AAA Destination Guide: Orlando, FL

Orlando is America's most popular tourist destination attracting nearly 60 million visitors each and every year. This AAA guide to Orlando, #Florida features popular attractions such as, Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, Sea World Florida, Old Town and many more. It also gives popular eating destinations like, Shakers American Cafe, White Wolf Cafe, and Seasons 52.
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Walt Disney WorldÂ® Resort opened in the Orlando area in 1971, setting 
into motion a Florida tourism boom of grand proportions. With a clone of 
the West Coastâ€™s Disneyland in their back yards, 
devotees of all things Mickey Mouse east of the 
Mississippi no longer had to trek across country to 
tap into the magic. As Disneyâ€™s East Coast kingdom 
grew exponentially, so, too, did the competition that 
eventually transformed Orlando into one big theme 
park of a destination. Walt Disney World set the bar 
for wholesome family fun and then raised it time 
after time with faster rides, cuter characters and 
livelier entertainment to captivate every age group. 
Beyond Orlandoâ€™s man-made wonders are sparkling lakes, lovely 
gardens, relaxing state parks and, within shouting distance, a string of 
Atlantic Coast beaches. Add to this list championship golf courses, luxury 
resorts with spas, cuisine to please the international palate and shopping 
districts that run the gamut from bargain outlets to upscale malls, and 
Orlando measures up to a full-out, year-round crowd pleaser. 
With Disneyâ€™s four major theme parks, Universalâ€™s two, and marine 
adventure parks SeaWorld and Discovery Cove, plus more than 90 other 
area attractions, fantasy is always on tap here. If Orlando could be 
squeezed and reduced to concentrate, like the juicy citrus that used to 
grow nearby in abundance, its essence would be pure entertainmentâ€”
nectar for all who thirst for a family-oriented good time. 
Essentials 
Go to Gatorland, a slice of roadside Americana since 1949, and watch 
with amazement as alligators lunge for lunch and wrestle with handlers.  
Feed the swans or ride paddleboat likenesses in downtown Orlando's 
centerpiece, Lake Eola Park, where locals stroll and relax. This 
photogenic beauty has a landscaped walkway, shade trees, a lighted 
fountain and an amphitheaterâ€”site of concerts and cultural events.  
Cool off at a water parkâ€”a must in summer, when the mercury routinely 
moves into the high 90s. Choose between Wet 'n Wild, Aquatica, 
Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park or Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water 
Park.  
Glide on the fin of a bottlenose dolphin or swim in a lagoon filled with rays 
at Discovery Cove Orlando. Catch glimpses of wildlife while your airboat 
scoots across the headwaters of the Everglades. Boggy Creek Airboat 
Rides offers this exhilarating â€œwild Floridaâ€ encounter.  
Stroll for the sheer pleasure of it in Winter Park along refined Park 
Avenue, which features designer boutiques, sidewalk cafes, cozy 
restaurants, shops with high-end home dÃ©cor and a centrally located 
park. At Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, bask in the 
aura of Louis Comfort Tiffany's stunning stained-glass creations, a 
renowned collection that has no equal. Lovely lakeside residences and 
natural scenery are highlights of a narrated cruise on Winter Park's chain 
of lakes, offered by Scenic Boat Tours.  
Venture out to the charming village of Mount Dora, central Florida's 
antiques and collectibles capital. This small town overlooking Lake Dora 
draws quite a crowd on weekends; arrive early to get a good parking 
spot. 
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Drive to Daytona Beach, home of Daytona 500 Experience and Daytona 
International Speedway. NASCAR races dominate the track several times 
a year, but tours are available when the track is silent; enter Daytona 500 
Experience anytime to participate in simulated racing action and so much 
more. Walk through a space shuttle, watch space footage filmed by 
astronauts and relive Neil Armstrong's historic moon landing at Kennedy 
Space Center. This escape to reality is well worth a daytrip to the Space 
Coast.  
Synchronize a pilgrimage to Blue Spring State Park, in Orange City, with 
the annual winter migration of manatees from the cool waters of the St. 
Johns River to the park's warm spring. Let St. Johns River Cruises show 
you more of the state's longest river and its environs. 
 
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1. Gatorland  
14501 S Orange Blossom Tr 
Orlando, FL 32837  
Phone: (800) 393-5297 
 
2. Lake Eola Park  
101 N Rosalind  
Orlando, FL 32801  
Phone: (407) 232-0111 
 
3. Wet 'n Wild 
6200 International Drive  
Orlando, FL 32819  
Phone: (407) 351-1800 
 
 
4. Aquatica  
5800 Water Play Way  
Orlando, FL 32821  
Phone: (407) 351-3600 
 
5. Disneyâ€™s Blizzard Beach 
1500 W Buena Vista Dr 
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830  
Phone: (407) 560-9283 
 
6. Disneyâ€™s Typhoon Lagoon 
1195 E Buena Vista Dr 
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830  
Phone: (407) 560-9283 
 
7. Discovery Cove Orlando   
6000 Discovery Cove Way  
Orlando, FL 32821  
Phone: (877) 434-7268 
 
 
8. Boggy Creek Airboat Rides 
2001 E Southport Rd  
Kissimmee, FL 34746  
Phone: (407) 344-9550 
 
9. Charles Hosmer Morse
Museum of American Art   
445 N Park Ave 
Winter Park, FL 32789  
Phone: (407) 645-5311 
 
 
10. Scenic Boat Tours 
312 E Morse Blvd 
Winter Park, FL 32789  
Phone: (407) 644-4056 
 
 
11. Mount Dora 
Chamber of Commerce 
341 N Alexander St 
Mount Dora, FL 32757 
Phone: (352) 383-2165 
 
12. Daytona 500 Experience 
1801 W International Speedway Blvd 
Daytona Beach, FL 32114  
Phone: (386) 681-6800 
  
 
 
13. Daytona Intâ€™l Speedway  
1801 W International Speedway Blvd 
Daytona Beach, FL 32114  
Phone: (800) 748-7467 
 
14. Kennedy Space Center 
Port Canaveral 
Phone: (321) 449-4444 
 
15. Blue Spring State Park  
2100 W. French Ave 
Orange City, FL 32763  
Phone: (386) 775-3663 
 
16. St. Johns River Cruises  
2100 W. French Ave 
Orange City, FL 32763  
Phone: (407) 330-1612
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Orlando in 3 Days 
Three days is barely enough time to get to know any major destination. 
But AAA travel editors suggest these activities to make the most of your 
time in Orlando. 
Millions vacation in Orlando each year. If you're among the park-hopping 
majority, you've probably arrived clutching multiday passes to Walt 
Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort or SeaWorld Orlandoâ€”or  
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1. Shakers American Cafe 
1308 Edgewater Dr  
Orlando, FL 32804  
Phone: (407) 422-3534 
 
2. Lake Eola Park  
101 N Rosalind  
Orlando, FL 32801  
Phone: (407) 232-0111 
 
3. Harry P. Leu Gardens 
1920 N Forest Ave 
Orlando, FL 32803  
Phone: (407) 246-2620 
 
4. Dexterâ€™s of Thornton Park 
 
808 E Washington St  
Orlando, FL 32801  
Phone: (407) 648-2777 
5. Charles Hosmer Morse
Museum of American Art 
445 N Park Ave 
Winter Park, FL 32789  
Phone: (407) 645-5311 
 
 
6. Winter Park Historical Museum  
200 W New England Ave 
Winter Park, FL 32790  
Phone: (407) 647-8180 
 
7. Scenic Boat Tours 
312 E Morse Blvd 
Winter Park, FL 32789  
Phone: (407) 644-4056 
 
 
8. The Boheme 
 
325 S Orange Ave  
Orlando, FL 32801  
Phone: (407) 313-9000 
 
all of the above. Why not set aside a day or more to discover greater 
Orlando's other assets? You'll be pleasantly surprised by what lies 
outside those theme park gates. So hop in a car and go exploring.  
Day 1: Morning 
Start with a diner-style breakfast at Shakers American Cafe, in the trendy 
College Park neighborhood. The restaurant's moniker refers to kitschy 
collection of salt and pepper shakers displayed on its walls.  
Walk off that Western omelet in postcard-worthy Lake Eola Park. A band 
shell, amphitheater and lighted fountain punctuate the City Beautiful's 43-
acre downtown oasis, a landmark since 1888. Toss bread to plucky 
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ducks, pedal a swan boat across Lake Eola, or just plop down on a 
shaded bench and savor the serenity.  
While the dew is still on the roses, amble through Harry P. Leu Gardens 
and experience sensory overload among vibrant seasonal blooms, lush 
semitropical plants, a camellia collection unequalled in the South and one 
of Florida's largest formal rose gardens. At some point, tour Leu House 
Museum.  
Afternoon 
Lunch recommendations couldn't be simpler. Try Dexter's of Thornton 
Park, downtown, or head for the originalâ€” Dexter's of Winter Parkâ€”in 
nearby Winter Park.  
After lunch, stroll along Winter Park's chic Park Avenue, where you can 
shop at trendy clothing boutiques or pop into the Charles Hosmer Morse 
Museum of American Art to view an acclaimed Tiffany glass collection.  
If you can't get enough of this upscale urban village, pick up an audiotape 
tour from the Winter Park Historical Museum, or opt for a relaxing 
sightseeing cruise offered by Scenic Boat Tours. You'll see lovely 
lakeside homes as your pontoon boat putters quietly along a chain of 
canals.  
Evening 
With myriad entertainment options ranging from Broadway stage shows 
to a resident philharmonic orchestra to concerts by visiting top-name 
artists, Orlando's cultural calendar never disappoints. The 
Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau Official Visitor 
Center, 8723 International Dr., distributes a variety of information that can 
help you plan a night on the town starting with a romantic dinner at The 
Boheme in The Grand Bohemian Hotel.  
Day 2: Morning 
If your children equate theme parks with the ultimate Florida adventure, 
introduce them to one of the state's wildestâ€”and oldestâ€”attractions: 
Gatorland, established in 1949, teems with wrestling alligators, crawling 
crocodiles and a serpentarium stocked with snakes.  Discover more of 
natural Florida with Boggy Creek Airboat Rides in Kissimmee. From a 
dock on East Lake Tohopekaliga, your airboat skims across the 
Everglades headwaters on a river of grass while you watch for gators, 
birds and native wildlife. Afterwards, grab a sandwich at East Lake Fish 
Camp. 
Afternoon 
To stalk the elusive â€œbargainus fantasticus,â€ load the words Prime Outlets 
into your mapping device and aim the car in the direction of International 
Drive (I-Drive, to locals). Shooting from the wallet will bag trophy-size 
bargains at this shopping jungle, which harbors big-name designer stores 
Calvin Klein, Ann Taylor, Tommy Hilfiger, Liz Claiborne and more. Head 
to the upscale Mall at Millenia on Conroy Road for Chanel, Dior, Gucci, 
Jimmy Choo and other chic brands.  
Evening 
When the dinner hour nears, get more bang for your buck at such family-
friendly dinner shows as Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament and 
Arabian Nights. In addition to a spectacular arena performance, each 
venue serves up an informal, finger-licking feast and a good time.  
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Orlando in 3 Days â€“ Day 2 Map 
 
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1. Gatorland  
14501 S Orange Blossom Tr 
Orlando, FL 32837  
Phone: (800) 393-5297 
 
2. Boggy Creek Airboat Rides 
2001 E Southport Rd 
Kissimmee, FL 34746  
Phone: (407) 344-9550 
 
 
3. Prime Outlets 
4951 International Dr 
Orlando, FL 32819 
Phone: (407) 352-9600 
4. Medieval Times Dinner
and Tournament  
4510 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy  
Kissimmee, FL 34746  
Phone: (407) 396-1518 
 
 
5. Arabian Nights  
3081 Arabian Nights Blvd 
Kissimmee, FL 34747  
Phone: (407) 239-9223 
 
Day 3: Morning 
Rock your world at Kennedy Space Center. Arrive early and beat the 
crowds at Shuttle Launch Experience, a realistic simulation of a space 
adventure and the center's newest ride. With riveting exhibits, site tours, 
films, real rockets and an opportunity to have lunch with an astronaut, 
KSC can hold you in its orbit for the better part of a day.  
Afternoon 
As long as you're on Florida's â€œSpace Coast,â€ embrace the spirit of 
exploration. From KSC drive due south on SR A1A to Cocoa Beach, 
stopping at Cocoa Beach Pier for a hot dog and a nice ocean view or at 
Ron Jon's Surf Shop for a souvenir or two. Continue south through a 
string of beach communities to land's end, at the tip of the barrier island. 
Or maybe head north from KSC to Daytona Beach and steer your vehicle 
onto the hard-packed sand where auto-racing history was made in the 
early 1900s. If time allows, consider visiting the Daytona 500 Experience.  
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Orlando in 3 Days â€“ Day 3 Map 
 
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Evening 
Hopefully, you've made reservations for Cirque du Soleil's La Nouba, at 
Downtown Disney Area. This is one of Orlando's hottest ongoing shows 
and the only performing resident Cirque troupe outside of Las Vegas. 
Arrive early or stay late for dinner at one of Downtown Disney's many 
restaurantsâ€” Portobello Yacht Club, Rainforest Cafe or Bongos Cuban 
CafÃ©, to name a few.  
If you've already seen La Nouba, opt for an evening at Universal 
CityWalk. Laugh â€˜till your cheeks hurt at the outrageous antics performed 
by alienlike Blue Man Group; drool over menu options at Emeril's; and 
later, sip a signature Hurricane while you belt out a song or two at the  
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1. Kennedy Space Center
Port Canaveral 
Phone: (321) 449-4444, 
(321) 454-4198 
 
2. Cocoa Beach 
 
3. Daytona 500 Experience 
1801 W. International Speedway Blvd 
Daytona Beach, FL 32114  
Phone: (386) 681-6800 
  
 
4. Downtown Disney Area 
1780 Buena Vista Dr 
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830  
Phone: (407) 934-7781 
 
5. Universal CityWalk  
6000 Universal Blvd 
Orlando, FL 32819  
Phone: (407) 363-8000 
 
 
piano bar in Pat O'Brien's, a replica of the famous New Orleans 
nightspot. 
Restaurants 
Our favorites include some of this destination's best restaurantsâ€”from 
fine dining to simple fare.   
While downtown Orlando restaurants typically cater to power-lunching 
professionals and after-five urban diners, savvy visitors, too, contribute to 
their patron base. Here's a trio that runs the gamut from casual to trendy 
to elegant.   
Upscale Hue is the gathering place of those who want to see and be 
seen. Chefs here interpret continental Asian cuisine through such 
tempting entrees as wood-grilled, sesame-glazed ahi tuna or roast duck  
with tamari sauce. A towering, Bourbon-laced pecan pie topped with 
vanilla ice cream and caramelized spiced apples is a dessert your whole 
party can share. Hue's proximity to Lake Eola and Thornton Park makes 
it an ideal starting point for a night on the town.  
With the business district just a stone's throw away, it may be difficult to 
get a table at The Boheme during the lunchtime rush, but a relaxed, 
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romantic mood prevails in the evening. Chef Robert Mason's imaginative 
dinner menu reads like poetry: seared Bohemian foie gras, escargot pot-
au-feu, Cognac lobster bisque, asparagus-crusted diver scallops, noisette 
of thyme-seared veal, roasted Chilean sea bass, a study in crÃ¨me brulee. 
For the indecisive, the chef has simmered the options down to a flavorful 
â€œreductionâ€â€”a pre-selected six-course tasting menu. A sumptuous 
Sunday jazz brunch features salads, sushi, seafood, meats ranging from 
lamb to venison, eggs Florentine or otherwise, and pastries and sweets. 
The Boheme's warm and inviting atmosphere, elaborate food selections 
and wonderful service make it one of the hottest urban, fine-dining 
restaurants for breakfast, lunch or dinner.  
A smorgasbord of restaurants lies just beyond the downtown perimeter. 
With the smell of fresh-brewed coffee, sizzling bacon and fried potato 
cakes wafting out the door, it's no wonder Shakers American Cafe is busy 
the moment it opens for breakfast. The lunch menu features traditional 
mile-high sandwiches and refreshing house specials like Annie's Appleâ€” 
two slices of pumpernickel bread stuffed with apples, raisins, bacon, 
lettuce, cream cheese and melted Swiss cheese. This off-the-beaten-
path neighborhood eatery, just minutes from downtown in trendy College 
Park, appeals to patrons for the wholesome food, friendly service and 
small-town atmosphere.  
Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar-B-Que, also in Winter Park and Altamonte 
Springs, has been featured in Fortune and Southern Living magazines 
and The New York Times, and it has been touted No. 1 for barbecue in 
television documentaries on Food Network and CNN. So patrons should 
not be surprised to find long lines for lunch or dinner. Favorites include 
baby back ribs, the Memphis pulled-pork sandwich with slaw, and the 
four-meat combo, not to mention numerous sauces with whimsical names 
reflecting their intensity or lack thereof. Follow your nose to the nearest 
Bubbalou's, or look for their trademark sign featuring three dancing pink 
pigs.  
Shop while you dine at White Wolf Cafe. Besides what's on the menu, 
you can buy the dÃ©cor of this one-of-a-kind eatery in Orlando's antiques 
district. Creative lunchtime eats include internationally inspired saladsâ€”
Moroccan, Greek, Galileo and nicoise as well as the cafÃ©'s signature 
Waldorf; or try the flatbread pizza of the dayâ€”Thursdays it's the Tuscan, 
with prosciutto, roasted peppers, herbs and mozzarella. Dinner entrees 
like apple-and-walnut-stuffed pork tenderloin or sumptuous sea scallops 
encrusted with toasted pistachios are equally imaginative. And 
remember, if you just can't live without that vintage chandelier hanging 
overhead, ask the waiter to add it to your tab.  
With the flip of a â€œStop/Goâ€ disk on the table, patrons control the Gaucho-
costumed carvers parading fire-roasted cuts of Angus beef, pork, 
chicken, lamb and Brazilian sausage around the dining room at Texas de 
Brazil. A choice of 14 meats plus two side dishesâ€”mashed potatoes and 
fried plantainsâ€”and a 40-item salad bar with an enticing array of 
appetizers, salads, soups and extras make for a Texas-size, pay-one-
price meal served in the tradition of South American cowboys. Don't let 
the upscale dÃ©cor throw you off: The ambiance of this Brazilian steak 
house is conducive to casual or business dining, with or without the kids.  
Sand Lake Road is so saturated with quality restaurants that it has 
become known as Restaurant Row. At Cedar's Restaurant a slight 
language barrier between servers and guests does not keep diners from 
enjoying some of the area's best authentic Lebanese and Mediterranean 
fare. Take, for example, baba ghanouj, a grilled eggplant appetizer with 
garlic, lemon juice and sesame cream; or house specialty kibbeh 
bilsanieh, composed of fried ground beef and cracked wheat shells 
stuffed with onions and pine nuts and served with yogurt sauce. Sip on 
wine selected from an extensive list, and end your meal with delicious 
Turkish coffee. A casual, gardenlike setting and rhythmic background 
music further flavor this Middle Eastern dining experience.  
Seasons 52 is named for the number of weeks in a year, an apropos 
moniker considering this restaurant's mission is to create healthy and 
tasty creations using only the freshest ingredients in season. Most of the 
calorie-conscious entrees are grilled. Pair choices like herb ricotta ravioli 
or ahi tuna steak with wine chosen from an extensive listâ€”more than 100 
labels, with at least 70 available by the glassâ€”that complements the 
ever-changing seasonal menu. End your meal on a sweet note with a 
â€œmini indulgence,â€ a bite-size portion of such desserts as red velvet cake, 
key lime pie or tiramisu packed into a shot glass. If your plans include 
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wine tasting, socializing or adventurous dining, Seasons 52 is an 
excellent choice. Using â€œthe freshest seafood from the oceans of planet 
Earth,â€ Moon Fish blends Pan Asian, Cajun, Pacific Rim, and Floribbean 
styles to create its unique fish-centered fusion cuisine. The menu 
includes sushi and raw-bar selections ranging from oysters to duck 
capriccio. Contemporary surroundings centered on an aquatic-theme 
offer a whimsical approach to fine dining.  
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The aromas emanating from the Italian kitchen at Antonio's are 
guaranteed to make your mouth water. Known for its fish and seafood 
selections, fresh-baked bread and the 250-bottle wine cellar housing rare 
and popular selections, this ristorante also offers Black Angus steaks and 
veal, lamb and pork dishes. You are treated like family at Antonio's, which 
is why this restaurant and the original north of Orlando in Maitland have a 
strong following of loyal patrons. 
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1. Hue
   
629 E Central Blvd  
Orlando, FL 32801  
Phone: (407) 849-1800 
 
2. The Boheme 
  
325 S Orange Ave  
Orlando, FL 32801  
Phone: (407) 313-9000 
 
3. Shakers American CafÃ© 
   
1308 Edgewater Dr  
Orlando, FL 32804  
Phone: (407) 422-3534 
 
4. Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar-B-Que  
 
5818 Conroy Rd  
Orlando, FL 32835  
Phone: (407) 295-1212 
 
5. White Wolf Cafe 
  
1829 N Orange Ave  
Orlando, FL 32804  
Phone: (407) 895-9911 
 
6. Texas de Brazil 
  
5259 International Dr  
Orlando, FL 32819  
Phone: (407) 355-0355 
 
7. Cedar's Restaurant 
  
7732 W Sand Lake Rd  
Orlando, FL 32819  
Phone: (407) 351-6000 
8. Seasons 52 
7700 Sand Lake Rd  
Orlando, FL 32819  
Phone: (407) 354-5212 
 
9. Moon Fish 
  
7525 W Sand Lake Rd  
Orlando, FL 32819  
Phone: (407) 363-7262 
 
10. Antonio's 
  
7559 W Sand Lake Rd  
Orlando, FL 32819  
Phone: (407) 363-9191 
 
11. Primo 
  
4040 Central Florida Pkwy  
Orlando, FL 32837  
Phone: (407) 393-4444 
 
12. Todd English's bluezoo 
  
1500 Epcot Resorts Blvd  
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830  
Phone: (407) 934-4644 
 
13. The Venetian Room 
  
8101 World Center Dr  
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32821  
Phone: (407) 238-8060 
 
14. Victoria & Albert's 
  
4401 Grand Floridian Way  
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830  
Phone: (407) 939-3463 
 
South of Restaurant Row you will find Primo, the inspiration of New 
England chef and restaurateur Melissa Kelly, who has been featured in 
Food and Wine, Wine Spectator, Town and Country and O, The Oprah 
Magazine. She pairs contemporary Italian cuisine with fresh local 
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ingredients for such dishes as island creek oysters Rockefeller with 
spinach, Pernod and fennel; or lobster on hand-made pansotti stuffed 
with butternut squash and toasted pumpkin-seed sauce. Primo's wines 
come mostly from Italy, Spain, and France. For a truly decadent dessert, 
try the caramelized banana cream Napoleon with vanilla rum cream and 
macadamia nut brittle. If you're in the mood for alfresco dining, ask for 
patio seating overlooking the golf course.  
Leave it to the resorts of Lake Buena Vista to add celebrity panache to 
your fine dining experience. Todd English's bluezoo is a concept 
restaurant developed by chef Todd English, a frequent guest on the Food 
Network, â€œCBS This Morning,â€ â€œThe Today Showâ€ and â€œBobby Flay's Food 
Nation.â€ Global coastal cuisines are prepared with the freshest seafood 
from the waters of the Atlantic seaboard, the Pacific Northwest and 
Prince Edward Island. EntrÃ©e choices might include miso-glazed Chilean 
sea bass, Cantonese lobster and yellowfin tuna steaks. The dÃ©corâ€”from 
the aqua-blue lights illuminating metal art sculptures to the massive 
copper cones dangling over the raw barâ€”is as memorable as the 
exceptional service and the seafood creations.  
A replica of a copper-domed Italian temple at the entrance to The 
Venetian Room hints at the Old World ambience you will find inside one 
of Orlando' most romantic restaurants. Intimate seating alcoves line the 
walls of the cozy dining room, which is richly appointed with dark 
mahogany, luxurious fabrics and elegant crystal chandeliers. Chef Khalid 
Benghallem, who was named one of the top 20 chefs in central Florida, 
blends Mediterranean and continental fare in such selections as pan-fried 
lump crab cake with mustard butter sauce, tarragon-scented Vidalia 
onion soup topped with a three-cheese gratin, muscovy duck salad 
drizzled with fig syrup, roasted squab in a grilled chippolini Madeira 
reduction, and, for dessert, passion-fruit Bavarian cream with mango 
frangipane and cassis sauce. The chef's artful culinary creations are well 
worth the price of a masterpiece.  
Have you ever wanted to be treated like royalty? If so, reserve a table at 
Victoria & Albert's for one of the most elegant dining experiences you will 
ever have. Personalized service by attendants in formal attire sets the 
tone for a six-course prix fixe gourmet dinner served at a civilized pace 
over the course of a 3-hour seating, in the Victorian tradition. Although 
the menu changes regularly, the chef's interpretations of contemporary 
American and international dishes are consistently superb. On being 
seated, guests receive a personalized menu with course options that 
servers are intimately familiar with. This is splurging at its grandest. 
Attractions 
In a city with dozens of attractions, you may have trouble deciding where 
to spend your time. Here are the highlights for this destination, as chosen 
by AAA editors. GEMs are â€œGreat Experiences for Members.â€  
Without question, Walt Disney World Resort, a AAA GEM attraction, is 
the king of family entertainment in central Florida. Four large theme parks 
beckon, but first-timers and annual repeaters alike know that there is only 
one place to begin a visit to Disney's magical worldâ€”through the gates of 
Magic Kingdom Park, the original fantasyland. With Cinderella Castle as 
your landmark, branch off to seven different lands of enchantmentâ€”
Adventureland, Frontierland, Tomorrowlandâ€¦you get the idea. All the 
while you will meet roving, impeccably costumed and coiffed Disney 
characters eager to pose for snapshots. 
The culmination of Walt Disney's vision, Epcotâ€”Experimental Prototype 
Community of Tomorrowâ€”imagines a utopian future and lays world 
cultures at your feet. Part science fair, part geography lesson and part 
travelogue, this park touts high technology through cutting-edge 
adventure rides such as Mission:SPACE, as close as you'll get to 
experiencing a real blast-off; Test Track, where car and rider prove their 
mettle; and Soarin', an aerial sightseeing tour of California as seen from a 
hang glider. The cadre of shops, restaurants and exhibits in World 
Showcase invites visitors on a global spending spree: Have a croissant in 
a French boulangerie, buy the kids a troll in Norway, and sample stout to 
the sounds of oompah music in Germany's Biergarten. 
After you've circled the world and seen the future, plant your feet squarely 
on terra firma and explore the natural world in Disney's Animal Kingdom 
Theme Park. Like Cinderella Castle, this kingdom's centerpieceâ€”The 
Tree of Life, a giant, artificial baobab tree carved with more than 300 
animal imagesâ€”commands the attention of all who enter. Step inside the 
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theater-size trunk to view the hilarious animated film â€œIt's Tough to be a 
Bug!â€ The signature attraction here is Africa's Kilimanjaro Safaris, a 120- 
acre animal preserve that is toured safari-style, at the animals' pace. 
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With movie-inspired rides and shows, Disney's Hollywood Studios, the 
fourth of Walt Disney World Resort's theme parks, provides â€œreelâ€ 
escapism in true Hollywood fashion. As you enter the park, take note of 
the real screams emanating from The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. 
Building more nail-biting suspense than a Hitchcock thriller, this â€œelevatorâ€ 
ride lifts occupants 13 floors and scares the screams out of them as it 
plungesâ€”seemingly out of controlâ€”to the ground, then rises and falls 
repeatedly. Lighthearted â€œBeauty and the Beastâ€ - Live on Stage! 
 
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1. Walt Disney WorldÂ® Resort  
3111 World Dr 
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830  
Phone: (407) 824-4321 
 
 
2. Magic Kingdom Park   
3111 World Dr 
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830  
Phone: (407) 824-4321 
 
 
3. Epcot   
1580 Avenue of the Stars  
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830  
Phone: (407) 824-4321 
 
 
4. Disney's Animal Kingdom 
Theme Park   
2901 Osceola Pkwy 
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830  
Phone: (407) 824-4321 
 
 
5. Disney's Hollywood Studios   
50 Animation Dr 
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830  
Phone: (407) 824-4321 
 
 
6. Universal OrlandoÂ® Resort   
1000 Universal Studios Plaza  
Orlando, FL 32819  
Phone: (407) 363-8000 
 
 
 
7. Universal CityWalk 
6000 Universal Blvd 
Orlando, FL 32819  
Phone: (407) 363-8000 
8. Universal Studios
1000 Universal Studios Plaza  
Orlando, FL 32819  
Phone: (407) 363-8000 
  
 
 
9. Universal's Islands of Adventure 
1000 Universal Studios Plaza  
Orlando, FL 32819  
Phone: (407) 363-8000 
  
 
 
10. SeaWorld Orlando 
7007 Sea World Dr  
Orlando, FL 32821  
Phone: (800) 327-2420 
  
 
 
11. Discovery Cove Orlando   
6000 Discovery Cove Way  
Orlando, FL 32821  
Phone: (877) 434-7268 
 
 
12. Medieval Times Dinner 
and Tournament  
4510 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy 
Kissimmee, FL 34746  
Phone: (407) 396-1518 
 
 
13. Arabian Nights  
3081 Arabian Nights Blvd 
Kissimmee, FL 34747  
Phone: (407) 239-9223 
 
14. Downtown Disney Area  
1780 Buena Vista Dr  
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830  
Phone: (407) 934-7781