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CELEBRATION/KISSIMMEE: Welcome
to the town that Disney built - literally.
The planned community of Celebration
was a Disney brainchild from the outset
and has since evolved into a popular
destination that attracts visitors in search
of a magical kind of lifestyle. Restaurants
and shops beckon and family-friendly
events are on schedule throughout the
year. Meanwhile, Kissimmee offers up a
blend of visitor-friendly attractions, from
fun parks to dinner theaters, innumerable
dining options and even a bit of kitschy
roadside fun and unique historic attractions.
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INTERNATIONAL DRIVE & THE
ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION
CENTER: A good starting point is the
center of this stretch of International
Drive to explore the area's exciting
offerings, including I-Drive 360. One of
the latest retail, dining and entertainment
options in town, it's easy to find, just look
for the 400-foot-tall observation wheel,
the Coca-Cola Orlando Eye, and its
colorful, rotating beacon. Here, guests
will also discover the celebrity wax
attraction Madame Tussauds Orlando,
the SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium and the
fascinating Skeletons: Museum of
Osteology. Nearby, the Pointe Orlando
entertainment complex features shops,
restaurants and an IMAX movie theater.
Even more venues for drinks, dining and
live entertainment can be found along
this section of I-Drive, which is anchored
by the state-of-the-art Orange County
Convention Center, the second largest
convention center in the nation.
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SEAWORLD® ORLANDO & INTERNATIONAL DRIVE SOUTH: SeaWorld
Orlando's family of attractions anchors
this area, offering unique and thrilling
experiences that will create memories of
a lifetime for your clients. From watching
the marine life soaring below the water's
surface to riding the thrilling Kraken®
Unleashed and Mako™ coasters through
the air above at its main park to taking
exhilarating plunges and serene floats
at Aquatica, SeaWorld's Waterpark™ and
interacting with wildlife at Discovery
Cove®, there's something for everyone.

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ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
The Orlando International Airport (MCO) is
conveniently situated just east of the main
tourist corridor and the Orange County
Convention Center, as well as close to a
host of nearby hotel and restaurant
venues. State Road 528 - also known as
the Beachline - and State Road 436/
Semoran Boulevard serve as main arteries
to these areas and beyond, including the
sand and surf of nearby east coast beaches.
LAKE BUENA VISTA: Disney experts will
recognize this name as the home
of the four Disney theme parks - Magic
Kingdom® Park, Epcot®, Disney's Animal
Kingdom® Theme Park and Disney's
Hollywood Studios® - along with Disney's
Blizzard Beach Water Park and Disney's
Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. Lake Buena
Vista is a ground zero for accommodations
and fun pursuits that include golf, dining,
shopping and more. Disney Springs™ is a
hotbed of new options for food and festive
fun at this sophisticated waterfront district.
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