If your family plans to spend more than a couple days in the Orlando area, they’ll be eager to explore exciting attractions besides the most popular parks at Disney. Fans of NASCAR or anyone who fills the need for speed will enjoy a day at Richard Petty Driving Experience at Walt Disney World Speedway, part of the Wide World of Sports Complex in Walt Disney World. For packages starting at $110, you can experience the unforgettable thrill of traveling traveling at 130 miles pher hour in a 600 horsepower NASCAR-style stock car. Novices should consider the Ride-Along package, which includes three laps with a professional instructor. For those who are a little more bold, there’s the Rookie experience and the King’s experience. The Rookie Experience puts you in the driver’s seat for eight laps around the track, and the King’s experience includes two sessions, of eight laps and 10 laps, each.

Obviously, the Richard Petty Driving Experience appeals to thrill seekers and those old enough to drive, but there are plenty of other great attractions   In addition to the Richard Petty Driving Experience, other attractions that the entire family can enjoy, such as WonderWorks. Located in the heart of the world famous stretch of road known as International Drive, WonderWorks is an enormous,82-foot tall museum designed to appear upside-down. Rainy days in Orlando are the perfect time to visit WonderWorks massive layout includes a lazer tag course, a virtual roller coaster, a 3 Story Indoor Ropes Challenge Course and a 4D extreme motion ride which features a flight simulator.

If your family enjoys outdoor adventures, there are several different airboat ride companies around the edges of Orange County, including Boggy Creek Airboat Rides, which is open every day of the year except Christmas, from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. Airboat Rides are a great way to see Florida’s incredible wildlife up close and in person, including alligators.

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