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What to do and see in Lake Buena Vista, Florida (FL): The Best Things to do
From the Magic Kingdom to magical spa treatments, Orlando sparkles with the promise of adventure. Spend a day exploring the world-famous Disney theme parks, giggling with the dolphins at SeaWorld, or screaming your head off on a Universal Studios roller coaster. For a less adrenaline-pumping afternoon, enjoy the quiet natural beauty of the Harry P. Leu Gardens, or enjoy a seaweed scrub at a luxury day spa. Savor fresh and local ingredients at one of Orlando’s James Beard-nominated restaurants.
Restaurants in Orlando
1. Painted Horizons Hot Air Balloon Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
We offer unforgettable private hot air balloon rides over scenic Central Florida in the Orlando, Kissimmee, and Disney World area. Flights are available seven days a week, weather permitting. We also offer exclusive, couples-only flights.
2. Shark Reef
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
3. Luxury of Time by Diamonds International
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 163 reviews
Luxury of Time by Diamonds International – The industry leader of fine timepieces and jewelry in the Caribbean, Alaska and Mexico brings its first-class customer experience to Disney Springs. Luxury of Time by Diamonds International features some of the world’s most prominent designer watch brands in a shop-in-shop environment including: Breitling, Hublot, Ulysse Nardin, Tag Heuer, Mont Blanc, and
Reviewed By lonb953 - Bath, United States
The Diamonds International Store in Disney Springs is a great place to purchase a piece of Jewelry to show that special person in your life how much they mean to you. The staff we worked with, Bharti and Sanela, were knowledgeable, professional, patient and personable. They answered all our questions and, after carefully listening to what we were looking for, provided several viable diamond ring options, one of which turned out to be the perfect choice for us. Thank you Bharti and Sanela for a wonderful buying experience.
4. Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9,090 reviews
Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, one of 2 Water Parks in Walt Disney World Resort, features attractions for the whole family—from fast waterslides to a children's area with pint-sized raft rides. Catch 6-foot waves in the Surf Pool and snorkel Shark Reef—with real sharks!Escape to a tropical paradise where you'll discover a storm of fun in the sun. Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water park is the place to go for aquatic thrill-seekers of all ages. In addition to great waterslides, you'll love the lazy river, wave pool and children's play area!
Reviewed By briangator - Tampa, United States
We always have an awesome time whenever we visit Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park! Disney's Typhoon lagoon is my favorite park! I love the long lazy river with waterfalls, huge wave pool, all the slides, and and the park's carribean theme! Disney's Typhoon Lagoon first opened in 1989 and is home to one of the world's largest outdoor wave pools.The theme of the park is the "Disney legend" of a typhoon that wreaked havoc upon a formerly pristine tropical paradise. Ships, fishing gear and surfboards are strewn about where the storm flung them. The park's centerpiece is "Miss Tilly," a shrimp boat impaled upon a mountain named "Mount Mayday" that erupts a 50-foot geyser of water every half hour, right before the bells of the watch sound on it. Its mascot is "Lagoona Gator." According to the ticket stats, Disney's Typhoon Lagoon is the most popular water park in all of the United States and is second most visited water park in the world! The park operates year-round, with an annual maintenance closure during either the fall or winter. During the closure, its sister park, Blizzard Beach, remains open! Slides: 1. Humunga Kowabunga: Three enclosed "speed slide" flumes that send riders downward five stories in seconds reaching speeds of 39 mph (10/10) 2. Storm Slides: Three body slides (Jib Jammer, Stern Burner, and Rudder Buster) that send riders from a height of three stories down twisting, winding channels to a splash pool at the bottom. (9/10) 3. Gang Plank Falls: Family raft ride featuring large four-person inner tubes.(9/10) 4. Mayday Falls: Tube slide flume with winding "rough rapids" feel. (9/10) 5. Keelhaul Falls: Tube slide flume with smoother ride, spiraling down through a water fall and cave. (9/10) 6. Crush 'n' Gusher: Water coaster where one to two person rafts are propelled by water jets through hairpin turns and drop-offs. This attraction includes a choice of the water coaster slide "Banana Blaster", "Coconut Crusher", or "Pineapple Plunger" (9/10) 7. Miss Adventure Falls: A family raft ride featuring rushing rapids. (9/10) 8. Bay Slides: scaled down body slides for tots (1/10) Attraction Areas: 1. Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool: Wave pool, which has 6 foot high waves every 90 seconds. (10/10) 2. Castaway Creek Lagoon: 2,100-foot lazy river that slowly circles the entire park, passing through waterfalls, rainforests, mist, and Mount Mayday. Riders can float on inner-tubes provided. (10/10) 3. Ketchakiddee Creek: a play area for young children featuring small slides and fountains. There are water features that spray everywhere including a tugboat and a mixture of whales and seals. A small sandy beach is also provided. (6/10) 4. Forgotten Grotto: A cave walkway through Mt. Mayday (2/10) 5. Overlook Pass: A walkway across the slope of Mt. Mayday, with small waterfalls. (7/10) 6. Sandy White Beach: Beach area with lounge chairs as well as a wading pool area adjacent to Crush 'n' Gusher. (6/10) RIP Shark Reef: Guests snorkeled through an unheated chilly 70 degree salt water reef with stingrays, bonnethead sharks, leopard sharks, and colorful tropical fish. I was sad that the Shark Reef closed to make room a new water slide in 2016. (10/10) RIP Sunken Tanker: Underwater viewing area of the reefs through tanker portholes. (9/10) RIP S.A.S Adventure: A 30-minute "Surface Air Snorkeling" experience. Using a "pony" tank, a small regulator, and a buoyancy vest experience the "Shark Reef" more close up for an additional cost. (9/10)
5. World of Disney
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,342 reviews
"World Of Disney Store, in Disney Springs, is the largest Disney character store in Walt Disney World Resort-and on Earth!
Reviewed By Kit16Kat
We all loved something different. One loved Toy Story Land, the other Magic Kingdom and I loved Epcot. We enjoyed meeting all of the characters. We spent 4 days visiting the parks and saw most of the attractions. The girls loved the rides.
6. Disney Springs
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13,461 reviews
Disney World's shopping and dining area consists of Marketplace, Pleasure Island and West Side.
Reviewed By djmes - Hilton, United States
Unique & varied shops, unique dinning & free entertainment (free parking too) all wrapped up in a sparkly Disney atmosphere is just a quick description of Disney Springs, oh, & it's huge, Disney clean & well staffed. One can gripe about the crowds, the prices in the shops (tho they are NOT that exorbitant) & $70 (minimum) dinner for 2 but you can eat at the many cheaper casual walk up eateries & it's fun to browse the stores, especially the gigantic Disney store! I'd suggest going online and checking out all the different stores & eateries. Half the fun of going there is deciding what stores you must visit & what themed restaurant you want to eat in. (the kids will love the raucous T-Rex restaurant!) On a warm night, when everything is lit up & twinkling the free entertainment starts & it's a great place to just stroll around. Highly recommended for its diversity in food choices, shopping & entertainment & you don't have to spend a fortune & still have a good time.
7. Castaway Creek
8. Walt Disney World VIP Tour Experiences
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Offering the highest level of personalized service, your VIP Tour Guide is your Disney expert! Begin with private transportation from your Central Florida resort to the Walt Disney World Theme Parks of your choice. Enjoy expedited access on your favorite attractions and shows, plus reserved viewing areas for parades and nighttime spectaculars. Owned and operated by Disney Parks and Resorts.
9. The LEGO Store
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,070 reviews
Reviewed By FDinger - Florida, United States
We had not been to this store in a long time. With the COVID restrictions, it definitely lacks a lot of the fun and energy it had in the past, but I don't want to ding their rating for being cautious in these times. There are still a lot of cool Lego items on display, and the employees were all very polite and professional. Hopefully, it will return to it's old bustling ways soon, but in the meantime it's still worth a visit.
10. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 163 reviews
Reviewed By AbuDhabiDoo - Atlanta, United States
Fun spot to play a couple rounds of mini golf. Two 18 hole courses. Well made with a big mountain and lots of challenging holes. Easy to get to, next to the hwy. $5 for a second round. Family fun guaranteed!
