The bustling holiday season is in full swing once again in Orlando, the City Beautiful. We invite you to cherish and celebrate the good times with your loved ones this winter at Universal Orlando Resort, LEGOLAND ® Florida Resort, SeaWorld® Parks & Resorts™ Orlando, and the Walt Disney World® Resort.
No matter the season, there’s always something truly special happening in Orlando. Whether it’s an experience bookmarked with the laughter of the ones you hold dear, a slam dunk from one of the Orlando Magic superstar players or the start of a brand-new holiday tradition shared over the dinner table, there’s something for everyone at any point in the year.
Beyond the holidays, there’s room for festivities of all kinds. When you’re looking to celebrate friendship, some of Central Florida’s best shopping and relaxation destinations await you. If your pals are looking for something more ranch-chic, visit Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo to experience a different side of Florida. Once you’ve shopped till you drop, spent the day in restful bliss or answered the call of real Florida, there is a sweet treat calling your name to mark the end of an amazing vacation.
I Love Orlando magazine is your guide to all things jolly this winter season. Thank you for making Westgate your home away from home. No matter where your vacation takes you, we wish you safe and happy travels.
Best Wishes,
David A. Siegel President and Chairman of the Board, Westgate Resorts
Giordano’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
Sea of Trees at SeaWorld® Orlando
Mother and child enjoy ride on Peppa Pig's Balloon.
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David Siegel, President and Chairman of the Board, Westgate Resorts
President and Chairman of the Board
DAVID A. SIEGEL
Chief Executive Officer JIM GISSY
Publishing Director TARA FORD
Creative Director WENDY LINK
Art Director
TANIS MONTGOMERY
Graphic Designers BRITTANY WEST REBECCA HOPE
Sales & Marketing Coordinator JAZLYN RODRIGUEZ
Distribution Manager MOISES MADRID
Contributing Editors
AMBER VALOIS
ARIELLE-CHRISTINE COURTNEY
BRANNON REES
BRITTANY DOHERTY
BROOKE FEHR
CHRISTY KIMMEL
DANIEL AHARON
DAVID BREEN
DONNA ERNBRO
EASTAN KIDD
FREDRICK SCHNEIDER
GRACE SANTOS
JASON SAUCIER
JAZLYN RODRIGUEZ
JOE PEREIRA
JOSE LUIS DIEPPA
KALA VALLAMIZAR
KATE FILLENWARTH
KYLIE PASETCHNIK
LEA REYNOLDS
MARIA TRISCARI
MARINA CHERNOV
MARITZA HUERTAS
MICHAEL ROSE
NORAH WHITE
ROSA RIVAS
SABRINA SIECK
STEPHANIE BECHARA
TARA FORD
TAYLOR SMART
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A#1 Bass Fishing Guide Service
1-800-707-5463
Professionally guided bass fishing trips. Half, 3/4 or full-day charters. Fish from fully rigged bass or pontoon boats with licensed U.S. Coast Guard Captains. All equipment provided. Licenses and transportation available. Singles or groups welcome. a1bassguideservice.com
Adventure Island ®
1-813-884-4386
Adventure Island ® is Tampa Bay’s premier water park, featuring exhilarating water slides, a 17,000 square-foot wave pool and family attractions in 30 acres of tropical surroundings.
At Tampa’s Island Paradise, guests can dig their toes into the sand or relax in lounge chairs or a private cabana. Adventure Island is home to thrilling slides such as Wahoo! Remix, Rapids Racer, Solar Vortex ®, Vanish Point™, Caribbean Corkscrew ® and Colossal
Curl™, and an all-new interactive splash and play zone, Shaka-Laka Shores, among other family attractions. AdventureIsland.com
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games
407-610-5020
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is Orlando’s premier entertainment destination. We are located on Universal Boulevard across from the North Concourse of the Orange County Convention Center. Andretti Karting’s 155,000 sq. ft. facility features several exciting attractions all under one roof, including high-speed Superkarts on multi-level tracks, state-of-the-art arcade, two-level laser tag, Spark bowling, interactive motion theater and a variety of VR attractions that make it a truly unique experience. andrettikarting.com/orlando
Aquatica Orlando ®
407-545-5550
From high-speed water slides and
exhilarating wave pools, to tranquil beaches, Aquatica, voted #1 Best Outdoor Water Park in America, delights all ages and interests. This one-of-akind water park is home to some of the world’s most thrilling water rides, featuring over 50 slides, rivers and lagoons, and 84,000 square feet of sparkling white, sandy beaches.
Aquatica offers exclusive attractions that promise unlimited fun, sending guests on amazing undersea adventures. Experience the ALL-NEW Tassie’s Underwater Twist, an exhilarating journey into a world of watery wonders set to a musical score. aquaticaorlando.com
Backstage Billiards
407-465-0123
407-345-0323
In business for over 30 years, Backstage Billiards has 2 locations conveniently located near Disney and Universal. Offering a variety of entertainment choices. Shoot pool, play darts, take
THE MOST MAGICAL PLACE ON EARTH
Walt Disney World® Resort welcomes all to stunning worlds, favorite stories and far-off galaxies. Here, you can meet your favorite Characters—and explore incredible lands and attractions in four amazing Theme Parks that immerse you in fantasy, adventure, natural wonders and new possibilities.
Let your adventure begin at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® where you become the hero in the story. Take a ride on the cartoon side with Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway on their first-ever ride-through attraction. Play big in Andy’s backyard with favorite Pixar pals in Toy Story Land. And step into all the thrills of a galaxy far, far away at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge®.
The magic of possibility welcomes you to EPCOT® where it’s fun to do the impossible. Sail to Arendelle with Elsa, Anna, Olaf and friends on Frozen Ever After. Adventure is served at Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, where you can join Chef Remy and zip, dash and scurry through Gusteau’s bustling Paris restaurant. Marvel at Luminous The
of Us; a
Princess Tiana in Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, race through a diamond mine on Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, or climb aboard your very own Lightcycle on TRON Lightcycle / Run Presented by Enterprise®. Every day is a chance to live happily ever after.
Escape to a place where magic finds its way into every moment, every encounter and every heart.
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At Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, you’ll find a natural wonderland alive with magic. Discover a world beyond belief in Pandora—The World of Avatar, where you’ll climb atop your very own mountain banshee. Experience animals in their natural habitats on Kilimanjaro Safaris®, and enjoy amazing shows such as Festival of the Lion King and Finding Nemo: The Big Blue...and Beyond!
At Magic Kingdom® Park, fantasy reigns. Drop on in and come along for the ride with
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dazzling pageant
fireworks, fountains, music and lights set to an original composition.
on your friends at foosball or cornhole or even sit down and test your poker skills at our live Texas Hold’em Poker Table. Offering a full-service bar with appetizers where you can watch your favorite team on our large TV’s showing all NFL and MLB games. We are a 21+ establishment open till 2:00 A.M., 7 days a week. “Where the Locals Go to Break Balls!”
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Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures
407-344-9550
Escape to Nature! Discover territory that remains unaltered as our expert airboat captains take you into the breathtaking beauty of nature, including wetlands and wildlife. Day, sunset and night tours offered. Also, visit our Butterfly Exhibit, Native American Village, BBQ Restaurant, gator pond or mine for rare gems/fossils. www.bcairboats.com
Bok Tower Gardens
1-863-676-1408
A “must-see” Florida attraction centrally located in Lake Wales featuring a 205-foot and 60-bell Singing Tower, beautifully landscaped gardens, new children’s garden, outdoor kitchen, unique hiking trails, cafe, gift shop and plant shop.
boktowergardens.org
Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay
1-813-884-4386
As Florida’s thrill ride leader, Busch Gardens ® Tampa Bay is the ultimate family adventure, combining exciting seasonal events, incredible animal experiences, world-class roller coasters and more! Guests can take on a toprated list of favorite attractions for thrill seekers, including Phoenix Rising, North America’s tallest and longest inverted family coaster, and the award-winning Iron Gwazi, North America’s tallest and the world’s fastest and steepest hybrid coaster. Animal fans can connect with over 200 species of animals from around the world as they stroll through the park and upgrade their day with exclusive experiences, including hand-feeding giraffes on the park’s 65-acre Serengeti Plain.
BuschGardensTampa.com
I-Drive Welcomes You! On behalf of the International Drive Resort Area Chamber of Commerce we want to welcome you to the heart of Orlando Tourism – the I-Drive Resort Area!
If you are returning or visiting for the first time, you are about to experience the best part of Orlando – The International Drive Resort Area. As you explore the I-Drive Resort Area, you will find six of the world’s greatest theme parks, over 35 amazing attractions and 350 plus restaurants offering every cuisine. I-Drive has over 900 retail outlets, 100 plus hotels and the 2nd largest convention center in the country!
It’s easy to see what makes the International Drive Resort Area a favorite to millions of visitors each year. Whether you are here on vacation or for business, we hope you enjoy all that our destination has to offer; delicious food, amazing shopping, thrilling attractions and world-class resort accommodations.
If you are a returning visitor, we are delighted to welcome you back! If it’s your first-time visit, thank you for choosing the International Drive Resort Area! Our community is dedicated to making your visit safe, fun and memorable. Thank you for visiting I-Drive!
We’re glad you’re here!
Maria Triscari President/CEO International Drive Resort Area Chamber of Commerce
Maria Triscari President/CEO International Drive Resort Area Chamber of Commerce
I-RIDE TROLLEY
HOP ON BOARD AND ENJOY THE RIDE
I-Ride Trolleys are the fun and convenient way to explore the International Drive Resort Area. These charming trolleys are a delightful throwback to yesteryear, but with all the modern-day comforts of air-conditioning and a smooth ride! Stops are conveniently situated up and down the main thoroughfares, and trolleys come along every 20 minutes or so,
starting at 8:00 a.m. and running through to 10:30 p.m. Plus, they are handicap accessible, ensuring everyone can enjoy the ride.
The I-RIDE Trolleys service popular attractions like SeaWorld and Aquatica, as well as ICON Park, Fun Spot America, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!®, and
WonderWorks. All the major shopping areas in the I-Drive Resort Area are also covered, making it easy to shop till you drop.
Additionally, the trolleys provide a convenient way for attendees to get around Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center during their leisure time. So, hop on board and enjoy the ride! Whether you’re here for work or pleasure, the I-Ride Trolleys are the perfect way to see all the International Drive Resort Area offers.
I-Ride Trolley
Explore the International Drive Resort Area.
YOUR REAL FLORIDA ADVENTURE BEGINS
WITH ADVENTURES UNBOUND
Uncover the wonders of America’s great outdoors with Adventures Unbound , your exclusive gateway to iconic destinations and hidden gems. At Adventures Unbound, they are passionate about the transformative power of travel. Each journey with them is more than just a trip; it’s an immersive experience that promises extraordinary adventures.
They are located in State and National Parks that offer the cool shade of mosscovered trees in the interior of Florida with walking, hiking, and horse trails and lush tropical hammocks; coastal locations with sparkling blue water, dolphins, sand, and shells; riverfront spots for peaceful paddles in kayaks and canoes and knowledgeable tour guides to point out wildlife in and out of the water; natural spring locations for swimming, splashing and paddling and manatee watching; and, one of the newest locations at the southern tip of the Florida Everglades for stay adventures including lodging, glamping, camping, house boating, hiking, fishing and boating.
Each location offers various activities, lodging, and dining, for the weekend warrior and the seasoned traveler, for unrivaled nature experiences. Locations like St. Andrews State Park, Wakulla Springs, Weeki Wachee, Homosassa Springs, Rainbow Springs, Blue Spring, Wekiwa Springs, DeLeon Springs, Everglades 10,000 Islands, and Flamingo Everglades. These places will provide you and your family
with so many wonderful opportunities for memory-making, we know that you’ll have a real-life adventure no matter where you go.
Discover what it truly means to explore.
Visit their website to select your adventure www.exploreadventuresunbound.com, or call 888-688-7538 for detailed and personalized planning.
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RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! ®
Ripley’s Believe It or Not!®
Orlando proudly announces the launch of its newest exhibition: Movie Magic. The collection takes guests on an adventure through the world of cinema, where things are not always as they seem.
For a limited time only, visitors will have the extraordinary opportunity to delve deep into the secrets behind their favorite films and get up close with iconic props that have left
an indelible mark on cinematic history, such as: Forrest Gump’s Box of Chocolates, Luke’s Lightsaber™ and Robin Williams’ SFX Mask from Mrs. Doubtfire.
Ripley’s Movie Magic exhibition is an immersive experience, where guests can get up close and personal with legendary artifacts and even test out the magic themselves with fun interactives. Use face recognition to see which famous movie
character you are, play with green screen technology, and even get “hands-on” with Luke’s Lightsaber™ in a unique illusion photo-op.
Whether you’re a die-hard film buff or simply curious about the secrets behind the silver screen, Ripley’s Movie Magic promises to ignite your imagination and leave you with memories that will last as long as the classics.
Break the fourth wall and check out this limited-time exhibition today! Included with regular admission; tickets available for purchase online or at the door.
Movie Magic Exhibition
Forrest Gump’s Box of Chocolates
Central Florida Animal Reserve
321-637-0110
Sip & Stroll at Central Florida Animal Reserve – A Wildly Unique Experience November 17th , 2024, presented by Experience Kissimmee! During your visit this Fall, come to Central Florida Animal Reserve, a home for lions, tigers, cougars and leopards, just a short drive from all the attractions! Join us for an unforgettable evening of fine wine paired with up-close encounters with majestic big cats. Located in Saint Cloud, halfway between Kissimmee and Melbourne, this exclusive event offers a rare opportunity to enjoy a relaxing night in a serene, natural environment. Tickets are limited! Reserve your spot today at www.cflar.org for an evening like no other.
Can’t make the Sip & Stroll event in November? Log onto the Central Florida Animal Reserve website, www.cflar.org and book a family visit any weekend yearround! The Reserve is open weekends from 12 to 5PM for guided tours to meet the Big Cats in person. Whether you’re an animal lover or seeking a unique outing for your family, a visit to CFAR is your chance to create lifelong memories and join us for a day of wonder and learning. For visitor information visit www.ExperienceKissimmee.com www.cflar.org
The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
407-645-5311
The Morse Museum houses the world’s most comprehensive collection of works by American artist and designer Louis Comfort Tiffany. Highlights include the restored chapel interior he designed for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago and a wing that showcases the Museum’s collection of art and architectural objects from Tiffany’s celebrated Long Island home, Laurelton Hall.
Visitors to the Museum will also enjoy exhibits of American art pottery, Art Nouveau objects and late 19 th and early 20 th century American paintings. See website for current hours. morsemuseum.org
SEAWORLD® PARKS & RESORTS™ ORLANDO
There’s a reason Orlando is the world’s favorite family vacation destination, and at SeaWorld ® Parks & Resorts™ Orlando, there are exciting experiences for families to take in and lifelong memories to be made.
SeaWorld ® Orlando
SeaWorld ® Orlando Guests are immersed in wonder at SeaWorld ® Orlando, where the marine world comes alive like no place else. Experience the first of its kind roller coaster on Pipeline: The Surf Coaster. Take a plunge down the world’s tallest river rapids drop on Infinity Falls™. Climb aboard and ride the mighty Manta ®
Prepare for the ALL-NEW Penguin Trek®, where you will board a snowmobile and race along with your expedition team on
this family-style launch coaster at the NEW Antarctica Realm! Discover what it takes to care for an injured animal at SeaWorld Rescue™. Take a walk down Sesame Street at Sesame Street Land™, connecting your family to all of the fun, laughter and learning of the world famous street. Experience one-of-a-kind attractions, thrilling coasters and up-close animal interactions.
Aquatica Orlando ®
From high-speed waterslides and exhilarating wave pools, to tranquil beaches, Aquatica, voted #1 Best Outdoor Water Park in America, delights all ages and interests. This one-of-a-kind water park is home to some of the world’s most thrilling water rides, featuring over 50 slides, rivers and lagoons and 84,000 square feet of sparkling white, sandy beaches.
Aquatica offers exclusive attractions that promise unlimited fun sending guests on amazing undersea adventures. Experience the ALL-NEW Tassie’s Underwater Twist, an exhilarating journey into a world of watery wonders set to a musical score.
Discovery Cove ®
Discovery Cove ® in Orlando is an all inclusive day resort where Guests can
enjoy a one-of-a-kind opportunity to swim with dolphins, snorkel among thousands of tropical fish and rays, hand-feed exotic birds, and encounter playful otters. Relax and explore rocky lagoons surrounded by lush landscaping, tropical reefs, winding rivers and white, sandy beaches. Freshly prepared meals, snacks and beverages throughout the day and swim gear are included. Guests will experience the most exciting animal encounters the world has to offer in a breathtaking tropical atmosphere.
Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay
As Florida’s thrill ride leader, Busch Gardens ® Tampa Bay is the ultimate family adventure, combining exciting seasonal events, incredible animal experiences, world-class roller coasters and more! Guests can take on a top-rated list of favorite attractions for thrill seekers, including Phoenix Rising, North America’s tallest and longest inverted family coaster, and the award-winning Iron Gwazi, North America’s tallest and the world’s fastest and steepest hybrid coaster. Animal fans can connect with over 200 species of animals from around the world as they stroll through the park and upgrade their day with exclusive experiences, including hand-feeding giraffes on the park’s 65acre Serengeti Plain.
Penguin Trek® at SeaWorld® Orlando
Serengeti Safari at Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay
Tassie’s Underwater Twist at Aquatica Orlando®
WARM WISHES
The holiday season has arrived in Central Florida and there is so much to soak in. Despite there being a distinct lack of chill in the air, families from across the world come to Orlando to celebrate good times and amazing experiences, all while looking to make lifelong memories during these winter months. From the dazzling lights of some of Florida’s most iconic attractions to the familiar sense of cheer all around, no matter where you go, there truly is something for everyone to see.
At Walt Disney World® Resort , prepare for a season of holiday joy throughout all four Theme Parks and beyond. Get wrapped up in delightful décor, exciting entertainment, and sensational shopping. Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park has a Merry Menagerie of life-size, artisansculpted animal puppets. Magic Kingdom® Park offers spectacular décor and a Frozen Holiday Surprise! The EPCOT® International Festival of the Holidays immerses you in traditions, tastes, and Candlelight Processional. Disney’s Hollywood Studios® offers seasonal cheer in Toy Story Land At Disney Springs, revel in shopping, décor, and trees galore! Discover how the sweetest, most treasured memories happen… like magic at The Most Magical, Merriest Place On Earth.
SeaWorld ® Orlando’s award-winning Christmas Celebration is returning this year and it’s more spectacular than ever before with an ALL-NEW holiday show, “Mrs. Claus’ Magic Kitchen,” deliciously
festive food and beverage offerings, and the introduction of the Christmas Market! Visitors will see the theme park transformed into a winter wonderland sparkling with more than three million beautiful lights and the addition of NEW holiday experiences sprinkled around the event.
No matter how you celebrate, Central Florida sends warm wishes to all its visitors. Whether you are on vacation from afar or a local visiting your happy place, Orlando knows how to make the holidays feel like you’re right at home.
EPCOT® International Festival of the Holidays
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Clearwater Marine Aquarium
1-727-441-1790
Visit rescued dolphins in their 1.5-million-gallon habitat! This extraordinary Ruth & J.O. Stone Dolphin complex has five pools, with numerous floor to ceiling windows, guests have the opportunity to view and engage with our rescued residents in a whole new way. Explore Winter’s Rescue Walk Exhibits and discover incredible new underwater views. Clearwater Marine Aquarium also has marine life featured in major motion pictures Dolphin Tale and Dolphin Tale 2 Once you arrive, add on a great selection of interactive activities including behind the scenes tours, Clearwater Bay boat & kayak excursions, and animal interactions. By choosing to visit, you are supporting Marine Life Rescue! CMAquarium.org
Cocoa Beach Dolphin Tours
321-454-7414
Fun for the whole family! Take an exciting two-hour dolphin & wildlife tour
on our 50-seat pontoon boats. We offer multiple tours daily of Cocoa Beach’s Banana River Lagoon. This natural ecosystem is teeming with native dolphin, manatees, pelicans, and lots of other wildlife. Captain & naturalist/tour-guide. Restrooms on board. Beverages available for purchase.
cocoabeachdolphintours.com
Congo River Golf
407-248-9181
407-396-6900
Play award-winning miniature golf. With eight locations in Florida to choose from, there’s an adventure for everyone. Experience tranquil waterfalls, mysterious caves, tropical rainforests, challenging golf holes and more on an unforgettable African adventure! congoriver.com
Crayola Experience
407-757-1700
Discover the magic of color with 20+ creative attractions. Dozens of hands-on, creative activities provide a
full day of fun for families. Name and wrap your own Crayola crayon! Learn how crayons are made in a live show! Shop the largest selection of Crayola products at the Crayola retail store. crayolaexperience.com
Crazy Gator Airboat Tours
407-572-2226
Experience the thrill of gliding over waterways and discovering breathtaking wildlife on our airboat tours. Our expert captains will guide you through stunning landscapes, sharing intriguing insights along the way. Perfect for nature lovers, thrill-seekers and outdoor enthusiasts.
crazygatorairboats.com
Dave & Buster’s Orlando 407-541-3300
Dave & Buster’s is the ONLY place to Eat. Drink. Play. & Watch Sports.® Located only one-half mile from the Orange County Convention Center, it’s the most fun you’ll have under one roof! daveandbusters.com/orlando
the entire family will enjoy timeless attractions like the Old Town Ferris Wheel, and the area’s only year-round haunted house, Mortem Manor. Free events and live music light up Old Town’s Main Stage throughout the week, all leading up to the world-famous car show and cruise, held weekly on Fridays and Saturdays.
With memories that are just as magical as any Orlando destination, Old Town has remained a cherished family tradition for over 30 years. Celebrate all things quirky and cool when you play on our side of town.
Dezerland Park Orlando
321-754-1700
Dezerland Park is home to the renowned Orlando Auto Museum, showcasing a stunning collection of over 2,000 vehicles valued at $200 million. In addition to this automotive marvel, visitors can indulge in Florida’s Longest Indoor Go-Kart Track, Boutique Bowling, over 300 Arcade Games, a Trampoline Park, Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf, Laser Tag Maze, Toxic Blast Arena, Bumper Cars, Axe Throwing, The Pinball Palace, Video Games, and a variety of other thrilling attractions, promising an unforgettable experience for all ages. DezerlandPark.com
Discovery Cove ®
407-513-4600
Discovery Cove ® in Orlando is an allinclusive day resort where guests can enjoy a one-of-a-kind opportunity to swim with dolphins, snorkel among thousands of tropical fish and rays, hand-feed exotic birds, and encounter playful otters. Relax and explore rocky lagoons surrounded by lush landscaping, tropical reefs, winding rivers and white, sandy beaches. Freshly prepared meals, snacks and beverages throughout the day and swim gear are included. Guests will experience the most exciting animal encounters the world has to offer in a breathtaking tropical atmosphere. discoverycove.com
Disney’s Animal Kingdom ® Theme Park
407-WDW-INFO
Explore the magic of nature at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Discover rare animals in their natural habitats, adventures beyond belief in Pandora–The World of Avatar, and entertainment with brilliant larger-thanlife performances transporting you to the heart of nature. disneyworld.com/AnimalKingdom
Disney’s Hollywood Studios ®
407-WDW-INFO
At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, favorite stories unfold all around you. At Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge® feel the rush of taking over control of the Millennium Falcon. And in Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway you can enter a crazy colorful cartoon world as you
join Mickey and Minnie on a runaway adventure. And become a toy with Buzz and Woody and take in a ride on Slinky Dog as he careens through Andy’s backyard in Toy Story Land. Let Your Adventures Begin at Disney’s Hollywood Studios disneyworld.com/HollywoodStudios
Disney Water Parks
407-WDW-INFO
Plunge into two water parks drenched in Disney magic! Escape to a tropical paradise at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park or discover frosty-themed fun at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park! A splash-tastic time awaits as there’s something for everyone in the family! disneyworld.com/waterparks
Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney 877-773-6470
In this first-of-its-kind creative collaboration between Cirque du Soleil and Disney, the art of classic Disney Animation is brought to life through
Cirque du Soleil’s high-flying acrobatics. Prepare to set your imagination in motion! Live on stage at Disney Springs ® cirquedusoleil.com/drawn-to-life
EPCOT®
407-WDW-INFO
EPCOT has always been an amazing place to celebrate the world and immerse ourselves in the wonder of attractions and festivals that excite the senses. Come experience EPCOT where Disney storytelling welcomes you into incredible worlds brimming with possibilities. This is your chance to float, fly, scurry, race, taste, sing, play and grow-without growing up. Come be a part of the continuing story of EPCOT and enjoy a whole new journey dedicated to inspiring everyone with the magic of possibility. disneyworld.com/EPCOT
Florida State and National Parks
In the state of Florida, there are national and state parks full of adventure opportunities for everyone! At any of our
amazing and unique locations, you’ll be able to experience the most memorable opportunities, adding another check mark to your nature-driven bucket-list. exploreadventuresunbound.com
Fun Spot America-Kissimmee 407-397-2509
2 Extreme go-kart tracks, thrill rides & Florida’s only inverting wooden roller coaster. Over 20 rides & an arcade. Located next to Old Town at MM#9 on Hwy 192. Free admission and free parking. Named “Best Budget Attraction.” Come have your #BestDayEver!
Fun Spot America-Orlando 407-363-3867
2 roller coasters including the action packed White Lightning, 4 unique gokart tracks, over 20 rides & an arcade. Home of Gator Spot. Family-friendly fun. Just off International Drive at Kirkman. Named “Travelers’ Choice” by TripAdvisor. Free admission and free parking. Come have your #BestDayEver!
Celebrate!
FALL/WINTER 2024-2025 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Now – April 2025
Friday Nights at the Morse Museum
All visitors receive free admission to the Morse Museum on Fridays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Selected evenings come alive with the enchanting melodies of live music in the galleries. morsemuseum.org
Select Nights, Nov. – Dec.
Holidays at LEGOLAND ®
Deck the halls and build a little LEGO ® magic to your family traditions during Holidays at LEGOLAND ® featuring a 30-foot-tall LEGO ® Christmas tree, seasonal entertainment, holly jolly LEGO ® characters, special treats, LEGO ® activities, twinkling lights throughout a whimsical wintery atmosphere and more! Best of all, this festive event is included in general admission and select Annual Passes! LEGOLANDFlorida.com
Select Nights
Nov. 8 – Dec. 20
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Magic Kingdom® Park
Holiday magic shines bright and “snow” falls on select nights during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom® Park with special entertainment, favorite characters, and complimentary cookies and festive beverages at this 5-hour limited-capacity event. Admission to this event requires a separately priced ticket. Ticket valid only during specific event hours and subject to availability.
DisneyWorld.com/VeryMerry
Select Dates, Nov. 8 – Jan. 2
SeaWorld® Christmas Celebration
Where holiday traditions are made with delicious food, stunning live shows, delightful holiday shopping and joyous entertainment. seaworld.com/orlando
Select Nights
Nov. 9 – Dec. 21
Disney Jollywood Nights
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Hollywood glamour meets holiday cheer at Disney Jollywood Nights! Themed celebrations, live music, festive fireworks, cheerful Characters, favorite attractions and more make up this 5-hour limited-capacity nighttime event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Digital downloads of your Disney PhotoPass photos and videos from the event are included with your ticket. Admission to this event requires a separately priced ticket. Ticket valid only during specific event hours and subject to availability. DisneyWorld.com/JollywoodNights
Select Dates, Nov. 15 – Jan. 5
Christmas Town™
Busch Gardens ® Tampa Bay
Celebrate the holidays with millions of twinkling lights, festive shows and holiday inspired culinary delights. buschgardens.com/tampa
Nov. 18 – Jan. 7
Colorful Christmas Crayola Experience
Deck the halls with tons of color. The Colorful Christmas Crew is back! Can you help Santa and his friends save the holiday? Plus enjoy some SNOWtastic adventures as you go! Meet the animatronic Christmas characters and listen to them tell stories as you solve their riddles. Step inside a life-sized snowglobe, watch a light show starring Scarlet and her singing reindeer friends and more. All while crafting unique gifts from the heart! Enjoy holiday fun the Crayola way! All included in general admission. crayolaexperience.com/orlando
Nov. 29 – Dec. 31
Holidays at Old Town
Marvel at the spectacular display of festive decorations throughout the brick-paved streets every night. The colorful twinkle of lights includes the traditional and iconic car-themed
Christmas Tree on display. End 2024 with a bang during Old Town’s FREE New Year’s Eve Celebration featuring a specialty car shows, live music, entertainment and free fireworks at midnight. myoldtownusa.com
December 2024
Kids’ New Years Eve
LEGOLAND® Florida Resort
LEGOLAND ® Florida Resort is thrilled to announce a spectacular "Brick Drop" event to welcome 2025. This exciting celebration allows families to enjoy a kid-friendly countdown before midnight, welcoming the new year in style. The festivities culminate with a breathtaking 3D fireworks display over Lake Eloise, where guests can experience the magic through special LEGO ® brick viewing glasses. Even better, this joyous celebration is part of your general admission and select Annual Passes! LEGOLANDFlorida.com
Select Dates, Jan. 31 - May 4
Seven Seas Food Festival
SeaWorld ® Orlando
Join us to sip and sample your way around the world with exciting flavors and local craft beers, plus live performances. seaworld.com/orlando
Guests can meet LEGO® Santa and enjoy festive fun around every corner during Holidays at LEGOLAND®
Christmas at Old Town
Dazzling LEGO® brick fireworks light up LEGOLAND® Florida Resort!
Gatorland
1-800-393-JAWS
Experience the uniqueness of Gatorland, Orlando’s only theme park with bite and attitude! Spanning 110 acres, this wildlife preserve seamlessly blends “Old Florida” charm with thrilling exhibits. Since opening in 1949 as a roadside attraction, Gatorland has become a beloved icon for Floridians and a must-see attraction for all visitors.
In 2024, it celebrates its 75th anniversary, offering more excitement than ever with thousands of alligators and crocodiles, an enchanting aviary, a breeding marsh with an observation tower, a petting zoo, nature walks, captivating capybara encounters, and educational wildlife programs.
Additionally, visitors can explore a gift shop, savor meals at the on-site restaurant, cool off at the Gator Gully Splash Park, and enjoy the Gatorland Express train ride. For the adventurous, Gatorland features thrilling zip lines, the wild Stompin’ Gator Off-Road Adventure and Croc Rock! New additions include the world’s only leucistic alligator babies, Mystic and Mayhem, and the internet sensation, Jawlene.
Don’t miss the reptilian shows, including Alligators: Legends of the Swamp, Up-Close Encounters, and the World-Famous Gator Jumparoo Show! Voted - The Best Place to Show Visitors the Real Orlando by Orlando Weekly, Gatorland promises an unforgettable experience for all ages. Visit gatorland.com to plan your adventure!
Hollywood Drive-In Golf
407-802-4848
Come and experience Central Florida’s newest and most outrageously themed miniature golf at Universal CityWalk Orlando. Based on vintage horror flicks and “little green men” science fiction films, guests putt through elaborate movie-style scenes. hollywooddriveingolf.com
The world’s most comprehensive collection of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany.
445 N. Park Avenue Winter Park, Florida 32789 407-645-5311 | morsemuseum.org
ORLANDO MAGIC
Take in the total NBA experience: world-class basketball, edge of your seat excitement, fun for all ages, and more. Experience Orlando like the locals by attending a game in the heart of downtown. It’s more than just the action of a basketball game—it’s experiencing all the Orlando Magic has to offer. In-game entertainment for fans of all ages makes an unforgettable experience for the whole family.
World-Class Basketball
From October to April experience the thrills of super-charged action as the Orlando Magic take on the biggest teams in the NBA. See matchups against teams such as the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Golden State Warriors and others in the Kia Center – a state-of-theart sports facility featuring interactive fan areas, the tallest scoreboard in the NBA, and a restaurant that overlooks the court.
Entertainment
You don’t have to be a sports enthusiast to enjoy the action of an Orlando Magic basketball game! Packed with fun for the whole family, experience a sensational pregame light and video show and halftime performances that feature unbelievable
talent. There’s non-stop fun with entertainment during every break in the action. Choose from several unique bars and restaurants featuring mouth-watering options from fine dining to traditional game day food and drinks and everything in between. Don’t forget to stop at the Team Shop for authentic merchandise to take your memories of Magic home with you!
Unique Group Experiences
Make your event even more memorable by reserving a unique group experience. Choose an on-court group photo or cut down the nets after the game and take a piece of the action home with you!
Plan now to make a Magic game part of your Orlando vacation!
Stuff the Magic Dragon
Orlando Magic Basketball Game
THE TOTAL NBA EXPERIENCE
NOVEMBER TIER
11/8/24 New Orleans Pelicans FOUR
11/10/24 Washington Wizards FIVE
11/12/24 Charlotte Hornets FIVE
11/13/24 Indiana Pacers FIVE
11/15/24 Philadelphia 76ers TWO
11/23/24 Detroit Pistons FOUR
11/27/24 Chicago Bulls TWO
DECEMBER TIER
12/8/24 Phoenix Suns THREE
12/10 - 12/16/24 TBA† THREE 12/19/24 Oklahoma City Thunder THREE
12/21/24 Miami Heat TWO
12/23/24 Boston Celtics ONE
12/26/24 Miami Heat TWO
12/27/24 New York Knicks ONE
12/29/24 Brooklyn Nets THREE
JANUARY TIER
1/5/25 Utah Jazz FOUR 1/9/25 Minnesota Timberwolves THREE 1/10/25 Milwaukee Bucks THREE 1/12/25 Philadelphia 76ers THREE 1/19/25 Denver Nuggets TWO 1/23/25 Portland Trail Blazers FOUR 1/25/25 Detroit Pistons FOUR
FEBRUARY TIER
2/8/25 San Antonio Spurs THREE 2/10/25 Atlanta Hawks THREE 2/12/25 Charlotte Hornets FOUR 2/21/25 Memphis Grizzlies THREE
NOTE: Game dates and times subject to change.
2/23/25 Washington Wizards FOUR 2/25/25 Cleveland Cavaliers FOUR 2/27/25 Golden State Warriors ONE
MARCH TIER
3/2/25 Toronto Raptors FOUR 3/4/25 Toronto Raptors FOUR 3/12/25 Chicago Bulls THREE 3/19/25 Houston Rockets FOUR 3/24/25 Los Angeles Lakers ONE 3/27/25 Dallas Mavericks TWO 3/29/25 Sacramento Kings THREE 3/31/25 Los Angeles Clippers THREE APRIL TIER
4/8/25 Atlanta Hawks THREE 4/9/25 Boston Celtics TWO
†Game to be announced on December 4 pending Emirates NBA Cup seeding.
For tickets, see your GUEST SERVICES DESK or visit www.orlandomagic.com/iloveorlando For PREFERRED SEATING, use promo code: ILOVEORLANDO Call 407.916.2255 for
ICON Park
At ICON Park, it starts with The Orlando Eye, but the fun keeps going around and around long after the ride. At 400 feet tall, The Orlando Eye is the perfect way to elevate an amazing moment. Toast to the good life with a Sky Bar experience in your own private capsule or see downtown, the theme parks and the Central Florida landscape like never before.
Then, dive deep into the oceans of the world by exploring SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium and its 360-degree ocean tunnel with floor-to-ceiling displays and bubble aquariums, or indulge in the ultimate fame experience at Madame Tussauds Orlando, the world’s greatest wax museum.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex 1-877-404-3824
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is the only place on Earth where you can see the actual space shuttle Atlantis, stand underneath a Falcon 9 booster, touch a Moon rock and get an up-close view of the mighty Saturn V Moon rocket. Plan your visit now. KennedySpaceCenter.com
Kissimmee Swamp Tours
407-436-1059
Kissimmee Swamp Tours offer narrated wildlife airboat tours through pristine swamps and marshes in the Kissimmee area. Experience the Old Florida! The undeveloped Florida! Everything else is just an airboat ride. Experience the difference! ALL our wildlife is cage free. kissimmeeswamptours.com
LEGOLAND ® Florida Resort
LEGOLAND ® Florida Resort is a multiday vacation destination built for families with kids 2-12, featuring two theme parks with more than 50 rides and attractions PLUS LEGOLAND ® Water Park with seasonably heated pools, and
three unique onsite hotels. For more information, visit LEGOLAND.com/Florida
Lonely Dog Immersive Experience
844-566-3593
This 360˚ Immersive Movie Experience, powered by 35 projectors, transports audiences into a multimedia immersive adventure featuring original artwork, music and an unforgettable story for all ages. Also explore our VR Lounge, selfie salon, massive ball pit, art gallery, and interactive art studio. lonelydogorlando.com
Lost Caverns Adventure Golf
407-264-0560
There’s nothing mini about this golf! Putt your way through caves, up rocky trails and past waterfalls as you follow Cliff Cavern and his nieces along two exciting 18-hole adventures! Don’t forget to feed our live gators! lostcavernsgolf.com
Magic Kingdom ® Park
407-WDW-INFO
Enjoy lands of never-ending enchantment, one-of-a-kind attractions and unforgettable moments at the place where storybook fantasy becomes everyday reality. Rocket through the galaxy on Space Mountain® , race through a diamond mine on Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and soar high in the sky with Dumbo the Flying Elephant® . Plus, see some of your favorite Disney friends in magical parades and at character greeting locations. disneyworld.com/MagicKingdom
Mission Control Game Room
407-352-9293
Family fun isn’t limited to the theme parks. Test your skills and win prizes at the state-of-the-art Mission Control Game Room, located at Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa. From the latest arcade games to good old-fashioned air hockey, we have something for all ages and skill levels. Your fun will be rewarded when you turn your game winnings in for a large variety of prizes at the redemption counter. Charge up your playing card and play the day away with the whole family.
WestgateResorts.com
Museum of Illusions Orlando 833-541-0992
With over 50 exhibits, Museum of Illusions offers more mind-twisting, eye-tricking fun under one roof than any other edutainment destination in Central Florida. Roam the mind-blowing expanse of the Infinity Room. Defy the laws of gravity in the Reverse Room. Shrink to miniature size in the Ames Room. Only at...Museum of Illusions Orlando. MOIOrlando.com
Old Town
407-396-4888
Old Town Entertainment District - A time capsule nestled in the tourist capital of the world, Old Town Entertainment District is the premier destination for classic, all-American fun. It’s a blast from the past that will transport you to a time when crowds were a little smaller, lines were a little shorter, and good times were a little simpler. Just off the beaten path, it’s a place where characters from all walks of life are
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE
Memories that last forever start with a smile and a laugh – all are contagious!
Discover the magic of color at Crayola Experience , Crayola’s premier, one-of-akind family attraction! With more than 20 hands-on creative activities, a full day of fun awaits families at The Florida Mall. Bigger, brighter and bolder than ever, the colorful adventures of Crayola Experience help kids and adults alike explore art and technology, express their creativity and experience color in a whole new way. Name and wrap your own crayon, sculpt colorful creations using Crayola Model Magic®, and enjoy the NEW attraction, Cartoon Creator!
As the day winds down, experience an unforgettable evening at The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show located inside WonderWorks! Enjoy a night of non-stop laughter, delicious food, and magic come to life! Be amazed by jaw-dropping magic tricks and illusions, and delight in side-splitting comedy that
will keep you entertained from start to finish. Live it up, and indulge in unlimited pizza, salad, dessert, wine, beer, and soda - ensuring you’re satisfied and delighted. Create long-lasting memories with family and friends in an atmosphere filled with true joy and wonder. Live, laugh and love every moment at The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show!
For the little ones, Peppa Pig Theme Park Florida is a family-friendly theme park located in Winter Haven, Florida, steps away from LEGOLAND® Florida Resort. It is designed specifically for young children and their families, bringing the beloved world of Peppa Pig to life. Perfect for pint-sized adventurers and their families to engage in giggles and fun. Splash around at the Muddy Puddles Splash Pad, soar on Peppa’s Balloon Ride, and dance with Peppa, George, and friends in lively shows.
Don’t miss the thrilling George’s Dinosaur Adventure ride. With delightful rides, charming characters, and vibrant play areas, Peppa Pig Theme Park Florida is the ultimate destination to live, laugh, and love.
Looking for a night filled with non-stop laughter and fine dining? Teatro Martini’s Vaudeville Variety Revue is your choice! The show brings together the perfect mix of hilarious comedy, jaw-dropping specialty acts, and outrageous performances that will have you enjoying yourself from the moment you arrive.
From witty one-liners to laugh-out-loud antics, the cast of characters—including the hilarious Jinx, Rob, Jeff, and the dazzling Madame Talia with her dancing Jewels— guarantees an evening of pure joy and a fine dining three-course meal. A special evening where chaos meets fine dining cuisine.
Live, Laugh, Love – it marks the start of every wonderful vacation!
New Attraction! Watch the CrayolaBot sketch YOU into a cartoon, then color yourself as the hero of your own story.
Experience everything from over-the-top illusions to sleight-of-hand tricks.
Colorful Rainbow Arch Welcomes Guests at the Main Entrance of Peppa Pig Theme Park Florida.
Teatro Martini’s Vaudeville Variety Revue
encouraged to embrace the weird and the wonderful. myoldtownusa.com
Orlando Magic Basketball
407-916-2255
Experience the NBA live with an Orlando Magic game at the Kia Center, featuring world-class basketball and entertainment. You don’t have to be a sports fan to enjoy an Orlando Magic game. It’s an amazing event packed with fun for the whole family! Regular season runs from October to April. To view home game schedule and ticket options, visit www.orlandomagic.com/iloveorlando
Deep Sea Fishing aboard the 95’ “Orlando Princess” and 90’ “Canaveral Princess.” We fish for many types of fish, while also including your lunch, soda, rod, reel, bait, tackle and fishing license for the day.
Reservations required. orlandoprincess.com
Peppa Pig Theme Park Florida
Designed to be the ultimate day for little ones, Peppa Pig Theme Park Florida features six rides, six themed playscapes, a water play area and even more oinktastic experiences, just steps away from LEGOLAND ® Florida Resort! Families can snort, giggle, and create their first theme park memories together with Peppa and her friends. For more information, visit peppapigthemepark.com/florida
Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf
407-352-7378
Come and test your skills on our two challenging 18-hole championship courses! Putt your way through mysterious mountain caves, over footbridges and under cascading waterfalls! Swashbuckling fun for the whole family! piratescove.com
Ripley’s Believe It or Not!®
407-345-0501
Come see what’s new! Explore an amazing variety of exhibits, artifacts and displays in 16 galleries that pay tribute to the odd, bizarre and unbelievable. Marvel at our collection of weird and unusual relics and rare treasures. Self-guided, self-paced tour. Free parking! ripleys.com/orlando
Screamin’ Gator Zip Line at Gatorland
407-856-3226
Recently voted the Best Zipline in Orlando for the 5th consecutive year by readers of Orlando Weekly, Gatorland offers an unforgettable experience soaring above giant alligators and crocodiles on the world’s tallest zip line! Glide across five intense zip lines at speeds of up to 30 miles per hour, covering over 1200 feet of thrilling adventure. Booking is available online. For a slightly shorter thrill, try the Gator Gauntlet single zip line, the only
accessible zip line in Central Florida, where you’ll fly 350 feet through the air over the alligator breeding marsh! Gatorland offers thrills for all! Pricing and reservations are available. gatorland.com
SEA LIFE Florida
Discover SEA LIFE Florida, the newest attraction at LEGOLAND ® Florida Resort! This immersive aquarium is designed to educate visitors about local marine life and conservation efforts. Guests can look forward to a unique tank featuring a playful underwater theme park, set against the backdrop of beloved attractions. Dive into the wonders of the ocean when SEA LIFE Florida opens in spring 2025!
Guests are immersed in wonder at SeaWorld ® Orlando, where the marine world comes alive like no place else. Experience the first of its kind roller coaster on Pipeline: The Surf Coaster! Take a plunge down the world’s Tallest river rapids drop on Infinity Falls™. Climb aboard and ride the mighty Manta ®. Discover what it takes to care for an injured animal at SeaWorld Rescue™. Take a walk down Sesame Street at Sesame Street Land ™ , connecting your family to all of the fun, laughter and learning of the worldfamous street. Experience one-of-a-kind attractions, thrilling coasters and upclose animal interactions. Prepare for the ALL-NEW Penguin Trek, an unforgettable family launch coaster adventure through the breathtaking vastness of the NEW Antarctica Realm. Board your snowmobile and race along with your expedition team at up to 43 miles per hour, navigating twists and turns and narrowly escaping the crumbling hazards of an icy cavern. seaworldorlando.com
SkyCoasters at Fun Spot America
Kissimmee: 407-397-2509
Orlando: 407-363-3867
Feel the thrill of your life! Part skydiving, part hang gliding. ALL THRILLS! Soar at
85 MPH in a free fall. Up to three can fly at one time. *Open daily until midnight.
The Escape Game
407-501-7222
From uncovering lost treasure to breaking out of prison - The Escape Game offers a uniquely premium experience. Team up, follow clues and solve puzzles to complete your mission and become the hero of these immersive 60-minute escape games. You might escape...you WILL have fun!
TheEscapeGame.com/Orlando
Tickets2You.com
1-877-849-2968
Visiting Orlando theme parks?
Tickets2You.com is the #1 place to purchase discounted tickets to all your favorite Central Florida attractions! We have the best prices on all your favorite attractions guaranteed. Call today to inquire on our special rates! Don’t forget to check out our blog for up-to-date insider information.
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Topgolf Orlando 407-218-7714
At Topgolf, our goal is to help you create unforgettable experiences with friends and family. Each venue features fun and competitive golf games for all ages, climate-controlled playing “bays” similar to a bowling lane, an impressive food and drink menu, private spaces for groups of any size, HDTVs to watch the big game and a music selection that will make every visit feel like a party. Topgolf Orlando features 102 bays over 3 floors, an amazing rooftop terrace, lively bars and a golf game concept that is sure to blow you away.
topgolf.com/orlando
Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier
321-783-7549
Just a short one-hour drive from Orlando is the Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier, a local landmark renowned for its popular bars and restaurants, shopping and pristine beaches. Visitors can enjoy surfing, swimming, the best fresh seafood on the beach, volleyball, beach rentals and much more.
CocoaBeachPier.com
Westgate River Ranch
Resort & Rodeo
863-692-1321
Enjoy some of the last untouched Florida Wilderness on 1700 acres of a real authentic Florida Cattle Ranch at Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo! Whether you are visiting with family or hosting a group outing, you will experience a trip like no other, journeying to the land of the Florida Cowboys. You will feel like you have stepped back in time, living the life of the very first Cowboy in America. Take an adventure around the resort on horseback, enjoy a thrilling airboat ride or relax on a river cruise aboard the 40-foot Kissimmee River Queen, test your aim at the Trap & Skeet range, saddle up for our weekly Saturday Night Rodeo or wrangle up a good time at Cowboy Adventure Park! Enjoy a variety of lodging accommodations ranging from RV Sites, Platform Tent Camping, Teepees, Top-Rated Luxury Glamping, Conestoga Wagons, as well as spacious cabins and suites. Voted #1 Best Glamping Spot by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2023.
WGRiverRanch.com
Wild Florida
1-866-532-7167
Ride, Walk, or Drive the adventure of your choice! Immerse yourself in Florida’s marshlands on an airboat ride. See gators up close inside the Gator Park. Be within a few feet of wild and exotic animals while driving through the Drive-thru Safari Park. Plan your adventure today at wildfl.com
WonderWorks
407-351-8800
An indoor amusement park for the mind, with over 100 hands-on exhibits to explore. Be blown away by hurricaneforce winds, land the space shuttle, lie on a bed of nails, put yourself inside a bubble, play virtual sports, touch 100,000 volts of electricity, ride a virtual roller coaster and much more! Located in the basement (the 3 rd level), compete in a game of laser tag, climb the ropes challenge course and experience the 4D extreme motion ride. Closed shoes required for the ropes course. Open daily.
wonderworksorlando.com
Welcome our new neighbors
Come experience the new Manatee Rehabilitation Center. The new home of manatees in need of restorative care. Learn about their journey, their progress and discover a deeper connection at cmaquarium.org.
SLEUTHS MYSTERY DINNER SHOWS
Join us at Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows where you will step into a world of comedy and mystery. Mingle with some unusual characters, ask questions, and enjoy the laughs as you become the detective and solve the crime!
You’ll enjoy salad, a delicious dinner (with menu choices of sweet bourbon chicken, cheese lasagna with or without meatballs, or plant-based bourbon “chicken”) and for the junior detectives (ages 3-11), they have chicken fingers with mac n’ cheese. Plus, a yummy homemade mystery dessert and unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks. Reservations and menu choices are made in advance.
Your evening will begin with your salad, as the characters mingle with the guests and set the tone for the evening. Once everyone is seated, you will see a comedy mystery play unfold and a crime takes place. Each table is now a team and as a team you will elect a spokesperson for your table and gather your questions while you enjoy your dinner.
The second part of the show is a live interrogation where you uncover additional clues through a question-and-answer format. Once everyone has what they need to solve the crime, you have your dessert while you make your final guess as to who “did it."
Dinner Shows.
They offer fantastic group rates for parties of 15 or more. It’s great for all ages! Call for reservations or information today 407-363-1985 or visit www.sleuths.com for upcoming show schedules and special pricing.
Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows is located at 8267 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 in the plaza beside Ripley’s Believe It or Not!®, next to the ICON Park.
You help us solve the crime at Sleuths Mystery
Sleuths has six different shows in rotation each week.
The laughter is contagious.
dinner theaters & shows
Dine With Orcas
407-545-5550
Dive into Orlando’s most immersive and memorable family dining experience. Dine next to our killer whales and watch the specialized care they receive daily in their home.
Following your meal, you’ll get an upclose view into the relationship shared between our animal care specialists and killer whales as you discover the unique characteristics of these majestic animals.
Throughout your experience, you’ll learn about the small yet impactful measures we all can take to help save valuable ocean resources by enjoying sustainable foods and preserving natural habitats.
*Park Admission not included but required seaworldorlando.com
Jewel
407-206-5102
An elegant throwback to another era, enjoy the Jewel with a crafted cocktail, small bites, live dueling pianos, and charity gaming.
Jewel features the best of Orlando’s dueling pianos presenting a variety of musical genres, combined with award-winning singers performing the best of old classics and contemporary songs. Or try your luck at our charity gaming for added excitement. Audience participation is welcomed and encouraged.
Get your tickets. Reservations preferred. Walk-ups welcome pending availability. Call us for any questions or make a reservation at: 407-206-5100 or www.jewelorlando.com
Outta Control Dinner Show
407-351-8800
Don’t miss the longest running magic comedy Dinner Show in Orlando - a mustsee show! This hilarious show combines high-energy comedy improvisation with spectacular magic and audience participation. During the show, enjoy unlimited fresh hand-tossed pizza, salad, unlimited beer, wine, soda and dessert. The 90-minute experience will keep you on the edge of your seat and tickle your funny bone. It’s the best value in town!
Shows are presented nightly at 6:00 p.m., with second 8:00 p.m. shows on select evenings inside WonderWorks. outtacontroldinnershow.com
Pirates Dinner Adventure
407-206-5102
Hear ye. Hear ye. You are invited to the annual Gala celebrating almost 30 years as a Pirate free Treasures Bay. Princess Anita herself, has invited each of you to celebrate and join her in welcoming her special guest, a magical mermaid and her mythical Serpent’s Eye necklace.
It is said that this necklace, while in the hands of the magical mermaid, keeps everyone safe from the dreaded Leviathan. But should the necklace fall into the hands of the Pirates, all will be lost. The Pirates are devising a plan to take revenge on the town that exiled them, steal the Serpent’s Eye, and capture each of you special guests in attendance for our Gala. Board the ship of the dreaded Captain Sebastian the Black as he takes you captive along with the Princess and magical mermaid and become part of the adventure.
Call us for any questions or make a reservation at: 407-206-5100 or www.piratesdinneradventure.com
dinner theaters & shows
Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows
1-800-393-1985
407-363-1985
Step into the world of comedy and intrigue where you become the detective! Enjoy a delicious dinner with unlimited beverages while watching a hilarious “whodunit” filled with improvisation and audience participation. Mingle with outrageous characters! Watch for anything suspicious! Interrogate the suspects! Solve the crime! The dinner at Sleuths commences with mixed green salad. There is a menu choice of brown sugar bourbon chicken, lasagna or kid’s meal. Unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks accompany your meal. Sleuths currently has 6 different comedy-mysteries that alternate throughout the week. Presented in 2 beautiful theatres located at 8267 International Drive in the plaza next to Ripley’s Believe It or Not!® Call for show times and reservations. sleuths.com
Teatro Martini
“Musical Improv Experience”
407-206-5100
Join us in Teatro Martini as they present “A Vaudeville Variety Revue,” the best of live entertainment featuring, Singers, Comedians, Award-Winning Variety Acts, hints of burlesque that will have you in awe the entire night.
Enjoy a delicious three-course meal and endless cocktail options while you enjoy an evening filled with fun and chaos.
Still in the mood to party after the show?
Join us at the Jewel, an elegant throwback to another era, where you can enjoy crafted cocktail, small bites, live dueling pianos, and charity gaming. Call us for any questions or make a reservation at: 407-206-5100 or www.teatromartinifl.com
Westgate River Ranch Rodeo
Powered by Double K Rodeo Productions
863-692-1321
Saddle up and come on down to Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo for an evening of family fun at the Saturday Night Rodeo, powered by Double K Rodeo Productions! Watch in amazement as expert riders fight to hold onto a wild bucking bull!
Be mesmerized by the excitement as rodeo athletes from across the region compete every Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the 2,500seat rodeo arena in trick riding, barrel racing and bull riding. This family-friendly Florida rodeo is a Guest favorite to watch talented contestants while enjoying a patriotic tribute to our armed forces. WGRiverRanch.com
TEE-RIFIC TIME ON THE GREENS
The sun was shining, the energy was high, and the day was fun! We set out on the course at the 2024 Westgate Resorts Marketing Golf Invitational presented by Tickets2You! Everyone enjoyed celebrating partnerships at the Golf Tournament on Wednesday, September 18th
It was a beautiful day out on the greens of Falcon’s Fire Golf Club. Before the players took to the course, they had the opportunity to network and purchase raffle tickets. Guests were then able to indulge in a delicious breakfast sponsored by US. Foods and coffee provided by Royal Cup Coffee and Tea.
All players received Tote Bags donated by Promos 4 U filled with sponsor gifts. The beverage carts were stocked with products from Pepsi, Anheuser-Busch, City Beverages & Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. Hot Dogs were available all day provided by Smithfield Culinary. With the sunrise, the players set off to an early morning shotgun start!
Hole Sponsors which were identified by signage provided by Express Signs, created a fun atmosphere for the players, providing games and giveaway items throughout the course. To commemorate the day, players posed for their framed souvenir photo.
As players finished their 18 holes of golf, they returned to the clubhouse for a delicious lunch provided by the Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa’s Catering & Events Department. Everyone got to enjoy a BBQ Feast featuring Smoked Baby Back Ribs, Prime Brisket, Beer Brined Stuffed Chicken Thighs, Fred Stokes Championship Sausages, mind blowing sides, classic desserts like Banana Pudding and Peach Cobbler and so much more. Golfers were also treated to novelty ice cream treats provided by Hershey’s throughout the day.
During the luncheon, Nelson Silva, Vice President of OPC Marketing of Westgate Resorts, welcomed all the players before presenting the tournament awards, contest winners and the grand raffle prizes.
Prizes included an Enterprise Rent-A-Car Gift Certificate, Two Tickets to an Orlando Magic Home Game, 4 Tickets to any KIA Center Event Donated by Dex Imaging, a Beautyrest® Black Napa Plush Bed Set, a SeaWorld® Orlando Parks & Resorts™ Gift Basket, a Universal Orlando Resort Gift Basket, a Walt Disney World® Gift Basket, a Westgate Resorts 4-Day/3-Night Stay Certificate and Two Interval International One Week Dream Vacations, along with much more!
As everyone departed, they felt fortunate for having attended such a fun event on the course among industry friends and partners.
2024 Westgate Resorts Marketing Golf Invitational presented by Tickets2You at Falcon’s Fire Golf Club
Industry Friends and Partners
Fun on the Greens
Winning Team
Hole Sponsor
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Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier
321-783-7549
Just a short one-hour drive from Orlando is the Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier, a local landmark renowned for its popular bars and restaurants, shopping and pristine beaches. Visitors can enjoy surfing, swimming, the best fresh seafood on the beach, volleyball, beach rentals and much more.
CocoaBeachPier.com
Disney Springs® 407-WDW-INFO
This is the place where you come to indulge in all things your heart desires. Where fashion-forward finds fit like a dream. Where delectable dining delights your taste buds. Where entertainment is an enchanting escape. Come and experience a wonderland of indulgence at Disney Springs. Where you’ll discover happily whatever you’re after.
DisneySprings.com
Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores 15657 State Road 535 407-238-9301
2 miles from Disney. Outlets feature store-front parking and savings up to 75% off! Brands include Aéropostale, Authorized Apple Distributor, American Eagle, Bonworth, Carter’s, Calvin Klein, Eddie Bauer, Express, Guess, Gap, Nike, Old Navy Outlet, Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armour and more. lbvfs.com
My Airbrush Shop
Inside Walmart:
3250 Vineland Rd., Kissimmee 407-397-0674
2855 N. Old Lake Wilson Rd., Kissimmee
407-390-0328
At My Airbrush Shop, you’ll experience the best in retail entertainment while you watch our world-class airbrush artists create your custom t-shirt, hoodie or trucker’s cap - all at the best prices available. Located inside Walmart. MyAirbrushShop.com
Serenity Spa by Westgate 407-992-2938
Indulge, relax and rejuvenate with a visit
to Serenity Spa by Westgate located at Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa. This full service, European-style Serenity boutique offers world class spa services including massages, facials, body treatments, manicures and pedicures, signature Serenity treatments and a salon.
You’ll also find carefully selected, luxurious spa products to nurture your body and mind. Each visit includes full use of the Redwood Sauna, Eucalyptus Steam Room and Fitness Center. Don’t forget to try our results driven HydraFacial Treatments. Experience instant results with no downtime! Open daily.
SerenityByWestgate.com
*Please call prior to scheduling a service.
Walgreens
Forgot Something? There’s a Walgreens close by. Find the nearest Walgreens with our mobile app. Whether you want a quick snack before hitting the parks, forgot the sunblock or need to fill a prescription in a hurry, Walgreens has you covered. Trusted since 1901.
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RECHARGE & REVITALIZE
It’s time to enter vacation mode and slow down to focus on your mind, body and soul. Nurture your wellness at Serenity Spa by Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa , where your wellness takes center stage and all Orlando visitors and residents are welcome.
You’re the star of the show and your relaxation is our number one priority. Serenity Spa wants you to look and
feel your best all year long by offering specialty services customized for everyone that are designed to enrich, relax, detoxify, exfoliate, deep cleanse and purify your body from head to toe.
Discover a variety of unique skincare treatments including our “Best in Facials” HydraFacial chosen by our local Orlando Family magazine. Experience instant results with this noninvasive treatment, no matter your skin type, such as a clearer, brighter complexion with an all-around more youthful appearance.
The options for self-care and relaxation are endless as you customize your experience. Relieve stressed and aching muscles with a Hot Stone Massage or renew the body and stimulate circulation with a Detox Body Wrap. We also provide nail and salon services, group bookings and special occasions.
Your spa treatment includes complimentary use of our state-of-theart amenities, such as the Redwood Sauna, Eucalyptus Steam Room, Hydrotherapy Spa and Fitness Center.
There’s no time like the present to recharge and revitalize your mind, body and spirit. Experience the treatment your body deserves at Serenity Spa by Westgate!
Visit our website for special promotions, packages and on-line bookings.
Gift certificates available for purchase.
Serenity Spa by Westgate
GALENTINE'S DAY
No matter the reason for celebrating, incredible memories are made here in Central Florida.
Disney Springs® is the perfect place for a day out with your gals and pals. At Disney Ever After, you can add some favorite friends to your crew with colorful accessories inspired by beloved Disney Characters. You can even design your own custom headband of mini plushies. Then sip in style at Wine Bar George with over 100 wine options to choose from and delicious dishes that are perfect for sharing. Dinner and a show? Perfect! End your day out with your friends with the tumbling, twirling, dazzling sights of Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney.
This Galentine’s Day, girlfriends can visit Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney at Disney Springs®, where they’ll experience the story of Julie, the show’s heroine, as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and finding her inner strength – along with the help of some animated and acrobatic friends.
The show celebrates iconic Disney stories and characters through innovative design, acrobatic performances, dazzling choreography, musical scores and brandnew animation created by Disney Animation artists. Gal pals – and all of their friends –can experience Drawn to Life Wednesdays through Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Looking for some retail therapy? Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores celebrates over 25 years of great outlet deals. If you are visiting Central Florida, make sure to shop at these outlets. You will find the latest in fashion at savings up to 70% off and sometimes more. Before you shop, make sure you stop in at Jockey or the mall office and pick up their coupon brochure, which includes 20-25 coupons to save even more at select stores. This open-air, village-style center offers a large selection of designer and brand names. Offering free, store-front
parking. Free shopping shuttles are available to and from select area hotels.
Take a break from shopping until you drop and say “Cheers!” to spending a restful day with your besties at Serenity Spa by Westgate, located at Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa. There’s no better way to celebrate Galentine’s Day and lifelong friendships than booking a spa service to treat yourself to a little pampering and relaxation. From top-notch facials to blissful massages, your worries will melt away while you spend some deserved quality time with those that mean the most to you.
All that relaxation works up quite an appetite! Gather your girls and have some much-needed girl time over a delicious meal at Villa Italiano Chophouse, located at Westgate Vacation Villas Resort! This is the closest you will be able to get to dining in Italy without hopping on an international flight. Enjoy timeless classics like Chicken Parmesan or a personal pizza, all while sipping on specialty cocktails expertly made for get-togethers. Propose a toast to good times and everlasting friendships at Villa Italiano Chophouse!
Shop Tommy Hilfiger at the Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores.
Spa the Day Away
CHEF’S REVIEW • CHEF’S REVIEW
Hash House A Go Go puts its own unique spin on southern dishes and marries the mid-west with mad flare. Serving up Twisted Farm Food for each part of the dinning day. Casual for brunch and lunch, we serve up flapjacks, farm benedicts and our famous Hash House twisted burgers among many other items. The restaurants offer dining in a relaxed atmosphere with dishes like griddled meatloaf and eggs, blueberry lemon glaze waffles and breakfast hashes like chorizo and meatloaf all served in black skillets.
Hash House brings farm fresh food with a funky, modern twist to Orlando's residents and visitors. The décor, like the food, is one part farm, one part urban. From the old-school black and white farm photos to the modern bar to the relaxed booths, Hash House A Go Go is about having a good time − sophistication without pretension.
Hash House A Go Go has been featured on national television – the Martha Stewart Show, The Travel Channel, The Food Network, The Cooking Channel, the Dr. Phil show and numerous other local and national shows. The restaurant has also received raves in the press – The New York Times and New York Post to mention just a few. We can’t wait to feed you!
5350 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819
407-307-4646
Flamingo Crossings Town Center
13272 Hartzog Road
Winter Garden, FL 34787
407-205-0330
Hashhouseagogo.com
River Ranch Cattle Company at Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo is a ranch-chic restaurant that serves the freshest cuts of beef, along with southern-style entrees with an expansive wine and cocktail menu. Our Signature Smoked Old Fashioned is a must-try, made with Buffalo Trace Bourbon and presented in a smoke-filled decanter from ignited cherry wood. Join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner and prepare to delight your taste buds with a menu fit for any cowboy or cowgirl with a hearty appetite.
Locally sourced food is the focal point here at River Ranch Cattle Company. Our farmfresh commitment to quality is evident in this menu and our farm. Start your evening off right with an order of jumbo wings, our house staple rodeo fries, crispy deviled eggs or share a braised beef flatbread, made fresh with smoked Gouda and cheddar fondue, caramelized onion, pickled red onion and arugula.
Enjoy a fascinating view in an upscale, signature full-service restaurant that puts world-class entrées on your plate and a window into the world of sharks before your eyes.
Let our skilled chefs, courteous staff and mesmerizing sharks make a memory for you.
For your main dish, indulge in a house favorite like the bourbon glazed cedar plank salmon, or Angus chicken fried steak. Treat yourself to an undeniably fresh and tender filet mignon or perfectly marbled ribeye cut. Add a loaded baked potato with all the fixins’ or spruce things up with our housemade mac & cheese, and don’t forget to finish with the signature tableside s’mores that will excite the whole crew. Saddle up and ride in today!
Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo
3200 River Ranch Boulevard
River Ranch, FL 33867
863-692-1321 Ext. 41085
WGRiverRanch.com
Shark's Underwater Grill has been recognized among the best of the best restaurants in Orlando, receiving such awards as the 2013 Silver Spoon Award from Orlando Life Magazine and Outstanding Ratings in the Zagat 2014 Orlando Restaurant Survey. Come enjoy a unique dining experience found only at SeaWorld ® Orlando.
*Theme Park admission is required for dining experience.
Open daily, 11:30 a.m.
Reservation Policy: Same-day reservations can be made at our Host podium starting at 11:00 a.m.
SeaWorld Orlando
7007 Sea World Drive
Orlando, FL 32821
407-363-2591
seaworldorlando.com
126 Chinese Restaurant 8681 West US Highway 192 407-239-8885
Top rated on TripAdvisor. Fast service and fair price. 100% pure oil and lean meat. Serving the 192 and Disney areas. Best food around Disney! Dine-in, carryout and delivery. Open late, 7 days a week.
A&W All American Food Old Town: 5770 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Suite 326 407-397-2280
Celebrating over 100 years! Since 1919, A&W has made the Root Beer America loves. Visit any Orlando area A&W Restaurant and enjoy real draft Root Beer, great burgers, dogs, sweets and treats, onion rings and chili cheese fries. Takeout and Delivery Available. Family Meals to go. Uber Eats and DoorDash also available.
awrestaurants.com
Benihana
1751 Hotel Plaza Blvd. 407-827-4865
12690 International Dr. S. 407-239-7400
Welcome to Benihana, where you’ll find a dining experience unlike any other! Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well as your taste buds. You can also enjoy specialty sushi and indulge in our signature hot sake or a specialty cocktail.
benihana.com
Black Angus Steakhouse 7516 West Highway 192, Kissimmee 407-390-4548 6231 International Drive, Orlando 407-354-3333
Where Value is a Tradition. The best steaks, seafood and ribs for 50 years. Serving U.S.D.A. Choice or Certified Angus Beef ® cut daily, fresh seafood and Prime Rib. Fine wine selection. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner at 11 a.m.
blackangusorlando.com
THE SWEET LIFE
The cravings for a sweet treat don’t stop just because you’re on vacation!
If you have a sweet tooth, Disney Springs® is a go-to destination for candy, confections and delicious delights. Amorette’s Patisserie is a French-inspired bakery that is home to artistic pastries and showstopping cakes. Goofy’s Candy Co. is a must-visit for a quick treat. It’s filled to the brim with all sorts of sweet snacks from fudge to cookies to cotton candy and more. The Ganachery is a chocolate lover’s dream. At this artisanal chocolate shop, you can find handcrafted ganache squares, chocolate piñatas, made-to-order s’mores and so much more. Whether you’re looking for a beautifully crafted cake or a quick cookie to go, Disney Springs® is the place to find happily whatever you’re after.
Sweet Dreams is a local, handcrafted ice cream shop which makes all of its ice cream in house fresh daily. Their handmade waffle cones fill the building with a beautiful sweet smell. In addition to the delicious ice cream, sundaes, banana splits and milkshakes, they also serve fresh baked cookies and a variety of desserts.
At Sweet Dreams, they invite you to a sweet world where you can meet friends and family and have great memories while treating yourself to delightful ice cream in an old school ice cream parlor interior design located at Old Town.
There’s nothing better than the Legendary® Burger at Hard Rock Cafe Orlando , but if you’re not in the mood for burgers, they have plenty of other menu items, delicious drinks and sweet treats to make your taste buds sing! Gather the whole band to dive in to the giant Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae or go solo with a delicious slice of warm, Homemade Apple Cobbler.
Hard Rock Cafe Orlando is also always serving up a legendary line up of libations shaken and stirred to perfection fit for any V.I.P.! Celebrating something special? Let them put you and your guests center stage with custom cupcakes, specialty Hard Rock chocolates and more to amplify your epic night out!
Have you ever heard of a Cheesecake Chimichanga? The creative minds at Los Amigos Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar,
located at Westgate Vacation Villas Resort, came up with this innovative dessert as the perfect way to end your meal. Cheesecake and caramel banana filling line the inside of a crisp flour tortilla, where the dessert is then topped with cinnamon sugar and vanilla ice cream before being delivered to your table for the ultimate sweet treat experience.
The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar® is the ultimate dessert destination serving over-the-top crazy milkshakes, sundaes, cheesecakes, dessert nachos and even simple scoops of your favorite ice cream flavors. The company started in Myrtle Beach, SC in June 2020 and has since grown to 11 open stores in South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Tennessee and now Florida.
They pride themselves in giving guests quality fun desserts with personable service. They are constantly raising the bar to what dessert should be, no matter how crazy or simple your taste buds may be. Located at 5741 W. Irlo Bronon Highway across from Old Town. Open daily into the late night for those after park sweet treat cravings. Check out their menu items and learn more at www.thecrazymason.com.
Homemade Apple Cobbler
To Dip or Not to Dip!
Goofy’s Candy Company: Candy Apples and Treats Galore
Handmade Waffle Cones
Exclusive Custom Designed Glass Mason Jar and an Orange Themed Crazy Milkshake Found Only at the Kissimmee Store
Be ready to step back in time as Bobby’s Garage Bar is an experiential working Hot Rod Garage Bar from the 1920s thru the 1960s. Patrons can help build a Custom Hot Rod. Offering ice cold domestic, import and craft beer, top shelf spirits, low and nonalcoholic mocktails, tapas and gourmet food items. facebook.com/BobbysGarageBar/
Boston Lobster Feast 8731 International Drive 407-248-8606
7702 W. Irlo Bronson Highway, Kissimmee 407-768-1166
Orlando’s original lobster feast since 1990. Featuring our “All-You-Can-Eat” lobster, prime rib, sushi and crab legs along with 50 other seafood and non-seafood items. Plus a dessert bar with fresh baked treats, a kid’s menu and a full-service bar. Come
see why we are the locals’ favorite place to eat.
BostonLobsterFeast.com
China Buffet
8255 International Drive 407-352-0881
China Buffet has over 150 delicious authentic Chinese dishes. Our guests enjoy everything from fresh sushi to the best buffalo wings in town and much more that the whole family will enjoy. chinabuffetorlando.com
The Crazy Mason 5741 W. Irlo Bronson Highway 407-507-3039
Indulge in Kissimmee’s craziest gourmet milkshakes, ice cream sundaes and desserts. Experience the ultimate blend of flavors, colors and toppings in our mouth watering over the top creations. Get ready to get crazy with delicious treats at The Crazy Mason of Kissimmee. Located across from Old Town and Family Fun Spot. thecrazymason.com
Drafts Sports Bar & Grill
Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa 9500 Turkey Lake Road 407-352-9293
Drafts Sports Bar & Grill brings the excitement of a sports bar in a familyfriendly atmosphere with wall-to-wall TVs playing all your favorite sports. Both Orlando locations are award-winning restaurants that feature handcrafted burgers, sandwiches, smokehouse BBQ, fresh salads and more, all complemented with a full bar. WOW Loyalty Members receive up to 25% discount. Open to the Public | DraftsSports.com
El Patron Restaurante Mexicano 12167 S. Apopka Vineland Road 407-238-5300
A family-owned modern Mexican eatery, El Patron offers traditional cuisine with a modern twist. Enjoy their handcrafted lunch and dinner dishes, full bar with specialty drinks, and our one-of-a-kind Signature Gourmet Lunch Buffet. elpatronorlando.com
HOLIDAY FAVORITES
Some of the best holiday memories are shared around the dinner table so let’s dig in!
If you’re looking for a holiday feast a little bit earlier in the day this holiday season, elevate your brunch game with Hash House A Go Go’s must-try dishes!
Indulge in the decadent Churro Waffle, a delightful fusion of their vanilla waffles, dusted with their old fashion cinnamon sugar
mix. Don’t miss their New York Times favorite, Chicken and Waffles, featuring two sage fried chicken breasts piled high on top of the hickory smoked bacon waffle tower, hot syrup reduction and topped with fried leeks. Celebrate the holidays with these savory delights that will leave your taste buds jingle bell rocking!
Located in Old Town and featuring an AllYou-Care-To-Eat Fresh Food Bar, signature menu items, and legendary desserts,
Shoney’s brings American cuisine to the next level by offering top-notch service in a family-friendly setting. They emphasize three core values in the work they do: high quality, freshly prepared food, being a family dining establishment, and having a community focus for people to meet and connect. They know the importance of sharing a meal and how it brings people together. Whether it is a hearty breakfast, family outing, or the celebration of a milestone in your life, Shoney’s wants to be part of that memory and provide you the best service and highest quality of food to go along with it.
Booths and Dining Area at Shoney's
Hash House A Go Go
SHARED WITH FAMILY
Giordano’s has a long tradition of high-quality scratch made Italian cuisine, especially their stuffed pizza. The Famous stuffed pizza sauce brings the heat with Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, Fresh Garlic & Coarse Black Pepper balanced with Italian Varietal crushed tomatoes & Fresh Basil.
The most popular offering is the Meat More Meat Stuffed Pizza Featuring Salami, Sausage, Pepperoni and topped with Caramelized Applewood Smoked Bacon. Combined with their all-natural Wisconsin Mozzarella Cheese makes for a flavorful treat. Make Giordano’s a tradition with your family this holiday season!
The All You Can Eat Holiday Buffet is back for a limited time at Golden Corral! Celebrate the season with endless Holiday Ham, Carved Turkey, and mouth-watering Pork Roast available daily at dinner, or pre-order one of their Holiday Meals To Go, perfect for your next family gathering! Golden Corral offers a legendary all you can eat buffet featuring an abundant
variety of quality, made-from-scratch food at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy over 150 items including hand-cut USDA Top Sirloin, fried chicken, pot roast, fried shrimp, freshly baked cakes and pies, and made to order omelets at breakfast.
To Go options are available including Weigh & Pay by the pound and online ordering for Pickup or Delivery. A good price and unmatched variety make Golden Corral a restaurant with something for everyone. Golden Corral. The Only One For Everyone.
The holidays are synonymous with friends, family and lifelong memories. At Westgate Resorts, we think these memories are best made alongside some classic holiday dishes. Drafts Sports Bar & Grill, Los Amigos Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar and Villa Italiano Chophouse, all located at Westgate Vacation Villas Resort, are cooking up something for every palate and every kind of celebration this holiday season.
Fill up on cheer, good memories and even better food this holiday season!
Golden Corral Restaurant
Make Holiday Meals Memorable
Giordano’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
Kissimmee W. 192 West Disney: 7866 W. Irlo Bronson Highway 407-397-0044
Lake Buena Vista East Disney: 12151 S. Apopka Vineland Road 407-239-8900
#1 rated Delivery, Carry Out & Dine In available. Large Parties Welcome. Delivery available. Great scratch made Chicago style Italian cuisine with gluten free options.
Golden Corral
407-788-2700
See ad on page 51 for locations. Buffet lovers, look no further! This casual, American restaurant offers enormous “all-you-care-to-eat” breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets at prices anyone can afford. GoldenCorral.com
Hard Rock Cafe 6050 Universal Boulevard 407-351-7625
Let us put you and your guests center stage at the world’s largest Hard Rock Cafe at Universal Orlando Resort! It’s not just our menu that’s legendary. All our delicious classic American fare comes with a side order of rock n’ roll history! Our ‘Coliseum of Rock’ boasts more pieces of music memorabilia than any other location and the collection will blow your mind. Visit our website to book your table today!
https://www.hardrockcafe.com/location/ orlando/
Hokkaido Chinese and Japanese Buffet
12173 S. Apopka Vineland Road 407-778-5188
5737 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee 407-396-0669
The home of a variety of authentic Japanese and Chinese dishes. From our Chinese dishes, sushi rolls and fresh seafood to our desserts and everything in between, all our buffet offerings prepared fresh throughout the day are delicious and full of flavor. We hope walking down the line filling your plate feels like a new and exciting adventure every time you’re here.
hokkaidobuffetorlando.com
Ji Bei Chuan Noodles
7750 Palm Pkwy Suite #120 917-941-8366
Ji Bei Chuan Noodles is a fast-growing restaurant chain known for its signature fish maw chicken soup noodles. Combining rich, nutritious broths with efficient service, it offers a healthy, flavorful dining experience across China and North America.
Los Amigos Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar
Westgate Vacation Villas & Town Center Resort
7700 Westgate Blvd. 407-396-6111
Take a trip to south of the border to experience the best flavors of Mexico at Los Amigos! Los Amigos Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar is a vibrant dining experience offering flavorful, authentic Mexican cuisine paired with an expansive cocktail and tequila menu. We encourage you to dive into the vibrant
culture of Mexico for Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Brunch. Open to the Public. WestgateResorts.com
Old Town Ice Cream
Old Town
5770 West US Highway 192 407-397-2280
Orlando Premium Outlets
Vineland Ave.
407-239-9930
Homemade Ice Cream America
Loves. Visit either location in Kissimmee or Orlando and enjoy fresh homemade ice cream, gelato, sorbet, sherbet, sundaes, banana splits, shakes, smoothies, floats, homemade waffle cones and much more.
myoldtownusa.com/dine/sweet-dreamsicecream-cafe
Orlando Cat Café 532 Cagan Park Avenue, Clermont 352-989-4820
Do you love cats? Do you love coffee? Then you’ve found the purr-fect place! Florida’s first cat café is a cozy coffeehouse with delicious coffee, pastries, sandwiches and more! You will be greeted by cats & kittens all available for adoption! orlandocatcafe.com
Rikki Tiki Tavern
Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier
321-783-7549
Head on down to the very end of the Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier where you will find the famous Rikki Tiki Tavern. Enjoy lunch, dinner and open-air seating with a view at 800 feet over the Atlantic Ocean. Rikki Tiki Tavern is also the perfect spot to relax and unwind with a full menu featuring an array of tropical cocktails and entrees. Only one-hour from Orlando. CocoaBeachPier.com
River Ranch Cattle Company
Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo
3200 River Ranch Boulevard
863-692-1321 Ext. 41085
River Ranch Cattle Company at Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo is a ranch-chic restaurant that serves the freshest cuts of beef, along with southern-style entrees with an expansive wine and cocktail menu. Our Signature Smoked Old Fashioned is a must-try, made with Buffalo Trace Bourbon and presented in a smoke-filled decanter from ignited cherry wood.
Join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner and prepare to delight your taste buds with a menu fit for any cowboy or cowgirl with a hearty appetite. Locally sourced food is the focal point here at River Ranch Cattle Company. Our farm-fresh commitment to quality is evident in this menu and our farm.
Start your evening off right with an order of jumbo wings, our house staple rodeo fries, crispy deviled eggs or share a braised beef flatbread, made fresh with smoked Gouda and cheddar fondue, caramelized onion, pickled red onion and arugula.
For your main dish, indulge in a house favorite like the bourbon glazed cedar plank salmon, or Angus chicken fried steak. Treat yourself to an undeniably fresh and tender filet mignon or perfectly marbled ribeye cut.
Add a loaded baked potato with all the fixins’ or spruce things up with our housemade mac & cheese, and don’t forget to finish with the signature tableside s’mores that will excite the whole crew. Saddle up and ride in today!
WGRiverRanch.com
Shoney’s
Old Town:
5764 W. Irlo Bronson
Memorial Hwy., Kissimmee 407-507-5481
Shoney’s is known for its All-You-Care-ToEat Fresh Food Bar. Now serving Cafeteria style, plus a full menu of legendary breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert items, and a full alcohol bar. Stay tuned for information about upcoming Themed
Nights including a fabulous Latin-themed Fresh Food Bar. Call for Carry-out, Delivery & Catering Information. Family Meals to go. Uber Eats and DoorDash also available. shoneys.com
Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews
7640 W Irlo Bronson
Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee 407-479-5111
11701 International Dr, Orlando 305-404-2396
Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews is a family-friendly garage-themed restaurant known for a robust and innovative menu featuring over-the-top burgers, wings with 25 different sauces, sandwiches, salads, a monster list of delicious brews, hand-spun boozy and non-alcoholic shakes and malts; and a revved-up bar menu.
SickiesBurgers.com
Sweet Dreams
Ice Cream Café
Old Town
5770 West US Highway 192
407-787-0789
Come on in and watch us serve up your very own favorite custom-made dessert creation while pretending you are back in the ‘50s at your hometown drive-in. Featuring a full line of premium homemade ice cream with no preservatives, Italian gelato, gourmet freshly baked cupcakes, pastries, cookies, pies, cakes and European crêpes. Have fun and enjoy sweet dreams! myoldtownusa.com/dine/sweet-dreamsicecream-cafe/
Texas Roadhouse
Kissimmee:
7973 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy
407-787-3778
Texas Roadhouse offers Legendary Food and Legendary Service. Our Story: Hearty Hand-Cut Steaks, Fall-Off-The-Bone Ribs, Made-From-Scratch Sides and Dressings, Fresh-Baked Bread, Ice-Cold Beer and
Legendary Margaritas. We welcome and celebrate birthdays with a legendary “Yee-Haw.”
texasroadhouse.com
The K-POT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot Restaurant
5535 S Kirkman Rd, Orlando
407-704-8977
8594 Palm Pkwy, Orlando
407-717-6151
3270 John Young Pkwy, Kissimmee
407-201-3464
3280 Margaritaville Blvd, Kissimmee
407-507-0707
The K-POT is a unique, hands-on all-youcan-eat dining experience that merges traditional Asian Hot Pot with Korean BBQ flavors - but modernized with a full bar and a nightlife-like atmosphere. Come join our cultural revolution! thekpot.com
Villa Italiano Chophouse
Westgate Vacation Villas & Town Center Resort
7700 Westgate Blvd.
407-396-8523 Ext. 41748
Villa Italiano Chophouse was established for one purpose: to bring the culinary passion and rich flavors of Italy home. Whether you’re dining with family or are out for a romantic dinner for two, Villa Italiano Chophouse celebrates Italy’s culinary passion with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and house-made recipes. Our unique restaurant serves chophouse specialties, artisan pizzas, signature entrees and so much more. To create the perfect pairing, we have hand selected a variety of wines that make up our 500-bottle wine room and curated an extensive cocktail menu for the perfect end to a perfect meal. Our world-class Italian Chophouse awaits you, no passport required. For reservations, visit OpenTable.com. Open to the Public. WestgateResorts.com
VACATION SAVINGS
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Share in vacation savings and enjoy your time in The City Beautiful. Scan the QR Code for savings to area attractions, restaurants, golf, shopping and more! The more you save, the more you can experience during your visit.
Let I Love Orlando be your guide to explore all the fun attractions, indulge in the best dining, enjoy the many lifestyles and shopping centers and receive the best travel assistance Central Florida has to offer.
Whether you are looking to dine in or take out, the options are endless. There is something for all tastes! Scan the QR Code to view Central Florida’s featured restaurants and menus.
With so much to see and do in this amazing destination, I Love Orlando is your guide to all the savings and fun in Central Florida.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION/ RENTALS
For taxi or limousine service, contact your resort or hotel’s guest service desk.
Enterprise
1-800-RENT-A-CAR
When you’re ready to explore Orlando, Enterprise makes it easy with great rates, convenient locations and outstanding customer service. You’ll enjoy a wide selection of cars, trucks and vans. To receive a discount, reference Account #6020347 when you make a reservation. Offer expires 3/31/25. enterprise.com
I-Ride Trolleys are the fun way to get around the I-Drive Resort Area! Single Cash Fare just $2 per ride, Kids Cash Fare $1 per ride (ages 3 to 9 with paying adult), Seniors Cash Fare $0.25 per ride (age 65 and over). Unlimited Ride Passes available. Handicap accessible. Visit website for hours and service updates. IRideTrolley.com
LYNX public transportation system offers stops at area attractions and hotels. The LYNX hotline is 407-841-LYNX (5969).
K&M Rentals
407-363-7388
Offering quality Rental Equipment to Westgate Resorts. FREE Delivery & pick up. Open 7 days. Call to reserve your rental item.
reservations@km-rentals.com www.km-rentals.com
Kingdom Strollers
407-271-5301
Kingdom Strollers is the premier stroller and crib rental service across Central Florida. With free drop-off and delivery, your rental with us is always hassle free. KingdomStrollers.com
More Than Mobility
1-888-272-4644
More Than Mobility provides a vast array of solutions for your mobility related needs. Providing top of the range scooters which dismantle in 20 seconds for easy transportation. Low daily rental fee. Free delivery to your resort.
MEDICAL INFORMATION
Emergency: Dial 911. For roadside emergencies, Florida Highway Patrol blue
call boxes are along major highways; on your cell phone, dial *FHP.
AdventHealth
844-471-4325
The care you need for a carefree vacation. AdventHealth is the #1 hospital system in Central Florida for tourists, with more locations and vacation-friendly care options, like telehealth and prescription delivery right to your hotel. To learn more, call 844-471-HEAL (4325) or visit AdventHealth.com/StayHealthy.
THE MEDICAL CONCIERGE®
Medical and Dental Provider.
6000 Turkey Lake Rd., Suite 208
Please call for an appointment 407-648-5252
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
Providing “In-Room” House calls and Urgent Care Clinic appointments by Florida Licensed Pediatric and Family Practice physicians since 1980. Clinic hours 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and located minutes away from major attractions. Mobile pharmacy, mobile x-ray, mobile IV therapy and diagnostic testing provided. Full prescriptions dispensed at time of visit. Can bill most insurances for reimbursement. Bilingual staff and language interpretation available. www.themedicalconcierge.com
SWIM SAFETY
While on vacation in Central Florida and beyond, make sure everyone splashes and swims safely. Visitors and locals alike will want to ensure little ones don't swim alone, that the weather is apt for swimming and to wear a life jacket when necessary.
Baby Otter Swim School
1-888-SWIM-KID (794-6543)
Learn to swim ON VACATION! In 3 to 5 lessons, less than 3 hours, children from 9 months and up (if they are crawling) will learn to swim with the Turn, Kick, Reach® Program! babyotter.com
Walgreens
Forgot Something? There’s a Walgreens close by. Find the nearest Walgreens with our mobile app. Whether you want a quick snack before hitting the parks, forgot the sunblock or need to fill a prescription in a hurry, Walgreens has you covered. Trusted since 1901. Visit walgreens.com
Care for your carefree vacation.
Nobody wants to think about it, but sometimes accidents and illnesses happen when you’re on vacation. That can be a disappointing and scary experience, especially when you’ve been looking forward to and saving up for the holiday of your dreams.
At AdventHealth, Central Florida's #1 health care system for tourists, we want you to get the care you need so you can get back to all the fun Orlando has to offer. That’s why we offer so many different options to get care fast.
• Get your questions answered with our free Care Concierge service. Available daily from 7 am to 11 pm, a designated AdventHealth care concierge stands ready to connect you with the services you need. Call 844-471-HEAL (4325), or visit AdventHealth.com/StayHealthy.
• See a doctor or nurse practitioner from the convenience of your hotel room using telehealth - virtual care from your phone is available 24/7.
• Walk in or make an appointment at one of our nearby AdventHealth Centra Care urgent care facilities.
• Get your prescriptions filled or transferred and delivered to you wherever you are staying during your vacation
• Have medical equipment delivered right to your hotel, resort or other accommodation.
• Rely on the AdventHealth ER near you for medical emergencies. We have locations throughout Central Florida, including the new AdventHealth Millenia ER , which is located near the Universal parks and the unique AdventHealth at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS Town Center ER near Walt Disney World® Resort that welcomes kids and adults with Disney-inspired design. Visit AdventHealth.com/StayHealthy to find the nearest location and make a reservation online ahead of your visit.
AdventHealth is proud to be the official health care provider of Walt Disney World® Resort, helping Guests and cast members alike with health care needs ranging from the common cold to chronic illnesses and accidents. To learn more, call 844-471-HEAL (4325) or visit AdventHealth.com/StayHealthy.
WESTGATE RESORTS
With the many unique offerings and experiences at Westgate Resorts, your vacation will always be one-of-a-kind. From snow-capped mountains to tropical beaches and everywhere in between, Westgate Resorts will help you and your family make life-long memories.
Westgate Resorts is proud to celebrate over 40 years of extraordinary vacations and we are excited to reach new heights and continue providing remarkable entertainment and vacations for families of all sizes. We’re raising the stakes across the board, and we cannot wait to share all the new amenities we have in store for you.
Looking for an adventurous destination in a bustling mountain community? Look no further than Westgate Park City Resort & Spa. This elegant resort sits at the base of the majestic Canyons Village in the heart of Park City, Utah. Voted Best Timeshare Development Worldwide by Perspective Magazine, Westgate Park City Resort & Spa is the perfect mountain resort to spend your vacation. Park City boasts the best outdoor adventures in Utah. The area offers an abundance of exhilarating experiences like hot air balloon rides, skiing and snowboarding.
The state-of-the-art Fitness Center is available 24 hours a day for those looking to keep active during their stay. Or relax and unwind during your mountain retreat at Best of State® Best Destination Spa, Serenity Spa by Westgate, featuring a Waterfall Relaxation Pool, Aromatherapy Steam Room and Cedar Sauna. After a day of enjoying the outdoors, sightseeing historic Park City or relaxing at the resort, enjoy the best dining in Park City – right at the resort!
Five-time Winner of "Best Overall Dining Restaurant" in the state of Utah, Edge Steakhouse is an award-winning American steakhouse. Everything on the menu is authentic, organically or locally produced and decadent. For an elegant-yet-comfortable gastropub, Drafts Burger Bar is the perfect place to refuel! Combining the fun atmosphere
of a brewpub with gourmet food, DBB pairs handcrafted burgers, appetizing sides and over-the-top milkshakes with spectacular mountain views. The cozy villas, the stunning views, the exciting amenities and dining at Westgate Park City Resort & Spa will make your stay unforgettable.
If you’re feeling lucky, there's no better place to be than fabulous Las Vegas! At Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, you’ll experience electrifying entertainment, exciting amenities, world-class dining and so much more. Located in the center of all the action, the Las Vegas Monorail provides you with easy on-site transportation.
If you’re looking for lavish amenities, look no further! Discover a true shopper’s paradise with a diverse collection of shops, or test your luck at the 90,000-square-foot casino. For a serene experience, visit Serenity Spa by Westgate This soothing getaway provides Guests with an oasis to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Sit back, relax and enjoy all that Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino has to offer. From the third-floor pool deck complete with private cabanas and a poolside bar to the nightly shows located right on property, you’ll find it hard to leave.
Vegas is home to some of the best restaurants in the world, and while you’re visiting, you’ll enjoy a wide selection of award-winning dining. For authentic sushi, visit Rikki Tiki Sushi, Silk Road Asian Bistro or Bar Sake & Robata Grill. Expect exhibition-style Japanese cuisine served with class at world-famous Benihana
Edge Steakhouse is a cutting-edge American steakhouse. Guests can taste the tender steaks, fresh seafood and indulgent desserts that make Edge Steakhouse a famous, award-winning restaurant. For a traditional, yet imaginative menu of Italian cuisine, visit Fresco Italiano This Tuscan-style restaurant features a menu of fresh Italian favorites in a casual setting.
Visit the luxurious Westgate New York Grand Central, which is located near Grand Central Station in Midtown Manhattan. You're just minutes away from world-class museums, historic landmarks, Broadway, five-star dining
and lively entertainment. After a night out on the town, stop by Tudor City Tavern in the hotel to enjoy a full bar menu and Tudor Cityinspired cocktails.
Relax and unwind in "The Live Entertainment Capital of the World" at Westgate Branson Woods Resort and Westgate Branson Lakes Resort. Enjoy countless amazing outdoor amenities such as pools, private hiking trails, various athletic courts and a nine-hole mini golf course. You and your family will have the time of your life exploring the many eclectic attractions that Branson has to offer including magic shows, comedy performances, theme parks, off-Broadway productions, concerts and so much more.
This season is perfect for seeing friends and spending quality time with family. Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park is your perfect destination to enjoy the great outdoors with magnificent views, cabin-style villas and plenty of attractions to fill your vacation with cherished memories. While visiting the Gatlinburg area, you’ll be immersed in warm Summer tones, perfect for hiking or simply enjoying everything nature has to offer.
Challenge friends and family to a round of mini golf, or play a few rounds at the Fun Zone Game Room. The Activities Center offers many thrilling activities to help you learn how to be a true local mountaineer including archery, wild tea making and mountain meditation. Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park is also home to the largest indoor/outdoor water park in the South, a 60,000-square-foot climatecontrolled park called Wild Bear Falls
After a day of fun in Gatlinburg, enjoy delectable food offerings at The Roaring Fork. Or visit Southern Comfort®, which combines lowcountry and Creole fare with good old-fashioned home cooking. For authentic German cuisine, venture over to Wild Bear Tavern located at Wild Bear Inn and enjoy Bavarian-style burgers, sausages, sandwiches, desserts and a full bar menu.
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MAKE YOUR VACATION DREAMS COME TRUE
With enough surf, sun and sand to spare, a trip to the world-famous Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier is the perfect place to be this season. The Pier has been a treasured landmark for years, attracting locals and millions of visitors to the Space Coast in sunny Central Florida. Guests have gathered here for decades to experience renowned surfing, pier fishing, premier shopping, breathtaking views of nearby rocket launches and more.
Fresh seafood and oceanfront dining await you at the Pier with full-service restaurants and bars. Enjoy the best seafood & dine 800 feet over the Atlantic Ocean. With one of our specialty cocktails in hand and ocean waves crashing along the shore, a good time is guaranteed. Before you leave, stop by our souvenir shops to find one-of-a-kind gifts and beach-themed apparel.
Conveniently located near the Pier is Westgate Cocoa Beach Resort, a tropical beachfront resort with spacious villas and easy access to white, sandy beaches and area attractions. Take a dip into a relaxing pool, wind down the lazy river, make a splash at Wakulla Water Play Experience and dine on delicious food options at Aloha Tiki Bar & Café! Forgot anything or need to refuel after some fun in the sun? Visit Makai Snack Shack for all your beach needs.
Just minutes from Universal Orlando Resort, Walt Disney World® Resort and SeaWorld® Orlando, is Westgate Vacation Villas & Town Center Resort, a premier family resort near Orlando, Florida that provides a five-star vacation experience. Each luxury villa will allow you and your family to feel right at home with spacious living and dining areas, a fully equipped kitchen and modern decor.
The two-story Shipwreck Island Water Park features exhilarating water slides, a children’s splash pad, a pirate ship play feature, a lazy river and a 7,000-square-foot swimming pool. For Guests with a worldly appetite, make sure to visit Villa Italiano Chophouse for an authentic Italian dining experience. This unique restaurant serves chophouse specialties, antipasti boards, pizzas, pasta dishes and signature entrees, along with an extensive wine and cocktail menu.
Stop by Los Amigos Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar for flavorful, authentic Mexican cuisine and handcrafted margaritas in a bright festive atmosphere.
Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa is a beautiful lakefront resort in the heart of Orlando and an ideal location to enjoy your getaway. Here you'll find several outdoor heated pools with bars, hot tubs, a full-service marina and a mini golf course. Make sure to check out Treasure Cove Water Park filled with thrilling slides, a lazy river and a kid’s splash zone. You can also escape for the day to rejuvenate your mind and body with our worldclass spa services at Serenity Spa by Westgate.
Take a break from the sunshine and unwind at Drafts Sports Bar & Grill. From exciting entertainment on several HDTVs, to a state-ofthe-art Mission Control Game Room and six lanes of bowling, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy.
A short drive from the Orlando area, you’ll find a stunning resort nestled on 1,700 acres of untouched Florida wilderness. Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo offers Guests a unique vacation experience by providing both the authenticity of a Florida ranch and the luxury of gorgeous cabin-style villas. Want to enjoy the natural beauty of our resort without actually "roughing" it? Glamping (glamorous camping) is the perfect way to experience the great outdoors, but with the amenities of a resort. If you're ready to take it to the next level, you can rent a Luxe Teepee.
Each Luxe Teepee is themed in authentic Native American style and comes fully furnished with private bathrooms, air conditioning, wood floors,
a fireplace and more. For a truly extraordinary vacation, the Luxe Conestoga Wagons are the way to go! Step into your very own wagon and experience a world of luxury with upscale interiors while still being one with nature. Enjoy the beautiful outdoors without missing the essential comforts of home.
Grab your cowboy hat and kick up your boots under the stars at the outdoor dance hall in the River Ranch Saloon. Featuring a full bar and live music, the River Ranch Saloon is the perfect place to unwind, line dance the night away and, on Saturdays, have an unforgettable time at the Westgate Live Rodeo where cowboys will thrill you as they ride bulls and perform courageous stunts and tricks. For cowpokes looking to grab a quick slice, the newly opened Rodeo Ray’s Pizza is the place to be. If you see the barbecue pit smokin', we're open! Head over to Smokehouse on the River to get your BBQ fix.
Enjoy an authentic Ranch experience in the heart of Central Florida. You will feel like you have stepped back in time into the lives of the very first Cowboys in America. Enjoy the refreshing air while wandering through trails on horseback or casting a line for some big fish on the Pontoon Boat, floating down the Kissimmee River. The little ones will love the Petting Farm and pony rides while those young at hear will enjoy the Swamp Buggy and Airboat Rides to catch a glimpse of the plethora of native Florida wildlife.
About Westgate Resorts
Westgate Resorts is the largest privately held timeshare company in the world and is a distinguished leader in the industry. The company has been refining the timeshare industry for over 40 years with resorts in ideal destination spots. Each resort is fully equipped with five-star amenities and impeccable service to provide Guests with the highest level of satisfaction as well as a lifetime of vacation memories. All Central Florida resorts are in ideal locations close to local attractions and famous theme parks, and are a short drive to nearby beaches.
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Treasure Cove Water Park at Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa
We know you’re not here to see us. You’re here for fun and everything under the sun. We can provide you with the care you need for a carefree vacation. AdventHealth is the #1 hospital in Central Florida for tourists, with more locations and vacationfriendly care options, like telehealth and prescription delivery right to your hotel.
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Learn more about our vacation-friendly care options at 844-471-HEAL (4325) or Adventhealth.com/StayHealthy.
