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    Posted on December 3rd, 2009 admin No comments

    WONDERWORKS

    Written by: Steven Humpleby
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    WONDERWORKS

    9067 International Drive, Orlando, FL32819

    Open daily 9.00am until midnight

    Easily recognisable as the ‘Upside Down House’ on International Drive, Wonderworks contains over 100 interactive exhibits.

    With opening hours until midnight, this is a fun family attraction that can be enjoyed when the theme parks close, or after a day lazing in the sun.

    Entry to Wonderworks is through a revolving tunnel that transports you theoretically upside down to begin your experience.

    The exhibits begin with the Earthquake Simulator which recreates a 5.3 earthquake, followed by the Hurricane Simulator. Also enjoy the Global VR which simulates the virtual combat of a Desert War.

    Then take the controls of the Discovery Space Shuttle or an F14 and F18 fighter jet, and discover the skills and techniques required to fly them.

    Here, there are also photo opportunities with life size replicas of an Astronaut Space Suit and Mercury Capsule.

    Much fun can be had in the Bubble Lab where there are a variety of fun, gigantic bubble-making tools.  Then lay on the Bed of Nails and feel 3500 sharp nails rise under you, or press into the 40,000 pins on the Wonderwall and create a 3D impression of your entire body.

    In the Virtual Sports section, play virtual basketball, soccer or air hockey.

    The Wonder Coaster is not for the feint hearted.  This simulator rolls 360o, up, down, backwards, forwards and any which way it can.  Riders must be 48” tall. 

    Negotiating each level via the stairway, introduces the many mysterious pictures that will bring you to a standstill trying to figure them out.

    On the top floor is the arcade and prize shop. 

    The café is located on the 1st floor, and offers a variety of pizza, chicken nuggets, hot dogs, French fries, soft pretzels, popcorn, ice cream and drinks.     

    The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show

    Voted as the best dinner show for 2009, this is an impressive, interactive, entertaining and extremely funny dinner show, containing magic, impersonations and improvised comedy.

    Ticket price includes unlimited fresh cheese and pepperoni pizza, salad, popcorn and unlimited wine, beer, soda and dessert.

    Show times are 6.00pm Sunday to Saturday, with an extra performance at 8.00pm on a Saturday.

    Lazer Tag

    Wear a technology enriched vest, and outplay, outlast and outshoot your opponents in the huge maze.

    Prices (2009)                           Child (4-12)/Over 65’s             Adults

     

    Wonderworks                                      $14.95                                     $19.95

    Lazer Tag (One game)              $  4.95                                     $  4.95

    The Outta Control Dinner Show            $16.95                                     $24.95

        (Dinner Show Only)

    Magic Combo                                      $28.95                                     $38.95

        (Wonderworks & Dinner Show)

    Lazer Combo                                       $17.95                                     $22.95

        (Wonderworks & 1 Lazer Tag Game)

    Ultimate Combo                                   $29.95                                     $39.95

    Discount coupons for $1.50 off Wonderworks admission and $1.50 off The Outta Control Dinner Show are available from Wonderworks own website!  Visit www.wonderworksonline.com

    Parking

    Parking is directly behind Wonderworks, in the Pointe Orlando parking Garage.  The fees range from $2.00-$6.00 per car.