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Orlando may be the theme park capital of the world, but the Mouse’s house, Walt Disney World, is only the beginning. In fact, it would take 67 days to do everything there is to do in Orlando<\/a>! While you probably don\u2019t have that much time, below are a few of the most exciting new attractions coming to Orlando this year.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> Which Orlando theme park is for you? (QUIZ)<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of Walt Disney World News<\/p><\/div>\n

What’s the story with Toy Story Land?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It seems like Disney is always cooking up some kind of cool new attraction but this is an especially big one: Brace yourself for Toy Story Land set to open at Disney’s Hollywood Studio<\/a> this summer. Here, you’ll feel like you’ve been shrunk down to the size of a toy as you explore out-sized attractions such as the Slinky Dog Dash family coaster and the Alien Swirling Saucers ride.<\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of Legoland, Chip Litherland<\/p><\/div>\n

If you build it, they will come <\/strong><\/h2>\n

LEGOLAND<\/a> has served as an imaginative way for kids 2- 12 to have blocks of educational fun since 2011. Here you\u2019ll find more than 50 rides, attractions and shows waiting to delight your family, plus beautiful botanic gardens and a waterpark. Check out the new Great Lego Race VR Coaster, the first virtual reality roller coaster. Or, NINJAGO, the ride that combines 3D computer animation with 4D real-world effects. Riders shoot fireballs, lightning and shockwaves at the enemy and become an awesome ninja!<\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of Universal Aventura Hotel<\/p><\/div>\n

Buckle up for Universal thrills<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Fans of The Fast and the Furious<\/em> movies are breathlessly awaiting the spring 2018 debut of Universal Studios<\/a>\u2019 new ride, \u201cFast & Furious\u2014Supercharged.\u201d Take a high-octane adventure into the world of underground racing, right alongside stars from The Fast and the Furious<\/em> films. Also, look for the entertaining \u201cRace through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon\u201d and a brand, spanking new evening show by the park\u2019s lagoon with animated characters, WOW lighting and special effects. The park is getting a new hotel, too, with the stylish, modern<\/span> Universal\u2019s Aventura<\/a>, set to open in August with views of all three Universal theme parks.<\/span><\/p>\n

ALSO:<\/strong> Earn instant travel rewards on your Orlando vacation when you join Orbitz Rewards!<\/a><\/p>\n

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Start your engines\u2026.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u2026at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games. This new, $30-million indoor attraction just opened in fall of 2017 with electronic go-karting, zip lines, bowling, racing simulators, a “sky bar,” rock climbing and two-story laser tag. Then get ready for the new virtual reality adventure called \u201cHologate,\u201d where you can play the game or BE the game. Put on the HTC headset and you\u2019re immediately transported to an electrifying new world where all of your sense are immersed!<\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of Kennedy Space Center Visitor’s Complex<\/p><\/div>\n

Shoot for the moon (or Mars)
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If you’re up for venturing outside of Orlando, the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex<\/a>, about an hour away, continues to thrill guests with historic spacecraft adventures. Strap yourself in for liftoff at the Shuttle Launch Experience. Stand in awe of the $100-million Space Shuttle Atlantis. Be the astronaut with multimedia presentations and explore more than 60 interactive, touch-screen experiences and high-tech simulators. New for early 2018 is the all-new Astronaut Training Experience, where visitors can prepare for a mission to Mars with high-tech, hands-on training simulations.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s an APP for that<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Make your travels to Orlando that much easier with Visit Orlando<\/a>‘s mobile app, available via Apple’s App Store and Google Play. The Visit Orlando App lets visitors explore, be entertained and save money, as well as purchase attraction tickets, without having to wait in line.<\/p>\n

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