What to do in Central Florida, FL

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Places to Visit in Central Florida

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1. Universal Studios Florida

A great theme park as well as home to genuine and working film sets, Universal Studios Florida will take you on an adventure through the movies with its fun rides, its interactive adventures and its great shows.
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2. Universal Orlando Resort

A visit to Universal Orlando Resort offers a memorable vacation for all the family, with accommodation, entertainment and theme park thrills all in one place. You can choose a hotel from eight options that include standard rooms and a multitude of suites to accommodate every style, size and budget.
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3. Magic Kingdom® Park

One of the world-famous attractions that visitors from all over the world come to see and explore, Magic Kingdom is made up of six fantasy lands set across a large plot of land, and is home to all your favourite Disney characters. The attraction was the brainchild of Walt Disney himself and was opened in 1971. Since then it has become an iconic fixture of any family holiday to Florida, with visitors guaranteed an unforgettable time.
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4. Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park

Visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, where Disney magic meets Mother Nature. While watching elephants meandering across the Sahara and tigers stalking through the jungle, you will feel miles away from Orlando. This popular park in the Walt Disney World® Resort family delights visitors young and old.
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5. Orange County Convention Center

With more than 45 acres (18 hectares) of exhibition space, Orange County Convention Center is one of the largest convention centers in the United States. The main exhibition hall covers more than 22 acres (9 hectares) and the ballroom is bigger than a football field.
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6. LEGOLAND® Florida

Spend a day enjoying the rides and fun-filled activities at LEGOLAND® Florida. See LEGO® models of famous cities, experience thrill rides and let your imagination run wild in a theme park that’s fun for the whole family.
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7. Epcot®

Epcot® has over one million square metres of space waiting to be explored, where you'll discover a whole new world of innovation and technology. Short for Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, Epcot® is one of the four Walt Disney® theme parks and is split into two main areas: Future World which explores modern inventions, and World Showcase where you can discover more about cultures around the world.
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8. Disney's Hollywood Studios®

The magic of the silver screen comes to life at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®. One of Walt Disney World® Resort’s four theme parks, it feels like a sprawling movie set. Once you step inside its boundaries, you are transported far from Orlando, Florida to the glittering world of Hollywood’s heyday.
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9. Walt Disney World® Resort

Walt Disney World® Resort is the perfect place to stay in Orlando as a large number of the area’s star attractions are within easy driving distance. Two sights that should be at the top of every visitor’s itinerary is the wonderful Disney's Boardwalk and the ever-popular Disney's Osprey Ridge Golf Course. Two other great attractions you’ll find within a short distance of Walt Disney World® Resort are the Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and the Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course.
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