Central Florida

The following is a list of some of the exciting options located in and around this special region.

Shopping

Conveniently located within easy reach of the greater Orlando area, Central Florida offers a broad array of shopping opportunities.

- Winter Garden Village at Fowlers Grove is an open-air retail town center that presents a variety of environments, including a main street-style collection of period-designed storefronts, a traditional shopping area with large, nationally-prominent retailers such as Barnes n' Noble, Beall's, Coldwater Creek, Geoffrey Beene, Haverty's, Bed Bath & Beyond, NY & Company and Old Navy to name a few.  A wide array of restaurants including Bonefish Grill, Cracker Barrel, Longhorn Steakhouse, Macaroni Grill, McDonald's, Panera Bread among many other great eateries.

- Winter Park Village – Stroll, Shop, Indulge and Enjoy! Located on 17-92 between Lee Road and Fairbanks Avenue in Winter Park, this is the place to spend time away from the mall madness. Enjoy a refreshing shopping experience among palm trees and oak shaded walkways, then catch a movie and a gourmet dinner. Whether shopping at a boutique for unique gifts or just looking for a place to unwind, Winter Park Village has it all!

- Orlando's The Mall at Millenia offers a unique, world-class shopping experience with upscale retailers Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale's, and Macy's surrounding luxury brand shops such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Cartier, and Chanel.

- Orlando Premium Outlets - Find impressive savings at Betsey Johnson, Coach, J.Crew, Kenneth Cole, Lacoste, Michael Kors, Last Call by Neiman Marcus, Polo Ralph Lauren, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Victoria's Secret and more.

Theme Parks
Enjoy the immense variety of theme parks and attractions nearby. There's something for every age, interest and activity level. There are too many to list, but some of the most popular attractions are:

-Magic Kingdom^®
The focal point and, by far, the most popular, if not the most charming, of Walt Disney World's^® four parks, the Magic Kingdom is the east coast version of Walt Disney's prototype, Disneyland^®. It uses a "hub and spoke" layout to connect the iconic Cinderella's Castle^® at its center with the themed lands: Fantasyland^®, Tomorrowland^®, Mickey's Toontown Fair^®, Adventureland^®, Fronteirland^®, Liberty Square^® and Main Street, U.S.A^®. By focusing on Disney's powerful and emotionally charged catalogue of characters, films and timeless stories and merging them with immersive attraction technologies, the Magic Kingdom^® exerts a magnetic pull on children and the child in all of us. It is the quintessential theme park experience.

-Epcot^®
Originally envisioned by Walt Disney as an actual "Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow" with real residents living and working in a Disneyfied utopia, his successors instead developed a world's fair-like park. Future World^® focuses on emerging technologies while World Showcase^® features pavilions devoted to a rainbow of nations. Originally the park took itself far too seriously and even banned Mickey^® and his pals. Now, the tone is lighter and attractions like Test Track^® have even given Epcot a bit of an edge.

-Disney's Hollywood Studios^® (Formerly known as Disney-MGM Studios)
The smallest of the four Walt Disney World^® parks, Disney's Hollywood Studios^® is a bustling paean to the Hollywood of your dreams. Its streets are burnished, and its art deco motif sets the stage for some great movie-themed attractions. With the addition of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror^® and the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster^®, the park is now home to Walt Disney World's^® most thrill-packed rides.

- Disney's Animal Kingdom^®
At first glance, Disney's Animal Kingdom^® might seem to come up short in comparison to its sister Walt Disney World^® parks. Instead of the Magic Kingdom's^® few dozen rides, this park has only a handful. Instead of Disney Hollywood Studios'^® and Epcot's^® spectacular nighttime shows, Disney's Animal Kingdom^® isn't even open after dark. What it lacks in traditional park amenities however, Disney's Animal Kingdom^® makes up for with its elaborate themeing, its inviting aura, and its focus on animals. Less frantic than the Magic Kingdom^®, Disney's Animal Kingdom^® immerses you in its lush, tropical lands and sets the stage for some leisurely hang time with its vast menagerie. Not quite a zoo, not quite a theme park, Disney takes a dash of both, mixes it with pixie dust and creates a unique and engaging hybrid species.

- Universal Studios Florida^® At this real working film & TV studio, an incredible array of rides, shows, movie sets, and attractions put you right in your favorite scenes from your favorite movies. It's the number one movie studio in the world!

- Universal's Islands of Adventure^®
Experience unexpected adventure and innovative thrills as you take an unforgettable journey through the five islands - Seuss Landing™, The Lost Continent^®, Jurassic Park^®, Toon Lagoon^®, and Marvel Super Hero Island^®!

- SeaWorld^® Orlando
Experience thrill-a-second rides one minute and count the teeth on a shark the next! Feed the dolphins, take in an incredible performance, and just try to stay dry when the world famous Shamu^® comes a-splashing! SeaWorld^® Orlando has a wide variety of rides, shows and attractions, including roller coasters, flight simulator rides, children's play areas, shows featuring pets, water-ski stunts, Shamu^® and family, sea lion shows, and many others. Or stroll through the tropical reef aquarium, turtle point, the dolphin nursery, or manatee aquarium.

- Aquatica Water Park at SeaWorld^® Orlando SeaWorld^® knows water. So it's not surprising that it has created a world-class water park. What might be surprising, however, is that Aquatica combines water park fun with opportunities to interact with animals.The 59-acre park offers lots of rides for all ages and thrill levels amid a South Sea Islands atmosphere. Aquatica's signature ride, Dolphin Plunge, features side-by-side body slides that shoot riders through a pool with black and white Commerson's dolphins.

Dining & Entertainment

Our communities boast a wealth of fine and casual dining options representing a delectable variety of cuisines, from favorites such as American, Italian, and Chinese to more adventurous options including Cuban, Greek, Scandinavian, and African fare. If you're in the mood for a memorable meal, a sample of the fine dining establishments in the region includes Ruth's Chris Steak House, P.F. Chang's, Roy's, Emeril's, Morton's and many more. For a more casual atmosphere, take a stroll down the West Orange Trail to Plant Street, where your dining options range from Italian and Latin feasts to Barbeque, or a specialty coffee, wine or ice cream for a real treat.

Orlando Dining & Entertainment Guide - Central Florida is home to a wide range of world class chefs offering a delicious diversity for your dining pleasure.

Spa & Wellness Centers

- Disney's Grand Floridian Spa & Health Club - Charming Victorian elegance and lavish decor combine with impeccable service to offer guests of this world-class spa a truly unique experience. The spa invites you into an environment of gracious hospitality and luxurious service. Their commitment to your well being is embodied in each of the customized therapies to elevate your spirit, relax your body and invigorate your mind. Enjoy a Grand level of massage therapies, facials, hand & foot and body treatments.

- The Day Spa at Ashley Park - Mind, Body & Spirit. The Total You. Welcome to a world of outer beauty and inner tranquility. A luxurious world of superior, individualized spa and salon services that rejuvenate the mind and body. A world of friends and laughter. A retreat for you to indulge your senses in pampering relaxation. The Day Spa at Ashley Park. Your Orlando neighborhood resource for the total care of mind, body and spirit.

- The Woodhouse Day Spa - We pride ourselves in exceeding our guest’s expectations, making each visit a truly unforgettable experience.  We are a 6,000 sqft facility dedicated to relaxation and well being. You will be able to relax, unwind and revitalize with a variety of Resort Style Spa Services. The Woodhouse Spa is Orlando’s Premier Luxury Spa!

The Arts

- The Orlando Philharmonic - The Orlando Philharmonic began in 1991 as a Chamber Music group. It began operating as the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra (OPO) in 1995. Program planning for the season is done by Music Director, Hal France and resident conductor, Andrew Lane, who also leads concerts. In their concert season OPO performs rich musical offerings of Mozart, Tchaikovsky, O'Connor, Bach, Schumann, Brahms, Vivaldi, Mahler and Sung, to name a few.

- The Orlando Ballet - Orlando Ballet was founded in 1974 and is one of the oldest and most renowned professional dance companies in the Southern US. Directed by the legendary Fernando Bujones, the company's mission is to set and promote the standards of dance not only as an art form, but also a vehicle for bringing culture and artistic education to the community. Orlando Ballet is central Florida's only fully professional Ballet Company. The 29 year-old organization performs at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre.

- The Orlando Museum of Art - Reflecting the continuing growth of Florida, the Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) is dedicated to enriching the cultural life of Florida by providing excellence in the visual arts. OMA has dedicated itself to collecting, preserving and interpreting notable works of art, to presenting exhibitions, and to providing first-class educational programs to reach every segment of a diverse community.

- Bob Carr Performing Arts Center - The Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre is a major performing arts auditorium in Orlando, Florida and seats 2,518.

- Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts - When the Dr. Phillips Center opens its doors, that one defining moment will usher in a new era for our region. Imagine a vibrant urban destination where people come to dine, shop, socialize, play, work, and most notably enjoy the arts and entertainment.

Sports

- RDV Sportsplex  - More than just a gym, we offer the Central Florida community a complete fitness experience!

- Amway Center - The Amway Center is a sports and entertainment venue in Orlando, Florida, located in the Downtown area. It is part of Downtown Orlando Master Plan 3: a plan that also involves improvements to the Citrus Bowl and a new performing arts center. The arena is home to the Orlando Magic of the NBA, the Orlando Predators of the AFL, and will host the 2012 NBA All-Star Game.

- The Florida Citrus Bowl - The Florida Citrus Bowl (formerly Orlando Stadium, Tangerine Bowl and Citrus Bowl) is a stadium in Orlando, Florida, built for football, which currently seats around 70,000 people. Its main events are the Capital One Bowl, the Champs Sports Bowl and Monster Jam. It also hosts the annual Florida Classic between Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman and the MEAC/SWAC Challenge.