Florida Links
Click on the links below to learn more about Orlando and some of the places we will visit.
The official Walt Disney World site of Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
The Largest Unofficial On-Line Guide to Disney World
A site started by Disney-lovers 15 years ago for impartial reviews, tips, and hints, on enjoying your trip.
A site dedicated to pointing out discounts and savings while at Disney!
Disney World Magic Kingdom Theme Park (Orlando Vacations)
When you think about Disney World the image that pops into most people’s mind is the Magic Kingdom. This is Disney World’s largest and most popular theme park with and it is home to Cinderella’s Castle. If you are going to Disney World, you must visit this magical theme park. Click here to see a suggested one-day touring plan.
Disney Epcot Center (Orlando Vacations)
The name EPCOT is a synonym for Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, and if you or your family members are into history, culture, and/or science then you are going to love this theme park. Epcot is broken out into 2 major sections- the Future World and the World Showcase. If you are going to visit don’t miss the nightly fireworks display… they are AWESOME! Click here to see a one-day touring plan.
Disney Hollywood Studios (Orlando Vacations)
This is not a new theme park just a new name, in January of 2009 Disney changed the name of this park from MGM Studios to Hollywood Studios. If you love Disney movies or the Disney channel then you are going to love this theme park. It gives the visitors a glimpse into the back stage props of many popular Disney movies and TV shows. Oh yea it also home to the rock n’ roll roller coaster and Tower of Terror. Click here to see a one-day suggested touring plan.
Disney Animal Kingdom (Orlando Vacations)
A few years ago Disney executives came up with a slogan for Animal Kingdom “Not-A-ZOOO”. Well this is only partly true, Animal Kingdom is similar to a zoo in that you can see zebras, giraffes, tigers, and many other exotic animals, but Animal Kingdom has so much more to offer than your regular zoo. Click here for a suggested one-day touring plan.
Disney Sings introduces your group to elements of professional vocal performance. Led by a professional Disney vocalist, students record an excerpt from a Disney animated film’s soundtrack.
Disney “You’re Instrumental” Performing Arts Workshop
“You’re Instrumental” is a Disney Performing Arts Workshop that lets students make the music for the movies.
Downtown Disney World (Orlando Vacations)
The downtown Disney area is a free venue to visit, and it’s the home of many popular restaurants such as: Fulton’s Crab House, Wolf Gang Pucks Restaurant, and Planet Hollywood. Downtown Disney is a great place to spend your afternoons or nights walking around the beautiful lake, eating at the many great restaurants, and shopping.
Universal Orlando® Resort is more than a theme park. It’s an entire universe of action and thrills featuring TWO spectacular theme parks unlike anything else in Orlando. At both Universal Studios and Universal’s Islands of Adventure every member of the family can share unforgettable experiences together. You can have the ultimate adventure, enjoy fun with your kids, rejuvenate yourself, have a romantic dinner, challenge yourself on incredible theme park rides, and relax by the pool in a beautiful Florida setting.
Located on a barrier island, nestled between the great Atlantic Ocean and the Banana River Lagoon on Florida’s Central East Coast, Cocoa Beach continues to link the birth of the Space Age with the wonders of the future.
Just six miles long, and mostly less than one mile wide, Cocoa Beach is truly a unique place! Where else can you choose between watching a space launch from the beach or precious animal species in their natural habitat? You can choose between a swim in the ocean, or a quiet kayak exploration off the Banana River islands, from our river shore? Play a round of golf at our 27-holes golf course, surf cast from the beach for dinner, or just enjoy a day at the beach where you will likely see dolphins at play or be lucky enough to see an occasional whale in migration. Widely known as the surfing capital of the East Coast, Cocoa Beach is the hometown of surfing champions.
Ron Jon Surf Shop in Cocoa Beach is the World’s Largest Surf Shop and is Ron Jon’s “One of a Kind” flagship facility. Look for our distinctive blue, yellow, orange and turquoise art deco surf palace. With 52,000 square feet filled floor to ceiling with merchandise, you will find everything for the beach lifestyle! The best selection of surf, skate, swim and beach essentials on earth! Whether this is your first beach vacation experience or you’re a well-seasoned beach bum, you’ll find everything you need at Ron Jon Surf Shop…24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Kennedy Space Center Home Page
Marriott Village – Springhill Suites Hotel (Our Hotel)
Visit Orlando in style and comfort. The Spring Hill Suites is conveniently located in Lake Buena Vista approximately 1 mile from downtown Disney World. The Springhill Suites offers a destination unto itself with 24-hour security, great food court, adjacent to many name brand restaurants and the Orlando Premium Outlet Shopping Center. The hotel also offers an large pool area with poolside service and a 4,500 sq. ft of meeting and convention space. The hotel offers free transportation to Disney World, and shuttle services to SeaWorld and Universal are available for a small fee.
The Spring Hill Suites is Marriott’s new moderately priced all studio suites brand, which offers the guest more room to stretch out and get comfortable. Each of the spacious king or two double-bedded studio suites features 650 square feet of separate sleeping, eating and working areas. Amenities at the Springhill Suites Lake Buena Vista include a pullout sofa bed, pantry area with refrigerator, microwave, in- room coffee, and Playstation (charge applies). Guest also receive daily continental breakfast, and free use of the business centers. Other onsite amenities include a coin operated laundry facility, game room, and dry cleaning service.
iPhone Apps to Help Enjoy Walt Disney World
Believe it or not, you can view current wait times, make tour plans, view park maps, find special deals, dining guides, and more with a variety of apps. Please note that not all apps on the linked page may still be in the app store.
Helpful answers to common questions for making your trips through security a pleasant one. From the Transportation Security Administration.
