Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach
These two water parks at Disney World are the perfect places to beat the heat after a day Osprey Ridge or Lake Buena Vista Golf Club. Blizzard Beach is constructed like a winter wonderland in the middle of Florida while Typhoon Lagoon will remind you of a tropical paradise threatened by a big storm. Test your mettle down huge water slides or just relax your way around the long lazy river. Typhoon Lagoon features one of the biggest wave pools in the world.
Typhoon Lagoon
1494 E. Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
(407) WDW-MAGIC
disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/typhoon-lagoon/
Blizzard Beach
1500 W. Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
(407) 560-3400
disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/blizzard-beach/
Wet & Wild
After an intensive lesson at the Faldo Golf Institute take the 10 minute drive to Wet & Wild. Wet & Wild is one of Orlando's most popular attractions outside the big three theme parks. Here you can relax on a lazy river ride or go up against the big waves in the wave pool. If you are in a mind for thrills, Wet & Wild offers a number of extreme thrill attractions.
Wet & Wild
6200 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
(800) 992-WILD
wetnwildorlando.com
Faldo Golf Institute by Marriot
12001 Avenida Verde
Orlando, FL 32821
(407) 238-7677
golf-instruction.marriott-vacations.com/default.jsp
Sammy Duvall's Watersports Centre
Sammy Duvall's is the place to find water activities of a more old-fashioned kind, though not necessarily less thrilling or extreme than those at the water parks. If you have ever wanted to parasail, this is the place to try it out. You also can rent jet skis, go water skiing, learn how to boogie board, and even make arrangements for an exciting tube trip. Sammy's is very convenient for those who have taken a turn at the Disney World golf courses.
Sammy Duvall's Watersports Centre
4600 N. World Drive
Orlando, FL 32830
(407) 939-0754
sammyduvall.com/index.htm
Swan Boats at Lake Eola
Those wanting to add a little romance to their time on the links should head to Orlando's Lake Eola. This is the city's most well-known and oft-visited park. One of the most popular things to do here is the old-fashioned romance of a paddling around in a swan boat. This is a sweet way to end the day as the sun sets and draws down the shade of night over you and a loved one.
Lake Eola Swan Boats
Lake Eola Park
Orlando, FL
(407) 232-0111
theotherorlando.com/contents/chapters/14/lakeeola.html
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