Located in sunny Florida, Orlando is home of Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and Seaworld. In addition to the adventure-filled theme parks there is a variety of shopping and dining experiences. Orlando is one of the fastest growing cities in Florida. Birthdays can be celebrated at a variety of venues available in the busy city.
WonderWorks stands 36 feet tall and has over 100 activities. This indoor interactive theme park holds Orlando's only indoor ropes course with 3 stories of ropes and over 20 different obstacles. Another exhibit is the XD Theater 4D Extreme Motion Ride, a 12-seat theater with motion seats and special effects. Guests can play laser tag and even land a virtual space shuttle. WonderWorks offers five birthday party packages starting at $14.95 per person with tax. All parties require an eight-child minimum, a $25 dollar non-refundable deposit at booking and must be booked in advance.
Monkey Joe's is an enjoyable and safe, inflatable, fun-filled center for kids 12 and under. They offer a variety of packages for birthday parties that can accommodate 24 children. Larger parties can be accommodated with their "after-hours party" option. All party packages include invitations, a party host, all party supplies, a t-shirt for the birthday child and complementary set-up and clean-up.
Fun Spot Action Park has an arcade, bumper boats, go-carts, and even thrill rides including the 100-foot revolver Ferris wheel. It also has a Kid Spot for youngsters with preschool rides. Party packages start at $30. A $50 deposit is required along with advance reservations. The birthday person gets a free armband and will get a free birthday gift when the party is booked in advance along with the purchase of six additional armbands. The "Unlimited Party," for $150, includes six armbands and unlimited access to all rides and go-carts. Decorations, food, cakes and goody bags can be added to any package.
SkyVenture is an indoor sky diving facility in Orlando for those seeking a thrill on their birthday. According to SkyVenture, the indoor sky diving experience is very similar to real skydiving. It is suitable for ages three and up but those under 18 must have a release signed by their parent or guardian. The SkyVenture experience is a three-part process: Train, Gear Up and Fly! The basic party package is $549.95 and includes 30 minutes of tunnel time for up to 12 people. Each person in the group will get a certificate and the birthday celebrator will receive a DVD of the flight experience and a photo CD of all the flights in the group. Souvenirs, additional DVDs or CDs, cake, food or more tunnel time can be purchased for an additional fee.
