EXPLORING ORLANDO

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Welcome to Orlando, Florida! While you may have come down to the Sunshine State for Wrestlemania, there is still a lot to see and check out during your visit. 

The first thing that many people will mention right off the bat is going to DisneyLand or going to Universal Studios. However, we all know that traveling to Mania and the tickets themselves are NOT cheap. So my focus is going to be suggesting things you can do that will be FREE (or very cheap) to check out. 

Disney Springs / Universal CitiWalk

I know that I just mentioned that DisneyLand and
Universal Studios are both expensive... However, if you still want to check them out, both have 'free' areas that you are able to walk around and enjoy. The only expense here is parking and any food or souvenirs you purchase.

Disney Springs is a mix of shopping, restaurants, and entertainment experiences to enjoy. They typically have live music and different live demonstrations to see while wondering around. My favorite thing to do at Disney Springs is typically find a place to eat, then get a treat from Ghirardelli's and walk around and enjoy the atmosphere.  

Check out https://www.disneysprings.com to see the schedule for special events!

Now, you can also check out Universal Citiwalk; which as a wrestling fan you know that this is where Impact Wrestling does their TV tapings. However there is plenty more to check out here, from restaurants to shopping, to a free enjoyable boat ride. You also have to get a picture in front of the famous Universal sign! My suggestion is to visit after 6pm so you can get free parking.

Lake Eola

Lake Eola is located in downtown Orlando and has a lot to offer for a fun walk around the lake. There are several places to eat or have a drink along the lake, as well as go for a Swan Boat Ride ($15 per half hour) You will also get to see lots of birds, turtles, and more throughout the area.

Plus you can check out the awesome GIANT WWE CHAMPIONSHIP!

Player 1 Video Game Bar

I've noticed that more often than not, wrestling fans are also video game fans. So while in Orlando, check out this awesome barcade ($5 cover) that houses arcade cabinets from the 80's up to brand new consoles to play like the Xbox One & PS4. They are also open till 2am so even if you don't get out of an event till late your still good to go. They also have rentals to play old school games such as N64 or Super Nintendo.

Its a fun atmosphere (with some awesome cosplay) that allows you to enjoy a drink and play some games. Maybe have a No Mercy 64 challenge here? 

http://www.player1orlando.com

Cocoa Beach

Looking to just relax for a bit one? Wanting to put that rental car to some use? Well, if thats the case definitely go enjoy a beach while in Florida and my suggestion would be hitting up Cocoa Beach. Cocoa Beach is about an hour away from Orlando, but its the quickest beach to hit up while in Central  Florida. While checking out the beach you can also stop by the Cocoa Beach Pier and enjoy some awesome crab or just grab a quick frozen treat. Enjoy the waves!

Florida Mall

Need to shop? Then Florida Mall is your place to be as it houses 270 different stores! Here is a complete list of all of em' 

http://www.simon.com/mall/the-florida-mall/stores

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