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The following attractions are suggestions for family activities while you are in the Orlando. Area for the PCA General Assembly. The PCA Administrative Committee is not endorsing these attractions, but offering a list of potential options for your family’s enjoyment. We are praying for the families that attend the Assembly, and we hope that you will seek out other families and friends in advance and set up some planned events that will encourage fellowship and the making of new memories.

 

Disney’s Coronado Spring Resort Many activities are available for your family at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, which you are welcome to use whether you are staying at the headquarters or any other Disney hotel. The Resort features a fabulous swimming pool, where families can hunt for hidden treasures and play in the sand. Other attractions include a huge playground, volleyball courts, paddleboats, bicycles, hammocks for relaxing, health club, and much more. Discount Disney Tickets: For information and to purchase tickets to the many Walt Disney World® Theme Parks – Magic Kingdom® Park, Epcot®, Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, Disney’s Hollywood Studios™, and more – go to the Disney Web site http://www.mydisneymeetings.com/meetingsite/PCA2009/index.cfm. Click on Theme Park Tickets. Or you may call (407) 566-5600. Disney Institute: (approx 3.4 miles from Coronado Springs ) The Disney Institute is offering a couple family and youth programs that will take your family behind the scenes. You must register online at http://www.pcaac.org/FamilyInformation.htm. Disney's World of Physics: Properties of Motion - $59 June 17, 2009 8 AM- 11 AM Mouse Quest - $59 June 17, 2009 9 AM - 12 AM Downtown Disney: (approx 4.6 miles from Coronado Springs) Features over 70 shopping, entertainment, and restaurant choices including House of Blues, DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive Theme Park, Goofy Candy Company, Mickey’s Mart (Everything $10 and under), Once Upon a Toy and Lego Imagination Center. For information call 407-939-6244. Orlando Area Attraction The Orlando Convention & Visitors Bureau has a comprehensive list of things to see and do in the Orlando area: http://pcanet.orlandomeetinginfo.com. Click on Attractions! Wet-n-Wild (approx 9.3 miles from Coronado Springs) See coupon on page 15 of the Commissioner Information Booklet (CIB). Orlando’s most exciting water park, it offers the best variety of multi-passenger water rides: www.wetnwildorlando.com The Discovery Center (approx 22 miles from Coronado Springs) An interactive exhibit that goes into detail about the history of and need for Bible Translation and of Wycliffe Bible Translators. There is a daily building tour at 10 a.m. and a missionary speaker gives a short half-hour lecture daily at 1 p.m. A cafe on premises serves great lunches from 11:30 until 1 p.m. Lunches average $6-$7, including a beverage. Normal operating hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. A group of 45 people or larger may be able to schedule an after-hours visit. Phone (407) 852-3625. Pricing for the Discovery Center is as follows: Adults $8,  Seniors 55+ $7,  Students Grades 1-12 $6, Under 6 Free. We have group rates for parties of 10 or more. The Holy Land Experience (approx. 12 miles from Coronado Springs) Brings to life the sights, sounds, and world of the Bible in a unique and interactive way. Your family will love powerful musical dramas, authentic costumes, and illuminating biblical presentations. Visit the gateway to Ancient Jerusalem at Orlando's most unique destination: www.holylandexperience.com Universal Studios (approx 2 miles from Coronado Springs) “Where Blockbusters Come to Life.” Go behind the scenes, beyond the screen, and jump right into the action of your favorite movies and TV shows at Universal Studios®. Follow Jimmy Neutron on a wild chase through your favorite Nicktoons on Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast™. Have a ball in Woody Woodpecker's KidZone®. New for Spring 2009, experience the pulse pounding, adrenaline pumping, and music thumping of Universal's newest coaster Hollywood Rip Ride RockitSM: www.universalorlando.com Sea World (approx 7 miles from Coronado Springs) Sea World Orlando is the world’s premier marine adventure park with 200 acres of world-class shows, thrilling rides, and unforgettable animal encounters including killer whales, dolphins, sea lions, sharks, and more: www.SeaWorldOrlando.com Ripley's Believe It or Not! (approx 8 miles from Coronado Springs) 8201 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. (407) 363-4418. Hours of operation: 9:30 a.m.-12 midnight (last admission at 11 p.m). Adult admission: $18.95 plus tax Child admission: $11.95 plus tax (ages 4-12) Senior admission: $16.95 plus tax (ages 55+, with ID) Putting Edge Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf (approx 10 miles from Coronado Springs) 5250 International Drive, Suite 43, Orlando, FL 32819. (407) 248-0700. Hours of operation: Mon-Thur: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. / Fri: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat: 10 a.m.-11 p.m./ Sun: 11 a.m.- 7:30 p.m. Adult admission: $9.35 Child admission: Youth (7-12): $8.35 Child (5-6): $6.85 Senior admission: $6.85 (+55) WonderWorks: (approx 11 miles from Coronado Springs) Experience over 100 interactive exhibits at Orlando's only upside-down attraction. Land the space shuttle, fly a fighter jet, put yourself inside a bubble, lay on a bed of nails, play virtual sports, design your own roller coaster, and much more! (407) 351-8800.