By Isabel Prontes
Orlando is located in central Florida. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the entire planet because of its many amusement parks as well as its mild, warm, pleasant climate. It is a city that is full of exciting things for people of all ages to do--including teenagers. There is no shortage of fun and interesting things for teens to do while in Orlando.
Disney's Boardwalk
Disney's Boardwalk is located inside of the Disney World resort, and is a relaxed and fun atmosphere for teenagers to walk around and hang out. It is full of diverse restaurants, entertainment and fun shops for teenagers to explore. Spanning a quarter mile, Disney's Boardwalk has a piano bar, dance hall, sports bar, bakeries, hot dog stands, arts stores, sports stores, and live evening entertainment (including music and dancing). It is a vibrant and fun-loving place for teenagers to have a good time in Orlando.
Disney's Boardwalk
2101 Epcot resorts Blvd
Orlando, FL 32830
Tel: (407) 939-6244
SAK Comedy Lab
SAK Comedy Lab has long been an Orlando entertainment staple, with everything from improv to student shows. It is known for being a haven for good, old fashioned, clean fun--and totally hilarious. There are different comedy shows being put on at SAK Comedy Lab almost every night of the week. The theater seats 200 individuals and is located in Orlando's downtown district. This is a great place for teens to have a fun time in the city.
SAK Comedy Lab
380 W. Amelia St.
Orlando, FL 32801
Tel: (407) 648-0001
Malls
One of the most popular teenager pastimes is hanging out and shopping at malls. Orlando is home to an extensive and excellent shopping, entertainment and dining center known as Pointe*Orlando. There is a movie theater at Pointe*Orlando along with countless shopping options (including teen favorites such as A/X Armani Exchange, Bath & Body Works, Kiehl's and SGH Sunglass Hut). Some restaurants at this mall are Johnny Rockets, Pizzeria Valdiano and Maggiano's Little Italy.
Another popular mall for teens in Orlando is the Mall at Millenia. The Mall at Millenia is another one of Orlando's finest shopping centers. This shopping center has a wide, airy, elegant atmosphere, and has a large array of stores and restaurants. Teenagers will love stores such as Bebe, American Eagle Outfitters, Guess, Juicy Couture, Lacoste, True Religion Brand Jeans, J. Crew, Express, Forever 21, the Gap, and BCBG Max Azria. There are a lot of great restaurants for teenagers to hang out and dine in as well, including The Cheesecake Factory and PF Chang's China Bistro.
Pointe*Orlando
9101 International Dr.
Orlando, FL 32819
Tel: (407) 248-0664
Mall at Millenia
4200 Conroy Rd.
Orlando, FL 32839
Tel: (407) 956-4292
La Nouba
La Nouba is a lovely Cirque de Soil circus performance that takes place at Downtown Disney. It is a permanent show that is put on at a gorgeous theater. Teenagers will love seeing a show consisting of international performance artists, acrobats and athletes, many of them performing thrilling and daring acts with elegance and poise. This is a fascinating avant-garde production that is a great way for teens to enjoy themselves while in Orlando.
Downtown Disney
Walt Disney World Resort
Orlando, FL 32830
Tel: (407) 939-2648
Walt Disney World
Teenagers love going to amusement parks, and there is absolutely no amusement park better than Orlando's very own Walt Disney World. Walt Disney World is composed of several different parks, including the Magic Kingdom, the water park Blizzard beach, Hollywood Studios and several others. There are a lot of fast-paced thrill rides that teenagers are sure to find exhilarating, including Space Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain.
Walt Disney World
3111 World Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Tel: (407) 939-6244
SeaWorld Orlando
SeaWorld is an aquatic theme park that is full of exciting attractions. From interacting with playful dolphins at Dolphin Cove and checking out the sea lion shows to going on the jet helicopter simulation journey Wild Arctic Ride and speeding through the jolts and turns of Journey to Atlantis, SeaWorld Orlando is full of fascination, adventure, and high-speed amusement that teenagers are sure to find highly enjoyable.
SeaWorld Orlando
7007 Sea World Dr.
Orlando, FL 32887
Tel: (888) 800-5447
Universal Studios Orlando
Universal Studios Orlando consists of two different theme parks: the world of Hollywood and the film set at Universal Studios, and Islands of Adventure, with its many attractions and rides that bring some of your favorite stories and movie characters to life. From the thrilling 3D Spiderman simulation adventure and high-speed roller coasters like Dueling Dragons and Incredible Hulk Coaster to the interactive adventure of Men in Black: Alien Attack, the fun never seems to stop at this cinematic theme park.
Universal Studios Orlando
6000 Universal Blvd
Orlando, FL 32819
Tel: (407) 363-8000
Discovery Cove
Located right next to SeaWorld, Discovery Cove is a fun place for teens to visit, especially if they are fans of marine life. Discovery Cove has a vibrant, tropical island locale, and enables tourists to get up close and face to face with a bevy of exciting creatures, including exotic birds, sloths, anteaters, dolphins and stingrays. Swimming with the dolphins is probably the most popular activity that teens will enjoy partaking in at Discovery Cove.
Discovery Cove
6000 Discovery Cove Way
Orlando, FL 32821
Tel: (877) 557-7404
Wet 'n Wild
Wet 'n Wild is located on Orlando's International Drive and is a highly popular water park. Teens who like splashing around and aren't afraid of getting absolutely drenched will love this theme park, which is full of excitement in the form of chutes, water slides, wave pools, flumes and rafting adventures. Bomb Bay, the Surge and Ragin' Rapids are three of the most adrenaline-inducing attractions at Wet 'n Wild. This water park is ideal for a hot, scorching Central Florida summer day.
Wet 'n Wild
6200 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
Tel: (407) 351-1800
Orlando Opera
Visiting the Orlando Opera is an interesting and culturally enriching experience for teenagers, particularly those who have a fond appreciation for arts and culture. The Orlando Opera Company hosts a large array of both national and international opera singers at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Center, which seats approximately 2,400 individuals. In existence since 1958, the Orlando Opera was once known as the Opera Gala and has consistently put on educational, cultural and entertainment events.
Orlando Opera
1111 North Orange Ave
Orlando, FL 32804
Tel: (407) 426-1700
About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
