The Unique Orlando Experience
Everyone knows that Orlando, Florida is the home of Disney World and Universal Studios, but what if you've done that already? Are there other attractions to see in the big city? Of course there are; here are a few things to see that are most certainly not Disney-fied.
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The Tupperware corporation was founded in 1946 in Orlando. With an innovative direct marketing approach, the brand provided post-WWII women with opportunities to have their own home business; the plastic storage containers became famous through 'Tupperware parties' hosted in homes across the country. You can visit the Tupperware Brands Confidence Center, located in South Orlando, to celebrate Tupperware's influence on the American home and learn more about its history and legacy. A new set of containers is a must-have from the new Confidence Center Store!
Take an Airboat Ride
Some people wait their entire lives to commandeer an airboat. Many people don't really know what they are or what enjoyment they hold! Airboats, with their gigantic fans, may seem like a bizarre mode of transportation, however, they're one of the best ways to cross a swamp or marshland, where a submerged-propeller vessel would be impractical or dangerous. Airboats are flat-bottomed and have no below-water moving parts, so they are able to go into very shallow areas and even travel over frozen lakes. There are many companies which offer day trips of the local marshes; many interesting animals can be spotted on an airboat tour, including eagles, herons, alligators and other wild creatures of Florida.
Full of Hot Air
Do you look up at hot air balloons and sigh with longing? Do you have the urge to gently float above the Earth and see all there is to see? Do you have a nagging feeling that Disney World is shaped like Mickey Mouse, but need an aerial vantage point in order to prove it? A hot air balloon ride is the answer to all of these dilemmas and more. There are countless balloon companies who can launch from all over the Orlando area, and will take you on a lovely day's ride high in the skies, complete with champagne lunches and chatting with unsuspecting bystanders. Book a romantic getaway, bring your best camera, or just enjoy the feeling of escaping the laws of gravity for a few hours.
A Trip to Sink Your Teeth Into
Most people consider alligators something to avoid. However, there's no denying that gators and crocodiles are fascinating, because they seem like refugees from another period in time. Wandering out into the Florida swamp lands is a bad way to see some alligators; instead, try a visit to Gatorland in Orlando. This 110-acre park is home to thousands of crocodiles and gators, including several leucistic specimens whose skin is creamy white instead of brownish green. You can watch a professional wrestle a reptile in the park, zip line over an alligator pool, or just explore the petting zoo.
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