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Did you know! 10 years ago, it took around 67 days to complete Orlando’s super fun activities and attractions? As we head into a new decade this number has nearly doubled, to 121 days! Unless you are scheduling a gap year or career break, it may take you a few vacations to see it all.
Did you know! 10 years ago, it took around 67 days to complete Orlando’s super fun activities and attractions? As we head into a new decade this number has nearly doubled, to 121 days! Unless you are scheduling a gap year or career break, it may take you a few vacations to see it all.Over the past 10 years, some of Orlando’s most popular and unique attractions have opened for you and your family and friends to experience. We share our favorite youngest attractions with you so that you can add them to your Orlando itinerary.
LEGOLAND Florida – New Additions
LEGOLAND Florida has changed quite a bit over the past decade. Many plans to add new rides and updates to experiences and the hotel, were announced throughout 2010 and 2011. Something new has been added every year since 2014, to provide your children with even more exhilarating and memorable family moments:
- LEGO MOVIE WORLD (2019) includes a new area of the theme park and themed hotel rooms
- The Great LEGO Race – 2018
- LEGO NINJAGO World – 2017
- LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS 4D: The Book of Creativity – 2016
- Mia’s Riding Adventure – 2015
- Duplo Valley – 2014
How many have you experienced?
Related: Legoland Florida Vacation Package
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Star Wars: Galaxy Edge – August 2019
The newest attraction on this list was a hugely anticipated addition to Disney Hollywood Studios. Aside from adventuring through the worlds featured in Star Wars, at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge you can train to be a Jedi, fly the millennium falcon, join the resistance to battle the first order and meet your favorite characters. Discover what and where to eat in Star Wars: Galaxy Edge, check out our food guide.
Drive Shack Orlando – April 2018
Guests have been playing fun golfing games at Drive Shack Orlando since the spring of 2018. This is a great place to swap the adrenaline rush of rollercoasters for a calming and competitive type of fun.
From your own booth (up to 6 people) you and your family compete for the highest score, by hitting golf balls into particular scoring zones. Food and drinks are also served, while you play. Prices vary depending on the time of day, from $ 25/hour to $45/hour.
Related: Best Orlando Golf Resorts
Volcano Bay at Universal Orlando Resort – May 25 2017
Don’t miss Universal Orlando Resort’s Volcano Bay, as this water park is a Polynesian themed paradise, built around an impressive 200-foot-tall volcano. Keep your eye on the Volcano as it explodes with water during the day and with lava at night, as you swim, scream and sunbathe on the waterslides and beaches.
Related: Universal Announce Fourth Theme Park in Orlando, Florida
The Wheel at ICON Park
The magnificent 400-foot ride originally called the Orlando Eye, welcomed its first guest in April 2015. Since then, The Wheel has been visited by hundreds of thousands of people who experienced breath-taking views of Orlando, birthday celebrations, romantic date nights and even gender reveals. It takes approximately 23 minutes to complete a revulsion of The Wheel (prices start from $27.99 per person).
To find out what’s new and coming soon at ICON Park read: “ICON Park announces two record-breaking attractions.”
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Kennedy Space Centre – New Additions
Technically not in Orlando, the Kennedy Space Centre, is the best day trip away from the adrenaline-fuelled city. Great investments have been made over the past few years to give visitors a rounded experience with a focus on education and entertainment.
For us, the best of the newest exhibits and shows, have been:
- Journey to Mars: Explorers Wanted, a live theatre presentation and hands-on exhibit focusing on the future of space travel
- The 3D IMAX show Touch the Stars: The Journey Has Begun
- An all-new 4/5 hours program, Astronaut Training Experience! ($175 +tax).
Related: Top 9 Day Trips from Orlando
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – June 18, 2010
Our final attraction that opened in the past decade and adding to the many Orlando attractions you MUST visit is also our absolute favorite, as we are massive fans of Harry Potter. (Who isn’t?)
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is made up of 2 magical lands – Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley, both are within the Universal Orlando Resort. Highlights include passing through Platform 9 ¾ and boarding the Hogwarts Express, sipping on a butterbeer, taking a thrill ride around the goblin run bank, Gringotts and the night time light and music show Dark Arts at Hogwarts™ Castle.
In order to visit both Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade, you’ll need an explorer park ticket that will include access to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure.
Related: 10 Fun & Free Things to Do in Orlando
What are you waiting for?! With so many cool attractions to explore in Orlando and more on the way, you better book your vacation ASAP. If you want to see everything that Orlando now has to offer, you better make it a 121-day vacation!
