Things to Do in Orlando

Congress Attendees, Take Advantage of Discount Attraction Tickets!
The Oncology Nursing Society has worked with the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau (Orlando CVB) to arrange for discount attraction tickets for Congress attendees. Special rates are available for the Walt Disney World^® Resort, Sea World, Universal Studios, and more. By advance ordering your tickets from the Orlando CVB, you'll save time, money, and avoid standing in line at many of your favorite attractions. It's fast, easy and economical! Click here for details.

Make Your Own Magic at Disney Theme Parks
It's the most magical vacation destination in the world. The Walt Disney World^® Resort is the place where worries disappear, fun reigns supreme and dreams come true are the everyday. Four Theme Parks, two Water Parks, 20 themed Resort Hotels, two nighttime entertainment districts, and a state-of-the-art sports complex immerse you in a world filled with exhilarating excitement, fantastical thrills and whimsical wonder.

Meet the world-famous Disney Characters. Ride a magic carpet through Agrabah. Get right in the middle of your favorite toons with outlandish, in-your-face 3-D. Plunge 52 feet down a waterfall. Travel through time, space and under the sea. Golf from dawn until dusk on the courses the pros play. Water-ski on private, pristine lakes. Be dazzled by spectacular, world-class entertainment. Savor delectable dining at award-winning restaurants. The possibilities are virtually endless.

With over 47 square miles of fun and something for everyone, it's no wonder the Walt Disney World^® Resort is the vacation of dreams. And come true they do...just like magic.

Orlando's Evenings Enthrall and Enchant
While you're planning a few action-packed days under the sun, save some energy for the evenings, when things really light up.

The setting sun creates the perfect backdrop for a luxurious tropical evening at Discovery Cove Orlando. Twilight Discovery, an all-inclusive evening experience, immerses you in an amazing underwater world, complete with shallow-water dolphin interactions and coral reef snorkeling, followed by fine island dining, tropical drinks, and live Caribbean music.

At SeaWorld Orlando, Shamu Rocks America. This show will dazzle—and soak—you with amazing theatrical effects and waves of salt-water splashes. You'll also enjoy Clyde and Seamore Present: Sea Lions Tonight, an evening show featuring the park's famous sea lion duo and their zany friends.

There's always fun in the sun, but remember that the evenings in Orlando are enchanting, electric and most of all, entertaining.

New York, Milan, Paris…Orlando Is Upscale Shopping Destination
Versace, Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Tiffany's, Nordstrom . . . With more than 52 million square feet of retail space, Orlando showcases a line-up of who's who in the fashion industry. Sporting an eclectic mix of luxury department stores, upscale boutiques, outlet malls, antique shops, farmers markets, and entertainment complexes, Orlando has been propelled into the spotlight as a major player in the retail market. So get out your credit card and head out to do some shopping!

Orlando Dining—Something for Every Taste
Dining in Orlando is an unforgettable experience. Choose from a long, relaxed, romantic meal or a dish prepared by one of your favorite celebrities. You might be in the mood for a raucous dinner show or authentic ethnic cuisine. Or, perhaps you're looking to dine with your favorite characters or savor an award-winning dish. Whatever your tastes dictate, Orlando offers fun fare for the whole family.

Go Behind the Scenes at Universal Studios^®
At Universal Studios^®, you'll see the workings of a real motion picture studio while enjoying an incredible array of rides, shows, movie sets and attractions. Zap aliens on Men in Black™ Alien Attack™. Soar through time and space on Back to the Future: The Ride^®. Fly to the stars on ET Adventure^®. Universal Studios^® is the only place on earth where you can Ride the Movies^®!

Busch Gardens—The Ultimate Family Adventure Park
Featuring unparalleled combinations of world-class animal habitats, thrill rides, and live entertainment, Busch Gardens is the ultimate family adventure park. It includes three of the world's top-rated roller coasters—Kumba, Montu, and Gwazi. Its adventure park, recognized among the top zoos in North America, lets you get closer to animals than any other place outside of Africa. At Busch Garden, you'll also enjoy R.L. Stine's Haunted Lighthouse, a spooky, 4-D family adventure film that combines state-of-the-art visual effects with multisensory surprises. Busch Garden provides adventure for all ages.