Make sure you have a holiday to remember! Choose one or more of our fabulous excursions.
view activitiesArguably the world’s most exciting street, International Drive is the beating heart of Orlando’s never-ending action.
Attractions
Located right in the middle of the fun and close to all the main theme parks, I-Drive is practically awash with attractions, restaurants and fun things to do. Here’s where you’ll find such big names as SeaWorld®, Discovery Cove® and the all-new AquaticaTM, plus Wet ‘n Wild®, Universal Orlando® Resort and literally dozens of other exciting, family-friendly attractions. The area is continually evolving, with new developments opening every year – thus maintaining Orlando’s reputation as one of the world’s most vibrant and dynamic family holiday destinations.
Recent Additions
Some of the most recent additions to I-Drive’s entertainment scene include the new Hollywood Rip Ride RockitSM at Universal Studios® and the fantastic new Manta ride at Seaworld® Orlando. With plenty of new restaurant openings and a massive expansion in brand-name outlet shopping, you’re sure to find a wealth of fresh experiences on International Drive, no matter how many times you’ve been before!
Dazzling Entertainment
For anyone needing a further fix of dazzling entertainment, I-Drive has a host of excellent dinner shows that the whole family will love. Youngsters will be enthralled by the swashbuckling action at the Pirates Dinner Adventure, while kids of all ages will enjoy a full meal and a comical murder-mystery at the Sleuth’s Mystery Dinner Theatre. For more grown-up fun, there are regular live performances from big-name acts at the Hard Rock Live; while the spectacular Blue Man Group show at Universal CityWalk® and comedy clubs throughout the area provide plenty of laughs for the adults in your party.
Shopping
This being Orlando, there’s even a wealth of entertainment to be found at I-Drive’s various shopping malls. Pointe Orlando features a good range of quality restaurants and nightlife options among the 40-odd specialty retailers, while Festival Bay Mall’s Ron Jon’s Surf Park offers the opportunity to try your hand at walking the board – despite being miles from the nearest ocean! For those that just love to shop, the many cut-price bargains to be found at the recently redeveloped Prime Outlets are a world of excitement in themselves.
Getting Around
At over ten miles long, I-Drive’s attractions and amenities are far too spread-out to be walkable. Parking is plentiful but if you fancy a day off from your rental car, the I-Ride trolley (operatind between 8.00am-10.30pm) is both convenient and economical to use. Costing approx $1.25 per journey (or $4 for a day pass), the I-Ride cruises the length of International Drive, stopping at all the main hotels and attractions along the way. Alternatively, if you’re staying in one of our I-Drive hotels, you’ll find that many of these operate free shuttle services to the theme parks.
However you decide to spend your time here, you’ll find International Drive is the ultimate place in Orlando to shop, stay and play.
If you choose any of our Holidays you can book the following excursions during your booking.
Worlds of Discovery is the name for the SeaWorld, Aquatica, Discovery Cove and Busch Gardens family of parks. Come and explore…Discovery Cove. It’s where you can swim with a dolphin, relax on sugar w...
Worlds of Discovery is the name for the SeaWorld, Aquatica, Discovery Cove and Busch Gardens family of parks. Come and explore…Discovery Cove. It’s where you can swim with a dolphin, relax on sugar white beaches and enjoy the all-inclusive resort atmosphere.
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Introducing Aquatica™, a whimsical, one-of-a-kind waterpark – only in Orlando and only from SeaWorld. Where rivers range from relaxing to racing. And slides spin and soak – including two through a la...
Introducing Aquatica™, a whimsical, one-of-a-kind waterpark – only in Orlando and only from SeaWorld. Where rivers range from relaxing to racing. And slides spin and soak – including two through a lagoon of playful Commerson’s dolphins. It’s where serene-to-extreme waters fill double wave pools, sun and shade cover the beach and fun is as endless as the sea. Check out some of these great attractions at Aquatica™: Dolphin Plunge The park’s signature attraction plunges riders down 300ft of clear tubes through a crystal-blue lagoon past black and white Commerson’s dolphins. Big Surf Shores & Cutback Cove Catch a wave in the worlds only side-by-side wave pools, encompassing 860,000 gallons of water, these enormous wave pools deliver very different experiences. Cutback Cove produces crashing waves with 5-foot swells while Big Surf Shores creates gently-rolling surf. Roa’s Rapids This racing river will zip you through 1,500 feet of rapids, past geysers and through waterfalls at a speed three to four times faster than a typical waterpark river. Loggerhead Lane For a slower pace, this lazy river will float you past a spectacular underwater view of the Commerson’s dolphins, past exotic birds and a beautiful 10,000-gallon habitat of thousands of exotic fish. Taumata Racer Prefer life in the fast lane? This eight-lane racing slide will speed you down a 300-foot slide, in and out of tunnels and around a 360-degree turn before racing across the finish line. Hooroo Run Jump into a 4-person raft and experience a sense of weightlessness as you soar down this 6-storey, 250-foot, triple-drop water ride. Walkabout Waters One of the world’s largest interactive water playgrounds, boasting 15,000 square feet of pure water excitement. This 60-foot tall colourful water adventure is the perfect playground for the kids to zip down slides and blast water cannons. Kata’s Kookaburra Cove An irresistible water playground, just for the little ones! Kata’s Kookaburra Cove contains 79,000 gallons of water and featuring fountains, rides and slides. Make sure you don’t miss Slippity Dippity, Slider Rider, Racer Chaser and Zippity Zappity.
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Enjoy unlimited access to 6 great Florida theme parks with 1 great ticket. The Orlando FlexTicket™ and Orlando FlexTicket Plus have everything you need to get the most out of your Florida holiday. Wi...
Enjoy unlimited access to 6 great Florida theme parks with 1 great ticket. The Orlando FlexTicket™ and Orlando FlexTicket Plus have everything you need to get the most out of your Florida holiday. With the Orlando FlexTicket enjoy 14 days of unlimited admission to Universal's Islands of Adventure®, Universal Studios®, SeaWorld® Orlando, Wet 'n Wild® Orlando and Aquatica™, Florida’s newest waterpark. If you can handle even more excitement then there’s the Orlando FlexTicket Plus. It includes all the thrills of the Orlando FlexTicket, plus admission to the African themed adventure park Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay. Your adventure doesn’t have to end once the parks have closed. Whatever your choice of ticket, you’ll also get complimentary entrance to Universal CityWalk®, Orlando’s hottest entertainment and dining venue*. And there’s more. You’ll also receive: FREE coach transportation to Busch Gardens on the Busch Gardens Shuttle Express when you purchase the Orlando FlexTicket Plus**. FREE parking. Only pay for parking once if you visit more than one park on the same day. Flexibility, variety and great value for money. The Orlando FlexTickets have it all. Terms and conditions *Your CityWalk pass is valid for the same period of time as your Orlando FlexTicket. These days start from the first day you enter an Orlando FlexTicket park or CityWalk. Some special events at CityWalk are separately ticketed and may incur an additional charge. Some CityWalk venues have an age limit of 21 years or older. ** This service departs from SeaWorld Orlando and various locations in the International Drive and Kissimmee areas. Service may be subject to change. Aquatica™ Introducing Aquatica™ – a whimsical, one-of-a-kind waterpark - only in Orlando and only from SeaWorld. Where rivers range from relaxing to racing. And slides spin and soak – including the incredible signature ride Dolphin Plunge, featuring two enclosed tube slides through a lagoon of playful, black and white Commerson’s dolphins. It’s where serene-to-extreme waters fill double wave pools, sun and shade cover the beach and fun is as endless as the sea itself. Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay is where you can explore exotic terrain surrounded by wildlife, wild rides and wondrous live shows. Get up-close to gorillas. Ride floorless SheiKra®, North America’s first dive coaster. When your feet are back on the ground, enjoy Broadway style shows, like KaTonga®. From Spring 2008, explore Jungala, featuring up-close encounters with tigers and orangutans, two signature rides and more. These are all adventures you just can’t get anywhere else. Universal’s Islands of Adventure® Feel the rush of adrenaline as you experience the innovative thrills and unexpected adventures of Universal’s Islands of Adventure®. Take an unforgettable journey through five remarkable islands where all your favorite myths, legends, comic books, cartoons and children’s stories come to life. You’ll experience rides and attractions that challenge all your senses, including The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man®, The Incredible Hulk Coaster®, the Jurassic Park River Adventure® and The Cat in the Hat™.
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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 ...
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! Experience an explosion of pulsating lights, dynamic effects and cosmic energy on THE BLACK HOLE™: The Next Generation, as your two-person hydra capsule blasts off to new out-of-this-world thrills! Encounter a splashing dose of group therapy on Brain Wash™, or boogie down on the retro raft adventure - Disco H2O™. Children love the Kids’ Park featuring smaller versions of the park’s popular rides. Soak up the sun by the Surf Lagoon 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!
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What will you discover at one of these amazing parks? Bringing together so many thrilling elements of wonder and awe from the planet that we all share, the Worlds of Discovery parks offer a variety...
What will you discover at one of these amazing parks?
Bringing together so many thrilling elements of wonder and awe from the planet that we all share, the Worlds of Discovery parks offer a variety of experiences not available anywhere else in Orlando, or Florida or even the wider world!! Collectively they are now known as Worlds of Discovery. Individually they are the world-famous SeaWorld®, the tropical oasis Discovery Cove®, the unequalled splashiness of AquaticaTM and the wild lands of Busch Gardens®!
Get up-close and personal with animals, challenge some of mankind’s most incredible rides or simply soak up the unique atmosphere and different personalities of each of the parks in your own adventure. With animals and nature at the heart of everything, each day is a different experience!
Here are the ticket options for SeaWorld, Aquatica and Busch Gardens. Don’t forget to check out the great Discovery Cove Packages on pages 70-71.
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This is SeaWorld® - the world’s best loved marine park! Take a seat at sensational shows including the spectacularly choreographed Believe® starring Shamu®, enjoy up-close animal encounters and take ...
This is SeaWorld® - the world’s best loved marine park! Take a seat at sensational shows including the spectacularly choreographed Believe® starring Shamu®, enjoy up-close animal encounters and take the plunge on thrilling rides. Explore, enjoy and smile until it hurts - it doesn’t get any closer than at SeaWorld Orlando! Check out some of these great attractions at SeaWorld® Orlando: Believe® Experience Believe®, the sensational, visually stunning Shamu show, showcasing SeaWorld’s entire family of majestic killer whales performing awe-inspiring choreography to an original musical score. Kraken® Kraken, Orlando’s tallest and only floorless roller coaster hits speeds of 65 mph to heights of more than 140 feet, taking you upside down 7 times! Journey To Atlantis® This one-of-a-kind water-coaster thrill ride through the mysterious lost city combines serpentine twists, out-of-this-world special effects and two of the steepest, fastest, wettest drops in the world! Make the journey! Wild Arctic® Plunge into the frozen north on a virtual jetcopter ride to the Wild Arctic. See all the breathtaking discoveries of a polar expedition — without the frostbite! Blue Horizons® See a mystical daydream with acrobatic dolphins and whales, leaping water, soaring birds and spirited performers come to life in a vivid, theatrical experience only SeaWorld® could create. Shamu’s Happy Harbor® Shamu’s Happy Harbor is a great play place for the kids — with net climbs, water mazes and a pirate ship just for the little ones! Now there’s even more to explore with six new additions to the area including Shamu® Express, the family rollercoaster The Waterfront Whether you’re after a bite to eat, a spot of shopping, or simply somewhere to relax and watch the world go by, take a stroll along the Waterfront. Dolphin Cove® Dolphin Cove is a 2.1-acre centrepiece, home to a large community of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. Featuring crashing two-foot-high waves, a sandy beach, a spectacular underwater viewing area and a naturalistic coral reef. Key West at SeaWorld® Here you can see mysterious stingrays, beautiful Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and some of the rescued turtles at Turtle Point, up-close. Mistify Each summer night, the most spectacular finale in SeaWorld®’s history brings the sea, sky and shore to life with 100-foot fountains, colourful flames and dazzling fireworks. Check Out page 66 for your ticket options or visit virginholidays.com/worldsofdiscovery
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Orlando FlexTicketTM Enjoy unlimited access to 6 great Florida theme parks with one great ticket. The Orlando FlexTicket and Orlando FlexTicket Plus have everything you need to get the most out of ...
Orlando FlexTicketTM Enjoy unlimited access to 6 great Florida theme parks with one great ticket. The Orlando FlexTicket and Orlando FlexTicket Plus have everything you need to get the most out of your Florida holiday. With the Orlando FlexTicket enjoy 14 days of unlimited admission to Universal's Islands of Adventure®, Universal Studios®, SeaWorld® Orlando, Wet 'n Wild® Orlando and Aquatica®, Florida’s newest water park. If you can handle even more excitement then there’s the Orlando FlexTicket Plus. It includes all the thrills of the Orlando FlexTicket, plus admission to the African themed adventure park Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay. Your adventure doesn’t have to end once the parks have closed. Whatever your choice of ticket, you’ll also get complimentary entrance to Universal CityWalk®, Orlando’s hottest entertainment and dining venue*. And there’s more. You’ll also receive: FREE coach transportation to Busch Gardens on the Busch Gardens Shuttle Express when you purchase the Orlando FlexTicket Plus**. FREE parking. Only pay for parking once if you visit more than one park on the same day. Flexibility, variety and great value for money. The Orlando FlexTickets have it all. * Your CityWalk pass is valid for the same period of time as your Orlando FlexTicket. These days start from the first day you enter an Orlando FlexTicket park or CityWalk. Some special events at CityWalk are separately ticketed and may incur an additional charge. Some CityWalk venues have an age limit of 21 years or older. ** This service departs from SeaWorld Orlando and various locations in the International Drive and Kissimmee areas. Service may be subject to change. Aquatica™ Long Introducing Aquatica™ – a whimsical, one-of-a-kind waterpark that’s only in Orlando and could only come from SeaWorld, where one river floats you through an undersea world of colourful fish and another races you into rolling rapids. Slides that spin and soak you, and the incredible signature ride – Dolphin Plunge, with two awesome, enclosed tube slides that send you speeding through a lively lagoon filled with playful, black and white Commerson’s dolphins. Especially for the little ones, there’s the huge water play area, Kata’s Kookaburra Cove! Play, in on or over the serene-to-extreme waters in the gigantic double wave pools, then soak in the sun (or the cooling shade) on the white sand beach. Aquatica is where the fun is as endless as the sea itself. Medium Introducing Aquatica™ – a whimsical, one-of-a-kind waterpark - only in Orlando and only from SeaWorld. Where rivers range from relaxing to racing. And slides spin and soak – including Dolphin Plunge, featuring two enclosed tube slides through a lagoon of playful, black and white Commerson’s dolphins. It’s where serene-to-extreme waters fill double wave pools, sun and shade cover the beach and fun is as endless as the sea itself. Short Introducing Aquatica™ – a whimsical, one-of-a-kind waterpark - only in Orlando and only from SeaWorld. From enclosed tube slides through a lagoon of Commerson’s dolphins to tranquil and rapid rivers and relaxing on white sand beaches, the fun here is as endless as the sea. Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay Long Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay is a 335 acre African themed adventure park, where you’ll travel across exotic terrain to explore wildlife, wild rides and wondrous live shows. Visit unique animal habitats, including Myombe Reserve®, where you can see gorillas up close. Experience world-class coasters, like Gwazi®, Kumba®, Montu® and the now floorless SheiKra®. When you’re feet are back on the ground, there’s the stunning Broadway style show KaTonga®. A new experience awaits you in Spring 2008, explore Jungala, this brand new interactive habitat will be home to our white tigers and orangutans. Featuring a 3 storey tree canopy where you can observe the different layers of jungle life, plus two amazing rides taking you high above the tree tops.
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A dinner show that brings a fairy tale to life on horseback!
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Discovery Cove’s Trainer for a Day Package is ultimate dolphin lovers’ experience, this full day out includes: • Regular 30-minute dolphin session • Enhanced deep-water dolphin interaction wit...
Discovery Cove’s Trainer for a Day Package is ultimate dolphin lovers’ experience, this full day out includes: • Regular 30-minute dolphin session • Enhanced deep-water dolphin interaction with only eight guests in an entire lagoon • Experience a new behaviour known as a double-foot push where guests ride on the front of two dolphins • Private, individual photo session with two dolphins • Behind-the-scenes tour of dolphin back areas, animal food preparation and record review • Spending the day with a trainer to ask questions and learn what it’s like to work with animals • Snorkeling with thousands of tropical fish in the Coral Reef • Wading with the rays in the Ray Lagoon • Hand-feeding birds in the Free-Flight Aviary • Special meet and greets with tropical birds, sloths and anteaters • Discovery Cove gift bag with waterproof camera and trainer t-shirt The program is limited to only 24 guests per day, so make sure you book early. Please note: Guests under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a paid ‘Trainer for a Day’ adult. Frequently Asked Questions What’s included in the package price? A day at Discovery Cove® is an exclusive, reservations-only experience. Parking is COMPLIMENTARY and all equipment is provided, as well as a continental breakfast, sumptuous buffet lunch, soft drinks, Anheuser-Busch products (such as Budweiser for those over 21) and snacks throughout the day. All you will need to bring is a swimming costume. There several ticket options to choose from. Why not try.... The Choice of Adventure Package this package doesn't only include a full day at Discovery Cove but also includes 7 days admission to your choice of SeaWorld® Orlando or Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay. Why not upgrade to the Discovery Cove Ultimate Adventure Package and you can enjoy 14 days admission to SeaWorld® Orlando, Aquatica™ and Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay.
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14 nights (including flights) for departures between 22.08.2011 and 25.08.2011.
£ 749per personThe suites at the Residence Inn SeaWorld are not only very comfortable, they offer up to 50% more space than a traditional hotel room, so you’ve plenty of opportunity to stretch out and relax! What’s more, you’re in the centre of Orlando, close to all attractions with a FREE shuttle service available to whisk you to SeaWorld Orlando, Discovery Cove, Universal® Studios and all 4 Walt Disney World theme parks. Although rooms have the feel of an apartment, you have all the facilities of a hotel, including a FREE hot buffet breakfast cooked for you each morning in the dining room so you don’t have to bother! After a hard day with Mickey Mouse and friends, you can unwind with a splash about in the swimming pool or lounge in the whirlpool. If you’ve still got energy to spare, why not head to the sports court for a game of basketball. Your fully-equipped kitchen means you don’t have to head out to eat, although there are plenty of excellent restaurants in the nearby vicinity, instead you can stay at home, put your feet up and enjoy a delicious home cooked meal!
• Studios have 2 queen beds. Suites have 1 kingsize bed or 2 double beds in bedroom. All are air-conditioned. Studios sleep max 6 adults, 1-bedroom suites sleep max 6 adults, 2-bedroom suites sleep max 8 adults. • Room facilities include: fully-equipped kitchen with fridge, microwave, dishwasher, tea/coffee maker, lounge area with cable TV, phone, high-speed internet access, iron, board and hairdryer.
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