3 Things To Do In Orlando Besides Theme Parks
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<img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="900" height="630" src="https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Things-To-Do-In-Orlando-Besides-Theme-Parks.jpg" alt="Things To Do In Orlando Besides Theme Parks" title="Things To Do In Orlando Besides Theme Parks" srcset="https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Things-To-Do-In-Orlando-Besides-Theme-Parks.jpg 900w, https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Things-To-Do-In-Orlando-Besides-Theme-Parks-480x336.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 900px, 100vw" class="wp-image-9050" /> 3 Things To Do In Orlando Besides Theme Parks You may not know this, but there are a lot of things to do in Orlando besides theme parks. It’s no surprise that the main attractions in the Orlando / Kissimmee area are the theme parks. After all, Disney World and Universal have made Kissimmee the vacation capital of the world! Where there are tourists, there are tourist attractions… and because there are a lot of tourists – there are A LOT of attractions. Seriously, there is more to do in the area than you could ever do in just one Disney trip. Without further ado, Here are 3 of the things we recommend you do in Orlando besides the theme parks. #1 – iFLY Orlando If you’re looking for a little physical activity, iFLY is super fun! KIDS LOVE THIS ACTIVITY! It’s super safe and you’ll have an instructor with you the whole time guiding you. It is not as easy as it looks, without the guide this would be really messy. lol Initially, the instructor will keep you a few feet off the ground – until you get a feel for flying. Once you get your bearings you’ll have the chance to fly to the top of the tube. That was well worth it! Give that a shot if you can. iFLY also offers a virtual experience, where you put on virtual reality goggles while you’re flying in the tube. We haven’t tried that yet, but it must be mind blowing. 🙂 Check out the iFLY Orlando post for more details about our experience there. <img decoding="async" width="510" height="339" src="https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/iFly-Orlando-Indoor-Skydiving.jpg" alt="things to do in Orlando other than theme parks - iFLY Orlando" title="things to do in Orlando other than theme parks - iFLY Orlando" srcset="https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/iFly-Orlando-Indoor-Skydiving.jpg 510w, https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/iFly-Orlando-Indoor-Skydiving-300x199.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px" class="wp-image-7894" /> iFLY Orlando Contact Info 8969 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819 (407) 337-4359 https://www.iflyworld.com/orlando/ #2 – WonderWorks Wonderworks is right next door to iFLY. It has a nice mix of things to do. You can learn interesting facts about our planet, space, do science experiments, play in the arcade, play laser tag and our favorite – the obstacle course suspended from the ceiling. This is a great activity for kids and adults and is all indoor so it’s great for the rainy days. Check out the WonderWorks post for more details about our experience there. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1280" height="720" src="https://villabythecastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/WonderWorks-Orlando-Upside-Down-Building.jpg" alt="things to do in Orlando besides theme parks - WonderWorks Orlando" title="things to do in Orlando besides theme parks - WonderWorks Orlando" srcset="https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/WonderWorks-Orlando-Upside-Down-Building.jpg 1280w, https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/WonderWorks-Orlando-Upside-Down-Building-300x169.jpg 300w, https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/WonderWorks-Orlando-Upside-Down-Building-768x432.jpg 768w, https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/WonderWorks-Orlando-Upside-Down-Building-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/WonderWorks-Orlando-Upside-Down-Building-1080x608.jpg 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" class="wp-image-7898" /> WonderWorks Contact Info 9067 International Dr. Orlando, FL 32819 (407) 351-8800 https://www.wonderworksonline.com/orlando/ #3 – Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park was a blast! This is a very active activity. Get ready for a good work out. If you have high energy kids that need to expend some energy then this is the activity for them! It’s really close to Villa By The Castle, just a couple of minutes drive. This is a great activity if it’s NOT raining and if it isn’t too hot outside. If it is a hot day then you’d want to go early in the morning. We went in the morning in August and it worked out great. Check out the Orlando Tree Trek post for more details about our experience there. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="510" height="383" src="https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Orlando-Tree-Trek-Adventure-Park-Make-a-rightj.jpg" alt="things to do in Orlando besides theme parks - Orlando Tree Trek" title="things to do in Orlando besides theme parks - Orlando Tree Trek" srcset="https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Orlando-Tree-Trek-Adventure-Park-Make-a-rightj.jpg 510w, https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Orlando-Tree-Trek-Adventure-Park-Make-a-rightj-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px" class="wp-image-7966" /> Orlando Tree Trek Contact Info 7625 Sinclair Rd Kissimmee, FL 34747 (407) 390-9999 https://www.orlandotreetrek.com/ Email: info@orlandotreetrek.com Things To Do In Orlando Besides Theme Parks Those of three of the things you can do in Orlando other than the theme parks. This is by no means a complete list. There are oodles and oodles of other activities in the area. We tried these three ourselves and had a blast so we’re happy to recommend them. We’ll add more activity posts as we explore the things to do in the area. For more activity ideas take a look at our industry partner’s website, Experience Kissimmee <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="735" height="1500" src="https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/3-Things-To-Do-In-Orlando-Besides-Theme-Parks.jpg" alt="3 Things To Do In Orlando Besides Theme Parks" title="3 Things To Do In Orlando Besides Theme Parks" srcset="https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/3-Things-To-Do-In-Orlando-Besides-Theme-Parks.jpg 735w, https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/3-Things-To-Do-In-Orlando-Besides-Theme-Parks-480x980.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 735px, 100vw" class="wp-image-9119" /> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="735" height="1500" src="https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/3-Things-To-Do-In-Orlando-Besides-Theme-Parks-WonderWorks.jpg" alt="3 Things To Do In Orlando Besides Theme Parks" title="3 Things To Do In Orlando Besides Theme Parks" srcset="https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/3-Things-To-Do-In-Orlando-Besides-Theme-Parks-WonderWorks.jpg 735w, https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/3-Things-To-Do-In-Orlando-Besides-Theme-Parks-WonderWorks-480x980.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 735px, 100vw" class="wp-image-9126" /> A Fantastic 6 Bedroom Vacation Rental Villa By The Castle is a top-rated 6 bedroom vacation rental located in the world renound vacation resort community of Windsor Hills. 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<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="510" height="383" src="https://villabythecastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Orlando-Tree-Trek-Adventure-Park-Make-a-rightj.jpg" alt="Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park - Make a right" title="Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park - Make a right" srcset="https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Orlando-Tree-Trek-Adventure-Park-Make-a-rightj.jpg 510w, https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Orlando-Tree-Trek-Adventure-Park-Make-a-rightj-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px" class="wp-image-7966" /> Orlando Tree Trek – a break from the theme parks and to get a great workout at the same time Our family enjoyed the WonderWorks indoor rope course so much that we decided to take it outdoors. Orlando Tree Trek has an outdoor course that is both fun and challenging. The Tree Trek course takes an average of 3.5 hours to finish. It’s a combination of zip lines, suspended bridges, nets & Tarzan swings. There are also 2 separate kid’s courses. The ropes/zip line courses are well laid out, and as you progress, so do the obstacle course challenges. They’re open from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. (earlier or later depending on the season). If possible, book either on-line or over the phone so that you can get started as soon as the doors open. Tree Trek offers senior & military discounts. You can also check for a Groupon discount before buying your tickets. Orlando Tree Trek Contact Info Here’s the Orlando Tree Trek address and contact info: 7625 Sinclair Rd Kissimmee, FL 34747 (407) 390-9999 https://www.orlandotreetrek.com/ Email: info@orlandotreetrek.com How To Dress & What To Bring Wear very comfortable clothes, shorts, t-shirts, and sneakers. In the hot summer months, wear a tank top. You’ll be surprised how much sweating you’ll do. For safety reasons, you do not want to wear open-toed shoes, flip flops, or loose/baggy clothing. You can bring gloves, but you can also buy them there for $3.00. We were fine using the ones they provided. Quick Tip: If you have long hair, make sure you put it up. Also, remove all jewelry. Bring sunscreen and if you’re the type to attract mosquitoes, bring bug repellent. Orientation We arrived a half-hour before our reservation. We were eager to start our trek. We entered the office, used one of the screens to sign the electronic consent form. We also bought the gloves and the water package. We recommend that you buy the water package. The cold water will be available in a cooler at the bottom of each obstacle. That cold drink was the carrot at the end of each obstacle for us. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="510" height="383" src="https://villabythecastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Orlando-Tree-Trek-Adventure-Park-Swing-Away.jpg" alt="Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park - Swing Away" title="Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park - Swing Away" srcset="https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Orlando-Tree-Trek-Adventure-Park-Swing-Away.jpg 510w, https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Orlando-Tree-Trek-Adventure-Park-Swing-Away-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px" class="wp-image-7971" /> Orlando Tree Trek – Training Session It took a few tries to get used to using the magnetized clips. It was reassuring to see that the guides were always around to give us direction, and the set-up was very safe. While tree trekking, it was nice to be surrounded by mature pine trees. The obstacles were between 10 to 50 feet in the air. If you’re afraid of heights, it may be a little challenging, but you’ll be perfectly safe. One of the guides can help you climb down if you decide to take a break. The adventure begins. While tree trekking, it was nice to be surrounded by mature pine trees. The obstacles around us were between 10 to 50 feet in the air. If you’re afraid of heights, it may be a little challenging, but you’ll be perfectly safe. One of the guides can help you climb down if you decide to take a break. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="510" height="383" src="https://villabythecastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Orlando-Tree-Trek-Adventure-Park-We-love-a-challenge.jpg" alt="Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park-We love a challenge" title="Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park-We love a challenge" srcset="https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Orlando-Tree-Trek-Adventure-Park-We-love-a-challenge.jpg 510w, https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Orlando-Tree-Trek-Adventure-Park-We-love-a-challenge-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px" class="wp-image-7969" /> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="510" height="383" src="https://villabythecastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Orlando-Tree-Trek-Adventure-Park-Swing-Away.jpg" alt="Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park-We love a challenge" title="Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park-We love a challenge" srcset="https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Orlando-Tree-Trek-Adventure-Park-Swing-Away.jpg 510w, https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Orlando-Tree-Trek-Adventure-Park-Swing-Away-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px" class="wp-image-7971" /> Our goofy memories. We bought the picture package and are still enjoy looking at all of the goofy memories we made. It was a great hands-on fun experience. The staff was terrific and made our trek a happy one. We plan on going back to Orlando Tree Trek in the future. 🙂 A Fantastic 6 Bedroom Vacation Rental Villa By The Castle is a top-rated 6 bedroom vacation rental located in the world renound vacation resort community of Windsor Hills. During your stay, you’ll be a short 5-minute drive from Walt Disney World. See More Recent Posts 3 Things To Do In Orlando Besides Theme Parks Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park WonderWorks Orlando iFly Orlando – Indoor Skydiving Discovery Cove Orlando Dolphin Experience Would You Like To Stay In Villa By The Castle? Book Now The post Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park appeared first on Villa By The Castle.
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<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1280" height="720" src="https://villabythecastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/WonderWorks-Orlando-Upside-Down-Building.jpg" alt="WonderWorks Orlando - The Upside down Building" title="WonderWorks Orlando - The Upside down Building" srcset="https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/WonderWorks-Orlando-Upside-Down-Building.jpg 1280w, https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/WonderWorks-Orlando-Upside-Down-Building-300x169.jpg 300w, https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/WonderWorks-Orlando-Upside-Down-Building-768x432.jpg 768w, https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/WonderWorks-Orlando-Upside-Down-Building-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/WonderWorks-Orlando-Upside-Down-Building-1080x608.jpg 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" class="wp-image-7898" /> WonderWorks Orlando – Is that an upside down building? Check-out WonderWorks Orlando, an Indoor Amusement Park with 3 floors of fun science with hands-on interactive exhibits. The museum is open every day from 9 a.m. to midnight, Saturday & Sunday. WonderWorks Orlando Contact Info 9067 International Dr. Orlando, FL 32819 (407) 351-8800 https://www.wonderworksonline.com/orlando/ First Floor – Say hello to natural disasters. Enter a booth that simulates a 5.3 earthquake. Sit in a restaurant during a hurricane. Experience the frigid water from the Titanic. We each timed how long we can place our hands in the 28-degree water. Burr! Second Floor – Electricity anyone? The Tesla coil was mesmerizing. Via a chain-mail glove, you experience 100,000 volts of electricity. I waived my family good-bye, while the electricity sparked around my hand. That was fun! The Bubble Lab transported you back to your childhood. The family dog would have paid admission to be a part of that exhibit. We made gigantic bubbles and ran like the wind. After moving away from the Bubble Lab exhibit, we burst our bubbles on the bed of nails. It was a wee bit uncomfortable, but not deadly. Then, there was the wonder wall where we left imprints of our face, legs, arms, and then our whole body. We then checked out our body imprints on the lit back wall in light projected pegs. The thermography screen displayed the temperature of the surface of your skin. Most of us had cold noses. After that, we shot some hoops and played in the arcade. If the kids get hungry, the café has pizza, candy, and snacks. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="510" height="383" src="https://villabythecastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/WonderWorks-Florida-Wonder-Wall.jpg" alt="WonderWorks Florida - Wonder Wall" title="WonderWorks Florida - Wonder Wall" srcset="https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/WonderWorks-Florida-Wonder-Wall.jpg 510w, https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/WonderWorks-Florida-Wonder-Wall-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px" class="wp-image-7913" /> Third Floor – Let’s go to space and more… Here you learn about space, play laser tag, experience a 4D roller coaster and try an obstacle course suspended from the ceiling. The Space Discovery simulates astronaut training. The kids took the Mercury Capsule for a spin. It spins you like a centrifuge. The kids loved the spinning but we passed — no need to traumatize ourselves. lol The 4-D roller coaster felt real and was a nice surprise. Laser Tag was a good way to let out any left over pent up energy. Laser tag was fun, but the glow in the dark ropes course that completely covers the ceiling was the hit for our group. Quick Tip: If you plan to do the ropes course, be sure to wear shorts or pants. Also, wear sneakers, no flip flops. The obstacle course is on the ceiling. If heights scare you, it may be a little challenging. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="383" height="510" src="https://villabythecastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/WonderWorks-Florida-Space-Capsule.jpg" alt="WonderWorks Florida - Space Capsule" title="WonderWorks Florida - Space Capsule" srcset="https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/WonderWorks-Florida-Space-Capsule.jpg 383w, https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/WonderWorks-Florida-Space-Capsule-300x399.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 383px) 100vw, 383px" class="wp-image-7914" /> WonderWorks Orlando – Things to consider… The WonderWorks Orlando experience is worth going to once. The second time may be a little less thrilling since the exhibits don’t change very often. Before buying your tickets, check-out Groupon to get a discount on the tickets. Be prepared to spend at least 4-5 hours to be able to enjoy all the exhibits. Make sure to smile when you first enter the moving tunnel. It’s very unique and a nice souvenir. Comedy/Magic Show We didn’t have enough time to go to the comedy/magic show. When you buy the ticket, you’ll find your meal offers unlimited pizza, salad, beer & wine. Our next adventure! Since the ropes course in WonderWorks Orlando was a hit, our next trip was to Orlando Tree Trek. We looked forward to swinging from tree to tree. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="510" height="383" src="https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Orlando-Tree-Trek-Adventure-Park-Make-a-rightj.jpg" alt="Orlando Tree Trek" title="Orlando Tree Trek" srcset="https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Orlando-Tree-Trek-Adventure-Park-Make-a-rightj.jpg 510w, https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Orlando-Tree-Trek-Adventure-Park-Make-a-rightj-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px" class="wp-image-7966" /> A Fantastic 6 Bedroom Vacation Rental Villa By The Castle is a top-rated 6 bedroom vacation rental located in the world renound vacation resort community of Windsor Hills. During your stay, you’ll be a short 5-minute drive from Walt Disney World. 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<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="510" height="339" src="https://villabythecastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/iFly-Orlando-Indoor-Skydiving.jpg" alt="iFly Orlando Indoor Skydiving" title="iFly Orlando Indoor Skydiving" srcset="https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/iFly-Orlando-Indoor-Skydiving.jpg 510w, https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/iFly-Orlando-Indoor-Skydiving-300x199.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px" class="wp-image-7894" /> iFly Orlando – The kids made us do it! Most of us dream about Skydiving but chicken out at the thought of leaping out of an airplane mid-air. Who can blame you? For those who still want to experience the feeling of floating in the air without jumping out of a plane, you can go to iFly Orlando Indoor Skydiving. The kids jumped at the idea, and so we followed. Go on-line and make your reservation We made our reservations on-line then headed for our indoor skydiving experience. Parking was easily available. We checked-in, and then the front desk scheduled us for the orientation. iFLY Orlando Contact Info 8969 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819 (407) 337-4359 https://www.iflyworld.com/orlando/ Let the games begin… Everyone was ushered into a conference room where we watched an instructional video. Then, the instructor went over the proper way to position your body in the wind tunnel and all the do’s and don’ts. Once were were ready we marched out and put on our flight suits, protective goggles, and the helmet. Quick Tip: If you have long hair, put your hair in a ponytail. The wind tunnel effect makes your hair move in every direction imaginable. Also, remove all jewelry. There were plenty of sweaty palms Once we were in our full gear, there were a few sweaty palms in the group. It was very exciting!. We were then directed to our designated wind tunnel and sat in the seating area around it. The moment of truth One by one, the instructor called us into the entry portal. As you walked into the clear glass tunnel, it was extremely windy and loud. Thank goodness for the ear plugs. As you’re sucked in and of course guided by your instructor, the hand signals we learned came in pretty handy. 🙂 iFly Orlando – An Amazing free floating flying experience! Once you’re in the wind tunnel, the instructor takes over and makes sure you’re stable. After that, you float in the air and enjoy the experience. While in mid-flight, the photographer will signal you to smile at the camera. To be honest, the wind tunnel effect is so strong that you’ll look like you’re getting a face lift in that picture – not very flattering. Only the kids’ pictures looked good. The Grand Finale! Totally optional! You can float all the way to the top and come back down, which was awesome. In the end, the instructor went solo into the wind tunnel and showed off his skydiving skills. It was impressive. Most of the instructors, also sky dive, so this is a piece of cake for them. Don’t forget your pictures & video Before we left, they provided us a link where we can view our pictures and video on-line. While we were busy getting our information, we had to pull one of the kids from trying to get back into a wind tunnel with another group. They just couldn’t get enough. iFly Orlando – More to do…. Next time we’re at iFly Orlando, we’ll try the VR experience – 13,000 FT virtual free fall! <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="383" height="510" src="https://villabythecastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/iFly-Orlando-Indoor-Skydiving-Fun.jpg" alt="iFly Orlando Indoor Skydiving Fun" title="iFly Orlando Indoor Skydiving Fun" srcset="https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/iFly-Orlando-Indoor-Skydiving-Fun.jpg 383w, https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/iFly-Orlando-Indoor-Skydiving-Fun-300x399.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 383px) 100vw, 383px" class="wp-image-7897" /> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1280" height="720" src="https://villabythecastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/WonderWorks-Orlando-Upside-Down-Building.jpg" alt="WonderWorks Orlando - Upside Down Building" title="WonderWorks Orlando - Upside Down Building" srcset="https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/WonderWorks-Orlando-Upside-Down-Building.jpg 1280w, https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/WonderWorks-Orlando-Upside-Down-Building-300x169.jpg 300w, https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/WonderWorks-Orlando-Upside-Down-Building-768x432.jpg 768w, https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/WonderWorks-Orlando-Upside-Down-Building-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/WonderWorks-Orlando-Upside-Down-Building-1080x608.jpg 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" class="wp-image-7898" /> Since iFly Orlando is in the heart of International Drive (iDrive) there is a lot to do around it. The WonderWorks Museum was right next door… that is where we headed next. WonderWorks here we come….. A Fantastic 6 Bedroom Vacation Rental Villa By The Castle is a top-rated 6 bedroom vacation rental located in the world renound vacation resort community of Windsor Hills. During your stay, you’ll be a short 5-minute drive from Walt Disney World. See More Recent Posts 3 Things To Do In Orlando Besides Theme Parks Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park WonderWorks Orlando iFly Orlando – Indoor Skydiving Discovery Cove Orlando Dolphin Experience Would You Like To Stay In Villa By The Castle? Book Now The post iFly Orlando – Indoor Skydiving appeared first on Villa By The Castle.
Discovery Cove Orlando Dolphin Experience
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<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="650" height="340" src="https://villabythecastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Discovery-Cove-Grand-Reef.jpg" alt="Discovery Cove Orlando Grand Reef" title="Discovery Cove Orlando Grand Reef" srcset="https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Discovery-Cove-Grand-Reef.jpg 650w, https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Discovery-Cove-Grand-Reef-300x157.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" class="wp-image-7857" /> Discovery Cove Orlando Discovery Cove Orlando is not a shoestring budget kind of outing, but if you like animals, being in the water or If you want a day trip to remember then you really should try to add Discovery Cove to your vacation itinerary. There you’ll be able to swim with dolphins, stingrays, sharks, tropical fish, feed tropical birds and go on the best lazy river that we have ever experienced. We decided to take advantage of the early check-in at 7:30 a.m., so we can eat breakfast and start our day early. Discovery Cove Orlando Contact Info Here’s the Discovery Cove Orlando Address and contact info: 6000 Discovery Cove Way Orlando, FL 32821 (407) 513-4600 https://discoverycove.com/orlando/ Email: DCO- GuestRelations@DiscoveryCove.com Parking The purchase of your ticket includes all-day parking. We drove into the parking lot, parked the car, and then made our way to the lobby. The park’s friendly staff was ready to welcome us. They immediately scheduled our dolphin encounter, since it is done on a first-come, first-served basis. Then, they pointed us in the direction of the dining area. It was so easy breezy. Breakfast & Lunch We walked over to the buffet area; picked the food we wanted and then sat at a table. There were nice choices available, eggs, bacon, home fries, fruit yogurt, cereals, pastries, juice, etc. Basically, anything that would you’d expect to have at a restaurant for breakfast. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="383" height="510" src="https://villabythecastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Discovery-Cove-Laguna-Grill-Menu.jpg" alt="Discovery Cove Orlando Laguna Grill Menu" title="Discovery Cove Orlando Laguna Grill Menu" srcset="https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Discovery-Cove-Laguna-Grill-Menu.jpg 383w, https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Discovery-Cove-Laguna-Grill-Menu-300x399.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 383px) 100vw, 383px" class="wp-image-7842" /> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="510" height="383" src="https://villabythecastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Discovery-Cove-Laguna-Grill-Breakfast.jpg" alt="Discovery Cove Orlando Laguna Grill Breakfast" title="Discovery Cove Orlando Laguna Grill Breakfast" srcset="https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Discovery-Cove-Laguna-Grill-Breakfast.jpg 510w, https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Discovery-Cove-Laguna-Grill-Breakfast-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px" class="wp-image-7841" /> Wine and beer are available for both breakfast and lunch. Hey, it’s five o’clock somewhere. Breakfast is served from 7:15 a.m. – 10.30 a.m. The all you can eat buffet lunch is available between 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Lockers, Towels & Shower Amenities and Wetsuit After breakfast, we placed our belongings in one of the lockers and placed the key around our neck for safekeeping. We all made sure to memorize our locker number. We also noticed some of the guests had cell phone waterproof protectors to keep their phone safe. Not a bad idea, if your phone is not waterproof and if you want to keep it safe. In that area, you also had access to towels and shower amenities. While you’re in the locker area, it’s a good time to put on the marine friendly sunscreen, which is available to every guest in the park. At this point, we now have about 30 more minutes before the dolphin swim, so we were getting pretty excited. It’s time now to choose either a bodysuit or a vest. We picked the vests since the bodysuits can be a pain to take on or off, particularly when you have to run to the bathroom. The vests were very thin & comfortable, and they kept us perfectly buoyant in the water. It was nice because they weren’t the bulky type. The standard life jackets are also available for guests who feel a little shy in the water. Wind-Away River It was one of the most relaxing lazy rivers we’ve experienced. The beautiful waterfalls in the entrance and exit are there to prevent the birds from the aviary from flying out and felt refreshing on the way in. While we’re being gently pulled, we watched the colorful birds fly over us and interact all around us. This is like getting transported to an exotic island. There are all kinds of exotic birds freely flying around you as you make your way around the lazy river. There were plenty of lifeguards around with water available if you felt a little dehydrated. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="510" height="383" src="https://villabythecastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Discovery-Cove-Wind-Away-River.jpg" alt="Discovery Cove Orlando Wind-Away River" title="Discovery Cove Orlando Wind-Away River" srcset="https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Discovery-Cove-Wind-Away-River.jpg 510w, https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Discovery-Cove-Wind-Away-River-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px" class="wp-image-7843" /> Discovery Cove Orlando – Dolphin Swim Al…most… there… Everyone has gathered for the educational orientation that included a video about dolphins and lots of interesting facts. It was fun. The dolphin trainers emphasized how important it was to recycle and not to use plastic straws and bags since they hurt the ocean animals. In the park, they were also eco-friendly for that reason. There were no plastic straws. So, now we’re ready! We were guided to the beach, and we could see several bottlenose dolphins swimming. Once we were in the water, there was lots of interaction between the dolphins and us. Everyone felt perfectly safe, and the kids in the group had a blast. Of course, the professional photographer was at hand to take those once in a lifetime pictures. After the dolphin experience, we waved good-bye to Natalie, our friendly dolphin and made our way to Wind-Away River. Fun fact: Dolphins can recognize themselves in the mirror. The Grand Reef For us, the most impressive part of the trip was swimming with the tropical fish and stingrays. We’ve had this experience in the ocean but never in such a pristine & safe environment. The Grand Reef temperature is a wee bit chilly. The water temperature is between 76-77°F. Schools of colorful fish surrounded us. The stingrays of every size were all around us. The water was crystal clear, and it was surreal to have all of that ocean life at your fingertips. We turned into little kids. We forgot to put on sunscreen, so we looked like tomatoes at the end of the day. We were way too mesmerized by the tropical fish and stingrays to even think about it. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="510" height="288" src="https://villabythecastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Discovery-Cove-Grand-Reef-Stingray.jpg" alt="Discovery Cove Orlando Grand Reef Stingray" title="Discovery Cove Orlando Grand Reef Stingray" srcset="https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Discovery-Cove-Grand-Reef-Stingray.jpg 510w, https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Discovery-Cove-Grand-Reef-Stingray-300x169.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px" class="wp-image-7844" /> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="510" height="278" src="https://villabythecastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Discovery-Cove-Grand-Reef-Lots-of-fish.jpg" alt="Discovery Cove Orlando Grand Reef Lots of fish" title="Discovery Cove Orlando Grand Reef Lots of fish" srcset="https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Discovery-Cove-Grand-Reef-Lots-of-fish.jpg 510w, https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Discovery-Cove-Grand-Reef-Lots-of-fish-300x164.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px" class="wp-image-7845" /> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="510" height="277" src="https://villabythecastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Discovery-Cove-The-Grand-Reef-Do-you-want-to-get-close-to-a-stingray.jpg" alt="Discovery Cove Orlando The Grand Reef - Do you want to get close to a stingray" title="Discovery Cove Orlando The Grand Reef - Do you want to get close to a stingray" srcset="https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Discovery-Cove-The-Grand-Reef-Do-you-want-to-get-close-to-a-stingray.jpg 510w, https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Discovery-Cove-The-Grand-Reef-Do-you-want-to-get-close-to-a-stingray-300x163.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px" class="wp-image-7846" /> Discovery Cove Orlando – Serenity Bay <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="510" height="383" src="https://villabythecastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Discovery-Cove-Serenity-Bay-.jpg" alt="Discovery Cove Orlando Serenity Bay" title="Discovery Cove Orlando Serenity Bay" srcset="https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Discovery-Cove-Serenity-Bay-.jpg 510w, https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Discovery-Cove-Serenity-Bay--300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px" class="wp-image-7849" /> We enjoyed relaxing by the beach and swimming in beautiful calm water. The water temperature is between 85-88°F, so it’s very comfortable. Throughout the park, there are snack cabanas where you can get snacks and drinks. We all settled down and picked the snacks and beverages of our choice. The adults opted for wine and beer. Although snacks and beverages were all-inclusive, we were having too much fun to think about eating or drinking. Explorer’s Aviary Late in the afternoon, we decided to head to the aviary. It started to rain, and the aviary ended up temporarily closed due to potential lighting. 🙁 The aviary is a large metal cage that can attract lightning. So, the park takes precautionary measures during a rainstorm and closes the aviary. We were sad that we missed out on visiting the aviary and feeding all of the beautiful birds. In hindsight, we should have visited the aviary first. In the mornings, the birds a little more hungry and more likely to perch on your hand while you feed them. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="510" height="383" src="https://villabythecastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Discovery-Cove-Aviary.jpg" alt="Discovery Cove Orlando Aviary" title="Discovery Cove Orlando Aviary" srcset="https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Discovery-Cove-Aviary.jpg 510w, https://VillaByTheCastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Discovery-Cove-Aviary-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px" class="wp-image-7851" /> Overall, Discovery Cove Orlando was a fantastic experience. We look forward to our next visit. It’s a great place to unwind, and have fun in the water. All we needed was to bring ourselves and our bathing suits. The rest was all taken care, and the park staff was friendly and helpful. We look forward to our next visit so we can explore the rest of the activities we didn’t get a chance to visit. 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