The central location of the Orlando International Airport puts it within an approximately 10-mile radius of a number of entertaining attractions. Numerous hotels are also located within a short distance of the airport, making the Orlando International Airport highly convenient for both business and leisure travelers.
One of the Walt Disney World Resort theme parks, Epcot features 300 acres of land which are divided into two sections--World Showcase and Future World. The World Showcase area of the park includes individual pavilions, each one representing the culture and cuisine of one of 11 countries. The countries represented at Epcot's World Showcase are Moroco, Japan, Norway, France, Mexico, Italy, Germany, China, the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Future World consists of exciting attractions, entertainment and shows, all of which revolve around the concepts of technological advancement and innovation. Tickets to the Epcot Park can be purchased either online or at the park. Epcot is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., with extended hours on certain days; call for details.
Epcot
Walt Disney World Resort
Orlando, FL 32830
407-824-4321
disneyworld.disney.go.com
The Ripley's Believe it or Not Odditorium in Orlando is a 10,000-square-foot building filled with unexpected, unusual and interactive exhibits which include a tribute to the world's tallest man, a 10-foot section of the Berlin Wall, an actual shrunken human head, and a 1907 Rolls Royce made entirely from matchsticks. Tickets can be purchased online and at the Ripley's building. Group discounts are available for groups inclusive of 10 or more individuals. Ripley's Believe it or Not in Orlando is open from 9 a.m. until midnight, 365 days a year.
Ripley's Believe it or Not
8201 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
407-345-0501
orlando.ripleys.com
If you've had your fill of Disney-related tourist attractions in Orlando, take a trip to the Leu Gardens--50 acres of gardens which house the largest Camellia collection in the United States outside of California, the largest formal rose garden in Florida, a butterfly garden, a vegetable and herb garden, and a two-acre tropical stream garden, among much more. In addition to the extensive and varied gardens, the property features the Leu House Museum, which dates back to the 1880s. The Leu Gardens are open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the last entry at 4 p.m.
Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Avenue
Orlando, FL 32803
407-246-2620
leugardens.org
