushShop.com
Serenity Spa by Westgate
407-992-2938
Indulge, relax and rejuvenate with a visit to Serenity Spa by Westgate located at Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa. This full service, European-style Serenity boutique offers world class spa services including massages, facials, body treatments, manicures and pedicures, signature
Serenity treatments and a salon. You’ll also find carefully selected, luxurious spa products to nurture your body and mind. Each visit includes full use of the Redwood Sauna, Eucalyptus Steam Room and Fitness Center. Don’t forget to try our results driven HydraFacial Treatments. Experience instant results with no downtime! Open daily.
SerenityByWestgate.com
Please call prior to scheduling a service.
Universal CityWalk
407-363-8000
With every kind of eatery, great shopping and all kinds of fun, you can't miss this place. Grab a quick bite or dine in style –mouth-watering food and drinks tempt at every turn. Take in incredible live entertainment.
For food, entertainment, fun and all kinds of awesome, Universal CityWalk has exactly what you’re craving.
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Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Hash House A Go Go puts its own unique spin on each part of the dining day. Casual for brunch and lunch, we serve up flapjacks, farm benedicts and our famous Hash House twisted burgers among many other items. The restaurants offer dining in a relaxed atmosphere with dishes like homemade chicken pot pie, black skillet chicken, stuffed meatloaf and pot roast dinner.
Hash House brings farm fresh food with a funky, modern twist to Orlando's residents and visitors. The décor, like the food, is one part farm, one part urban. From the old-school black and white farm photos to the modern bar to the relaxed booths, Hash House A Go Go is about having a good time − sophistication without pretension.
Hash House A Go Go has been featured on national television – the Martha Stewart Show, The Travel Channel, The Food Network, The Cooking Channel, the Dr. Phil show and numerous other local and national shows. The restaurant has also received raves in the press – The New York Times and New York Post to mention just a few.
We can’t wait to feed you!
5350 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819
407-307-4646
Flamingo Crossings Town Center 13272 Hartzog Dr. Winter Garden, FL 34787
407-205-0330
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River Ranch Cattle Company at Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo is a ranch-chic restaurant that serves the freshest cuts of beef, along with southern-style entrees with an expansive wine and cocktail menu. Join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner and prepare to delight your taste buds with a menu fit for any cowboy or cowgirl with a hearty appetite.
Locally sourced food is the focal point here at River Ranch Cattle Company. Our farm fresh commitment to quality is evident in this menu and our farm. Start your evening off right with an order of jumbo wings, tossed in our bourbon brown sugar BBQ sauce, or share a braised beef flatbread, made fresh with smoked gouda and cheddar fondue, caramelized onion and arugula. Keep the flavors flowing with a warm bowl of French onion soup, topped with garlic brioche and melted Swiss cheese, or get your greens in with a wedge salad, complete with blue cheese crumbles, bacon lardon and ranch dressing.
Enjoy a fascinating view in an upscale, signature full-service restaurant that puts world-class entrées on your plate and a window into the world of sharks before your eyes.
Let our skilled chefs, courteous staff and mesmerizing sharks make a memory for you.
For your main dish, indulge in a house favorite like the cedar plank salmon, glazed with a Buffalo Trace pecan bourbon sauce. Treat yourself to an undeniably fresh and tender filet mignon or ribeye cut. Add a loaded baked potato with all the fixins’ or spruce things up with our house-made mac & cheese, and don’t forget to finish with the signature tableside s’mores that will excite the whole crew. Saddle up and ride in today!
Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo
3200 River Ranch Boulevard River Ranch, FL 33867
863-692-1321 Ext. 41085
Shark's Underwater Grill has been recognized among the best of the best restaurants in Orlando, receiving such awards as the 2013 Silver Spoon Award from Orlando Life Magazine and Outstanding Ratings in the Zagat 2014 Orlando Restaurant Survey. Come enjoy a unique dining experience found only at SeaWorld ® Orlando.
*Theme Park admission is required for dining experience.
Open daily, 11:30 a.m.
SeaWorld Orlando
7007 Sea World Drive Orlando, FL 32821
407-363-2591
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SCAN FOR MENU & HOURS #1 RATED ITALIAN RESTAURANT IN KISSIMMEE ON TRIPADVISOR Salads • Antipasti Boards • Hand-Selected Steaks • Family-Inspired Italian Entrees • Artisan Pizzas OUR WORLD-CLASS ITALIAN CHOPHOUSE AWAITS YOU!
REQUIRED Reservations Suggested. Dial 407-396-8523 Ext. 41748 or Reserve Online at Westgate Vacation Villas & Town Center Resort | 7700 Westgate Blvd., Kissimmee, FL 34747 Open to the Public | Hours Subject to Change Seasonally WOW Loyalty Members Receive Up to 25% Discount @VillaItalianoChophouse @WestgateResorts WestgateResorts.com MKTG 144240
EXPERIENCE ITALY NO PASSPORT
FRESH FROM THE KITCHEN
Fresh is always on the menu. It is also the most tasty!
Nothing says FRESH like seafood at Boston Lobster Feast! They’ve got lobsters and steamer clams from the cold New England waters. Their oysters are flown in daily and shucked in-house. Salmon? Fresh as can be and cooked to perfection. Sushi is rolled daily, and salads and desserts are made in-house. When you want seafood, you only want what’s best, and they’ve been serving the best of the ocean for 30 years.
Sizzling is the heart of Black Angus Steakhouse , the aroma of perfectly grilled steaks wafts through the air. Each cut, meticulously selected and expertly seasoned, embodies the essence of freshness. From the kitchen to your table, their commitment to quality resonates in every bite. Succulent, tender and bursting with flavor, their steaks are a testament to the artistry of their kitchen. Indulge in the unparalleled satisfaction of a meal crafted with care, where every dish is a celebration of freshness, only at Black Angus Steakhouse.
Fresh is best at Giordano’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria . Serving world famous pizza since 1974, they respect and celebrate their heritage. Passion is infused into the quality of every pizza pie made with old-world craftsmanship. Their signature mozzarella cheese is specially produced by skilled Wisconsin cheese artisans. Their specially chosen Italian variety of tomatoes are naturally sweet, less acidic and free from chemicals and preservatives. Treat yourself to fresh scratch made Chicago-style Italian Cuisine.
A meal shared with good company can only be made better with the freshest of ingredients. Villa Italiano Chophouse and Los Amigos Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar at Westgate Vacation Villas Resort source their ingredients and recipes straight from Italy and Mexico.
At Villa Italiano Chophouse, you can enjoy classic Italian dishes like Chicken Parmesan or new takes on some old favorites like the Bone-In Ribeye Florentine. You’ll feel like you’re right in the heart of Italy, all without ever leaving the Sunshine State.
Stepping foot into Los Amigos Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar is like transporting yourself south of the border. From the dining room décor to the tantalizing tastes and smells, you are in for an authentic culinary experience like no other. Nachos Amigos and Flat Iron Skillet Fajitas are absolute standouts in this extensive and locally sourced menu, delivering some of the freshest ingredients and richest flavors. Pair either selection with a handcrafted cocktail off Los Amigos’ impressive drink menu and you have yourself the perfect meal.
No matter if you’re looking for a comforting Italian dish, or an authentic flavorful Mexican entree, you can guarantee that everything on your plate is deliciously fresh at either restaurant.
At the Bourbon Street Cajun Boil they are bringing thirty years of seafood expertise to Orlando’s only all-you-can-eat seafood boil! Make yours with lobster, crab, crawfish and more tossed in signature butter sauces.
Enjoy a fresh salad, hot bar and house-made desserts. When you want seafood, you only want what’s best! Brought to you by the Boston Lobster Feast.
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Grilled to Perfection at Villa Italiano Chophouse
All-You-Can-Eat at Bourbon Street Cajun Boil
Every Dish Celebrates Freshness at Black Angus Steakhouse
Serving Fresh for 30 Years at Boston Lobster Feast
Fresh Is Best at Giordano’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
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Chinese Restaurant
8681 West US Highway 192 407-239-8885
Top rated on TripAdvisor. Fast service and fair price. 100% pure oil and lean meat. Serving the 192 and Disney areas. Best food around Disney! Dine-in, carryout and delivery. Open late, 7 days a week.
818 Heat Hot Pot & BBQ
13605 S Apopka Vineland Road, Suite 101 407-778-4227
All you can eat hot pot & bbq. Truly an AYCE experience with all of the seafood, meats, vegetables, and noodles all in the buffet bar. Everyone at the table gets their individual hot pot broth to cook their food in. We offer either just the hot pot or with the bbq for everyone on the table. 818heathotpotbbq.com
A&W All American Food
Old Town:
5770 W. Irlo Bronson
Memorial Highway, Suite 326 407-397-2280
Celebrating 100 years! Since 1919, A&W has made the Root Beer America loves. Visit any Orlando area A&W Restaurant and enjoy real draft Root Beer, great burgers, dogs, sweets and treats, onion rings and chili cheese fries. Takeout and Delivery Available. Family Meals to go. Uber Eats and DoorDash also available. awrestaurants.com
Black Angus Steakhouse
7516 West Highway 192, Kissimmee
407-390-4548
6231 International Drive, Orlando 407-354-3333
Where Value is a Tradition. The best steaks, seafood and ribs for 41 years. Serving U.S.D.A. Choice or Certified Angus Beef ® cut daily, fresh seafood and Prime Rib. Fine wine selection. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner at 11 a.m. blackangusorlando.com
Bobby’s Garage Bar
Old Town: 5770 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Suite 131 407-507-1458
Be ready to step back in time as Bobby’s Garage Bar is an experiential working Hot Rod Garage Bar from the 1920s thru the 1960s. Patrons can help build a Custom Hot Rod. Offering ice cold domestic, import and craft beer, top shelf spirits, low and nonalcoholic mocktails, tapas and gourmet food items.
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Boston Lobster Feast
8731 International Drive 407-248-8606
7702 W. Irlo Bronson Highway, Kissimmee 407-768-1166
Orlando’s original lobster feast since 1990. Featuring our “All-You-Can-Eat” lobster, prime rib, sushi and crab legs along with 50 other seafood and non-seafood items. Plus a dessert bar with fresh baked treats,
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a kid’s menu and a full-service bar. Come see why we are the locals’ favorite place to eat.
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Bourbon Street Cajun Boil
6071 W. Irlo Bronson
Memorial Hwy.
407-396-2606
Let the good times roll at the New Bourbon Street Cajun Boil all you can eat seafood buffet featuring lobster, snow crab, shrimp, crawfish and a full hot, cold and dessert bar!
BourbonStreetCajunBoil.com
China Buffet
8255 International Drive
407-352-0881
China Buffet has over 150 delicious authentic Chinese dishes. Our guests enjoy everything from fresh sushi to the best buffalo wings in town and much more that the whole family will enjoy. chinabuffetorlando.com
Drafts Sports Bar & Grill
Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa 9500 Turkey Lake Road 407-352-9293
Drafts brings the excitement of a sports bar in a family-friendly atmosphere with wall-to-wall TVs playing all your favorite sports, a six-lane bowling alley and large state-of-the-art Game Room.
This award-winning restaurant features handcrafted burgers, sandwiches, smokehouse BBQ, fresh salads and more, all complemented with a full bar. WOW Loyalty Members receive up to 25% discount.
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El Patron Restaurante Mexicano 12167 S. Apopka Vineland Road 407-238-5300
A family-owned modern Mexican eatery, El Patron offers traditional cuisine with a modern twist. Enjoy their handcrafted lunch and dinner dishes, full bar with
specialty drinks, and our glove served signature lunch buffet. elpatronorlando.com
Giordano’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
Kissimmee W. 192 West Disney: 7866 W. Irlo Bronson Highway 407-397-0044
Lake Buena Vista East Disney: 12151 S. Apopka Vineland Road 407-239-8900
#1 rated Delivery, Carry Out & Dine In available. Large Parties Welcome. Delivery available. Great scratch made Chicago style Italian cuisine with gluten free options.
Golden Corral 407-788-2700
See ad on page 59 for locations. Buffet lovers, look no further! This casual, American restaurant offers enormous “all-you-care-to-eat” breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets at prices anyone can afford. GoldenCorral.com
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Share in vacation savings and enjoy your time in The City Beautiful. Scan the QR Code for savings to area attractions, restaurants, golf, shopping and more! The more you save, the more you can experience during your visit.
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ALL YOU CAN EAT OVER 150 ITEMS CHI NA BUFFET Mei A sian Authentic Chinese Food OPEN DAILY LUNCH & DINNER 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. • 7 days a week 407-352-0881 Kids between 4-9 years of age ½ price. Fine Dining at Reasonable Prices for Lunch & Dinner! 10% OFF YOUR ENTIRE BILL Not valid with any other offer. No Expiration Date. ILO 192 John Y oung Parkway N S I 4 Exit 64 CHINA BUFFET ICON Park Orlando FREE PARKING GARAGE 8255 INTERNATIONAL DR. SUITE 124 ORLANDO, FL 32819 www.CHINABUFFETORL ANDO.com
SHAKE UP A SPRING COCKTAIL
Taste the flavors of spring. Shake up a fun and refreshing drink!
At Red Coconut Club at Universal CityWalk , start with a lavish ultra lounge. Add a pinch of tiki chic, and you've got two levels of music and glamour swirling up a lush moonlit mood. Signature drinks, mocktails, beers, wines, soft drinks and water make this sophisticated yet casual club the ultimate destination for nightlife.
Take a trip around the world at Wine Bar George at Disney Springs® and enjoy drinks from Argentina, South Africa, New Zealand and beyond with an award-winning wine list crafted by Master Sommelier, George Miliotes. In the mood for something on the sweet side? Try a sip of their refreshing Frozcato, made with DOLE WHIP® or the Jorge Red Sangria, a secret family recipe! In search of drinks and décor far beyond the ordinary? Touch down at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar and enjoy beer flights, wine or their “spirits” of adventure. Take a
sip of the Fountain of Youth, made with St. Augustine Florida Cane Vodka, or try Jock’s Old Fashion, a classic cocktail with a Florida twist.
This spring season welcomes crisp, refreshing flavors that are expertly curated and incorporated into hand-crafted cocktails at Drafts Sports Bar & Grill , Los Amigos Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar and Villa Italiano Chophouse . All of which can be found at Westgate Vacation Villas Resort! Grab your glass and say "Cheers" to spring!
Spring into one-of-a-kind cocktails at El Patron Restaurante Mexicano! Feast on delicious Mexican dishes that pair perfectly with handcrafted cocktails that range from timeless classics to over 20 signature margaritas and cocktails. You’re sure to find a new favorite drink, each handcrafted for enjoyment in every sip.
Nothing says spring like fresh berries! Send your taste buds into overdrive with Hard Rock Cafe’s Blackberry Sparkling Sangria. A signature blend of red wine, the fresh flavors of blackberries, cranberry juice and a squeeze of orange topped with bubbly Riondo Prosecco. Also try the non-alcoholic and super refreshing Strawberry Basil Lemonade muddled with fresh strawberries and basil!
This spring, let a professional driver with Orlando Wine Bar Tours guide and chauffeur you around Central Florida in a specialty vehicle. Enjoy a 4.5 hours wine bar tour while visiting the largest winery in Florida. Learn about winemaking and the history of Florida wines. A delicious Italian lunch is included daily with each tour.
On the weekends experience live jazz while wine tasting in the vineyards. Enjoy wine like a local, while discovering the hidden secrets and rich culture of Central Florida.
Sickies Garge Burgers & Brew’s 50 burgers are backed by 50+ brews. Their restaurants offer a wide variety of uniquely local craft brews, standards, seasonal barrels and exclusives. New kegs are tapped daily. The beer menu is backed up by knowledgeable staff behind the bar. Without a doubt, you’ll find something refreshing to pair with your burger.
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Specialty Spring Cocktails at El Patron Restaurante Mexicano
Find something refreshing to pair with your burger.
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Hard Rock Cafe
6050 Universal Boulevard 407-351-7625
Let us put you and your guests center stage at the world’s largest Hard Rock Cafe at Universal Orlando Resort! It’s not just our menu that’s legendary. All our delicious classic American fare comes with a side order of rock n’ roll history! Our ‘Coliseum of Rock’ boasts more pieces of music memorabilia than any other location and the collection will blow your mind. You can also Wake Up and Rock Out! with our breakfast served Friday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Visit our website to book your table today! https://www.hardrockcafe.com/location/ orlando/
Hokkaido Chinese and Japanese Buffet
12173 S. Apopka Vineland Road 407-778-5188
5737 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee 407-396-0669
The home of a variety of authentic Japanese and Chinese dishes. From our Chinese dishes, sushi rolls and fresh seafood to our desserts and everything in between, all our buffet offerings prepared fresh throughout the day are delicious and full of flavor. We hope walking down the line filling your plate feels like a new and exciting adventure every time you’re here. hokkaidobuffetorlando.com
Los Amigos Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar
Westgate Vacation Villas & Town Center Resort 7700 Westgate Blvd. 407-396-6111 Ext. 41660
Take a trip to south of the border to experience the best flavors of Mexico at Los Amigos! Los Amigos Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar is a vibrant dining experience offering flavorful, authentic Mexican cuisine paired with an expansive cocktail and tequila menu.
We encourage you to dive into the vibrant culture of Mexico for Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Brunch. WestgateResorts.com
Old Town Ice Cream
Old Town 5770 West US Highway 192 407-397-2280
Orlando Premium Outlets Vineland Ave. 407-239-9930
Homemade Ice Cream America Loves. Visit either location in Kissimmee or Orlando and enjoy fresh homemade ice cream, gelato, sorbet, sherbet, sundaes, banana splits, shakes, smoothies, floats, homemade waffle cones and much more. myoldtownusa.com/dine/sweet-dreamsice-cream-cafe
Orlando Cat Café
532 Cagan Park Avenue, Clermont 352-989-4820
Do you love cats? Do you love coffee? Then you’ve found the purr-fect place! Florida’s first cat café is a cozy coffeehouse with delicious coffee, pastries, sandwiches and more! You will be greeted by cats & kittens all available for adoption! orlandocatcafe.com
Planet Hollywood
1506 E Buena Vista Drive 407-827-7827
Planet Hollywood is the world’s preeminent restaurant destination dedicated to celebrating the entertainment industry. Featuring mouthwatering entrees, Guy Fieri burgers and sandwiches, over-the-top shakes, playful cocktails, and excellent service, Planet Hollywood at Disney Springs® is a high-energy, familyfun experience for all! www.planethollywood.com
Rikki Tiki Tavern
Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier
321-783-7549
Head on down to the very end of the Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier where you will find the famous Rikki Tiki Tavern. Enjoy lunch, dinner and open-air seating with a view at 800 feet over the Atlantic Ocean. Rikki Tiki Tavern is also the perfect spot to relax and unwind with a full menu featuring an array of tropical cocktails and entrees. Only one-hour from Orlando. CocoaBeachPier.com
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PLANET HOLLYWOOD
Planet Hollywood is the world’s preeminent restaurant destination dedicated to celebrating the entertainment industry. The iconic restaurant has an extensive menu offering something for everyone, over-the-top desserts, playful cocktails and beverages, cool merchandise and a welcoming staff dedicated to excellent service.
Featuring mouthwatering Guy Fieri sandwiches and burgers, such as the award-winning Bacon Mac-N-Cheese, salads, world-famous Chicken Crunch appetizer, LA Lasagna, prime rib, BBQ ribs and kids’ meals, Planet Hollywood is perfect for large or small celebrations inside or outside overlooking the lively Florida sunsets.
Movie memorabilia takes center stage at this tribute-to-Hollywood restaurant where guests can roam the four expansive floors to take selfies with items from some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters. The 4500-square-foot video wall has an immersive sound system to complement the video programming, creating a familyfriendly dining experience.
Make sure to leave room for out-of-thisworld desserts such as Supernova Shakes –Strawberry Big Bang which is topped with a slice of actual birthday cake, Cosmic Cotton Candy includes pink and blue cotton candy and Chocolate Comet comes with a brownie and cookie straw. Classic milkshakes –vanilla, strawberry and chocolate – are also available and are all Instagram-worthy!
Planet Hollywood in Disney Springs® is the company’s flagship location and is a high energy, entertaining experience for all ages! For more information and to make priority seating reservations, visit www.planethollywood.com and follow on Instagram, Facebook and X @planethollywood.
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River Ranch Cattle Company
Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo
3200 River Ranch Boulevard River Ranch, FL 33867
863-692-1321 Ext. 41085
Diners at River Ranch Cattle Company will enjoy the sit-down, laid-back atmosphere of this trendy ranch-style restaurant. With inventive dishes, like deep-fried deviled eggs to classics such as Angus chicken fried steak, there’s something for every cowboy or girl. Bring the appetite of a Ranch handler and leave feeling full, happy and satisfied. Reserve Online at OpenTable. WGRiverRanch.com
Shoney’s
Old Town:
5764 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy., Kissimmee 407-507-5481
Shoney’s is known for its All-You-Care-ToEat Fresh Food Bar. Now serving Cafeteria style, plus a full menu of legendary breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert items, and a full alcohol bar. Stay tuned
for information about upcoming Themed Nights including a fabulous Latin-themed Fresh Food Bar. Call for Carry-out, Delivery & Catering Information. Family Meals to go. Uber Eats and DoorDash also available. shoneys.com
Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews
7640 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee 407-479-5111
11701 International Dr, Orlando 305-404-2396
Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews is a family-friendly garage-themed restaurant known for a robust and innovative menu featuring over-the-top burgers, wings with 25 different sauces, sandwiches, salads, a monster list of delicious brews, hand-spun boozy and non-alcoholic shakes and malts; and a revved-up bar menu.
SickiesBurgers.com
Sweet Dreams
Ice Cream Café
Old Town
5770 West US Highway 192 407-787-0789
Come on in and watch us serve up your very own favorite custom-made dessert creation while pretending you are back in the ‘50s at your hometown drive-in.
Featuring a full line of premium homemade ice cream with no preservatives, Italian gelato, gourmet freshly baked cupcakes, pastries, cookies, pies, cakes and European crêpes. Have fun and enjoy sweet dreams! myoldtownusa.com/dine/sweet-dreamsice-cream-cafe/
Texas Roadhouse
Kissimmee:
7973 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy 407-787-3778
Texas Roadhouse offers Legendary Food and Legendary Service. Our Story: Hearty Hand-Cut Steaks, Fall-Off-The-Bone Ribs, Made-From-Scratch Sides and Dressings, Fresh-Baked Bread, Ice-Cold Beer and Legendary Margaritas. We welcome and celebrate birthdays with a legendary “Yee-Haw.” texasroadhouse.com
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FULL OF FLAVOR
Live life to the fullest with flavorful dishes and experiences! Share a new favorite meal or keep all the flavor for yourself!
The hallmark of Sickies Garage Burgers and Brews restaurant is a mouthwatering, supercharged burger and sandwich menu. Freshly prepared choices range from the traditional Garage Burger to wild, awardwinning signature items like the Sickies Burger, Turbocharged Twin Cam and Glazed Doughnut burgers. Patty choices offered include half-pound ground beef, chicken or veggie patty for endless combinations.
Additional choices include fresh salads, loaded mashed potato bowls, hearty homestyle dinners and award-winning chicken wings. You might have a hard time deciding among all of the choices!
Visit Disney Springs® where you’ll discover happily whatever you’re after. Come right in and delight in the flavors and charm of Southern soul food at Chef Art Smith's Homecomin'! Brined in buttermilk for twenty-four hours and made with love, Art's Famous Fried Chicken can't be beat! Pair it with classic Southern sides or even a batch of donuts for the perfect brunch, lunch or dinner!
In the mood for fresh seafood and delightful drinks? Look no further than The BOATHOUSE® at Disney Springs! Indulge in famous dockside classics like their Jumbo Lump Crab Cake and Grilled Mahi Tacos, and don’t forget to pair it with their iconic Duck Duck Razz, a fruity vodka cocktail that comes with a souvenir rubber duck!
Discover a taste of Mexico like never before at El Patron Restaurante Mexicano .
The reimagined favorites are bursting with vibrant colors and flavors and are perfectly accompanied by handcrafted cocktails that are equally extraordinary.
From shareable starters to gourmet tacos, they’ve got everything you need to enjoy a fulfilling, one-of-a-kind Mexican dining experience.
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Discover a vibrant taste of Mexico at El Patron Restaurante Mexicano. The BOATHOUSE®
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Sickies Garage Burgers and BrewsAward-Winning Burger Joint!
Extraordinary foodstuffs abound at this fullservice restaurant, bar and confectionary. At The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen located in Universal CityWalk , you can indulge in classic dishes like steak and seafood, but save room for the grand finale. Chefs create culinary alchemy with gourmet chocolates, artisanal milkshakes and sumptuous sundaes. It's a 19 th century themed dream, and a truly fantastical feast.
Flavor is on full display at Villa Italiano Chophouse and Los Amigos Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar, both located at Westgate Vacation Villas Resort. From Italian classics that will have you feeling like you just stepped off the plane in Italy to Mexican favorites kicking the heat up a notch, there’s something for everyone at both restaurants. So, pull up a chair, stay a while and savor the flavor!
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All You Can Eat Seafood including Lobster, Crab and so much more! Full Salad, Hot & Cold Bars & Desserts Open 4-10pm Mon-Fri, 2-10pm Sat & Sun 6071 West Irlo Bronson Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 407-396-2606 BourbonStreetCajunBoil.com West FL VISIT THE WORLD’S LARGEST HARD ROCK CAFE WAKE UP ROCK OUT JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST FRIDAYSUNDAY $10 OFF $50 Located at CLIP OFFER IN COUPON BOOK INSERT 23-HRCSE-05998 - I LOVE ORLANDO.indd 1 7/21/2023 2:15:42 PM Something for Everyone at Los Amigos
Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen
The K-POT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot Restaurant
5535 S Kirkman Rd, Orlando 407-704-8977
8594 Palm Pkwy, Orlando 407-717-6151
3270 John Young Pkwy, Kissimmee 407-201-3464
The K-POT is a unique, hands-on all-youcan-eat dining experience that merges traditional Asian Hot Pot with Korean BBQ flavors - but modernized with a full bar and a nightlife-like atmosphere. Come join our cultural revolution! thekpot.com
Tomatoes Restaurant
8956 Turkey Lake Rd 407-704-8785
Enjoy Home Style Cooking! Chicken, Beef, Meatballs or Shrimp with Rice or Pasta, Pizza & Burger, Sandwiches, Gyro Wraps, Salad, Hummus, Eggplant & Feta cheese Dips. Vegetarian & Gluten Free Options. https://tomatoesrestaurants.com/ tomatoes-on-turkey-lake-rd.html
Villa Italiano Chophouse
Westgate Vacation Villas & Town Center Resort 7700 Westgate Blvd. 407-396-8523 Ext. 41748
Villa Italiano Chophouse was established for one purpose: to bring the culinary passion and rich flavors of Italy home.
Villa Italiano Chophouse celebrates Italy’s culinary passion with fresh ingredients and house-made recipes.
Our unique restaurant serves chophouse specialties, pasta, artisan pizzas and signature entrees. We love Italian food, and we do it justice by using the freshest ingredients, complemented with charming, classic preparations. With our extensive 500-bottle wine cabinet, you will find a perfect pairing for your dinner.
Our world-class Italian Chophouse awaits you. For reservations, visit OpenTable.com. WestgateResorts.com
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MetroWest Golf Club
407-299-1099
MetroWest Golf Club, is a classic and traditional style 18-hole public golf course in Orlando, Florida, that provides golfers of all playing abilities with a unique challenge and a fun and enjoyable experience. Designed in 1987 by Robert Trent Jones Sr., the par-72 course features thousands of trees, well-positioned sand bunkers, and a few water hazards that protect lush fairways and manicured greens. metrowestgolf.com
50% OFF Rental Clubs & FREE Range Balls
GROUND TRANSPORTATION/ RENTALS
For taxi or limousine service, contact your resort or hotel’s guest service desk.
Enterprise
1-800-RENT-A-CAR
When you’re ready to explore Orlando, Enterprise makes it easy with great rates, convenient locations and outstanding customer service. You’ll enjoy a wide selection of cars, trucks and vans. To receive a discount, reference Account #6020347 when you make a reservation. Offer expires 7/31/24. enterprise.com
I-Ride Trolleys are the fun way to get around the I-Drive Resort Area! Single Cash Fare just $2 per ride, Kids Cash Fare $1 per ride (ages 3 to 9 with paying adult), Seniors Cash Fare $0.25 per ride (age 65 and over). Unlimited Ride Passes available. Handicap accessible. Visit website for hours and service updates. IRideTrolley.com
LYNX public transportation system offers stops at area attractions and hotels. The LYNX hotline is 407-841-LYNX (5969).
K&M Rentals
407-363-7388
Offering quality Rental Equipment to Westgate Resorts. FREE Delivery & pick up. Open 7 days. Call to reserve your rental item.
reservations@km-rentals.com www.km-rentals.com
Kingdom Strollers
407-271-5301
Kingdom Strollers is the premier stroller and crib rental service across Central Florida. With free drop-off and delivery, your rental with us is always hassle free. KingdomStrollers.com
More Than Mobility
1-888-272-4644
More Than Mobility provides a vast array of solutions for your mobility related needs. Providing top of the range scooters which dismantle in 20 seconds for easy transportation. Low daily rental fee. Free delivery to your resort.
MEDICAL INFORMATION
Emergency: Dial 911. For roadside emergencies, Florida Highway Patrol blue
call boxes are along major highways; on your cell phone, dial *FHP.
AdventHealth
407-939-7480
Vacation should be a break from worriesbut not from trusted health care. As the Official Health Care Provider of Walt Disney World ® Resort, AdventHealth is here when you need us with video visits, urgent and emergency care, pharmacy services and award-winning hospital care. AdventHealthWorldofWellness.com
THE MEDICAL CONCIERGE®
Medical and Dental Provider.
6000 Turkey Lake Rd., Suite 208
Please call for an appointment
407-648-5252
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
Providing “In-Room” House calls and Urgent Care Clinic appointments by Florida Licensed Pediatric and Family Practice physicians since 1980. Clinic hours 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and located minutes away from major attractions. Mobile pharmacy, mobile x-ray, mobile IV therapy and diagnostic testing provided. Full prescriptions dispensed at time of visit. Can bill most insurances for reimbursement. Bilingual staff and language interpretation available. www.themedicalconcierge.com
SWIM SAFETY
While on vacation in Central Florida and beyond, make sure everyone splashes and swims safely. Visitors and locals alike will want to ensure little ones don't swim alone, that the weather is apt for swimming and to wear a life jacket when necessary.
Baby Otter Swim School
1-888-SWIM-KID (794-6543)
Learn to swim ON VACATION! In 3 to 5 lessons, less than 3 hours, children from 9 months and up (if they are crawling) will learn to swim with the Turn, Kick, Reach® Program! babyotter.com
Walgreens
Forgot Something? There’s a Walgreens close by. Find the nearest Walgreens with our mobile app. Whether you want a quick snack before hitting the parks, forgot the sunblock or need to fill a prescription in a hurry, Walgreens has you covered. Trusted since 1901. Visit walgreens.com
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MetroWest Golf Club
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booking of an 18-Hole Round -PLUS- One Domestic Draft or Fountain Soda FREE at our Westerly Restaurant after your Round Please present coupon. Not valid with any other offers or discounts. Expires 7/31/24. ILO
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THE COMPANY THAT CARES
K&M Rentals has been in business since 1993, renting and selling quality baby and medical equipment. They strive to provide excellent customer service, timely deliveries and competitive pricing.
There are many choices of rental equipment to choose from, such as single and double strollers, full size cribs, highchairs, pack 'n plays, baby swings, knee walkers, wheelchairs, transport chairs, recliner chairs, rollators, lift chairs, rollaway beds and more.
FREE delivery and pick up is offered with every rental.
K&M Rentals knows when you’re on vacation, your focus should be all about having fun. So, the K&M team wants to give you peace of mind knowing reliable drivers will ensure the baby or medical equipment you’ve reserved will arrive on time.
They thank you for the opportunity to provide you with all of your rental equipment needs. They look forward to servicing you and your family for years to come.
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Providing peace of mind while on vacation.
AdventHealth offers wide range of care for Disney Guests
AdventHealth offers wide range of care options for Disney Guests. During the workweek, AdventHealth nurse Debbie Rosa takes care of patients in the emergency room. On the weekend, she enjoys caring for runDisney athletes at Walt Disney World Resort.
As a bike medical volunteer, Debbie rides along the runDisney course during various endurance events, treating anyone who might need help along the way. “I love to hear their stories, the challenges that they have dealt with,” Debbie says. “And being an ER nurse, this is sort of an ER in
the field.” AdventHealth team members like Debbie have been treating runDisney runners for the past 30 years. But that’s just one way AdventHealth cares for Disney Guests during their stay.
As the Official Health Care Provider of Walt Disney World Resort, AdventHealth offers a wide range of services to ensure Guests have everything they need to enjoy their vacation.
Through the AdventHealth World of Wellness – a health care ecosystem that offers Walt Disney World Resort Guests access to convenient care services that are just a call or a click away – families and individuals customize their Walt Disney World Resort experience based on their health needs, addressing any medical issues both before and during their vacation, with AdventHealth as a trusted resource in health care.
This includes prescription delivery to Walt Disney World resorts and assistance in arranging health care for a loved one with
a medical condition during the vacation planning process. And should an unlikely emergency arise, AdventHealth has an emergency room close by to offer 24/7 care with a unique patient experience. The AdventHealth ER at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS Town Center, conveniently located near the western gateway to Walt Disney World Resort, includes Disney touches in peaceful and calming environment.
It’s a special experience for Debbie – as a nurse and as a Disney fan – to be part of the AdventHealth team caring for people at Walt Disney World Resort.
“As you walk in and see the lights of the Magic Kingdom Park [during an early morning race], it just sets a tone of the magic of Disney,” Debbie says. “And seeing Cinderella Castle transform from dark to light, it just does something.”
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64 I LOVE ORLANDO Spring 2024 Index of Advertisers play page A#1 Bass Guide Service 6 Andretti Indoor Karting & Games 15 Apex Air Tours 7 Boggy Creek Airboat Rides 7 Bok Tower Gardens 33 Buena Vista Watersports 29 Caribbean Moonshine Distillery 6 Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art 33 Clearwater Marine Aquarium 24 Congo River Golf Coupon Book Crayola Experience 24 Crazy Gator Airboat Tours 13 Dave & Buster's Orlando 29 Dezerland Park Orlando 13 Drafts Mission Control Game Room & Bowling 38 Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney 11 Fun Spot America Kissimmee and Orlando 16 Gatorland 25 Hollywood Drive-In Golf Coupon Book Howl at the Moon 8 I-Drive Star Bar 22 ICON Park 9 Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex 28 Kissimmee Swamp Tours Coupon Book LEGOLAND® Florida Resort 5 Lonely Dog Immersive Experience 21 Lost Caverns Adventure Golf 16 Machine Gun America™ 36 Madame Tussauds Orlando 9 Museum of Illusions, Orlando 24 Old Town 17 Old Town SlingShot 22 Orlando City Soccer Club 29 Orlando Princess & Canaveral Princess 29 Orlando StarFlyer 22 Orlando Wine Bar Tours 8 Peppa Pig Theme Park Florida 28 Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf 39 Revolution Adventures 6 Ripley's Believe It or Not® 8 Screamin’ Gator Zip Line at Gatorland 25 SEA LIFE Orlando 9 SeaWorld® Parks & Resorts™ Orlando 19 Sunset Walk Slingshot 22 The Escape Game 23 The Wheel® at ICON Park™ 9 Topgolf Orlando 12 Universal Orlando Resort 3 Walt Disney World® Back Cover Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier 42 Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo 31 Wild Florida 30 WonderWorks 23 ZooTampa at Lowry Park 27 dinner theaters & shows Capone’s Dinner & Show 34 Jewel 20 Mango's Tropical Café 38 Outta Control Dinner Show 37 Pirates Dinner Adventure 39 Polynesian Fire Luau 37 Teatro Martini "Musical Improv Experience" 52 chef’s review Hash House A Go Go Orlando 44 River Ranch Cattle Company 44 Shark's Underwater Grill 44 eat 126 Chinese Restaurant 58 818 Heat Hot Pot & BBQ 49 A&W All American Food - Old Town 17 Black Angus Steakhouse 54 Bobby's Garage Bar Coupon Book Boston Lobster Feast 48 Bourbon Street Cajun Boil 57 China Buffet 49 Drafts Sports Bar & Grill 51 El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Cantina Coupon Book Giordano’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria 49 Golden Corral 59 Hard Rock Cafe 57 Hokkaido Chinese & Japanese Buffet 58 Jerusalem Middle Eastern Restaurant Coupon Book Los Amigos Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar 47 Old Town Ice Cream 17 Orlando Cat Cafe 53 Planet Hollywood 53 Shoney's Coupon Book Sickies Garage Burgers & Brew 2 Sweet Dreams Ice Cream Café 17 Texas Roadhouse 57 The K-POT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot Restaurant 55 Tomatoes Restaurant 58 Villa Italiano Chophouse 45 market AdventHealth 74 Enterprise 62 Interval International 41 K&M Rentals 61 Kingdom Strollers 60 Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores 43 MetroWest Golf Club 60 More Than Mobility 61 My Airbrush Shop Coupon Book Pepsi 75 Serenity Spa by Westgate 40 The Medical Concierge 61 Tickets2You 67 Tourist Information Center 66 Walgreens 65 Westgate Resorts 72 World of Westgate Loyalty 63
Tourist Information Centers
1. Florida Welcome Center 131 SW Webbs Glen Lake City, FL 32024 386-752-8838
2. Florida Information Center 462487 State Road 200 A1A Yulee, FL 32097 904-225-8964
3. Tourist Information Center 7530 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway Kissimmee, FL 34747 407-507-3918
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With the many unique offerings and experiences at Westgate Resorts, your vacation will always be one-of-a-kind. From snow-capped mountains to tropical beaches and everywhere in between, Westgate Resorts will help you and your family make life-long memories you won't soon forget.
Westgate Resorts is proud to celebrate over 40 years of extraordinary vacations and we are excited to reach new heights and continue providing remarkable entertainment and vacations for families of all sizes. We’re raising the stakes across the board, and we cannot wait to share all the new amenities we have in store for you.
Looking for an adventurous destination in a bustling mountain community? Look no further than Westgate Park City Resort & Spa. This elegant resort sits at the base of the majestic Canyons Village in the heart of Park City, Utah. Voted Best Timeshare Development Worldwide by Perspective Magazine, Westgate Park City Resort & Spa is the perfect mountain resort to spend your vacation. Park City boasts the best outdoor adventures in Utah. The area offers an abundance of exhilarating experiences like hot air balloon rides, skiing and snowboarding.
The state-of-the-art Fitness Center is available 24 hours a day for those looking to keep active during their stay. Or relax and unwind during your mountain retreat at Best of State® Best Destination Spa, Serenity Spa by Westgate, featuring a Waterfall Relaxation Pool, Aromatherapy Steam Room and Cedar Sauna. After a day of enjoying the outdoors, sightseeing historic Park City or relaxing at the resort, enjoy the best dining in Park City – right at the resort!
Five-time Winner of "Best Overall Dining Restaurant" in the state of Utah, Edge Steakhouse is an award-winning American steakhouse. Everything on the menu is authentic, organically or locally produced and decadent. For an elegant-yet-comfortable gastropub, Drafts Burger Bar is the perfect place to refuel! Combining the fun atmosphere of a brewpub with gourmet food, DBB pairs handcrafted burgers, appetizing sides and overthe-top milkshakes with spectacular mountain
views. The cozy villas, the stunning views, the exciting amenities and dining at Westgate Park City Resort & Spa will make your stay unforgettable.
If you’re feeling lucky, there's no better place to be than fabulous Las Vegas! At Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, you’ll experience electrifying entertainment, exciting amenities, world-class dining and so much more. Located in the center of all the action, the Las Vegas Monorail provides you with easy on-site transportation.
If you’re looking for lavish amenities, look no further! Discover a true shopper’s paradise with a diverse collection of shops, or test your luck at the 90,000-square-foot casino. For a serene experience, visit Serenity Spa by Westgate This soothing getaway provides Guests with an oasis to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Sit back, relax and enjoy all that Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino has to offer. From the third-floor pool deck complete with private cabanas and a poolside bar to the nightly shows located right on property, you’ll find it hard to leave.
Vegas is home to some of the best restaurants in the world, and while you’re visiting, you’ll enjoy a wide selection of award-winning dining. For authentic sushi, visit Rikki Tiki Sushi, Silk Road Asian Bistro or Bar Sake & Robata Grill. Expect exhibition-style Japanese cuisine served with class at world-famous Benihana
Edge Steakhouse is a cutting-edge American steakhouse. Guests can taste the tender steaks, fresh seafood and indulgent desserts that make Edge Steakhouse a famous, award-winning restaurant. For a traditional, yet imaginative menu of Italian cuisine, visit Fresco Italiano. This Tuscan-style restaurant features a menu of fresh Italian favorites in a casual setting.
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino is home to some of the most unique and exciting shows in the city. See the legendary Barry Manilow with “The Hits Come Home,” including over 50 songs from the top 40 hits list. Experience gripping entertainment at SuperBook® at Westgate Las Vegas. The “Best of Las Vegas” Race & Sports SuperBook® is the largest in the world with more than 30,000 square feet of heart-pounding sports action.
Newly renovated with luxurious flare and lavish details, Westgate New York Grand Central is located near Grand Central Station in Midtown Manhattan. You're just minutes away from world-class museums, historic landmarks, Broadway, five-star dining and lively entertainment. After a night out on the town, stop by Tudor City Marketplace & Tavern in the hotel to enjoy a full bar menu and Tudor City-inspired cocktails.
Relax and unwind in "The Live Entertainment Capital of the World" at Westgate Branson Woods Resort and Westgate Branson Lakes Resort. Enjoy countless amazing outdoor amenities such as pools, private hiking trails, various athletic courts and a nine-hole mini golf course. You and your family will have the time of your life exploring the many eclectic attractions that Branson has to offer including magic shows, comedy performances, theme parks, off-Broadway productions, concerts and so much more.
This season is perfect for seeing friends and spending quality time with family. Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park is your perfect destination to enjoy the great outdoors with magnificent views, cabin-style villas and plenty of attractions to fill your vacation with cherished memories. While visiting the Gatlinburg area, you’ll be immersed in warm Summer tones, perfect for hiking or simply enjoying everything nature has to offer.
Zip into family fun, sky-high above the trees with The Flying Bear Zipline, challenge friends and family to a round of mini golf, or play a few rounds at the Fun Zone Game Room. The Activities Center offers many thrilling activities to help you learn how to be a true local mountaineer including archery, wild tea making and mountain meditation. Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park is also home to the largest indoor/outdoor water park in the South, a 60,000-square-foot climate-controlled park called Wild Bear Falls
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After a day of fun in Gatlinburg, enjoy delectable food offerings at The Roaring Fork Or visit the newest restaurant on property, Southern Comfort®, which combines lowcountry and Creole fare with good old-fashioned home cooking. For authentic German cuisine, venture over to Wild Bear Tavern located at Wild Bear Inn and enjoy Bavarian-style burgers, sausages, sandwiches, desserts and a full bar menu.
With enough surf, sun and sand to spare, a trip to the world-famous Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier is the perfect place to be this season. The Pier has been a treasured landmark for years, attracting locals and millions of visitors to the Space Coast in sunny Central Florida. Guests have gathered here for decades to experience renowned surfing, pier fishing, premier shopping, breathtaking views of nearby rocket launches and more.
Fresh seafood and oceanfront dining await you at the Pier with full-service restaurants and bars. Enjoy the best seafood & dine 800 feet over the Atlantic Ocean. With one of our specialty cocktails in hand and ocean waves crashing along the shore, a good time is guaranteed. Before you leave, stop by our souvenir shops to find one-of-a-kind gifts and beach-themed home décor/apparel.
Conveniently located near the Pier is Westgate Cocoa Beach Resort, a tropical beachfront resort with spacious villas and easy access to white, sandy beaches and area attractions. Take a dip in our relaxing pool, dine on delicious food options at Aloha Tiki Bar & Cafe or make a splash at Wakulla Falls! This on-site water park boasts a winding lazy river and an exciting splash pad. Grab a seat with a refreshing drink in hand and unwind at Makua Lanai, an adults-only relaxation area.
Just minutes from Universal Orlando Resort, Walt Disney World® Resort and SeaWorld® Orlando, is Westgate Vacation Villas & Town Center Resort, a premier family resort near Orlando, Florida that provides a five-star vacation experience. Each luxury villa will allow you and your family to feel right at home with spacious living and dining areas, a fully equipped kitchen and modern decor.
The two-story Shipwreck Island Water Park features exhilarating water slides, a children’s splash pad, a pirate ship play feature, a lazy river and a 7,000-square-foot swimming pool. For Guests with a worldly appetite, make sure to visit Villa Italiano Chophouse for an authentic Italian dining experience. This unique restaurant serves chophouse specialties, antipasti boards, pizzas, pasta dishes and signature entrees, along with an extensive wine and cocktail menu. Stop by Los Amigos Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar for flavorful, authentic Mexican cuisine and handcrafted margaritas in a bright festive atmosphere.
Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa is a beautiful lakefront resort in the heart of Orlando and an ideal location to enjoy your getaway. Here you'll find several outdoor heated pools with bars, hot tubs, a full-service marina and a mini golf course. Make sure to check out Treasure Cove Water Park filled with thrilling slides, a lazy river and a kid’s splash zone. You can also escape for the day to rejuvenate your mind and body with our worldclass spa services at Serenity Spa by Westgate.
Take a break from the sunshine and unwind at Drafts Sports Bar & Grill. From exciting entertainment on several HDTVs, to a state-ofthe-art Mission Control Game Room and six lanes of bowling, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy.
A short drive from the Orlando area, you’ll find a stunning resort nestled on 1,700 acres of untouched Florida wilderness. Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo offers Guests a unique vacation experience by providing both the authenticity of a Florida ranch and the luxury of gorgeous cabin-style villas. Want to enjoy the natural beauty of our resort without actually
"roughing" it? Glamping (glamorous camping) is the perfect way to experience the great outdoors, but with the amenities of a resort. If you're ready to take it to the next level, you can rent a Luxe Teepee. Each Luxe Teepee is themed in authentic Native American style and comes fully furnished with private bathrooms, air conditioning, wood floors, a fireplace and more. For a truly extraordinary vacation, the Luxe Conestoga Wagons are the way to go! Step into your very own wagon and experience a world of luxury with upscale interiors while still being one with nature. Enjoy the beautiful outdoors without missing the essential comforts of home.
Grab your cowboy hat and kick up your boots under the stars at the outdoor dance hall in the River Ranch Saloon. Featuring a full bar and live music, the River Ranch Saloon is the perfect place to unwind or line dance the night away. For cowpokes looking to grab a quick slice, the newly opened Rodeo Ray’s Pizza is the place to be. If you see the barbecue pit smokin', we're open! Head over to Smokehouse on the River to get your BBQ fix. For on-the-go bites, visit Graze Food Truck to fuel up while enjoying Cowboy Adventure Park. Have an unforgettable time with the Westgate Live Rodeo every Saturday night, where cowboys will thrill you as they ride bulls and perform courageous stunts and tricks. The little ones will love the Petting Farm, pony rides and Cowboy Adventure Park complete with a Safari Mini Golf course, a bungee jumper, a rock-climbing wall, a mechanical bull and more!
About Westgate Resorts
Westgate Resorts is the largest privately held timeshare company in the world and is a distinguished leader in the industry. The company has been refining the timeshare industry for over 40 years with resorts in ideal destination spots. Each resort is fully equipped with five-star amenities and impeccable service to provide Guests with the highest level of satisfaction as well as a lifetime of vacation memories. All Central Florida resorts are in ideal locations close to local attractions and famous theme parks, and are a short drive to nearby beaches.
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