Nine unusual things to do in Orlando Orlando is best known for its theme
parks, but did you know there are also lots of unusual things to do?
You can go skydiving without a plane, experience a makeshift hurricane and
even wrestle with a real-life alligator! If you're visiting Orlando on vacation
make sure you check out these unusual things to do. Number 9: Skydive without a plane
if you want to be blown away literally why not take a simulated skydive?
At iFly Orlando you can experience exactly how it feels to jump out of a plane but
without the parachute the jumping and the pre-jump nerves.
Whether you're age 3 or 103 and whether you're experienced or a total beginner,
this unusual attraction is open to all.
Eight: visit an upside-down mansion. On the outside, WonderWorks looks like it fell from the sky and landed upside down.
Inside you'll find countless cool experiences and unusual things to do.
You can experience the trembling of an earthquake, feel the strength of
hurricane-force winds, lie on a bed of nails and even wear a real-life
spacesuit!
Seven: Stay in your own private theme park
It's not just the attractions that are amazing in Orlando; there are some pretty unique places to stay, too.
This unusual Villa is located just outside the city and comes with its own theme
park and a waterpark. Six: watch a rocket launch. It's not exactly in Orlando but
it's a pretty unique thing to do. If you don't mind driving about an hour to the
Space Coast at Merritt Island Cocoa Beach or one of the many other Space
Coast beaches you get great views of live rocket launches from the Kennedy
Space Center. If you'd prefer to get an even closer look,
the Center's Visitor Complex is open every day of the year. Five: see strange
exhibits. Located on International Drive, Ripley's Odditorium is home to hundreds
of incredible exhibits that pay tribute to the odd and the strange. Spanning
10,000 square feet it showcases things like a two-headed calf, an illusions
gallery, a section of the Berlin Wall and a replica of the Mona Lisa made out of
burnt toast – to name just a few.
Four: Zip-line over alligators. If you are looking for unique things to do
then how about zip-lining over Orlando's biggest alligator reserve? Gatorland is
home to thousands of alligators and crocodiles as well as a petting zoo,
one-of-a-kind shows and thrilling canopy adventures.
Three: Dine at an epic dinner show. Mango's Tropical Cafe boasts 55,000
square feet of dining space and can cater for a whopping 2,000 guests. It
hosts an epic dinner show line-up including a belly dancing and flamenco
rumba show every night. Mango's dinner shows are open to all the family and run
every night
Two: Order a big effing donut. The big effing donut served at Valkyrie is
equivalent to around 24 normal ones and it's square. Another inventive choice
is the donut sammich – a giant square donut sliced in half and stuffed with a
brick of ice cream. The venue also offers a selection of tasty beverages and has
seating indoors and out.
One: Tee off at a state-of-the-art driving range. Top Golf Orlando combines
a high-tech driving range with an arcade, a restaurant and a full-service bar.
Spanning across three floors it has 102 state-of-the-art driving bays all with
HD TV, music and climate control. Players shoot at special targets using
microchipped balls. The harder the target is to hit, the more points you score when
you reach it! Food and drinks are delivered directly to your hitting bay.
Tempted to book a trip to Orlando? Book with Top Villas and you'll get luxury
accommodation at great prices. You'll also benefit from amazing
round-the-clock customer service plus access to a wide range of travel
extras such as car hire, attraction tickets or help with arranging a special
experience.