Is there some seriousness lurking behind the facade of Disney World? One should ask such a question with all of the animated amusement that is running around Orlando. There are other things to do and experience in “Mickey land” other than eat cotton candy and ride the “magic carpet”.
Museums of art, science and history centers, film festivals, operas and ballets all do exist in Orlando for people to mentally digest on their visit. A popular event is the Florida Film Festival which is held in March every year and attracts more than 25,000 guests along with producers and directors of independent films.
Another festival to note is the Global Peace Film Festival held every September in Orlando and its’ purpose is to educate the world of peace through art and film. Orlando is full of art galleries with many showcasing local artists and traveling exhibits.
There are other forms of outdoor recreation in Orlando besides walking around. Hang gliding, balloon rides, airplane rides, scuba diving and snorkeling with manatees and airboat tours are just some of the fun things you can do outside the park. Forever Florida is a safari eco-tour that allows the visitor to see Florida’s wildlife up close and that includes black bear, alligator, hog, bobcat, coyote and possibly
even the elusive Florida black panther.
Swimming with the manatees, scuba diving lessons and snorkeling are offered in small groups to keep the student/teacher ratio down for quality instruction. Biking and hiking trails are always close by when you are in Orlando but if you like the kind of bike with no pedals then there’s Orlando Harley-Davidson where one can rent a Harley for however long one wants. Horse back riding is also available through several stables offering rides through Florida’s natural landscape.
So there is something for everyone in Orlando and it doesn’t always spell MICKEY MOUSE. Check out Orlando in sunny central Florida any time of the year.
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