WonderWorks in Orlando, Florida

Posted on May 7th, 2008 by karyn kudrna

Looking for something different while visiting Orlando, Florida? As you already know, Orlando is jam packed with attractions of all sorts, but did you know about WonderWorks? This unique attraction destination brings together some of the most interesting and exciting thrills in Orlando.

According to the website: “This once top-secret laboratory was located in the Bermuda Triangle, when it was ripped from its foundation by a horrific tornado and carried thousands of miles away to International Drive in Orlando, Florida. This tornado was created by scientists from around the world trying to find answers to the unexplainable. During their experiment, something went awry and the power of the tornado was unleashed throughout the laboratory.”

Need proof? How about this? Have you ever wanted to land the space shuttle? Well, now you can get as close to doing that as possible without actually leaving the ground. Inside this amazing attraction, you use your hand and eye coordination to maneuver the controls and land the Discovery Space Shuttle on the airstrip. Now, you can feel first hand the challenge and skill needed to make this amazing landing.

Have the need for speed? How about being in the cockpit of a fighter jet? Strap in and get ready as you discover the thrill of flight as you pilot the F14 and F18 fighter jets across blue skies. The visual effects of three wide screen television monitors will completely surround you with the experience.

How about trying on a space suit? The Astronaut Space Suit event is one of a kind. Here you can explore the life size replicas of an Astronaut Space Suit and Mercury Capsule. You can even take the adventure home with you as you get your picture taken within these totally cool pieces of history.

Shake Em Up! Visit the Earthquake Simulator to experience what it felt like during one of history’s most renowned earthquakes: the 1989 San Francisco earthquake. This 5.3 earthquake stopped baseball’s World Series game.

This is only a few of the things that you can experience when you visit WonderWorks in Orlando.

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