Ever wanted to see the costumes that your favorite actors and actresses wore in those movies we love? They are here in Orlando at the Orange County Regional History Center.
This exhibit features more than 40 costumes, props, and models that span 60 years of film and television. From movies like “Star Wars,” “Blade Runner,” Indiana Jones,” Ghostbusters II,” “Batman,” and many more. The Out of this World exhibit examines how costume design incorporates color, style, scale, materials, historical traditions and cultural cues to help performers and audiences engage in the way the characters are being portrayed. Some of the exciting costumes you will see include the jacket worn by Harrison Ford as Indian Jones, the leather jacket worn by Arnold Schwarzenegger in the film “The Terminator”, and Darth Vader’s cape, Jedi robe and light saber from the “Star Wars” trilogy and much more.
So check out this exhibit at the Orange County Regional History Center in the heart of Orlando.
Take some time out of your day and treat yourself at Orlando’s newest day spa Woodhouse Spa. The staff at the spa pride themselves in exceeding guest expectations, making each visit unique. The spa offers 70 distinct treatment options for both men and women including massages, microdermabrasion, hand and food treatments, body treatments and Shirodhara scalp massage. The spa is housed in a 6,000 square feet space that is decorated in Victorian style. Some of the features include 16 private guest treatment rooms, men & women’s quiet rooms, duet massage room, and bath & massage room. The Woodhouse is the perfect place to get away from it all in Orlando.
Experience natural Florida only a short drive from Orlando, you can see Florida the way the founding settlers did-on horseback. You will be riding on historic trails first used by Native Americans back in the 1500’s. They offer rides that are one, two or three hour adventures through the 4700 acre wildlife area. This area covers nine distinct Florida ecosystems. Your guide from Florida EcoSafari will provide insight and commentary about your encounters along the way. This will be a real safari though unspoiled Florida ecosystems.
Horseback safaris are available daily and can be arranged for riders with varying levels of experience. They will match you personally with your horse based on skill level and the person individual’s personality.
Take a safari right near Orlando and see this unspoiled area.
Travel back to prehistoric times right in Orlando with the Dino Digs exhibit at the Orlando Science Center. The exhibit allows you to become part of a paleontological excavation site. You will be able to dig for ‘fossils’ in the dig pit and examine fossilized dino eggs. This exhibit also allows you to compare reptiles and dinosaurs so you can see their similarities and differences.
This is a great activity for Orlando families, the Science Center encourages learning in a fun way.
Drivers start your engines and head on over to The Exotic Car Gallery in Orlando. The Gallery is now open to the public, this exhibit will delight a car enthusiast. This is a unique and unforgettable experience where you will be able to admire some of the finest and rarest automobiles ever made.
The automobiles that rotate regularly include Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Maserati and more. The Gallery also includes a one-of-a-kind shopping experience, where you can purchase designer eyewear, toy RC cars and other car related gifts.
Drive on over to the Exotic Car Gallery in Orlando for a unique auto experience.
Enjoy a night out at the Ballet in Orlando. You will be dazzled by the Orlando Ballet as they perform Le Corsaire. Le Corsaire premiered in Paris in 1856. This show was Choreographed by Robert Hill after Marius Petipa and has original music by Adolphe Adam. Experience this great ballet with it’s swarthy pirates and sensual harem dancers.
The Arts are alive in Orlando at the Orlando Ballet. Show runs from April 23-25, 2010.
Head on down to Downtown Disney in Orlando to live it up with the cast of Cirque du Soleil. They will be performing La Nouba which translates as “to party, to live it up”. You will be delighted and mystified by the daring acts of grace performed by the international cast of acrobats, athletes and performance artists.
A theater was built especially for Cirque du Soleil in Downtown Disney in Orlando. You can join the thousand of other fans of Cirque du Soleil who have been in awe when they leave this show. La Nouba will make you think that the impossible is possible.
This extraordinary avant-garde circus spectacle is a must see in Orlando.
Want to go Parasailing in Orlando? Not what you expected from a day in Orlando, but you can at Sammy Duvall’s Watersports Centre, it’s the only parasailing location in Central Florida. You can fly alone or with a friend and with their state of the art equipment you won’t even get wet. Feel safe in knowing that they use the latest in Parasailing Technology and all their boats exceed Coast Guard safety regulations.
So come over to Sammy Duvall’s Watersports Centre and get a birds eye view of Orlando and Walt Disney World Resort.
Gatorland® is a one of a kind experience offered in the Orlando area. This is a 110-acre theme park and wildlife preserve. The northern section of Gatorland® is home to “Gator Lake” where the largest reptiles at the park live. You can see the alligators and crocodiles up close and personal from Alligator Island. Then hop on board the Express Railroad which will take you around the Jungle Crocs and the Breeding Marsh/Bird Rookery areas. The train stops at the South end of the park so you can grab a bite to eat at Pearl’s Smokehouse or catch a show at the Alligator Wrestling Stadium. You will also love the Swamp Walk where you can walk at your leisure through the unspoiled native Cypress Swamp. The kids will enjoy Allie’s Barnyard, the Very Merry Aviary and the Gator Gully Splash Park.
Gatorland® is located in South Orlando at the head of the Florida Everglades.
Head over to Blue Springs State Park for one of the most popular nature oriented tours in the Orlando area. The St. Johns River Cruise will take you along the shallow backwaters of the St. Johns River. Your trip will begin when you board the Native II, with it’s average cruising speed of 6 mph you will not miss anything on this tour. Keep an eye out for Alligators, Bald Eagles, and Manatee. Bring your camera because your tour guide will be stopping along the way so you can photograph this fragile ecosystem.
Take a break from your normal Orlando routine for this exciting cruise down the St. Johns River cruise.
Runner,” Indiana Jones,” Ghostbusters II,” “Batman,” and many more. The Out of this World exhibit examines how costume design incorporates color, style, scale, materials, historical traditions and cultural cues to help performers and audiences engage in the way the characters are being portrayed. Some of the exciting costumes you will see include the jacket worn by Harrison Ford as Indian Jones, the leather jacket worn by Arnold Schwarzenegger in the film “The Terminator”, and Darth Vader’s cape, Jedi robe and light saber from the “Star Wars” trilogy and much more.
Take some time out of your day and treat yourself at
Head over to Blue Springs State Park for one of the most popular nature oriented tours in the 
Alligators, Bald Eagles, and Manatee. Bring your camera because your tour guide will be stopping along the way so you can photograph this fragile ecosystem.