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orlandoThe Horror of It All
or 25 years, Universal Orlando has been scaring the wits out of parkgoers during its annual
Halloween Horror Nights
event. And to celebrate this milestone anniversary, the 2015 edition — which runs select nights from September 1
through November 1 — is sure to be the biggest ever. Those who dare enter will encounter haunted houses, multiple
scare zones, and live shows. Top Hollywood gore fests such as
An American
Werewolf in London
,
Halloween
, and
The Walking Dead
have made appearances over the past
few years, so expect the creme de la cr
e
me of creepy. This is not for the faint of heart!
Nature
Meets Culture
Loch Haven Park
is an artsy oasis in
Orlando, offering numerous cultural
pursuits in a relaxing outdoor setting.
View contemporary American graphics
at the Orlando Museum of Art
(above), discover planetary curiosities
at the Orlando Science Center, or
catch a performance by the Orlando
Shakespeare Theater. You’ll also find
The Mennello Museum of American
Art, the Orlando Ballet, and the
Orlando Repertory Theatre here. Be
sure to set aside some time to stroll the
park’s grounds, bordered by three
lakes, and meet The Mayor: a live oak
tree that’s among the largest in Florida.
See You at the Springs
The folks at Walt Disney World are dreaming big with
Disney Springs
, a new
complex inspired by the Sunshine State’s turn-of-the-century waterfront towns
and natural beauty. Rolling out in phases as part of a multiyear makeover, Disney
Springs is set to replace Downtown Disney in 2016. Welcoming visitors with a
new gateway and water tower, its four interconnected neighborhoods — Town
Center, The Landing, West Side, and Marketplace — will boast more than 150
entertainment, dining, and shopping options (double that of Downtown Disney),
surrounded by beautiful lakefront and bubbling springs.
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