Timbuktu offers roller coasters and other midway rides, and Congo is host to Kumba, the southeast's fastest steel roller coaster. The Bird Gardens and Land of the Dragons, an adventure play area for children, complete a tour of Busch Gardens. The Original Gardens are a blaze of color year-round, and over 8,000 varieties of plants from 90 different countries are featured. Renowned for its world-class water skiing shows since it's opening, this tradition continues and the shows are more daring than ever. This attraction features more than 30 vintage aircraft exemplifying eras of aviation.
Guests can also enjoy flight simulators and aviation souvenirs and gifts.
For a break from the fantasy of Orlando's theme parks, The Kennedy Space Center will delight everyone as it showcases America's exploration of space. One hour's ride by car, the Space Center's Visitors Complex offers everything from hands on exhibits to IMAX theaters. Over 450 interactive exhibits give you the chance to do everything from observe open heart surgery to fly a daring mission as a fighter pilot. You can experience the impact of 74 mph hurricane force winds in the Gulf Coast Hurricane exhibit, or walk among thousands of free flying butterflies in the BioWorks Butterfly Garden. MOSI also has the only IMAX Dome Theater in Florida, and a wonderful planetarium.