Mickey Mouse is a dominant feature in Central Florida's tourism landscape. Many come from all over the world to experience the magic that is Walt Disney World. However, there are plenty of other things to do in Orlando that don't have to involve the region's most famous mouse. Orlando and its environs are certainly packed with things to do that will fit any budget. The region has long been synonymous with making the make-believe a reality, and it doesn't only apply to the Magic Kingdom. This is an area in which you can drive a war tank through muddy terrain and crush cars to your heart is content, find magical fairy doors in a secret garden, and even soar over an arena of gators. Editor's Choice: You Can Officially Indulge In Cider Slushies & Donuts In North Carolina Now You can scream out loud while you descend from 300 feet in the air, and even ride one of the few wooden roller coasters in Florida. Check out a nighttime kayak cruise in the warm waters of the Space Coast and see a bioluminescent show, or brave some of the tallest rides in Orlando. Anything is possible in Orlando, even outside the House of the Mouse. Zip Line Over A Gator Habitat at Gatorland Price: $39.99 Address: 14501 S. Orange Blossom Tr., Orlando, FL Why You Need To Go: Geat up and go on a thrilling zip line over a gator habit.Ā View this post on Instagram Just another day on the job here at Gatorland #ScreaminGatorZipLine A post shared by Official Gatorland Instagram (@gatorland_orlando) on Sep 3, 2015 at 9:07am PDT Website Go On A Bioluminescent Kayaking TourĀ Price: $55 Address: BK Adventures, 485 N. Washington Ave., Titusville, FL Why You Need To Go: Grab a kayak and go on a bioluminescent tour of the lagoon.Ā View this post on Instagram So thankful for our guests and amazing guidesššš¼ āGreat group adventure! My senior Girl Scout troop of 14 people had a great time. It was COLD- and you do get damp when kayaking. We were lucky enough to see loads of BOTH types of bioluminescent creatures...ā ā āļøAndrea Weaver - FB Review.ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā What are you #thankful for?! . . . #GetOutsideFL #review #Thanksgiving #FloridaLife #bioluminescence #kayaking #traveling #travelgram #endeavortoadventure #travelgirl #travelcouple #CocoaBeach #LoveFL #PortCanaveral #travelwomen #floridagreat_shots #travelinside #travelinsider #travelblogger #visittheusa #travelawesome #staysaltyflorida #kayakingadventures #wednesday #wednesdaywisdom #Florida #instaanimal #raw_florida_ A post shared by BK Adventure (@bkadventure) on Nov 27, 2019 at 9:01am PST Website Drive A Tank And Crush Cars At Tank AmericaĀ Price: $349 Address: 9150 Ellis Rd., Melbourne, FLĀ Why You Need To Go: Drive a tank around a muddy trail, or crush a line of cars.Ā View this post on Instagram All in a days work. #toyota #mitsubishi #plymouth #carcrushing #tanks #tank #tankdriving #tankexperience #destruction A post shared by Tank America (@tankamericafl) on Aug 15, 2020 at 2:55pm PDT Website Ride Roller Coasters And Sky Screamers At Old TownĀ Price: $5+ Address: 5770 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy., Kissimmee, FL Why You Need To Go: Ride one of the few wooden roller coasters in Florida or soar 300 feet in the air on the Skyscreamer at Old Town.Ā View this post on Instagram Mine Blower! #funspot #funspotamerica #funspotkissimmee A post shared by Nick Cox (@coasterdood16) on Aug 20, 2020 at 6:26pm PDT Website Ride The Tallest Attractions In Orlando At ICON ParkĀ Price: $19.99+ Address: 8375 International Dr., Orlando, FLĀ Why You Need To Go: Brave the tallest rides in Orlando, from the ICON Wheel to the Star Flyer.Ā View this post on Instagram The ICON Park Orlandoš“ #happytime #happylife #goodvibes #goodlife #instagood #vacationgoals #vacationmood #vacationvibes #travelgram #travelusa #travelphotography #iconpark #iconparkorlando |Advertising A post shared by A n n a (@anna.wanninger) on Oct 9, 2019 at 8:42am PDT Website Find Tinkerbell At The Enchanted Fairy DoorsĀ Price: $10 When: Now until October 31Ā Address: Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, FLĀ Why You Need To Go: Find Tinkerbell and other magical fairy homes in this fall scavenger hunt.Ā View this post on Instagram Visitors to Orlandoās Leu Gardens may feel a certain magical presence as they wander the 50-acre grounds, as the Enchanted Fairy Doors have returned to the urban botanical oasis.ā ā ā ā Read more by clicking the link in our bio.ā ā ā ā #fairy #fairies #fairydoors #enchantedfairydoors #leugardens @leugardens @pconnpie #orlandosentinel @orlandosentinel A post shared by Things to Do @OrlandoSentinel (@fun.things.orlando) on Aug 10, 2020 at 7:02am PDT Website So get out and explore the many things to do outside of the Magic Kingdom! Before you get going, check our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your trip.
