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Orlando cheap tickets and vacationsCome to Orlando for one thing, non-stop excitement, where your family can choose from more than 95 theme parks and attractions. Start with the magic of the Walt Disney World® Theme Parks.

Continue with a visit to Universal Orlando Resort(r) and it's rides and attractions, where visitors go behind the scenes of movies and TV. At Universal Islands of Adventure, you'll visit five amazing themed areas, with a full complement of rides and roller coasters.
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Come to Orlando for one thing, non-stop excitement, where your family can choose from more than 95 theme parks and attractions. Start with the magic of the Walt Disney World® Theme Parks. Continue with a visit to Universal Orlando Resort(r) and it's rides and attractions, where visitors go behind the scenes of movies and TV. At Universal Islands of Adventure, you'll visit five amazing themed areas, with a full complement of rides and roller coasters. Thrill at the marine spectacle of SeaWorld®, its sensational Shamu show and an endless stream of rides, animal attractions and interactive programs. Dive into space exploration at the Kennedy Space Center Museum, or spend an evening enjoying jousting at Medieval Times. The charms of Orlando are not just bound to the city limits. Nearby lie many appealing excursions like the bustling towns of Kissimmee and St. Cloud. But if there's one place where families will experience the joy of discovery together, its here in Orlando. Traveler Tip: Orlando International Airport, one of the leading U.S. Airports, handles more than 30 million passengers a year. This state-of-the-art airport has all the latest security checks, yet the average time it takes international passengers to get from their aircraft through customs, immigration and baggage claim is just 46 minutes. You wont have to wait too long to get out and about in Orlando. Adventure Island Tampa(back to top)Adventure Island's 30 acres of water-drenched fun in the sun features the ultimate combination of high-speed thrills and tropical, tranquil surroundings for guests of all ages. Within a soothing Key West atmosphere awaits an unrivaled blend of slides, corkscrews, water falls, a wave pool, children's water playground and other family attractions such as outdoor cafes, picnic and sunbathing areas, gift shops, arcades and a championship white-sand volleyball complex. One-day admission to Adventure Island must be booked on exact day. Adventure Island ticket media can be sold in conjunction with a fly/drive. Adventure Passport(back to top)Unlimited visits to both Seaworld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay for up to 14 consecutive days. Arabian Nights(back to top)In a city filled with entertainment experiences, Arabian Nights is truly a one of a kind show that has won the hearts of millions. Experience a storybook tale of adventure and intrigue amidst the splendor of the Palace of Horses. More than 60 of the world's most beautiful and graceful horses combine with all the majesty and grandeur of a Broadway production to create the most unique and wonderful show in all the world. Dine on a sumptuous prime rib banquet prepared for the Sultan himself. Busch Gardens Shuttle Express(back to top)Busch Gardens provides daily transportation from Orlando. Currently the cost is $5 per person roundtrip or it is free with a 5 park Orlando Flex Ticket or Adventure Passport. The bus leaves from 5 different places. It departs from Universal Studios Escape at 8:15am, Mercado Shopping Village at 8445 International Drive at 8:30am, Sea World Bus Parking at 9:00am and 9:15am, Old Town Shopping Village at 15591 S. Apopka-Vineland Rd. (route 535) at 9:15am (except Saturdays) and Lake Buena Vista Factory Outlet at 770 W. Irlo Bronson (route 192 at marker #9) at 9:30am. The return trip from Busch Gardens to the Orlando area is 6:30pm (subject to change). Busch Gardens Tampa Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is the ultimate family adventure park offering an array of fascinating attractions based on exotic encounters with the African continent. A unique blend of thrilling rides, one of the country's premier zoos featuring more than 2,700 animals, live shows, restaurants, shops and games. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay provides unrivaled "real" excitement for guests of every age. One-day admission to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay must be booked on exact day. The Be a Kid again Ticket offers adult single day admission to Busch Gardens Tampa at the child single day general admission price. Choice of Adventure(back to top)Choice of one-day admission to either SeaWorld Orlando or Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Discovery Cove(back to top)Discovery Cove Swim with the Dolphins The all-inclusive Dolphin Swim Admission Package includes the following: Self-parking, a dolphin swim session, all food and beverages throughout the day including a continental breakfast and lunch, use of snorkel equipment, wet suits, towels, and lockers and a pass to SeaWorld of Florida or Bush Gardens Tampa valid for seven (7) consecutive days before or after the visit date to Discovery Cove(non-transferable). Must book on day passengers want to swim with dolphins and must guarantee with a credit card to request space. Cancel fees apply 30 days prior to arrival (100% non-refundable). Children must be 6 years or older to swim. Swim time is 30 minutes between 12:00pm-3:00pm. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex(back to top)Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at the space program. Tour NASA's launch headquarters and see Space Shuttle Launch Pads from a four-story Observation Gantry. Walk beneath a massive Saturn V moon rocket and relive Neil Armstrong's first steps on the moon. Experience a zany "Mad Mission to Mars," meet a real Astronaut, stroll through the Rocket Garden, and enjoy five-story IMAX space films. Then take a short drive to the Astronaut Hall of Fame, featuring historic spacecrafts and simulator rides. Take a virtual moonwalk and feel the pull of 4 Gs in the G-Force Simulator! Distance from Airport- 30 minutes, distance from Orlando- 45 minutes. Medieval Times(back to top)Medieval Shows Inc. 4510 W. Irlo Bronson Hwy. Kissimmee, FL 34746 The journey back to the 11th century begins as visitors are greeted by King Alfonso and his daughter, Princess Esperanza. Guests receive a colored crown corresponding to their seating area and the Knight they will cheer throughout the show. The Master of Ceremonies soon orders the Trumpeters of the Realm to announce the opening of the Grand Ceremonial Arena. Guests proceed to their color-coded pavilion as the sumptuous feast begins. The Feast With clockwork precision, legions of serving wenches and serfs deliver four courses to hungry guests in minutes. The meal begins with savory garlic bread and a steaming hot vegetable soup ladled into pewter bowls: then come roasted chicken, spare rib, a seasoned potato and pastry of the Castle. Two rounds of beverages are included with the feast. Cash bar service is also available throughout the show. To the special delight of the guests, the feast is served "medieval style" without silverware, but with plenty of extra napkins. Shows Two hour performance and medieval dinner. Shows are nightly (one or two shows daily) Show times vary according to season/weekend. Doors open 90 minutes prior to show. Orlando Flex Ticket - 4 & 5 Park(back to top)Orlando FlexTicket - 5 Central Florida parks have teamed up to offer visitors an unprecedented multi-day, multi-park value package. And the FlexTicket now includes free round-trip transportation between all 5 parks. Four-Park Orlando ticket: Pricing includes up to 14 consecutive days of unlimited admission to SeaWorld Orlando, Universal Studios Florida, Universal Studios Islands of Adventure, and Wet 'n Wild Orlando. Tickets are Non-Transferable. Five-Park Orlando ticket: Pricing includes up to 14 consecutive days of unlimited admission to the parks listed above plus Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Tickets are Non-Transferable. Orlando FlexTicket - adult or child tickets can be booked anytime within travel dates. Planet Hollywood(back to top)Every booking receives a free $10 certificate Brings the magic of Hollywood to the restaurant where diners can enjoy great food and entertainment memorabilia SeaWorld(back to top)SeaWorld Orlando is the world's premiere marine adventure park with 200 acres of world-class shows, thrilling rides and unforgettable animal encounters. More than 80 million visitors have explored the mysteries of the sea with up-close animal interactions and exhilarating thrills. New state-of-the-art rides such as "Kraken" and "Journey To Atlantis" twist, turn, and drench guests with unprecedented thrills, while amazing animal encounters include killer whales, dolphins, sea lions, stingrays and more. Sea World ticket media can be sold in conjunction with a fly/drive. The Be a Kid again Ticket offers adult single day admission to SeaWorld Orlando at the child single day general admission price. Universal Orlando Universal Orlando Universal Orlando(back to top)1 DAY/1 PARK TICKET: 1-Day 1-Park Ticket: Adult/Child (ages 3-9) Entitles one (1) guest admission to the Universal Studios Florida theme park or Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park for one (1) calendar day. This ticket is valid until used by guest. Ticket may not be copied, transferred, or resold. Please Note: • Photo ID must be presented at front gate with voucher • Voucher must be exchanged within 10 days of issue date for Universal Orlando ticket • Signature may be required on ticket • Parking not included 2 PARK UNLIMITED TICKET 2-Park Unlimited Ticket: Adult/Child (ages 3-9) Universal Orlando Resort announced a new ticket program, that offers consumers greater value and more flexibility than ever, provided they buy their tickets in advance. This ticket will not be available at the front gate of the park. Early Bird Exclusives: Buy in Advance - Save In Orlando! This ticket is valid for unlimited park-to-park admission to Universal Studios, Universal's Islands of Adventure, and Universal City Walk for seven consecutive days. Tickets never expire if completely unused. Please Note: • Photo ID must be presented at front gate with voucher • Signature may be required on ticket • Parking not included UNIVERSAL ORLANDO@ RESORT'S HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS Plans are being made. Blades are being sharpened. Body parts are being stitched together. Once again, Universal Orlando® Resort is making preparations for Halloween Horror Nights®, the country’s largest and most terrifying annual Halloween event. On select nights throughout October, the Universal Studios Florida® theme park at Universal Orlando Resort is transformed into a nightmarish labyrinth of haunted houses (designed by Universal Studios’ special effects wizards), outrageous live shows, electrifying scare zones, and an army of mutants, monsters and maniacs roaming the darkened studio streets. Now in its 17th year, Halloween Horror Nights was Amusement Today’s 2006 Golden Ticket Award winner for Best Halloween Event, annually drawing hundreds of thousands of horror fans from up and down the East Coast and around the globe. This year’s event promises to break new ground with some of the biggest names in horror invading the studio. For the first time ever, as visitors flee from one fright to the next they’ll come face to face with movie icons Freddy Krueger, Jason and Leatherface. These horror favorites will star in the greatest exhibition of pure terror ever unleashed anywhere…on or off the silver screen! It promises to be an event filled with unprecedented thrills and pulse-pounding excitement. So make plans to attend Halloween Horror Nights 2007 at Universal Orlando Resort. You may never want to leave…in fact, you may never get the chance. Please Note • This is a hard ticket event and requires a separate ticket • Parental discretion is advised. These elements may be too intense for small children. • Regular daytime Universal Express and onsite hotel room keys are not valid during HHN. This event may be too intense for young children. Sorry, no costumes allowed. 2 Park Unlimited/7-Day 2-Park and Halloween Horror Nights® Combo – Sun-Thurs Ticket The 7 Day 2 Park HHN combo has theme park, CityWalk and Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) components. This ticket entitles one (1) guest to admission to Universal Studios Florida®, Universal’s Island’s of Adventure®, and Universal CityWalk® for any seven (7) consecutive calendar days which includes the first day of use of any of the HHN Event, theme park or CityWalk portions. This ticket allows the guest to visit all parks on the same day (i.e., park-topark access). Visiting one or more parks on the same day is considered a single day’s use of the ticket. The HHN Event component of this ticket entitles one (1) guest admission to Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights XVll (17) for one (1) event night of your choice during the following 2007 Sunday to Thursday Event Dates: October 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 24, 25, 28, 31, November 1. The HHN Event portion of this ticket is valid for admission to the HHN Event beginning at 6:30pm. Closing times for the HHN Event are to be determined and are subject to change without notice. 2 Park Unlimited/7-Day 2-Park and Halloween Horror Nights® Combo – Friday Ticket The 7 Day 2 Park HHN combo has theme park, CityWalk and Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) components. This ticket entitles one (1) guest to admission to Universal Studios Florida®, Universal’s Island’s of Adventure®, and Universal CityWalk® for any seven (7) consecutive calendar days which includes the first day of use of any of the HHN Event, theme park or CityWalk portions. This ticket allows the guest to visit all parks on the same day (i.e., park-topark access). Visiting one or more parks on the same day is considered a single day’s use of the ticket. The HHN Event component of this ticket entitles one (1) guest admission to Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights XVll (17) for one (1) event night of your choice during the following 2007 Friday Event Dates: September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2. The HHN Event portion of this ticket is valid for admission to the HHN Event beginning at 6:30pm. Closing times for the HHN Event are to be determined and are subject to change without notice. Please Note • This is a hard ticket event and requires a separate ticket • Parental discretion is advised. These elements may be too intense for small children. • This event may be too intense for young children. Sorry, no costumes allowed. • Regular daytime Universal Express and onsite hotel room keys are not valid during HHN. Water Mania(back to top)Water Mania 6073 W. Irlo Bronson Highway (U.S. 192) Kissimmee, Florida 34747 Water Mania is Florida's Water Theme Park, with over 36 acres of thrilling slides, flumes, pools, and a variety of dry-land activities for the whole family to enjoy. Our attraction is fully staffed with certified lifeguards and slide attendants. Tube and locker rentals are available. Picnic lunches are welcome, but no glass containers or alcoholic beverages are permitted within the park. Personal flotation devices are subject to lifeguard approval. Wet 'n Wild Wet 'n Wild Wet 'n Wild(back to top)Every booking receives 2 for 1 admission Experience the world-class rides, quality service and more multi-passenger tube rides than any other waterpark in Orlando, and you will see why Wet ‘n Wild is consistently voted America’s number one waterpark! Hypnotizing water thrills await as you encounter a splashing dose of group therapy on the all-new Brain Wash™. Boogie down on the retro raft adventure - Disco H2O™, take a relaxing journey into Florida’s past through breathtaking waterfalls on the Lazy River or get soaked down a ruptured pipeline on The Blast. Children love the Kids’ Park featuring smaller versions of the park’s most popular adult rides. Soak up the sun by the Surf Lagoon wave pool or challenge yourself to the ultimate “free-fall” on the Bomb Bay. Open year-round with pools heated seasonally, Wet ‘n Wild is the perfect place for the entire family to relax, have fun, and soak up the warm Florida sun!