If you are in the area attending IAPPA at the Orange County Convention Center, you’ve probably got some time to fill either side of the event. We’ve compiled a list of exciting activities that both entertainment attraction enthusiasts and industry experts are guaranteed to enjoy on their downtime. So, what are you waiting for? Just simply take your pick from the below options…the fun is waiting for you!
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Universal VIP tour
If you’re at IAPPA, you probably love theme parks…just a wild guess! Now is your chance to get a glimpse behind the scenes at Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, and even Universal Epic Universe, with a VIP Experience Tour! Your friendly guide will impart vast swathes of knowledge upon you, as you journey your way around these famous and fabulously themed parks. As an added plus, you’ll also get priority access to some of those incredible attractions, along with other exclusive perks!
Great reasons to add this to your itinerary:
- Theme parks are a whole load of fun…need I say more!
- Feel like you’re on the red-carpet, with this exclusive tour that comes with bragging rights.
- If you’ve been to the parks many times before, this tour will provide a whole new way to experience them.
The Escape Effect
If you’re attending the convention with a group of colleagues or friends, you’ve already completed the first step of organizing your escape room activity…getting your team together! Have fun solving puzzles and conquering challenges while experiencing immersive environments at the award-winning Escape Effect escape rooms! There are four different and uniquely-themed adventures to choose from, and all of them will provide engaging entertainment from start to finish!
Great reasons to add this to your itinerary:
- If you’ve been stuck at the convention, it’s a great way to get active and energized.
- Feel good as you are giving your brain a boost and getting your adrenaline pumping.
- An excellent way to bond with friends or work colleagues, dare we say…team-building!
Drive-Thru Safari
It’s never been easier to get up close and personal with over 150 exotic animals. Wild Florida’s Drive-thru Safari is an exciting opportunity to see native animals roaming freely over vast open landscapes in expansive habitats. You’ll spot everything from zebras to bison, wildebeest, and even those Florida-famous alligators enjoying the sublime sunshine. Don’t miss the chance to hand feed the giraffes, or even paint with them, while you’re there!
Great reasons to add this to your itinerary:
- You can choose how slow you take it, for up to 90 minutes of adventure!
- Make the most of your day by visiting the Gator Park, included in your safari ticket.
- For an extra-special adventure, you can even book on a sloth, porcupine, lemur, or capybara encounter!
Kennedy Space Center
The Kennedy Space Center is home to an incredible array of historic and current space exploration vehicles, including amazing and awe-inspiring space shuttles, rockets, capsules, and so much more. There is also a bus tour where you can access restricted areas of the spaceport, including where they assemble and build the space vehicles! Be sure to check out the events calendar in advance, since they regularly have opportunities to meet actual astronauts, too!
Great reasons to add this to your itinerary:
- You’ll feel inspired seeing the scale of the shuttles and rockets on display.
- Obsessed with space travel as a child? It’s the perfect excuse to embrace your inner-kid!
- There’s a chance you could see a space launch, just check their schedule to see if your trip coincides with one!
The Magic Show
Want to experience mind-bending entertainment, where illusions are combined with humor, music, and theatre? The Magic Show is presented by America’s Got Talent finalist Drew Thomas, and takes place at the Grande Lakes Orlando hotel. The intimate and immersive setting plays host to a series of astonishing acts and an electrifying atmosphere, where you’ll even see people vanish into thin air! Drew’s undeniable charisma does an incredible job of keeping the audience engaged, inspired, and brimming with laughter!
Great reasons to add this to your itinerary:
- Feel like a kid again and by embracing wonder and whimsy.
- Great for a low-key evening where you want to just sit back, relax, and enjoy.
- Attractions industry buffs will appreciate the dynamic atmosphere and storytelling within this show.
Mister Rogers Walking Tour
It’s always a beautiful day in this neighborhood, known as Winter Park! Did you know that Fred Rogers wrote Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood here at Rollins College for his senior thesis? Venture around the area and you’ll find his influence all over town, and this tour does a fantastic job of showing you all things Mister Rogers! What’s more, they research and verify all their information directly with members of the Rogers family, the TV show’s production team, and the Fred Rogers Center.
Great reasons to add this to your itinerary:
- Feel good way to spend a few hours, and you’ll come away inspired.
- Relaxing activity away from the hustle and bustle of the theme parks.
- Learn more about the wonderful Mister Rogers and local history!
Entertainment after your convention
While you’re in the area at the Orange County Convention Center, check out one of our award-winning escape rooms located close by.
