Orlando's Heart Pounding Experiences

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This is the closest you can get to skydiving while still on the ground. Inside a huge simulator that looks more like a spacecraft than a building, visitors of all ages can experience skydiving in a wind tunnel or opt for the free-fall simulator. Either way, there's an experienced staff on hand to help calm your nerves, and there's plenty of padding in case you take a fall during your free-fall!

Our Local Expert Says:

Good workout plus lots of fun

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Monkey Trunks is a vertical adventure park featuring two high-flying courses filled with aerial walkways, bridges, ladders, zip lines and more. Described as an "up-and-down-and-all-around environment", this outdoor aerial park consists of three levels that tower fifty feet above the ground. Admission includes two hours of heart-stopping fun with features like 600-foot zip lines and a forty-foot mega swing that's not for the faint of heart.

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If car racing is on your agenda, this is the place to be. Founded by ex-Nascar champ, Richard Petty along with his Australian friend Barry Graham, Richard Petty Driving Experience (RPDE), designed to simulate Nascar racing provides high end sports entertainment. With 20 locations in the US, RPDE is the first choice for many who would love to hit high speeds - the safe way. RPDE has many individual and group programs. With 4 choices of Ride-along, Rookie Experience, Kings Experience and Experience of a Lifetime, it covers all skill levels. Do reserve in advance!

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At Fantasy of Flight near Orlando you can feel the rush of flying in an open cockpit with the wind in your face just as they did in the Golden Era of Flight. This is a unique opportunity to fly in a rare New Standard D-25 over the lush fields and orange groves of Central Florida's Lake Country.

Begin your Bi-plane Flight at Fantasy of Flight hearing a few barnstorming tales, donning your helmet, goggles and white flying scarf, while your pilot takes off into the sky for a 15 minute scenic flight in a rare New Standard D-25 over Central Florida's Lake Country.

Carrying 4 passengers in a large front open cockpit, the New Standard D-25 was instrumental in introducing tens of thousands of people to their first airplane ride, back when aviation was in its infancy. Maneuvers include lazy-eights, steep and shallow 360 degree turns, and maybe even a few "whoopty-do's" while flying over the lush fields and orange groves in Central Florida's Lake Country.

Fantasy of Flight near Orlando, located west of Walt Disney World, is Florida's premier aircraft and flight attraction set in a stunning 1940's era "airport" layout. Featuring unique exhibits, behind the scenes tours and "Fun with Flight" -...

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If you're a lover of speed and are looking for some thrills, head to the Walt Disney World Speedway. This 1 mile tri-oval racing facility is located inside Walt Disney World and is currently playing host to the extremely popular 'Richard Petty Driving Experience'. If the checkered flag is your final aim, then the Walt Disney World Speedway should be your destination!

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Its the ultimate adrenaline rush for those always on the look out for adventures. Revolution The Off-Road Experience is where driving takes a back seat and the thrills are the front runners. Whiz past in a 4x4, or jump over rocky terrains in an ATV; whichever gives you the kicks, the combination of driving them all is simply a heady feeling altogether.

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Bob's Balloon offers peaceful and exhilarating hot-air balloon rides all over the central Florida region and has more than 100 customary takeoff and land locations to choose from. Areas viewable from high above during the trips include Davenport, Orlando, Walt Disney World, Kissimmee and the surrounding natural areas in Polk, Orange, Lake and Osceola counties. Flights include witnessing the amazing inflation of the massive balloon, a one-hour flight ranging in heights from treetop to 1,000 feet up, and then a champagne brunch upon landing-plus a trip back to the start location. Bob's Balloon offers its passengers unforgettable sites and memories of the Orlando area. - Diane Dilov-Schultheis

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The ever popular Florida Airboat Adventure at Night is for those in search of adventure and thrills. Your captain will wear a miners cap that will help seek out the most revered reptiles seeking out their prey. This tour is your best chance of seeing the most alligators within the one hour ride.

Search for the red eyes of the Florida Alligators gliding into the dark swamp on this Florida Airboat Adventure at Night. The 17 seater airboats are all regularly inspected and certified with life vests, safety equipment, hearing protection and radios on board.

One of the Top Attractions of the Year in The Orlando Business Journal 2002-2007