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Airboat Near Orlando: Wildlife Park Ticket or a Longer Nature Tour?

Airboat rides near Orlando range from a 30-minute spin to a 1.5-hour wildlife tour. What the listings say, why 'Everglades' on the label does not mean Everglades National Park, and which to book.

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Gatorland or Wild Florida: Where to See Alligators Near Orlando

Gatorland is the classic alligator park with shows, a zipline and a night walk; Wild Florida adds a drive-thru safari in your own car. What each ticket covers, how far away they are and which to pick.

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Helicopter Over Orlando's Theme Parks: Day Flight or After Dark?

Two helicopter flights over the Orlando theme parks, both from the same heliport in Kissimmee: a daytime flight and an after-hours flight over the lights. What each includes, who can fly and the ground-level alternative.

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ICON Park Orlando: Orlando Eye, SEA LIFE or Madame Tussauds?

ICON Park on International Drive holds a 400-foot observation wheel, an aquarium and a wax museum. What each ticket covers, how the combos work and which one to book first if you only have a few hours.

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Kennedy Space Center from Orlando: Ticket, Bus Tour or Day Trip?

Kennedy Space Center lies on Merritt Island, east of Orlando. Compare the plain entry ticket, the ticket with the Explore Bus Tour and the 10-hour trip with transport, and see what the official site says to plan around.

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Manatees Near Orlando: Kayak or Snorkel, and When to Go

Manatees gather in Florida's springs in winter. A guided kayak, a Crystal River snorkel day or a Cocoa Beach boat tour: what the listings say and what official sources say about the season.

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Dinner Shows in Orlando: Medieval Times, Polynesian Luau or Pirates?

Five dinner shows near Orlando compared: jousting at Medieval Times, a Polynesian fire luau, Pirates Dinner Adventure, a magic show with pizza and a 1920s murder mystery. What each listing includes and who it suits.

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SeaWorld Orlando or Discovery Cove: Which One Is for You?

SeaWorld is a theme park with coasters and animal shows; Discovery Cove is a small-capacity, all-inclusive day with snorkelling and animal encounters. How they differ and who should pick which.

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Universal Orlando: Which Parks, Which Ticket, and Do You Need an Express Pass?

Universal Orlando has several parks and two kinds of multi-park ticket. What each ticket covers, what an Express Pass is and is not, and how to decide before you book.

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Walt Disney World: Which Park, How Many Days, and Is Park Hopper Worth It?

Walt Disney World has four theme parks. How many days to plan, what a one-park-per-day ticket means, and what Park Hopper adds and does not add, according to Disney's own rules.

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