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So much to see! So much to do!
Here are some AAA Expert recommendations.
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| Mardi Gras at Universal Studios. Photo: Universal Studios |
If you haven’t visited Orlando lately, you really should. The sunny city is a premiere vacation destination, with an impressive abundance of attractions and experiences catering to a diverse range of interests.
Movie buffs can feel the excitement of the silver screen at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, where Jurassic Park, Spiderman and The Hulk come to life. Universal Studios also rocks for music fans: The concert lineup for Mardi Gras includes some of the biggest names in popular music, including the Beach Boys, Blondie, Aretha Franklin, Flo Rida and Sheryl Crow, to name a few. The music is truly moving on the park’s new Rip Ride Rockit, which features customized soundtracks on its 65 mph flight.
Want to make music of your own? Songbirds can go to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and show off their talents at American Idol Experience on-stage auditions, where park-goers vote for star performers.
Orlando is also an animal-lover’s paradise, with wild experiences all around town. Dine with Shamu at SeaWorld. Swim with dolphins at Aquatica. Watch alligators jump for food at Gatorland. Go on a safari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Then, when the sun goes down, turn into a party animal at Downtown Disney.
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But Orlando isn’t just fun and games; there are a lot of educational opportunities, too. Learn how to make your garden grow at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. Be astonished by the bizarre oddities of the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium, or discover science in a new way with hands-on exhibits at WonderWorks.
Grab dinner and a show in the same locale with fun, interactive dinner theaters guaranteed to bring out the kid in you. Gobble on a turkey leg over live jousting at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament. Eat aboard an 18th-century replica ship at the Pirate’s Dinner Adventure, or play detective at Sleuths Mystery Dinner Show. The feasts are even more delicious with AAA discounts of up to 30 percent. Another savings option to consider is the Kids Eat Free Card*, where one child 11 years and younger gets a free meal with each paying adult. With over 125 restaurants to choose from, even the pickiest eaters will be satisfied.
So whether you want to boogie down, learn something new, or listen to the call of the wild, Orlando has something for everything you’re into. And AAA has discount tickets and exclusive offers to get you there.
*Restrictions apply. Subject to change.Sweet Dreams
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Exclusive hotel perks only for AAA members
- Save up to 40% on your room. Absolutely no one knows hotels or Orlando like AAA Travel Experts, who secure exclusive discounts, freebies and amenities.
- Guaranteed late checkout. AAA members get an extra two hours after standard checkout. After all, you’re on vacation. So stay out late, sleep in and just relax.
- Up to 15% off food and beverage. Appease your appetite at the hotel and save up to 15% on food and nonalcoholic drinks.* Eat whenever, wherever, whatever you want.
- Free room upgrade. Select AAA Diamond-rated hotels give AAA members free upgrades when they’re available. You might not request extras like a lakeside view, a bigger bed, a comfy couch, or a kitchenette—but you’ll get them when available.
- FREE Kids Eat Free Card. Think of your savings when one child
(age 11 and under) gets a free meal per paying adult.* There are a ton of
dining options, with over 125 participating restaurants serving everything
from pizza to lobster. The card retails for $19.99, but is free for AAA
members staying at select hotels for two or more nights.
*Restrictions apply. Subject to change.
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Near Walt Disney World
- Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel
- Best Western Lakeside
- Buena Vista Suites
- Caribe Royale Orlando
- Courtyard by Marriott Lake Buena Vista at Vista Centre
- Holiday Inn Main Gate East Hotel
- Nickelodeon Suites Resort
- Orlando World Center Marriott Resort
- Royal Plaza in the Walt Disney World Resort
- Sheraton Safari Hotel
- Staybridge Suites Orlando Hotels Lake Buena Vista
- WorldQuest Resort
- Hilton Garden Inn SeaWorld International Center
- Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
- Sheraton Vistana Villages
- Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel
- Hampton Inn South of Universal Studios
- Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Universal Orlando
- Homewood Suites International Drive
You can only get these perks by booking with AAA, so call your local AAA office or click AAA.com/Orlando today for more information.