Top Destinations : Orlando, FL

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If you don't come for the roller coasters and Mickey Mouse, you are probably coming for Orlando's shopping! Large, open malls invite visitors to wile away their days in a shopper's paradise.

The Mall at Millennia features 1.2 million square feet of world-class shopping. Neiman Marcus, Macy's and Bloomingdale's anchor the behemoth Mall at Millennia, while upscale, international boutiques dot the interior, including Jimmy Choo, Chanel and Gucci. For more information, please call 407-363-3555; located at 4200 Conroy Road, Orlando, FL 32839.

Florida Mall is Orlando's largest and most popular mall, with more than 250 stores, including Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom, and premium guest services such as gift wrapping, a multilingual staff and valet parking. For more information, please call 407-851-6255; located at 8001 South Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32809.

Winter Park's Park Avenue features a picturesque boulevard of high-end shopping, quaint restaurants and art galleries. This Orlando suburb's shopping mecca features designers such as Tuni and Nicole Miller. Located at North Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789.

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Families will enjoy rubbing elbows with the locals at the arts events and film festival. Best of all, the events cost no admission and offer a unique alternative to usual Orlando entertainment.

Third Thursdays is a monthly arts event that takes place on the third Thursday of each month in downtown Orlando, showcasing art galleries, exhibits, performances and restaurants. For more information, please call 407-648-7060. The event is held at various downtown arts venues; the main address is 27 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801.

Popcorn Flicks in the Park features classic films on the second Thursday of each month at sunset, between 7 and 8 p.m. Movie buffs flock to Central Park for this popular event, located between Morse and Canton in the Winter Park area, at 1300 South Orlando Avenue, Maitland, FL 32751. Please call 407-644-5625 for more information.

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Orlando tourism is driven by the Walt Disney World® Resort and surrounding hotels, restaurants and shopping. The three theme parks are usually what one thinks of when Orlando comes to mind, but there is much more to central Florida.

Walt Disney World®

At the Magic Kingdom®Park, fantasy comes alive in the seven enchanted lands, which feature more than 40 attractions and events. The classic Cinderella's Castle is lit by a nightly fireworks show in Tomorrowland, Space Mountain provides thrills as the only roller coaster that's completely in the dark. For more information, please call 407-824-4321; located at 3111 World Drive, Orlando, FL 32830.

Celebrating show business and glamour, Disney-MGM Studios provides non-stop entertainment with a 13-story free fall in The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror^TM and special effects at the Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show. For more information, please call 407-824-4321; located at 351 South Studios, Orlando, FL 32830.

Epcot® reveres world travel, multiculturalism and interactive media inside the golf-ball-shaped dome. Space travel, flying adventures and a Test Track all bring thrills at Epcot. For more information, please call 407-824-4321; located at P.O. Box 1000, Orlando, FL 32830.

Ever wondered if you could handle a safari? Your chance has arrived at Disney's Animal Kingdom®Theme Park, where an authentic African safari whisks guests through the peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro. Dinosaur attractions and a jaunt to the top of Mount Everest provide unique adventures. For more information, please call 407-824-4321; located at 2901 Osceola Parkway, Orlando, FL 32830.

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Universal Orlando Resort

Universal's Island of Adventure features thrill rides for tourists of all ages, from the suspenseful Dueling Dragons roller coaster, which comes within inches of a second coaster, to exploring on the Jurassic Park River Adventure. For more information, please call 407-363-8000 or 877-688-8011; located at 6000 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819.

Guests are plunged into the action of their favorite movies and television shows at Universal Studios Florida. Come face to face with warrior mummies at the Revenge of the Mummy-The Ride or laugh your way through an adventure with Shrek at Shrek 4-D. For more information, please call 407-363-8000 or 877-688-8011; located at 6000 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819.

SeaWorld Orlando

Animal lovers can delight in the family-friendly theme park SeaWorld, featuring the world-famous Shamu, the killer whale. Roller coasters, dolphin shows, animal habitats and quaint shopping at the Waterfront are sure to satisfy. For more information, please call 407-351-3600 or 800-327-2424; located at 7007 Sea World Drive, Orlando, FL 32801.