Weeki Wachee
They are still open and still great fun. The Seminole Indians named the spring “Weeki Wachee,” which means “little spring” or “winding river.” The spring is so deep that the bottom has never been found. Each day, more than 117 million gallons of clear, fresh 72-degree water bubbles up out of subterranean caverns.

The first show at the Weeki Wachee Springs underwater theater opened on October 13, 1947 -- the same day that Kukla, Fran and Ollie first aired on that newfangled invention called television, and one day before Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier. The mermaids performed synchronized ballet moves underwater while breathing through the air hoses hidden in the scenery.
In the 1950s, Weeki Wachee was one of the nation’s most popular tourist stops.

Weeki Wachee’s heyday began in 1959, when the spring was purchased by the American Broadcasting Co. (ABC) and was heavily promoted. ABC built the current theater, which seats 500 and is embedded in the side of the spring 16 feet below the surface.

Boggy Creek Air Boat
Discover territory that remains unaltered by man in the wilderness of the Central Florida Everglades viewing Florida's native wildlife with a half hour airboat ride on an 18-passenger U.S. Coast Guard Approved airboat. No reservations needed.

Imagine gliding through the wetlands, starting with a leisurely idle down our natural canal, looking for exotic birds, turtles and the Florida alligator. Imagine flying like the wind into the swamps experiencing the awesome feel of the airboat ride traveling in speeds up to 45 miles per hour. If you are looking for a real vacation pleasure, then Boggy Creek Airboat Rides is your Central Florida destination.

Old Town Kissimmee
Just three miles from the main entrance to Walt Disney World is a great shopping, dining and entertainment experience at Old Town. Old Town is located at 5770 W. U.S. Highway 192 in Kissimmee Florida. Old Town is fun for all ages with rides, attractions, classic car shows, diverse shopping, delicious dining and even two night spots that are open daily ‘til 2AM. There is free parking and admission in Old Town, but the rides and attractions require ticket purchases or are a couple of bucks to enjoy. Also, if you’re a car buff, you want to make sure you visit on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday night for the largest weekly car shows around. Saturday night showcases over 300 classic cars from 1972 and earlier. For more Old Town details and a printable coupon, surf over to www.old-town.com.

SeaWorld Orlando
SeaWorld Orlando, The park feature Orca, sea lion, and dolphin shows and zoological displays featuring various other marine animals. SeaWorld parks also feature a variety of thrill rides, including roller coasters like Kraken. Journey to Atlantis, a combination roller coaster and splashdown ride, can be found at SeaWorld Orlando. On March 5, 2007, SeaWorld Orlando announced Aquatica to its adventure park family, which already includes SeaWorld and Discovery Cove.
One of the biggest attractions is the Shark Encounter, in which guests are carried through a submerged acrylic tube into the sharks' tank. Another famous ride is Wild Arctic, simulating a helicopter ride to the Arctic. After the ride, the guests arrive at a simulated base station, where they can observe polar bears, Pacific walruses, and beluga whales. Another attraction is the Penguin Encounter, showcasing a variety of penguins. In addition, an attraction features endangered Florida manatees.

DAYTONA USA
Lots to see in Daytona. There is the great beach, There is a really cool Harley Dealership and of course the Daytona International Speedway. There is also DAYTONA USA, "The Official Attraction of NASCAR"

Daytona USA opened on July 4, 1996. It is an "interactive attraction." To the left of the entrance is this year's winning Daytona 500 car, straight off of the track with "no adjustments" so it's caked with mud, confetti, and crusty champagne. You can have your picture taken next to it for ten bucks. To the right is a walk through Daytona history, featuring the Bluebird V that hit 330 mph on the beach, back in the days when races were held on Daytona Beach. A slab of asphalt from Hwy A1A is here as well (from the days when races at Daytona were held on that), as is a 31 degree incline, banked to simulate a modern Daytona Speedway curve. At the 16-Second Pit Stop Challenge (corporate sponsor: Ford) onlookers are handed a jack and an air wrench and are dared to change a tire faster than a "pit crew" of Daytona USA employees.

The Holy Land Experience
The Holy Land Experience consists mostly of several life-size Biblical scenes packed into its 15-acres. A Jerusalem street market, the Dead Sea Scroll caves, Herod's Temple, the tomb of Jesus are all there. Most of the employees wear period costume, and the visitor quickly grows accustomed to seeing Roman soldiers and coarse-robed civilians scurrying about
The religion being preached at The Holy Land Experience is born-again Christianity, but the attraction makes a valiant effort to tie it to Judaism.

The Holy Land Experience is not designed for the casual visitor. Its dress code bans halter tops, spandex, and "short shorts". Its "miscellaneous codes" prohibit smoking and the bringing of food through the entrance gates.

The Jerusalem Model A.D. 66, "the largest indoor model of Jerusalem in the world," A guy in an Indiana Jones hat points out the alleys and buildings where Jesus probably would have been.

(Note: this attraction is not my cup of tea, and I don't recommend it personally but I felt we should put it in for those that might find it interesting. - Jim)

Astronaut Hall of Fame
This shrine to America's space heroes opened in 1990, located in Titusville, just outside of the entrance to the Kennedy Space Center.

This is not just a hall of fame. It is a hall of fame PLUS an extensive collection of Astronaut memorabilia, the world's largest, which makes it a must-see for space fans. Come live the human side of space like you never imagined you could - complete with the sights, sounds and experiences of the real astronauts who first ventured into the frontiers of space. Experience exhibits dedicated to our nation's astronauts, including the world's largest collection of personal memorabilia and realistic astronaut training simulators.

Then, it's your turn to take the controls in the Astronaut Adventure® room, suit up, strap in, and blast off into an interactive experience that gives you a true taste of space, like the G-Force Trainer that lets you feel the pressure of four times the force of gravity. Feel what it's like to walk on the moon or ride a rover across the rocky Martian terrain, then carefully guide the Space Shuttle to a smooth landing.

Jungle Adventures Nature Park & Zoo
The first thing you see is Swampy. Swampy is big, big enough to contain the gift shop, ticket counter and offices of Jungle Adventures, in the holiday season-themed town of Christmas, FL.

Real Florida, as Real as it Gets! Jungle Adventures Nature Park & Zoo is the natural habitat jungle home of our famous 200 foot long roadside wonder, Swampy, the World's Largest Alligator. Come and experience Live Guided Wildlife Encounters with Rare Florida Panthers, Black Bears, Gray Wolves, White-Tailed Deer, Tropical Birds, Reptiles and Mammals. Take a Jungle Swamp Cruise and be surrounded by more than Two Hundred Alligators. They'll come chompin' and you'll come stompin' to our Jumpin' Gator Jamboree Gator Feeding. See how Spanish Conquistadores lived in the 16th Century at our Replica Spanish Fort and go on a Live Guided Exploration of our Native American Indian Village Replica. It's all so close to civilization, yet still a world apart.

This is the largest gator farm in Florida. The gift shop sells frozen alligator meat for your barbecuing pleasure.

LEGOLAND® Florida

LEGOLAND® Florida opens October 15, 2011 and will be a 150-acre interactive theme park dedicated to families with children between the ages of 2 and 12. With more than 50 rides, shows and attractions, LEGOLAND is geared towards family fun. Located in Winter Haven, FL and just 45 minutes from the Orlando theme parks and downtown Tampa. LEGOLAND is a brand of interactive theme parks dedicated to families with children between the ages of 2 and 12. Each Park features more than 50 rides, shows and attractions geared towards interactive family fun.