A day spent swimming and interacting with dolphins is an experience that will not be soon forgotten. As October 2010, all inclusive packages for admission to Discovery Cove begin at $199. The package includes a 30-minute reservation for dolphin interaction, wetsuits, towels, beach chairs, lockers, snorkel gear (for snorkeling with the tropical fish), a continental breakfast, lunch, unlimited snacks and beverages as well as admission into either Sea World Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay or Aquatica. Reservations are required for a Discovery Cove package, and they recommend that you book reservations at least one month in advance during summer months and/or during holidays. Children are required to be at least 6 years old to swim with the dolphins. As of October 2010, the hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and check-in begins at 8 a.m.
Discovery Cove
6000 Discovery Cove Way
Orlando, FL 32821
877-557-7404
discoverycove.com
If you have ever wanted to experience what it feels like to drive an Indy race car around the track at 130 mph, this is the chance of a lifetime. The Indy Racing Experience has two different packages available: a passenger ride-along or the driving experience. As of October 2010, admission for the passenger package is $109 plus tax and the driving experience is $399 plus tax. As a passenger you will go on three laps around the course in an authentic racing car. The driving experience gives you the opportunity to make eight laps around the track: one warm-up, six full speed laps and one cool-down lap. The packages include classroom instruction, the use of a full fire suit, helmet, fire shoes and gloves. The driving experience package provides complete information about how the car works. Family and friends can watch you drive the course from a special area and take videos or photos. As of October 2010, the hours of operation are at 4 p.m. daily until sundown. All participants are required to arrive before 3 p.m. to fill out paperwork and prepare for the classroom.
Indy Racing Experience
3450 North World Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
888-357-5002
indyracingexperience.com
Downtown Disney is an entertainment complex inside Disney World. As of October 2010, you won't pay an admission charge for entering. This is the place to go for Disney souvenirs as well as a full day of entertainment. The complex is divided into three sections: Pleasure Island, The West Side and The Marketplace. The Marketplace is a large outdoor shopping mall with the largest Disney store in the world called World of Disney. You can find any Disney World souvenir you can think of here. You'll also see numerous sculptures representing Disney, a magical salon for little princesses, boutiques, Lego Imagination Center and many restaurants. Also in Downtown Disney is Cap'n Jacks Marina for renting watercraft to use on the Village Lake, nightclubs, virtual reality arcade and Pleasure Island has an indoor interactive theme park. Live entertainment includes shows such as the Cirque du Soleil La Nouba, music and street performers. As of October 2010 the hours for Downtown Disney Marketplace are 8 a.m. to 1 a.m., Pleasure Island and West Side are open 8 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Downtown Disney
Buena Vista Drive
Celebration, FL 32830
407-939-6244
disneyworld.disney.go.com
