AUDUBON SOCIETY’S CENTER FOR BIRDS OF PREY: conservation, education and raptor rehabilitation facility: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday (except holidays); 1101 Audubon Way, Maitland; $5 adults, $4 ages 3-12; 407-644-0190.
BLACK HAMMOCK ADVENTURES: airboat rides, pontoon eco tours, live alligators and crocodiles: 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily; 2356 Black Hammock Fish Camp Road, Oviedo; free exhibits, airboat rides $19.99 and up; 407-365-1244.
BREVARD ZOO: with hands-on area, railroad and “Paws On” kid’s area: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; 8225 N. Wickham Road, just east of Interstate 95 (Exit 191 off Interstate 95), Melbourne; $16 adults, $15 age 60 and older, $12 ages 2-12; 321-254-9453 or brevardzoo.org.
CENTRAL FLORIDA ZOO: native and exotic animals, Tropical Splash Ground, Zoom Air Adventure course: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; 3755 N. U.S. Highway 17-92, Sanford; $14.95 adults, $12.95 seniors, $10.95 ages 3-12, free age 2 and younger; 407-323-4450 or centralfloridazoo.org.
DREAMCATCHER HORSE RESCUE RANCH: hours vary; 10639 Toad Road, Clermont; pony rides $5-$10, barn tours $5, riding lessons $30; 407-702-8332 or dreamcatcherhorses.com.
ECO-TOUR GUIDED SAFARIS: kayak and boat tours of Central Florida rivers: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays; disembarks at various locations through Orlando; $35; 321-543-4031.
FOREVER FLORIDA – ZIPLINES & ADVENTURES IN THE WILD: Coach, horseback and zipline tours: departure times vary; 4755 N. Kenansville Road at Forever Florida, St. Cloud; $32 adults, $24 children for Wild Coach Adventure, $65 for Horseback Adventure, $65 for Zipline and Thrill Pack Adventures; 1-866-854-3837 or floridaflorida.com.
GATORLAND: Gator Wrestlin’ show, Gator Gully Splash Park, white leucistic alligators: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; 14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando; $26.99 adults, $18.99 ages 3-12; 407-855-5496 or 1-800-393-5297. Florida Resident Zipline special $29.99, plus tax; includes admission to Gatorland. ID required. Advanced reservations required. (Offer valid through Dec.19, 2014. Blackout dates may apply.)
GREEN MEADOWS FARM: tours, train ride, barnyard animals: continuous tours 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. daily; 1368 S. Poinciana Blvd., Kissimmee; $23 adults, $19 seniors, free ages 2 and younger ($21 Florida residents); 407-846-0770.
JUNGLE ADVENTURES: with animals, Native American Indian Village Tour, Gator feeding, Jungle Swamp Boat Ride: 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily; $23.95 plus tax age 12 and older, $20.95 plus tax age 60 and older, $16.95 plus tax ages 3-11, children under 3 free; (“Dinner and Adventure Tour” featuring boat ride and storytelling at 6:30 p.m. Thursday-Sunday; $39.50 plus tax); 26205 E. State Road 50, Christmas; 407-568-2885 or jungleadventures.com.
LUKAS BUTTERFLY ENCOUNTER:butterfly nursery and habitat: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily; 1909 Slavia Road, Oviedo; $5 general, free ages 3 and younger; 407-365-6163.
REPTILE DISCOVERY CENTER: educational center, museum and reptile farm: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Sunday; 2710 Big John Drive, DeLand; $10.50 adults, $9.50 seniors, $7.50 children; 386-740-9143 or reptilediscoverycenter.com.
REPTILE WORLD SERPENTARIUM: working venom farm and reptile exhibits: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday (with venom programs at noon and 3 p.m.); 5705 Highway 192, east of St. Cloud; $8.75 adults, $6.75 ages 6-17, $5.75 ages 3-5; 407-892-6905.
UNCLE DONALD’S FARM: barnyard animals, tours, hayrides, pony rides, wildlife exhibit: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 2713 Griffin Ave., off U.S. Highway 27/441 north of Lady Lake; $11.25 plus tax adults, $10 plus tax ages 3-12, $10.25 plus tax seniors, $3 for pony rides; 352-753-2882.
Dinner Shows
CAPONE’S DINNER AND SHOW: dinner and original musical in a 1930s Chicago gangland setting: daily showtimes vary; 4740 W. U.S. Highway 192, Kissimmee; $59.99 plus tax adults, $39.99 plus tax ages 4-12, free age 3 and younger; 407-397-2378.
MEDIEVAL TIMES: knights in armor compete in jousting matches and tournament games: shows daily; 4510 W. U.S. Highway 192, Kissimmee; dinner and show $62.95 plus tax adults, $36.95 plus tax ages 12 and under; 1-888-935-6878.
OUTTA CONTROL MAGIC SHOW: magic and comedy dinner show: 6 and 8 p.m. daily; 9067 International Drive, Orlando (inside Wonder Works attraction); $24.99 plus tax adults, $19.99 plus tax ages 4-12 and age 55 and older (reservations recommended); 407-351-8800.
PIRATES DINNER ADVENTURE: dinner and show set aboard full-scale pirate ship: shows daily; 6400 Carrier Drive (behind Wet ‘n Wild), Orlando; $61.95 plus tax adults, $37.45 plus tax ages 3-11; 1-800-866-2469 or piratesdinneradventure.com.
SLEUTHS MYSTERY DINNER SHOWS: comedy, mystery, and dinner with audience participation: daily showtimes vary; 8267 International Drive, Orlando; $57.95 adults, $23.95 ages 3-11; 407-363-1985 or sleuths.com.
THE THREE MUSKETEERS DINNER ADVENTURE: sword fights, comedy and romance: Tuesday-Sunday; 6400 Carrier Drive, Orlando at Pirates Dinner Adventure Complex; $63.95 plus tax adults, $39.45 plus tax ages 3-12; 1-800-866-2469 or pirates-town.com.
TREASURE TAVERN: cabaret variety shows: shows at 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 6400 Carrier Drive, Orlando at Pirates Dinner Adventure Complex; $36.95-$61.95 plus tax; 407-206-5102 or treasuretavern.com.
Farmers Markets
ARTISAN ALLEY FARMERS MARKET: 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Fridays; Artisan Alley between Georgia and New York Avenues, DeLand; 386-589-3118.
AUDUBON PARK COMMUNITY MARKET: 6-10 p.m. Mondays; Stardust Video & Coffee, 1842 E. Winter Park Road, Orlando; 407-623-3393.
CAGAN CROSSINGS FARMERS MARKET: 4-7 p.m. Fridays; Cagan Crossings Town Center, Highway 27 north of Highway 192, Clermont; 352-242-2444.
CASSELBERRY FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Second Friday of each month; Lake Concord Park, 95 Triplet Lake Drive, Casselberry; 407-733-1783.
CLERMONT FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays; Montrose Street between Seventh and Eighth Street; 407-625-3818.
COLLEGE PARK FARMERS MARKET: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays; Infusion Tea, 1600 Edgewater Drive, Orlando; 407-496-3089.
DEBARY FARMERS MARKET: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays; Gateway Center for the Arts, 880 N. U.S. Highway 17-92, DeBary; 407-443-6965.
DUNNELLON FARMERS MARKET:noon-4 p.m. Tuesdays; Dunnellon Historic Train Depot, 12061 S. Williams St.; 352-229-1030.
EDGEWOOD FARMERS MARKET: with food trucks: 5-8 p.m. Thursdays; 405 Larue Ave., Edgewood; 407-851-2920.
FARMERS MARKET OF SEMINOLE: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays; 2215 W. First St., Sanford; 301-412-5242, farmersmarketofseminole.com.
GENEVA HERITAGE FARMERS MARKET: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Third Saturdays of each month; 101 E. Main St., Geneva; 407-792-0758.
KISSIMMEE VALLEY FARMERS MARKET:4-8 p.m. Tuesday; Kissimmee Civic Center, 201 E. Dakin Ave.; 407-846-4643 or kissimmeemainstreet.com.
LAKE COUNTY FARMERS AND FLEA MARKET: 8 a.m.-noon Thursday(except holidays); Lake County Fairgrounds, 2101 N County Road 452 Eustis; 352-357-9692. Free parking and admission.
LAKE MARY FARMERS MARKET:9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays; behind Lake Mary City Hall, Fourth Street and Lake Mary Boulevard, Lake Mary; 407-585-1428.
LEESBURG SATURDAY MORNING MARKET:8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays; 501 W. Main St., Leesburg; free; 352-787-0000.
LONGWOOD STATION GREEN MARKET: 5 -8:30 p.m. Tuesdays; Corner of W. Church St and N. Ronald Reagan Blvd in front of the Historic Longwood Inn; free; 321-203-4535.
MAITLAND FARMERS MARKET:9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays; Lake Lily Park, 701 Lake Lily Drive, Maitland; 407-539-6268.
MARKET PLACE: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays; Palmetto Plaza on the Avenue (intersection of Kensington St., E. Macdonald Ave. & Palmetto St., off E. Orange Ave.); 352-483-5460.
MOUNT DORA VILLAGE MARKET:9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays; Elizabeth Evans Park, 100 S. Donnelly St., Mount Dora; 352-735-1191.
OCOEE FARMERS MARKET: 3-8 p.m. Fridays, McKey Street and Bluford Avenue, Ocoee; 321-303-3374.
ORANGE CITY FARMERS MARKET: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays; Dickinson Park, Highway 17-92 and East Graves Avenue, Orange City; 386-775-5410.
ORLANDO FARMERS MARKET: featuring food, crafts: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays; Lake Eola Park, corner of Central and Eola Drive, downtown Orlando; 321-202-5855 or orlandofarmersmarket.com.
OVIEDO’S FAVORITE FARMERS MARKET: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. First Saturdays Monthly; Historic Lawton House, 200 W. Broadway Ave., Oviedo; 407-971-5612 or oviedohis.com
SANFORD FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays; Magnolia Square, 200 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford; 407-328-1521 or sanfordfarmersmarket.com.
WINDERMERE FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays; Town Square, 614 Main St., Windermere; 407-625-3818.
WINTER GARDEN FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays; The Pavilion, 104 S. Lakeview Ave., Winter Garden; 321-202-5855.
WINTER PARK FARMERS MARKET: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays; 200 W. New England Ave., Winter Park; 407-599-3334.
WINTER SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays; Winter Springs Town Center, State Road 434 and Tuscawilla Road, Winter Springs; 321-436-5672.
Museums
BREVARD MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND NATURAL SCIENCE: regional history exhibits and nature preserve: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2201 Michigan Ave., Cocoa; $6 adults, $5.50 seniors and active military, $5 students, $4.50 ages 5-16; 321-632-1830.
CASA FELIZ HISTORIC HOME MUSEUM: with “James Gamble Rogers II Studio” architecture exhibit: 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday and Thursday, noon-3 p.m. Sunday; 656 Park Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-628-8200.
THE CASEMENTS: historic John D. Rockefeller home: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday; 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach; free; 386-676-3216 or thecasements.net.
CENTRAL FLORIDA RAILROAD MUSEUM: 1-5 p.m. daily; in former Tavares & Gulf Railroad Depot, 101 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden; free; 407-656-0559.
DADE BATTLEFIELD HISTORIC STATE PARK: call for hours, Ranger History Program 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Saturdays;. 7200 County Road 603, Bushnell; $3 per vehicle up to eight people, $2 each additional person; 352-793-4781.
DELAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MUSEUM: local medical and historical artifacts: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 230 N. Stone St., DeLand; free (donations accepted); 386-740-5800.
DELTONA VETERANS MUSEUM: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. Sundays; 1921 Evard Ave., Deltona; free; 386-789-8247.
FLORIDA CARRIAGE MUSEUM & RESORT:carriage rides and horse farm: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday; 3000 Marion County Road, Weirsdale; $11 adults, $5 age 12 and younger; 352-750-5500.
GAMBLE PLACE: historic home and park: public tours 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 1819 Taylor Road, Port Orange; $6 adults, $5 seniors, $3 ages 6-17; 386-255-0285.
GOLDENROD HISTORICAL MUSEUM: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Friday; 4755 Palmetto Ave., Goldenrod; 407-677-5980.
GOLDSBORO HISTORICAL MUSEUM: 1-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 1211 W. 13th St., Sanford; free; 407-416-0416.
HANNIBAL SQUARE HERITAGE CENTER: Winter Park’s African American historical archives: noon-5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 642 W. New England Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-539-2680.
HENRY A. DELAND HOUSE MUSEUM: home of the West Volusia Historical Society and Conrad Teaching and Research Center: noon-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday with docent-led tours noon-3 p.m.; 137 W. Michigan Ave., DeLand; $5 adults, $3 age 6-11, free age 5 and younger; 386-740-6813, delandhouse@msn.com.
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL RESOURCE AND EDUCATION CENTER OF CENTRAL FLORIDA: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland; free; 407-628-0555.
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER VISITOR COMPLEX: featuring the new Space Shuttle Atlantis, Apollo/Saturn V Center with an Saturn V moon rocket, Angry Birds Space Encounter, Shuttle Launch Experience: open at 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily; east of U.S. Highway 1 on NASA Parkway, 5 miles south of Titusville; $50 plus tax adults, $40 plus tax ages 3-11; 877-313-2610 or KennedySpaceCenter.com.
KISSIMMEE AIR MUSEUM: aircraft displays and exhibits: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; 233 N. Hoagland Blvd. at Kissimmee Gateway Airport, Kissimmee; $6 adults, $3 ages 6-12; 407-870-7366.
LAKE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; 317 W. Main St., Tavares; free; 352-343-9890.
LAKE MARY HISTORICAL MUSEUM: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday; 158 N. Country Club Road, Lake Mary; free; 407-585-1481.
LARRY E. SMEDLEY NATIONAL VIETNAM WAR MUSEUM: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday; 300 N. Tanner Road, Orlando; free; bunkerflorida.org.
LILIAN PLACE HISTORIC HOUSE TOURS: 1 p.m.-5 p.m today-Monday, Wednesday and Thursday; 111 Silver Beach Ave., Daytona Beach; $5 adults, free for children, students and veterans; 386-212-3249.
MAITLAND HISTORICAL MUSEUM: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday; 221 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland; $3 adults, $2 children and seniors; 407-644-2451.
MODERNISM MUSEUM MOUNT DORA: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 145 E. Fourth Ave., Mount Dora; $8 Adults, $7 Seniors, College Students/Educators, $5 under age 17; 352-385-0034. “Wharton to Wendell: Wharton Esherick & Wendell Castle” (through January 2015).
MUSEUM OF THE APOPKANS:Native American artifacts and exhibits on the historic industries of Apopka: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 122 E. 5th St., Apopka; free, donations accepted; 407-703-1707.
MUSEUM OF GENEVA HISTORY:2-4 p.m. 2nd and 4th Sundays or by appointment; 165 First St., Geneva; free; 407-349-5697.
MUSEUM OF SEMINOLE COUNTY HISTORY: Paranormal Tour of spirit presences and regular history tour of 23 rooms. 1-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday; 300 Bush Blvd., Sanford; $3 adults, $1 children and students plus tax; 407-665-2489.
ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL HISTORY CENTER: interactive displays, Heritage Square park: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday; Central Boulevard and Magnolia Avenue, downtown Orlando; $12 general, $10 students, seniors and military, $9 ages 5-12; 407-836-8500.
ORLANDO FIRE MUSEUM: displays and equipment from area firefighting history: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; 814 E. Rollins Ave. (behind Lowndes Shakespeare Center in Loch Haven Park), Orlando; free (donations accepted); 407-898-3138.
PAQUETTE’S HISTORICAL FARMALL TRACTOR MUSEUM: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; Buffalo Nickel Ranch, 615 S. Whitney Road, Leesburg; $10 donation adults, free ages 14 and younger; 352-728-3588.
PIONEER VILLAGE: Osceola County history exhibits: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday; 750 N. Bass Road, Kissimmee; donations of $5 adults, $2 ages 6-12, free age 5 and younger; 407-396-8644.
PIONEER SETTLEMENT FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS: working 1900’s village and folk arts center: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 1776 Lightfoot Lane, Barberville; $6 adults, $4 ages 5-12, free age 4 and younger; 386-749-2959.
POLK COUNTY HISTORY CENTER: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday; 100 E. Main St., Bartow; free; 863-534-4386. (Cemetery tour is offered the first Saturday each month.)
PRESIDENTS HALL OF FAME:miniature replica of the White House and U.S. presidential history; Art & Gift Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m Monday-Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday; 123 North Highway 27 Clermont; $12.95 adults, $6.95 ages 6-12; 352-394-2836.
SANFORD MUSEUM: exhibits on local history and life of city founder: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday; 520 E. First St., Sanford; free; 407-688-5198.
ST. CLOUD HERITAGE MUSEUM: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday-Saturday (with historical scavenger hunt every Saturday); 1012 Massachusetts Ave., St. Cloud; free (donations accepted); 407-957-7587.
STETSON MANSION: private tours of the restored Victorian home: hours by appointment; 1031 Camphor Lane, DeLand; $20; 386-479-9017.
VALIANT AIR COMMAND WARBIRD MUSEUM: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (with aerial demonstrations 1 p.m. Saturday-Sunday); 6600 Tico Road, Titusville; $18 adults, $15 seniors and military, $5 ages 4-12; 321-268-1941.
MUSEUM OF MILITARY HISTORY:historical artifacts: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; 5210 W. Irlo Bronson Hwy., Kissimmee; $7 adults, $6 seniors. $5 students, $4 disabled military, $5 for veterans and retired and free for active duty military; 407-507-3894.
WATERHOUSE RESIDENCE AND CARPENTRY SHOP MUSEUM: restored 1884 Victorian home and carpentry shop: noon-4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday; 820 Lake Lily Drive, Maitland; $3 adults, $2 children; 407-644-2451.
WINTER GARDEN HERITAGE MUSEUM: 1-5 p.m. daily; 1 N. Main St., Winter Garden; free; 407-656-5544.
WINTER PARK HISTORICAL MUSEUM: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday; 200 W. New England Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-647-8180.
ZORA NEALE HURSTON NATIONAL MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. 227 E. Kennedy Blvd. Eatonville; Donations accepted; 407-647-3307.
Parks and gardens
HARRY P. LEU GARDENS: trails and botanical collections, butterfly garden: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily with Plant Sale Saturday and Sunday;1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando; $10 adults, $3 children (free 9 a.m.-5 p.m. first Mondays monthly); 407-246-2620.
BOK TOWER GARDENS: with carillon tower and Visitor Center. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily; 3 miles north of Lake Wales at County Road 17A and Tower Boulevard; $12 adults, $3 children ages 5-12; 863-676-1408.
WEKIWA SPRINGS STATE PARK: 8 a.m.-sundown daily; 1800 Wekiwa Circle, Apopka; $6 for 2-8 person vehicles, $4 single occupant vehicles, $2 pedestrians or bicyclists; 407-884-2008.
Science
ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER: interactive exhibits, Crosby Observatory, giant screen movies, planetarium, permanent exhibits. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday-Tuesday and Thursday-Saturday; (“Bats: Myths and Mysteries” through Jan. 4, 2015) 777 E. Princeton St., Orlando; $19 adults, $13 ages 3-11 ($5 parking); 407-514-2000 or osc.org.
U.S. SPACE WALK OF FAME MUSEUM: space-exploration history organized by former Kennedy Space Center workers: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 308 Pine St., Titusville; $5 adult, free, age 16 and under; 321-264-0434.
Theme parks
ANIMAL KINGDOM: 500-acre home to more than 1,000 animals plus shows and rides: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. today; 9a.m.-6 p.m.Saturday, Monday-Wednesday; 9a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday; 9a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday; Disney World, off Interstate 4 southwest of Orlando; parking $17, one-day pass $94 plus tax general, $88 plus tax ages 3-9, free age 2 and younger; 407-824-4321 or disneyworld.com.
BUSCH GARDENS: African-themed park and zoo, Sheikra roller coaster, Sesame Street Safari of Fun and other attractions. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily; 8 miles northeast of downtown Tampa at 40th Street and Busch Boulevard; $95 general, $90 ages 3-9, free age 2 and younger; 813-987-5082.
DISCOVERY COVE: interplay with dolphins, exotic birds, fish, stingrays: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily; adjacent to SeaWorld Orlando, off BeachLine Expressway at Interstate 4 southwest of Orlando; $199 and up plus tax with dolphin interaction; $129 and up plus tax, must be 6 and older to participate in dolphin swim (includes lunch, swim gear and 14-day pass to SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica, or Busch Gardens), “Trainer for a Day” packages available starting at $398 plus tax; (Florida residents: Dolphin Swim Day Resort package for $219 plus tax and a Day Resort package without the dolphin swim experience, for $149 plus tax.For an additional $49, guests can add SeaVenture Now through December 2014. Residents also receive unlimited admission to SeaWorld(R) Orlando and Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark, through January 31, 2015, Guests can add Busch Gardens(R) Tampa for a $25 package upgrade. Unlimited park admission is also available through January 31, 2015. Proof of valid Florida residency required. To book a reservation visit DiscoveryCove.com or call 1-877-434-7268.)
DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. today, Wednesday-Thursday; 9 a.m. –8:30 p.m.Sunday-Tuesday; Fantasmic!: 7:30 p.m. today; 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Saturday; 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday. off Interstate 4 southwest of Orlando; parking $17, one-day pass $94 plus tax general, $88 plus tax ages 3-9, free age 2 and younger; 407-824-4321 or disneyworld.com.
EPCOT: showcase of technology and foreign cultures: Future World: 9 a.m.- 10 p.m. today-Saturday; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth: 10 p.m. today-Saturday; 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; World Showcase: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today-Saturday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; (19th Epcot International Food and Wine Festival; Live entertainment by various artists; through Nov. 10, 2014.) off Interstate 4 southwest of Orlando; parking $17, one-day pass $94 plus tax general, $88 plus tax ages 3-9, free age 2 and younger; 407-824-4321 or disneyworld.com.
THE HOLY LAND EXPERIENCE: “living biblical museum” including musical dramas, presentations, indoor model of Jerusalem and crucifixion re-enactments daily: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 4655 Vineland Road, Orlando; $50 adults, $35 ages 6-12, $20 ages 3-5; 407-367-2065 or holylandexperience.com.
ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE: themed areas including the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Marvel Super Hero Island and more: from 9 a.m. daily; at Universal Orlando, Interstate 4 and Kirkman Road, Orlando; one-day admission $96 adults, $90 ages 3-9, free age 2 and younger ($16 parking, free for Florida residents after 6 p.m); 407-363-8000.
LEGOLAND: with coasters, rides, Miniland USA and water park, “The World of Chima” attraction: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today, Monday, Thursday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m Saturday-Sunday; 1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven; $84 plus tax adults, $77 plus tax ages 3-12 or ages 60 and older; 877-350-5346 or legoland.com.
SEAWORLD ORLANDO: marine and adventure park with “One Ocean” show, Journey to Atlantis and Manta rides, TurtleTrek: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.daily; Off BeachLine Expressway at Interstate 4 southwest of Orlando; parking $17, one-day admission $95 adults, $90 ages 3-9; 407-351-3600. The “Waves of Honor” salute to veterans offers 50 percent off single-day admission to the SeaWorld(R) and Busch Gardens(R) Parks, and Sesame Place(R) for veterans and service members, and as many as five guests. Tickets must be purchased by November 11, 2014 and redeemed by December 21, 2014. (Halloween Spooktacular (included with park admission 12 p.m.-8p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through October.)
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS: movie-TV park with The Simpsons Ride, Revenge of the Mummy, Transformers and others: 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. today; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday;Interstate 4 and Kirkman Road, Orlando; one-day admission $96 adults, $90 ages 3-9, free age 2 and younger ($17 parking, free for Florida residents after 6 p.m.); 407-363-8000.
WALT DISNEY WORLD MAGIC KINGDOM: Main Street USA, Liberty Square, Adventureland, Frontierland, Fantasyland, Tomorrowland: Park Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. today; 9 a.m.- 12 a.m. Saturday; 9a.m.- 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday. Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade: 3 p.m. daily; Main Street Electrical Parade: 9 p.m.& 11 p.m. Saturday; 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Sunday, Monday, Thursday; “Wishes” Fireworks: 10 p.m. Saturday, 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday. Move It! Shake It! Dance and Play it! Street Party; 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 5:40 p.m. daily; Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party: After hours special ticket event; 7 p.m.-midnight select nights through Oct. 31, 2014. off Interstate 4 southwest of Orlando; parking $17, one-day pass $99 plus tax adults, $93 plus tax ages 3-9, free age 2 and younger; 407-824-4321 or disneyworld.com.
Water activities
AQUATICA: SeaWorld water park: 10a.m.- 5 p.m.daily; off BeachLine Expressway at Interstate 4 southwest of Orlando; parking $13, $56 adults, $51 ages 3-9; 407-351-3600.
COCO KEY WATER RESORT: aquatic playground with rides and slides: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today-Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 7400 International Drive, Orlando; $22.95-$24.95 general, $19.95 Florida residents (select dates only); 407-351-2626.
WALT DISNEY WORLD BLIZZARD BEACH & TYPHOON LAGOON: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; off Buena Vista Drive near Disney’s Hollywood Studios; $52 adults, $44 ages 3-9, free age 2 and younger; 407-824-4321.
WET ‘N WILD: 10 a.m.-5 p.m daily; 6200 International Drive, Orlando; $56 general, $51 seniors and ages 3-9 (half price admission after 3 p.m.); 407-351-1800.
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AIRHEADS TRAMPOLINE ARENA: 3-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 1-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday; 33 W. Pineloch Ave., Orlando; $16.95 unlimited jumping; 407-505-5867 or airheadsusa.com.
AMERICAN GHOST ADVENTURES: haunted history tours: 8 p.m. daily; starts at Ceviche, 120 W. Church St., Orlando; $30; 407-256-6225 or americanghostadventures.com.
BLUE HERON RIVER TOURS: eco/nature tours of the St. Johns and Hontoon Dead River: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily; departs from Hontoon Landing Resort & Marina, 2317 River Ridge Road, DeLand; $22 adults, $20 seniors, $16 ages 3-12; 386-689-8879.
BLUE MAN GROUP: theatrical music and performance art show:; 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Saturday; 7 p.m. Sunday; 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday; Universal Citywalk, Interstate 4 and Kirkman Road, Orlando; $74-$94 adults, $29 age 9 and younger; 407-224-3200.
BLUE SPRING STATE PARK: river cruises, segway tours, boat rentals: 8 a.m.-sunset daily; 2100 W. French Ave., Orange City; $6 per car, call for additional pricing, 386-917-0724.
BOGGY CREEK AIRBOAT RIDES: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; 2001 E. Southport Road, Kissimmee; rides from $26.95 adults, $20.95 children; 407-344-9550.
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: 90-minute “La Nouba” show featuring circus arts and theater with sets and music: 6 and 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday and Tuesday-Thursday; Downtown Disney West Side; $57-$124 plus tax general, $57-$99 plus tax ages 3-9; 407-939-7328.
CITRUS TOWER: observation tower, gift shop, restaurant: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 141 N. U.S. Highway 27, Clermont; $6 adults, $4 children; 352-394-4061.
CRACKER CREEK CANOEING:nature tours of Spruce Creek: 8 a.m. -5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Old Florida Pioneer Village, 1795 Taylor Road, Port Orange; pontoon boat tours $14 adults, $12 seniors, $10 children; 386-304-0778.
DOWNTOWN DISNEY: restaurant and entertainment complex including DisneyQuest, AMC 24 Theatres and more: hours vary; East Buena Vista Drive off I-4, Orlando; free; 407-939-6244.
FUN TOWN: roller rink, laser tag, bounce house, mini bowling and more: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Sunday; 1976 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne; prices for single activity varies; all day passes $20 (skate lessons, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Saturdays, $10); 321-253-4777.
FUN SPOT: two locations – I-Drive in Orlando & Hwy 192 in Kissimmee, with roller coasters, multi-level go-karts tracks, thrill rides, arcade and world’s two tallest SkyCoasters: 10 a.m. – midnight daily; 5700 Fun Spot Way (near International Drive and Kirkman), Orlando; 2850 Florida Plaza Blvd (at MM#9 on Hwy 192), Kissimmee; $3-$9 ride tickets or $30-$40 all-day armbands; 407-363-3867.
IFLY ORLANDO INDOOR SKYDIVING: 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. daily; 6805 Visitors Circle, Orlando; packages from $54.95 plus tax (ages 3 and older); 407-903-1150 or iflyorlando.com.
LEGENDS, A HAUNTING AT OLD TOWN: year-round haunted attraction: 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; 5770 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Suite 218, Kissimmee; $15; legendsoldtown.com.
OLD TOWN: entertainment complex with nightclubs, shopping and thrill rides: from 10 a.m. daily, 5770 W. US Highway 192, Kissimmee; free, ride admissions vary; 407-396-4888.
ORANGE BLOSSOM CANNONBALL: steam locomotive rides: departure times vary Saturday-Sunday; 101 South Boyd St. Winter Garden, 108 Taylor St. Ocoee; $20 adults, $15 ages 4-12; 352-742-7200.
RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT:exhibits of oddities, video presentations, illusions, animation: 9 a.m.-midnight daily; 8201 International Drive, Orlando; $19.99 adults, $12.99 ages 4-12, free age 3 and younger; 407-363-4418.
ST. JOHNS RIVER ECO-TOURS:9:30, 11:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. daily (closed Monday); Highbanks Marina & Camp Resort, 488 W. Highbanks Road, DeBary; $15-$25 adults, $7.50-$12.50 ages 12 and younger; 386-626-9004.
TITANIC: THE EXPERIENCE:guided tours through full-scale recreations and artifacts: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. daily; 7324 International Drive, Orlando; $21.95 plus tax adults, $19.75 plus tax seniors, $12.95 plus tax ages 3-11; 407-248-1166 or titanictheexperience.com.
WONDER WORKS: interactive activities in mystery lab, physical challenge lab, bubble room, Laser Works (laser tag and video arcade): 9 a.m.-midnight daily; next to Pointe Orlando at 9067 International Drive, Orlando; $24.99 plus tax adults, $19.99 ages 4-12 and seniors, free age 3 and younger ($4.95 first game of laser tag, $2.95 each additional game); 407-351-8800.
ZIP ORLANDO: canopy zipline tours: daily tours available by reservation; 4509 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Kissimmee; $95; 407-808-4947 or ziporlando.com.
