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movie studio, where an amazing array of
pyrotechnic special effects. Guests will
Resort offers the most dynamic vacation
rides, shows, movie sets, and attractions
hurtle through authenticated Egyptian
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takes you right into the action of your
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Its two distinctively different theme parks,
favorite films. At Islands of Adventure you’ll
tombs filled with deadly curses, powerful
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five uniquely themed islands, where inno-
intent on wreaking havoc. Also on the
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attractions challenge all your senses.
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Florida®
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muster up the nerve to jump out of a plane, look no farther than SkyVenture of Florida. They teach the basics of this thrill in a vertical wind tunnel, as well as in a flight simulator. www.skyventure.com If your need for speed still isn’t quenched, head over to the “autobahn” at the DriveTech Racing School. Adrenaline junkies delight in the fact that there is no speed limit, passing is allowed, and multiple cars roar around the track, injecting the experience with a real-life stock car race feel. www.drivetech.com Dizzy? Lower-key “edutainment” is also available. For the budding Picasso in your family, the Crealdé School of Art NEW! SPRING 2004 AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO® RESORT
offers more than 70 classes for adults and children in drawing, painting, ceram-
Need a break? Simplify and make
Bonus Passes receive a complimentary
ics, and photography, and houses one
reservations at one of three on-site
fifth pass. (Restrictions listed on page
of the largest contemporary sculpture
hotels, all within easy walking distance
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gardens in the state. www.crealde.org
to the parks. Enjoy the robust and
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Dinosaur World, located in Plant
romantic lifestyle of Italy at the luxurious
booking a four-night stay receive the fifth
City, has more than 150 life-size dinosaurs
Portofino Bay Hotel, A Loews Hotel,
night free, plus other MasterCard® bene-
on its grounds. Examine fossils and learn
styled after the famed Mediterranean
fits like a room upgrade and complimen-
why these giants’ remains are not tradi-
seaside village. Live like a rock star at
tary use of the health clubs (based on
tionally found in Florida. Shop for hard-to-
the ultra-cool Hard Rock Hotel®. Or relax
availability). Call 877-278-7863 or visit
find dinosaur toys and educational materi-
in the tropical paradise of the exotic
univacations.com/mastercard.
als in the gift shop. www.dinoworld.net
Royal Pacific Resort, A Loews Hotel. Don't forget to treat yourself to a little
EDUTAINMENT
The Dade Battlefield Historic Park hosts one of the more interesting histor-
nce you’ve got Universal checked
O
ical reenactments in Florida. In 1835
off your list, begin your “edutain-
the U.S. government unsuccessfully tried
ment” at the panoply of other
to move the Seminole Indian nation to
attractions in the area. Whether enjoying
reservations in Oklahoma. The Indian
the company of animals, pushing your
chief, Osceola, promptly rallied his war-
Head to Universal CityWalk®, Orlando’s
limits on a racetrack, taking art classes,
riors and they attacked, killing all but two
hottest spot for entertainment. CityWalk®
or diving into history, there’s no better
of the U.S. soldiers, while successfully
boasts an eclectic lineup of nightclubs,
classroom than Orlando.
safeguarding their home. Every year, on
pampering at the full-service spa at the Portofino Bay Hotel. All three hotels also offer their guests special Universal theme park benefits and privileges. Looking for a little nighttime fun?
restaurants, shops, concert venues, and movie theaters open until late at night. Savvy travelers planning on spend-
A trip to the Audubon Center for
gather to reenact the carnage.
friends strike your fancy. Learn how
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wounded creatures of flight are nurtured
use their MasterCard® to purchase The
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the mid-1800s. Today, the park is protecting a beleaguered resident of a different kind—the endangered manatee. Blue Springs is widely considered the best place in the state to see manatees in their natural habitat. Spring is a great time to hike and favorite spots include the Wekiwa Springs State Park, a few miles north of Orlando, and the Ocala National Forest. Those who enjoy the peacefulness of the fairways won’t have trouble securing a tee time, as there are more ORLANDO SKYLINE
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choose from. Whether it be canoeing
tuaries surround the area and are the
academies where professional golfers,
down a river, monitoring endangered
best places to get outside and escape
equipped with the latest technology,
manatee, skimming across the marshes
the lines and crowds often found in
train visitors to improve their swing.
in search of alligators, teeing off, or
town. For hundreds of years the Blue
simply hiking or fishing, the open air
Spring area was home to the Timucuan
Kissimmee offers world-class freshwa-
never felt so good.
Indians, until settlers killed them off in
ter fishing on its chain of lakes, known
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for their trophy largemouth bass. Deepsea fishing is also easily accessible, with the Atlantic Ocean just one hour to the east of Orlando and the Gulf of
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The recent explosion of trendy tables along International Drive gives
phere, and is well-known for its brunch.
who often appears on the Food Network
those in the market for fine dining a
Restaurant du Parc, tucked into a hid-
and is famous for his Hawaiian Fusion cui-
reason to celebrate. Manuel’s on the
den garden, offers a French prix fixe
sine. Roy’s Restaurant has brought the
28th ser ves international cuisine (tr y
menu for $45.
taste of the islands to Orlando.
the miso-glazed sea bass) and boasts
Celebrity restaurateurs have high-
Dining throughout the region is also
a bird’s-eye view of the city. Atlantis, a
lighted the Orlando dining scene for years.
about fun. Pearl’s Smokehouse, at
best bet for seafood, has a cozy atmos-
The talk of the town is Roy Yamaguchi,
Gatorland, turns out a mean plate of gator
Dine at the finest restaurants in Orlando and save when you pay with your MasterCard®. For travel offers and coupons for hotels, restaurants and attractions in Orlando and all across the country, visit mastercard.com/destinations.*
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To receive offers, entire payment must be made on a valid MasterCard card. All Universal CityWalk Orlando offers require coupon for redemption. Offer excludes special events. Restrictions may apply. Jimmy Buffett’s ® Margaritaville ® Jimmy Buffett. Pat O’Brien’s ® Pat O’Brien’s Bar, Inc. © 2004 Pat O’Brien’s Bar, Inc. All rights reserved. NASCAR Cafe and NASCAR TM & ® National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. MOTOWN ® Motown Record Company, L.P. Latin Quarter TM Latin Quarter Entertainment, Inc. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2004 Universal Studios. All rights reserved. For more information about the exciting dining, entertainment, and shopping options at CityWalk, visit citywalkorlando.com.
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performances at Cirque du Soleil, moon-
need your MasterCard®—and maybe
it. Through May 23 visitors can be mes-
Arena. Events include bull riding, calf rop-
lit airboat rides, salsa and meringue
another suitcase.
merized by his vibrant and whimsical glass
ing, and a wild cow-milking contest.
sculptures at the Orlando Museum of Art.
• A warm evening with the sound of live
Pushing Orlando into the retail spot-
clubs, and a robust music scene.
light was the opening of the 1.2-million-
• A Chorus Line, Camelot, and Annie, are
music floating through the air is the hot
an entertainment mecca fit for a king,
square-foot Mall at Millenia. Department
some of the many shows to take up resi-
ticket in Kissimmee this spring. Jazz lovers
and well worth a visit or two, but there
store powerhouses Bloomingdale’s,
dence in Orlando running through August
won’t want to miss Jazzfest Kissimmee
are plenty of other hidden gems waiting
Macy’s, and Neiman Marcus anchor this
at the Orlando Broadway Dinner Theater.
on April 25 and the Philharmonic will be
to be uncovered in the area.
ultra-modern, two-level complex. The Mall
• In nearby St. Cloud, once a month the
playing at Symphony in the Park on May
was also happy to welcome Apple
streets come alive with a Friday Night
8, both at Kissimmee Lakefront Park.
Computer, Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn
Festival that includes entertainment,
www.kissimmeeparksandrec.com
Kids, and Tommy Bahama, as well as tony
crafters, kids’ areas, food vendors, and a
• The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum
ranges have happily plundered the
outposts such as Tiffany & Co., Chanel,
themed atmosphere. Early spring dates
of American Art will present Sculpting
treasure trove of stores in Orlando
Gucci, and Louis Vuitton.
include March 12, April 9, May 14, and
Nature: The Favrile Pottery of Louis
June 11, but dates do extend into the fall.
Comfort Tiffany from February 3 through
Of course, Universal’s
CityWalk®
is
SHOPPING
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or years, shoppers from all budget
and the outlying areas, turning the region into a major player in the retail
nuggets and ribs. And no trip would be
NIGHTLIFE
complete without a peanut butter hamburger at Jungle Jim’s, a glass of sweet tea at O-Boys Real Smoked Bar-B-Q, or a hefty slice of Key lime pie. And leave it to Orlando to house the largest Golden Arches ever built.
market. This consumer activity draws bigger brands, niche brands, and every-
UPCOMING EVENTS
T
• If Caribbean Fusion is your thing, head
January 9, 2005. This is the first known
he region always has exceptional
to Kissimmee Lakefront Park on March 28
exhibition devoted to the now rare pot-
events planned, but spring is
to sample Latin, Hispanic, and Caribbean
tery produced by Tiffany. Only an esti-
par ticularly plentiful. Keep the
sound bites, as well as flavorful food bites
mated 2,000 pieces of pottery were
from the respective regions.
produced in a decade roughly between
entral Florida’s deliciously balmy
C
thing in between, making shopping here
evenings reinvigorate visitors and
all the sweeter. Whether stocking up on
lure them into nighttime merry
Jimmy Choos and Lucky Jeans at the
your trip to Orlando.
• For a true look at southern culture you
1904 and 1914, compared to many
making. The post-sunset lineup is just
upscale malls, bargain hunting at the out-
• If Orlando were to be a piece of glass
could eat fried possum, or head to Cracker
thousands of the art master’s glass
as extensive as the daytime menu with
lets, or antiquing in Mount Dora, you’ll
artwork, Dale Chihuly would have created
Day on April 5 at the Kissimmee Sports
objects. www.morsemuseum.org
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lanning a trip to Orlando can be seriously daunting, with all the tickets to purchase, lodgings to secure, and forming a game plan that meets grandma’s needs as well as junior’s. The
MasterCard Destinations™ website, www.mastercard.com/destinations, complete with a trip planning engine, makes the process a snap. Book hotels, find discounts and special deals (many with printable coupons), and scope out recommended itineraries. Local events are regularly updated, making it a site that you will consult whenever making vacation plans. Both the Orlando Convention and Visitors Bureau (www.orlandoinfo.com) and the Kissimmee-St. Cloud Convention and Visitors Bureau
(www.floridakiss.com/MC/) also offer many handy hints, web links, and bona fide discount offers. Another option is to order a vacation planning guide from the Orlando Convention and Visitors Bureau at (800) 551-0181. The Orlando Official Tourist Information Center is located at 8723 International Drive, and provides maps,
For over 25 years the tournament has been attracting la crème de la crème of the pro tour. From March 15-21, defending champion Tiger Woods and the rest of the PGA Tour pack will take on the demanding layout of the Bay Hill course. For tickets call (866) 764-4843 or visit www.bayhill.com. The tournament is hosted by Arnold Palmer, so don’t be surprised to catch a glimpse of him in the clubhouse. *Tiger Woods scheduled to appear.
brochures, and free guides to the region. In addition, you can order a free Kissimmee-St. Cloud Vacation Planning Kit by calling toll-free 877491-KISS. The Kissimmee-St. Cloud Official Visitors Center is located at 1925 E. Highway 192 in Kissimmee, and offers free maps, brochures, and assistance with reservations. On that note, be aware of unofficial tourist information centers around International Drive and on Highway 192 in Kissimmee. They can scam tourists with fake tickets, false promises of free parking, and often rope people into looking at timeshares. Stick with the official sites, and you'll be guaranteed the best available deals and the vacation of a lifetime.
This supplement was written and produced by Partner Concepts, and did not involve the reporting or editing staff of this publication. PARTNER CONCEPTS DEVELOPS CUSTOM INTEGRATED MARKETING PROGRAMS FOR DESTINATIONS AROUND THE WORLD. Publisher: Paul Cohen,
[email protected] • Editor: Amy Wong,
[email protected] • Associate Editor: Denise J. Iest,
[email protected] • Production Manager: Nicole Erlinger,
[email protected]
Partner Concepts LLC,128 Lubrano Drive, Suite 301, Annapolis, MD 21401 (410) 224-7688 • www.partnerconcepts.com Universal CityWalk® access included in Universal Bonus Pass is not valid for separately ticketed concerts and special events. Some venues require 21 or older for admission. Proof of ID required. Does not include admission to Universal Cineplex. Subject to availability. Restrictions apply. Jimmy Buffett's ® Margaritaville ® Jimmy Buffett. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2004 Universal Studios. © 2004 Universal Orlando. All rights reserved.
Photographs and selected content courtesy of Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc.©, Kissimmee-St.Cloud Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Universal Studios.
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MASTERCARD DESTINATIONS ORLANDO 2004
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