14501 South Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, Florida
407-855-5496
Experience the “Alligator Capital of the World,” a 110-acre theme park and wildlife preserve that provides fun for the entire family. Gatorland, which first opened its doors in 1949 and drew approximately 400,000 visitors in 2007, features fascinating displays of huge alligators and crocodiles, one-of-a-kind reptilian shows, boardwalk, nature walk, miniature water park, aviary, petting zoo, train ride, educational programs, gift shop and Lilly’s Pad – a children’s splash zone and playground. In 2007, Gatorland opened the Gator Gully Splash Park and the theme park will open the world's largest collection of white alligators in February 2009..
Don’t miss lively shows such as the world-famous Gator Jumparoo, Up Close Animal Encounters, Jungle Crocs of the World and Gator Wrestlin’ Show. Kids will love Gatorland’s huge gator mouth entrance, which provides the perfect family photo opportunity.
2009-2010 Disney World Holiday Events
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
November 10 – December 18, 2009
Holidays Around the World
November 27 – December 30, 2009
The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights
November 10, 2009 – January 4, 2010
Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade
November 27, 2009 – January 3, 2010
New Year’s Eve at Walt Disney World Resort
December 31, 2009
Walt Disney World Timeline The Walt Disney World Timeline at www.orlando-florida.net takes readers on a fascinating journey through Disney World history that includes Walt Disney’s first hastily arranged press conference in 1965 detailing his plans for the project, site preparation for Disney’s Magic Kingdom, the grand opening of Disney World in 1971, the original attractions at Disney’s Magic Kingdom and [...]
Top 10 Latest Additions at Disney World If you haven’t treated the family to Walt Disney World Resort during the past few years and visited its four world-class theme parks – Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom – check out all of the great new Disney attractions you’ve been missing:
1. Toy Story Midway Mania! – Disney’s Hollywood [...]
Universal’s Velvet Sessions to Host Twisted Sister The October Velvet Sessions at Universal Orlando Resort will feature Twisted Sister as they perform such hits as “We’re Not Gonna Take It,” “I Wanna Rock,” “The Price” and more. Velvet Sessions will take place at Hard Rock Hotel on Thursday, October 29, 2009. Cost is $40, which includes free specialty drinks, finger foods and [...]
