Walt Disney World is both the largest vacation resort in the world and most visited theme park resort in the world. At over 25,000 acres, the massive property features four world-renowned theme parks, twenty-four on-site resorts, two water parks, four mini-golf courses in two locations, an interactive/video game park, a shopping and nighttime entertainment area, and miles of golf courses and outdoor recreation.

Epcot is made of two distinct areas, Future World and World Showcase.  Future World focuses on communications, science, the environment, the imagination, energy, the automotive industry, and technology.  World Showcase features 11 pavilions representing different countries of the world.  In each “country”, you can sample the cuisine, architecture, and history as well as purchase products from that country.

Magic Kingdom is 107 acres of fun and adventure.   It is comprised of seven “lands”: Main Street U.S.A., Fantasyland, Tomorrowland, Liberty Square, Adventureland, Frontierland, Mickey’s Toontown Fair – a great place to take kids. They can see Mickey’s bedroom: and Minnie’s Kitchen. It’s interactive, so if you push the buttons, you can make the utensils dance and the microwave pop popcorn.

SeaWorld lets you experience the awe-inspiring power and beauty of the sea and marine life. You can get up-close to all of its mesmerizing creatures – gentle manatees, graceful dolphins, playful penguins, fascinating sharks and so much more. From the tiniest starfish to the ocean’s biggest star, Shamu, SeaWorld is alive with the ocean’s wonders, where dolphins dance on water, whales swim in the sky, and spectacle and color are around every turn. Here, borders are erased and the possibilities are boundless.

Gatorland is a lot of fun with lots of different things to do; from watching guy’s gator wrestling to a fun reptile show with some huge snakes. The feeding of the alligators is amazing.

Car rental companies in Orlando include Avis, Alamo, Advantage, Budget, National, Hertz, L & M car rentals, E-Z Rent a car, Enterprise, Dollar and Thrifty.

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