{"id":97171294,"date":"2015-04-27T10:00:34","date_gmt":"2015-04-27T10:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/?p=97171294"},"modified":"2019-04-24T08:16:32","modified_gmt":"2019-04-24T08:16:32","slug":"orlando-is-more-than-mickey-these-5-thrilling-attractions-prove-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/orlando-is-more-than-mickey-these-5-thrilling-attractions-prove-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Orlando is More Than Mickey! These 5 Thrilling Attractions Prove It"},"content":{"rendered":"

Maybe you\u2019ve visited Walt Disney World too many times to count. Or perhaps you never really understood the Mickey and Minnie craze in the first place. Whatever the reason, you\u2019re in luck! Orlando is teeming with attractions<\/a> that don\u2019t involve mice, ball gowns, or three-hour-long lines.<\/p>\n

While we\u2019d never pass up a photo op with a Disney princess or a swig of Butterbeer from Hogsmeade, this Central Florida hotspot is so much more than Mickey\u2019s home. From science centers to sprawling gardens, these five cultural venues will help you view Orlando in a new light. Now that\u2019s what we\u2019d call magic.<\/p>\n

1.)\u00a0Orlando Science Center<\/a> <\/strong>
\n777 E. Princeton Street
\nOrlando, Florida 32803<\/em><\/h3>\n
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Science fans of all ages will delight in an array of interactive features including Science Live! <\/em>tabletop demonstrations, alligator feedings and swamp talks, Digital Adventure Theater stage shows, and much more. Whether you\u2019re a dinosaur buff or have been studying the stars since you could hold a telescope, there\u2019s something in this museum for everyone.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Miss It:<\/strong> Leaving the little ones at home? Adults 21+ can head on over to the Orlando Science Center\u2019s Science Night Live!<\/a><\/em> For a small fee, you\u2019ll enjoy an evening of stargazing through a giant refractor telescope, unleash your inner mad scientist with lab experiments, test your knowledge in trivia, and indulge in a variety of food and drinks. Now isn\u2019t that better than watching sitcom reruns in your hotel room?<\/p>\n

2.)\u00a0Harry P. Leu Gardens<\/a>
\n<\/strong>1920 N Forest Ave
\nOrlando, Florida 32803<\/em><\/h3>\n
\"camphor<\/a>

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Central Florida\u2019s balmy climate is the ideal home for a vast assortment of vibrant vegetation. Palms, cycads, azaleas, and vines are just a few of the many plants that pack color and life into the rambling grounds. Couples can embark on a romantic stroll under camphor trees, elms, and oaks while the tech-savvy among us can scan QR Code images on signs throughout the gardens to learn interesting tidbits on plant life.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Miss It:<\/strong> Overcrowded movie theaters are always an option, but you can skip the crowds in favor of some open air cinema. Lie under the stars next to blooming flowers and catch flicks like If I Stay<\/em> or The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1<\/em>. Popcorn, popsicles, and various foods will be available for purchase. For details on upcoming Harry P. Leu Gardens Movie Nights, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

3.)\u00a0Mad Cow Theatre<\/a>
\n<\/strong>54 West Church Street
\nSecond Floor
\nOrlando, Florida 32801<\/em><\/h3>\n
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Broadway might be theatre\u2019s center, but the talented actors of the celebrated Mad Cow Theatre Company prove that the performing arts can thrive in the Sunshine State. Featuring both classic and contemporary works, the Mad Cow Theatre offers an experience your friends will think you trekked to Manhattan for. A head\u2019s up to parents: Children under eight are not admitted to performances, so if you\u2019re planning a night at the theatre, make alternative arrangements for the little ones.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Miss It:<\/strong> Mad Cow Theatre\u2019s beloved 13th<\/sup> Annual Orlando Cabaret Festival is on from now through May 10, 2015, and it\u2019s sure to be a hoot. Check out the calendar here<\/a> for a full performance schedule.<\/p>\n

4.)\u00a0Kennedy Space Center<\/a>
\n<\/strong>SR 405, Kennedy Space Center
\nOrlando, Florida 32899<\/em><\/h3>\n
\"kennedy<\/a>

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At some point in your life, you wanted to be an astronaut. Maybe a poster of Neil Armstrong is hanging proudly on your wall. Your inner child \u2013 and your actual children, if you have them \u2013 will gaze in delight at the wonders of the universe. Breathtaking 3D IMAX theaters pay homage to the glorious heavens while soaring rocket gardens serve as a curious kids\u2019 playground.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Miss It:<\/strong> Have you ever dined with a veteran astronaut? If you\u2019re one of the lucky few, we\u2019re officially jealous. But if you\u2019re like the rest of us, you\u2019ll want to ask about the Kennedy Space Center\u2019s Lunch with an Astronaut<\/a> experience. Goers enjoy a buffet lunch and a special Q&A session with a guy or gal who\u2019s been to infinity and beyond \u2013 or at least out of this world.<\/p>\n

5.)\u00a0Orlando Museum of Art<\/a>
\n<\/strong>2416 North Mills Avenue
\nOrlando, Florida 32803<\/em><\/h3>\n
\"art<\/a>

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With nearly one dozen on-site exhibitions, gallery tours, art lectures, and studio classes, Orlando\u2019s Museum of Art is a must-see for any lover of the arts. Perhaps most notably, you\u2019ll enjoy its collection of a whopping 270 contemporary prints by the likes of celebrated artists including Andy Warhol and James Rosenquist.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Miss It: <\/strong>Through May 10, 2015, visitors have the special change to view Maya Lin: A History of Water<\/a><\/em>. This exhibition features sculptures, drawings, installations, and multimedia supplements that both celebrate the earth and lament the destruction of its diverse habitats.<\/p>\n

These five must-see attractions are proof that Orlando<\/a> is just as cultured as it is fun. Which ones would you visit? Do you have any of your own recommendations to add to the list? Let us know in the comments below!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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