Sunny Central Florida may not go with your traditional image of a white Christmas, but the theme parks of Orlando put on holiday shows that are filled with festive fun. If you are in the Orlando area this Christmas (or any Christmas) here are the kinds of events that you can experience:
SeaWorld Orlando has announced that they will feature a ride based on Robert Zemeckis The Polar Express.
Warner Bros. Pictures and Iwerks Entertainment are reprogramming the theme parks Wild Arctic simulator ride, and transforming it into a simulated train ride to Santa Town for the holiday season. When the ride ends, people will step out onto a recreation of the North Pole. SeaWorlds exhibit of polar bears, beluga whales, walruses and other Arctic animals will also be made up to fit the winter wonderland theme. The new Polar Express ride will debut on Friday and will be in place through January 1st 2008.
The cost and contact information for Seaworld are as follows: Cost: $67.95; $57.95 children; Sea World Drive, Orlando; Telephone: 800-327-2424
Walt Disney World in Orlando offers Christmas and winter holiday themed events at each of its major attraction centers....