To a lot of people, Orlando Florida means Disney World. It certainly made a splash when the Disney corporation chose to build its second theme park in this significant Florida community, but today, Disney World is only one of plentiful theme parks, entertainment and recreation opportunities you and your family will encounter on your Orlando vacation.
While you are there, you will come across no deficiency of places to stay. There are an abundance of great Florida beach rental accommodations obtainable. Rentals on these places start out at as cheap as $29 per night, less than several of the commercial accommodations and all are within a few minutes of Universal Studios, Sea World and the cities action filled water parks.
Orlando was initially home to the Creek Indian Nation as well as a few more tribes. The first European community was established in 1836, but apart from the relics of Fort Gatlin, there is not a large amount of that early history left. The biggest inland city in the state, Orlando started to grow in reputation as a resort town throughout the initial part of the 20th Century, leading to a boom that ended with the Great Depression of the 1930s. The area bounced back as a product of World War II when the U.S. Army Air Corps established bases in the region. Afterwards, many retired servicemen and their families stayed in the area.
Today, Orlando has more theme parks and recreation facilities of any city in the world. Each of the three chief resorts, Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld, are actually several parks in one. Still, these parks are not all that is available. Recreation experiences in Orlando are varied, and there is something for practically everyone. One unique venue gives a taste of what it may have been like in a Prohibition-Era speakeasy. Al Capone's offers a nightly musical review featuring gin, jazz and flappers as well as an appearance by the arch-criminal himself along with your choice of Italian or American cuisine.
If you are interested in earlier history, go medieval at the Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament in close by Kissimmee. The spiritual traveler may look forward to the Holy Land Experience, where re-enactors recreate ancient Palenstine including a rock climbing wilderness section for the little ones. It is highly reccommended that you go during the week since weekends are extremely busy and the facility offers weekday discounts but advance reservations are required.
Some educational experiences worth visiting include the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens in nearby Sanford which started out as a casual collection by local fire fighters. Gatorland is one more fascinating attraction where you can get up-close and personal with the reptiles, the closest living relatives of the great dinosuars of 65-250 million years ago.
Afterwards, swim with dolphins at Discover Cove, part of the SeaWorld Resort and encounter these gentle creatures in a recreation of their true surroundings.
Orlando has a host of family entertainment choices that contains something for everyone. You can be as lively or as laid back as you would like to be, but no matter what your choice, a wondrous time will be had by all.
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