Orlando Florida Top Ten Thrill Rides
1. Incredible Hulk Coaster
Incredible Hulk Coaster
Islands of Adventure
Oh no, something’s gone wrong with Dr. Banner’s gamma-ray accelerator! Hold on tight as you blast off with the force of an F-14 fighter jet—traveling from 0 to 40 mph in two seconds flat! This thrill ride has a total of seven inversions and two subterranean trenches during its 2-minute 15-second ride!
2. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
Rock N Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
Disney-MGM Studios
Hop inside your super-cool, super-stretch limo for this super-fast thrilling Hollywood joyride set to a rockin’ Aerosmith soundtrack! Zoom from 0-60 mph, as you zip through the sights of Tinseltown, around high-speed loops and scream around sensational, synchronized turns.
3. The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman
Islands of Adventure
In this 3-D thrill ride, you’ll swing right through New York City streets and high above its buildings with Spider-Man, through 1.5 acres of adventure, and down a virtual 400-foot freefall—on the first-ever combination ride of 3-D film, motion-based vehicles, and completely amazing live action!
4. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
The Twilight Zone Tower Terror
Disney-MGM Studios
Never the same ride twice! Head back in time (and 199-feet high) inside this old hotel’s spooky phantom elevator. Experience a screaming good time as you enjoy a jolting, thrilling plummet from the roof, only to rise again for more adventure (and fear) within the creepy interior of this tower of terror!
5. Dueling Dragons
Dueling Dragons
Islands of Adventure
Take on both the Fire Dragon and the Ice Dragon—twin roller coasters that pass within mere inches of each other! The world’s first inverted, dueling roller-coasters soar 125-feet in the air and reach speeds of 55 mph as you scream through a zero-g roll, a Cobra roll, two corkscrews, and two vertical loops!
6. The Revenge of the Mummy – The Ride
The Revenge of the Mummy – The Ride
Universal Studios Florida
The curse of the mummy feels real in this “dark ride” roller coaster that plunges you (and your screaming friends) into darkness! Face scarab beetles, warrior mummies, fireballs and more at speeds up to 45 mph in virtual darkness. Get ready to ride the movies into a psychological thrill ride like none other!
7. Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Take this high-speed, high-altitude, chilling Himalayan train adventure through hairpin turns, high speeds and a massive 80-foot drop! Face off with the snarling Yeti on the treacherous terrain of the towering Forbidden Mountain. Hold on tight and get ready for the surprises in store on this colossal thrill ride.
8. Kraken
Kraken
SeaWorld Orlando
Orlando’s only “floorless” roller coaster takes you upside down 7 times, as high as a 15-story building, and up to 65 mph! Kraken is a massive, mythological underwater beast living up to its reputation as the monster of all coasters – lifting you higher, dropping you longer and spiraling you faster than any other ride in Orlando!
9. Doctor Doom’s Fearfall
Islands of Adventure
Doctor Doom takes fear to new heights in his diabolical device designed to extract every ounce of fear from your body! The initial launch uses more thrust than a 747 jet engine—accelerating faster than the space shuttle to rocket you up 150-feet in the air and hurl you back down quicker than you think and faster than gravity!
10. Mission: SPACE
Mission Space
Epcot
Blast off into space on this thrilling “out of this world” simulation ride for interactive astronauts! Dodge meteors and navigate nebulae on two different adventures. You can join the Orange Team for an exhilarating and intense training session, or be on the Green Team to complete a less-intense, yet equally daring cosmic mission.
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1. The Mall at Millenia
4200 Conroy Road / Orlando
Experience world-class shopping at this contemporary mall anchored by Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, and Neiman Marcus. Shop in a wide range of stores, from J.Crew to Jimmy Choo. The mall also has several popular restaurants, including The Cheesecake Factory and P.F. Chang’s China Bistro.
2. Downtown Disney Marketplace
Downtown Disney Marketplace
Walt Disney World
Discover the biggest Disney shopping extravaganza on the planet! You’ll find everything Disney at World of Disney, the largest Disney character store in the world. (This place is huge; don’t get lost!) And kids of all ages are sure to find a favorite toy at Once Upon A Toy, a fun and imaginative experience.
3. Orlando Premium Outlets
Orlando Premium Outlets
8200 Vineland Avenue / Orlando
Love to shop? Love to save? This outdoor, upscale outlet center located just south of SeaWorld is a great spot to save big time at 110 outlets, including luxury labels like: Burberry, Coach, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Kenneth Cole, Lacoste, MaxMara, Polo Ralph Lauren, Theory, Tommy Hilfiger, and more.
4. Park Avenue
Park Avenue / Winter Park
Park Avenue, the heart of the small city Winter Park just north of Orlando, boasts galleries, boutiques, and fine restaurants. The community nestles around three beautiful lakes connected by canals lined with fine old homes, museums, parks, gardens and of course unique shops and specialty stores.
5. Universal CityWalk
Universal CityWalk
Universal Orlando
Not only a hot spot for dining and entertainment, this attraction offers ample shopping experiences. Everything from The Universal Studios Store with memorabilia and souvenirs, to the latest teen apparel like Fossil and Quiet Flight Surf Shop, to specialty stores like Cigarz at CityWalk.
6. World Showcase
World Showcase
Epcot
Shop around the world visiting 11 host pavilions surrounding the back half of the World Showcase Lagoon. Begin on either end and work your way through all the nations. Each country is staffed by native citizens, and provides international eateries and stores with authentic menus and merchandise.
7. Main Street U.S.A.
Main Street U.S.A.
Magic Kingdom
Stroll along the Main Street of Disney’s turn-of-the-century town and shop. On the right of the street (as you enter the park), shops sell cameras and film, hats, and other items you may need during the day. The other side of the street sells toys and souvenirs to take home from your trip.
8. The Florida Mall
8001 South Orange Blossom Trail / Orlando
Just minutes from Walt Disney World, SeaWorld and Universal Studios, this mall, anchored by Dillard’s, JCPenney, Lord & Taylor, Macy’s, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue and Sears is Central Florida’s largest shopping destination—with 260 stores in one mall.
9. Belz Outlets
6805 Visitor Circle / Orlando
Belz Outlets is known as a shopping paradise, featuring over 200 outlets located in two outlet centers: Belz Designer Outlet Centre and Belz Factory Outlet World. This giant mall off I-Drive is the nation’s largest factory mall outlet.
10. Belz Festival Bay Mall
5933 American Way / Orlando
Located on I-Drive, just across from Universal Studios, this one-million square-foot, Caribbean-themed retail and entertainment center features Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, Ron Jon Surf Shop, a 20-screen cinema and Vans Skatepark indoor skating park!
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