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SeaWorld Parks
Encounter animals and more at SeaWorld Parks. New this year, drop in for a visit with Cookie Monster and friends at Sesame Street. Visit Aquatica for a fun day of exciting water slides, including the new KareKare Curl. SeaWorld’s all-inclusive day resort, Discovery Cove, affords even more interactive activity in a relaxing, tropical-themed haven. 7007 SeaWorld Drive, 407.545.5550. www.seaworld.com/orlando
International Drive
Ride on a 400-foot observation wheel, see a dinner show, fly high on thrill rides and make your own chocolate bar. Experience memorable adventures on I-Drive, the heart of the tourist corridor, home to dozens of hotels, restaurants and attractions, including SeaWorld Orlando and Universal Orlando Resort. Many of the venues in the area offer free parking. www.internationaldriveorlando.com
Kennedy Space Center
This iconic attraction tells the story of the U.S. space program. The complex is organized into zones, offering guests a way to explore the progress of the program chronologically. Visitors can stand nose-to-nose with the real Space Shuttle Atlantis, see the actual Saturn V moon rocket and witness an awe-inspiring rocket launch in person. State Road 405, Titusville, 321.449.4444. www.kennedyspacecenter.com WHERE GUEST B OOK
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