HIMSS & Time Out in Orlando
Between SeaWorld Orlando, Universal’s Islands of Adventure (with its “Wizarding World of Harry Potter” attraction), Disney’s theme parks (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom Park and two water parks), not to mention nearby Kennedy Space Center and Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, there’s an overwhelming array of things to do in Orlando.
Not interested in any of those? How about queuing up for "The Holy Land Experience" (home of the “Goliath Burger”), Titanic – The Experience, "NFL Experience" or Richard Petty Driving Experience (surprisingly, no “Jimi Hendrix Experience” - but there is an extravaganza titled "Bob Marley – A Tribute to Freedom"). Or zip over to catch some "Gator Wrestlin’" at Gatorland: The Alligator Capital of the World, go indoor skydiving in a vertical wind tunnel (SkyVenture), see “an actual human shrunken head” at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium and finish off the day at Disney's Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show, an “all-you-care-to-eat, family-style luau featuring hula dancing and fire knife dancers.”
For the music fan, there’s B.B. King’s Orlando, House of Blues Orlando and Hard Rock Live (Orlando’s “Coliseum of Rock” features upcoming shows by Gipsy Kings, Scissor Sisters, Tom Jones, Earth, Wind & Fire and Jeff Beck).
For those looking for spectacle, there's Cirque du Soleil’s La Nouba....Or, just a few blocks north of the Convention Center (and HIMSS 2011), those pining for Boston’s arctic chill will feel right at home at ICEBAR, which is constructed out of “50 tons of carved ice.” It’s housed right next to Fire Lounge, home of the “Martini flight.” For upscale cocktails, try the Bösendorfer Lounge and for those seeking a bit of culture, there’s the Orlando Museum of Art – and, with a day trip to St. Petersburg, the Salvador Dali Museum.
Lots more on things to do in Orlando and opportunities to get discounted tickets here.
And, while you’re at HIMSS, stop by and visit Schwartz Communications at booth #3319 at the Orange County Convention Center!
Posted by Doug Russell on February 15, 2011 at 1:59 PM
