Floridays Resort® includes scheduled transportation to the major theme parks, please click here to see the most recent shuttle schedule.

Looking for fun things to do in Orlando? Orlando vacation attractions are only minutes from Floridays Resort. Bask in the sunshine and gorgeous Orlando weather while enjoying premier shopping, world-famous amusement parks and dining just steps from your Floridays Orlando grand suite. Floridays helpful service desk will guide you to great Orlando attractions, local entertainment and arts, festivals and of course, central Florida's amusement parks.

Floridays Resort Orlando is located on a lush, 20-acre property on an upscale section of International Drive near Lake Buena Vista, central to Orlando's tourist district and many area attractions. SeaWorld, Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando and more are just minutes away from Floridays Resort in Orlando. Find delicious dining and fun shopping in Orlando, close to Floridays Orlando Resort.

You may also choose to use Floridays Concierge service that will assist you in making ticket purchases for local Orlando attractions when looking for fun things to do in Orlando. Floridays Resort offers complimentary shuttle transportation to the major theme parks and waterparks, the concierge will also have the latest theme park hours and shuttle schedules.

Floridays is a Universal Partner Hotel
All Floridays Guests receive the following Bonus Benefits (be sure to pick up your Universal Benefits Card at the Front Desk or Concierge Desk):

• 15% OFF* MERCHANDISE ON PRE-TAX PURCHASES OVER $50
  At Islands of Adventure Trading Company and Universal Studios Store®,
  Wet n’ Wild® - Orlando Breaker’s Beach Shop
• 15% OFF* FOOD AND NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON PRE-TAX PURCHASES OVER $50
• 10% OFF FOOD AND NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON PRE-TAX PURCHASES OF $30-$49
  
  UNIVERSAL’S ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE®
  Confisco Grille® ? Mythos Restaurant
  UNIVERSAL STUDIOS®
  Finnegan’s Bar & Grill ? Lombard’s Seafood Grille
  UNIVERSAL CITYWALK®
  Jimmy Buffett’s® Margaritaville® ? Pat O’Brien’s®
  CityWalk’s Rising Star ? the grooveSM ? Pastamoré(SM)
  Bob Marley – A Tribute to Freedom(SM)

• GOLF UNIVERSAL ORLANDO® BENEFITS
  Also available. Call 407.503.3127 for details.

The Biggest Bash this Side of the Bayou

Saturdays & Select Nights • Feb 9 - Apr 20

It’s the most spectacular celebration of the Big Easy spirit outside of New Orleans itself – Mardi Gras at Universal Studios®.  Bring the whole family for a party filled with music and fun as only Universal Orlando® Resort can throw. The air will be filled with the sound of live concerts featuring top recording acts on the Universal Music Plaza stage. 

Catch beads by the handful as our dazzling parade winds its way through the park with incredible floats and colorful street performers in glittering costumes. Plus, our French Quarter Courtyard sizzles with live music from bands direct from New Orleans, and authentic Cajun food* like Spicy Jambalaya, Grilled Andouille Sausage, Shrimp Gumbo and more.

Each night when Mardi Gras ends there’s even more live music, food and excitement waiting for you at Universal CityWalk®, the official Mardi Gras After-Party.

Best of all, the festivities are included with your Universal Orlando Annual Pass or Universal Studios® admission. Come party in the streets at Universal Studios’ Mardi Gras -- There’s nothing else like it this side of the bayou!

Universal Studios Florida®
Go beyond the screen and jump into the action of your favorite films at Universal Studios Florida®. At the world’s premier movie and TV based theme park, you’ll find an amazing array of rides, shows, movie sets and attractions including the new 3-D ride Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit® multi-sensory coaster, Shrek 4-D, Revenge of the Mummy®, The Simpsons Ride™, MEN IN BLACK™ Alien Attack™, Universal’s Superstar Parade, Universal’s Cinematic Spectacular–100 Years of Movie Memories nighttime show, and more.

Universal's Islands of Adventure®
Take an unforgettable journey through remarkable islands where all your favorite myths, legends, comic books, cartoons and children’s stories come to life. At Universal’s Islands of Adventure® you’ll experience innovative rides and attractions that challenge all your senses, including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™; The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man®, now in high-def 3-D; The Incredible Hulk Coaster®; the Jurassic Park River Adventure®; and The Cat in the Hat™.

Universal CityWalk®
Dance, drink, shop, and see it all in one place–Universal CityWalk®. Only here can you walk from some of Orlando’s most popular restaurants into some of its hottest clubs, trendiest shops and state-of-the-art theatres. It’s anything and everything you want to make your night come alive–Universal CityWalk, the Entertainment Capital of Orlando(SM).

Blue Man Group
Blue Man Group has taken their indescribable live celebration of art, technology, and music to a whole new level. It’s science, it’s laughter, it’s that creative urge you feel inside and want to explore. Forget what you know—that was then, this is wow.

Universal’s Superstar Parade ~ at Universal Studios Florida 
Some of today’s most beloved characters and stories bring new adventure to the streets of Universal Studios during Universal’s Superstar Parade – an all-new daily parade that features larger-than-life floats, state-of-the-art technology and hundreds of energetic street performers. Guests sing and dance along with characters like the minions from Despicable Me, E.B. from the hit comedy, Hop, Nickelodeon’s Dora & Diego and SpongeBob SquarePants during the interactive experience. Guests have the opportunity to enjoy performances and character meet and greets prior to the parade at select locations throughout the day.

Universal’s Cinematic Spectacular: 100 Years of Movie Memories ~ at Universal Studios Florida
Narrated by award-winning actor and recent Golden Globe – Cecil B. DeMille honoree, Morgan Freeman, Universal Orlando’s brand-new nighttime show, Universal’s Cinematic Spectacular, celebrates the most powerful and emotional moments from Universal Pictures’ most iconic films – all on cutting-edge waterfall screens within the Universal Studios lagoon and surrounded by colorful fountains and pyrotechnics. The experience takes guests on a journey through epic cinematic moments filled with heroes, horror, laughter, good vs. evil and triumph.

Hollywood Drive-In Golf, a unique 36-hole miniature golf experience inspired by the classic drive-in movie era, now open at Universal CityWalk.

FLORIDAYS IS A SEAWORLD PARTNER HOTEL
As a guest of Floridays Resort Orlando, you receive special benefits at SeaWorld parks. (Be sure to ask for your Benefits Card at the Front Desk or Concierge Desk.)

• Free Upgrade to Quick Queue "Unlimited" at SeaWorld
  (Basic Quick Queue purchase is required.)
• Floridays guests get EARLY ENTRY to SeaWorld and Aquatica on select 2013 dates (below), one hour before the parks open.
  • March 26, 30
  • April 2, 6
  • May 25
  • June 1, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29
  • July 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30
  • Aug 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 17, 31
  • Dec 24, 26, 28

Receive 10% off dining options,
including:

• SeaWorld's Sharks Underwater Grill
• SeaWorld's All-Day Dining Deal
• Aquatica's All-Day Dining Deal
• And, get 10% off purchases of $50 or more at the following gift shops:
  • Friends of the Wild at SeaWorld
  • Kiwi Traders at Aquatica

TURTLETREK AT SEAWORLD

SEAWORLD "Eat Free All Day" Package

• Check out the Floridays SeaWorld package which includes the All Day Dining Deal. You'll receive a Wristband to enjoy All You Care To Eat and Drink All Day at our participating restaurants.
• Get up to 1 entrée platter, 1 additional side item, and 1 Fountain Soft Drink, Iced Tea OR 20 oz Aquafina each time through the line, Child's price includes Kids Meal entrees only. Each restaurant has a variety of foods to choose from that will sure to satisfy everyone's appetite. Make it easy! Pay once and never have to take out your wallet for the rest of the day. To receive your wrist band, bring your e-Ticket dining voucher to the attendant at the Information Counter just inside the Main Gate.
• Participating Restaurants include: Voyager’s Smokehouse (Excludes Baby Back Ribs), Spice Mill, Terrace Café, Mango Joe's, Seaport Pizza, Seafire Inn.

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Kids FREE at SeaWorld & Aquatica

Book your SeaWorld package now with Floridays Resort Orlando and receive 1 FREE child’s (ages 3-9) admission to SeaWorld and Aquatica with each paid Adult Admission (limit 2 FREE child's admission tickets) for a limited time!

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Orlando Recreation

Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows
(800) 393-198
8267 International Drive

Titanic The Experience
(877) 410-1912
8445 International Drive

Ripley's Believe It or Not
(407) 363-4418
8201 International Drive

Fun Spot Action Park
(407) 363-3867
5551 Del Verde Way

WonderWorks
(407) 351-8800
9067 International Drive

Church Street Station
(407) 581-8853
127 West Church Street

Skyventure Orlando
(800) 759-3861
6805 Visitors Circle

Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
(407) 352-7378
8501 International Drive

Makahiki Luau
(800) 327-2420
7007 SeaWorld Drive

Arcadium
(407) 248-9391
8445 International Drive

Museums and Orlando Attractions

Metropolitan Museum of Art
(407) 248-7883
4200 Conroy Road

Kioko's Jonathan Gallery
(407) 390-9803
5407 W Bronson Memorial Hwy.

Osceola Pioneer Museum
(407) 396-8644
750 N. Bass Road

Millenia Gallery
(407) 226-9905
4190 Millenia Boulevard

7 East Galleries
(407) 847-6880
7 E. Dakin Avenue

Wentworth Galleries
(407) 903-9055
4200 Conroy Road

Dance and Theater

Lowndes Shakespeare Center
(407) 447-1700
812 E. Rollins Street

Royal Ballet of Celebration
(321) 939-0957
800 Celebration Avenue

Orlando Repertory Theatre
(407) 896-7365
1001 Princeton Street

SAK Comedy Lab
(407) 648-0001
380 W. Amelia Street

Darden Theater
(407) 514-2000
777 E. Princeton Street

Judah Performing Art Center
(407) 295-3310
6563 Long Breeze Road

This is just a small sampling of Orlando attractions convenient to Floridays Orlando Resort. We invite you to visit the Floridays service desk upon your arrival for additional information on Orlando area attractions. For up-to-date Orlando local events, visit the Orlando Convention & Visitors Bureau where you will also find a handy Orlando attractions area guide to help you plan your perfect trip to the Florida and your stay at our beautiful Orlando resort.

*Discounts are not valid at the Wizarding World of Harry PotterTM. Excludes all Harry Potter merchandise available at Islands of Adventure Trading Company and Universal Studios Store, film, batteries, candy, tobacco, sundries and media. Not valid with any other offers, promotions or discounts. Bonus Benefits not valid after checkout date. Card is not valid for theme park admission. Bonus Benefits only available at select Universal Orlando Resort and Wet ‘n Wild- Orlando locations. Bonus Benefits not valid without checkout date and Front Desk Agent’s initials. Card is not valid for theme park admission or after checkout date. Jimmy Buffett’s® Margaritaville® Jimmy Buffett. Pat O’Brien’s® Pat O’Brien’s Bar, Inc. © 2013 Pat O’Brien’s Bar, Inc. All rights reserved. © 2013 Wet ‘n Wild- Orlando. All rights reserved. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2013 Universal Studios. © Universal Orlando. All rights reserved. 253384/1112AW