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There are four
major theme parks, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios and
Disney's Animal Kingdom. There are also three water parks,
Disney's Typhoon Lagoon, Disney's Blizzard Beach and Disney's
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Universal now
has two theme parks in Orlando, Universal Studios and Islands of
Adventure. There is an area called City Walk that leads to the
entrance of both parks. City Walk has numerous bars,
restaurants, shops and also a full size cinema.
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Beaches
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If you just
fancy a day at the beach there are plenty of fabulous beaches to
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East Coast
The Atlantic coast is the place
for surfing. Cocoa Beach is about one hours drive from
Highlands Reserve. Here you will find the famous "Ron Jon Surf
Shop".
Daytona Beach is an excellent
day out, here you can actually drive onto the beach! The Daytona
Race Circuit is also well worth a visit. Daytona is
approximately one and a half hours drive from Highlands Reserve. |
Daytona Beach
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West Coast
The Gulf coast beaches are our
favourites with their wonderful sandy beaches and fantastic
sunsets. Clearwater, at the top of the Pinellas Suncoast has a
lovely sandy beach and dolphins can often be seen playing in the
port area. St Pete's Beach is a classic wide sandy beach that
stretches for three miles and offers good water sports
facilities. A little further down the coast will bring you to
Sarasota. Here you will find Lido Key, one of the best
sugar-white sandy beaches, that stretches for two miles.
Clearwater and St Pete's are about two hours drive from Orlando
and Sarasota is about two and half hours drive. |
St Petersburg
Beach
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Shopping
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Shopping is a must in Orlando and
there are so many places to choose from. Try some of the
following:-
Bargains can be found at
Beltz Factory Outlet and
Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores.
Pointe Orlando is well worth a
visit, as well as having great shops, restaurants and movie
theatres, it also has an attraction next door which is an upside
down building! This interactive attraction is called
Wonderworks and features hands
on demonstrations and activities.
The Florida Mall which is
situated at Orange Blossom Trail/Sand Lake Road is probably the
largest mall in the area and has some great shops along with
some large department stores and a food court.
The Mercado on International
Drive is a Mediterranean style complex which has some lovely
shops and restaurants, the Cricketers Arms Pub, and live
entertainment in the courtyard on a night.
Market Street at Celebration
offers an upmarket shopping experience along with fabulous
restaurants and a movie theatre. |
