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Orlando is one of the top destinations in the entire United States. In fact, nearly 70 million people travel to Orlando each year for the world-class attractions and entertainment.

Prospective real estate investors can access these attractions locally. This is one of the major perks of purchasing or renting a vacation home in Storey Lake Resort.

For example, vacationers are just a 6-mile ride from the legendary Walt Disney World. When it comes to attractions, Disney World is just the tip of the iceberg.

Read on for a guide to the top attractions near Storey Lake Resort. With all the great attractions nearby, there will never be a shortage of fun and entertainment.

Visit Disney World – The Greatest Place on Earth

There’s a reason that travelers label Walt Disney World as the greatest place on Earth. Disney never gets old and always reinvents itself.

Contrary to popular belief, Disney is not just for young children. Instead, it’s unquestionably great for people of all ages.

Disney has brilliantly carved out an array of activity for each type of person. Newlyweds are increasingly traveling to Disney World for their honeymoon.

High school students are taking their senior trip to Orlando. Parents from across the globe purchase season passes to Disney World and visit multiple times a year.

Read on to check out the great things to do in Disney’s 4 main parks.

Magic Kingdom

Magic Kingdom is the park where dreams come true. Upon arrival, you will walk down Main Street with the famous Disney castle in the foreground.

As the castle approaches, it’s highly likely that you will be serenaded by a parade or a musical. This is a great opportunity for a family photo with the Disney castle in the background.

While young children are entertained by their favorite characters, adults fall in love with the underrated cuisine. There are amazing restaurants throughout the park. You can eat at Cinderella’s Royal Table with views of the entire park from the castle.

This is not the only castle to dine in. A restaurant called Be Our Guest recreates the castle from the blockbuster movie Beauty and the Beast.

There are amazing places to eat dessert throughout the park. Two epic examples are Dole Whip ice cream and upside-down pineapples in Adventureland.

Lastly, there are great rides for adults throughout the park. Check out the Pirates of the Caribbean thrill ride or overcome your fears in the Haunted Mansion.

Hollywood Studios

Are you a movie buff? If so, Hollywood Studios is the place for you. Here, you can explore hit movies of the past and present.

Fans of Star Wars revel in the live demonstrations as Storm Troopers march throughout the park. At night, all eyes are on the Galactic Spectacular show. This is an amazing show with pyrotechnics, lasers, and mind-blowing imagery of the great heroes and villains of the Star Wars universe.

There are other hit movies represented as well. Shows based on Indiana Jones and Frozen take place throughout the day to keep the crowds entertained.

Finally, Hollywood Studios takes amusement rides to the next level. There are Star Wars and Toy Story-themed rides that are great for people of all ages. In addition, rides like Tower of Terror and the Aerosmith roller coaster provide thrills for the adults.

Hollywood Studios is the perfect example of Disney’s constant evolution. In 2019, visitors can enjoy new thrills, restaurants, and rides. Disney is planning an enormous expansion including brand new Star Wars and Toy Story sections of the park.

Animal Kingdom

Of the 4 parks, Animal Kingdom is the most unique. This theme park is full of thrill rides and fun characters.

However, Animal Kingdom gives visitors an entirely different experience. Vacationers can tour an animal safari and see great African beasts on display in a natural habitat.

This park gives visitors unique cuisine from around the world. There are 5-star African and Asian restaurants to choose from such as Tiffins and Tusker House.

Best of all, Animal Kingdom epitomizes how Disney recreates the parks each year. New to Animal Kingdom is an area of the park dedicated to the hit movie Avatar. There are floating mountains and the park floor is illuminated by neon lights at night.

Epcot

This is the epicenter of fun for adults. In Epcot, you can literally eat and drink around the world.

Epcot offers up food and drinks from dozens of countries across the globe. Here you can dine in India, take a short walk, and grab a German beer.

Free concerts take place on a nightly basis along with a fireworks and light show on the water. In the fall, Epcot hosts its famous Food and Wine Festival.

Disney Springs and Other Attractions

As if Disney World didn’t offer up enough, vacationers can shop in Disney Springs. In addition to a beautiful outdoor shopping mall, visitors enjoy dining, bowling, sports bars, and arcades.

There’s an abundance of 5-star restaurants like The Boathouse, Bongo’s Cuban Cafe, and The Capital Grille.

In addition to Disney Springs, Walt Disney offers up two waterparks and ESPN’s Wide World of Sports.

Take a Drive to Universal Studios and Other Attractions

Disney is truly just the tip of the iceberg. Visitors to Orlando can take a short drive to Universal Studios and enjoy another enormous amusement park with great dining.

Other attractions in the surrounding area include Sea World, LEGOLAND, and the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral. If you enjoy sports, multiple professional teams like the Orlando Magic play in the city. Nightlife is amazing and there is a never-ending supply of restaurants and clubs throughout the city.

Storey Lake Resort – Wrapping It Up

What makes Storey Lake Resort such an appealing place to buy is the close proximity to all these attractions. The city of Orlando never gets old and you can make a lifetime of vacations out of visiting Disney World.

The attractions mentioned here are precisely why Orlando is the most popular tourist destination in the United States. If you’re interested in purchasing or renting a property at Storey Lake Resort, please contact us for assistance.