If you find yourself in the Orlando area and are ready to have a blast, Dezerland Park and all its attractions should be on your to-do list.
Written By Melissa Peterson
Dezerland Park, on Orlando’s International Drive near Universal Studios, is Florida’s largest indoor attraction, with over 850,000 square feet of family entertainment options. The park is home to the Orlando Auto Museum, which houses more than 2,000 vehicles worth over $200 million, making it the country’s largest auto museum. Dezerland Park also features Florida’s longest indoor go-kart track, its popular Toxic Blast attraction, Pinball Palace, a boutique bowling alley, a laser tag maze, a virtual reality arena, a 30,000-square-foot trampoline park, glow-in-the-dark mini golf, axe throwing and a Cinemark theater—so basically it’s every kid’s dream, with something for everyone in the family to enjoy!
“Our newest attraction is the Toxic Blast Arena,” says Ashley Witherspoon, social media manager for Dezerland Park. “At Toxic Blast, visitors can gear up for an immersive black light combat arena adventure like no other, where you’ll engage in heart-pounding battles using state-of-the-art gel blasters.”
If you’re looking for an outing the guy in your life will enjoy this Father’s Day, the Orlando Auto Museum should be high on your list. The Dezer Car Collection, which is owned by long-time car collector Michael Dezer, is one of the world’s largest private car collections. The Orlando Auto Museum takes visitors on a captivating journey through more than 20 themed rooms where authentic cars, vehicles, bikes, aircraft, boats and an array of memorabilia come together.
“The 007 Bond Lounge holds the distinction of possessing the largest and most impressive James Bond collection in the world,” says Ashley. “Explore an array of meticulously curated cars, planes, vehicles and an astonishing array of memorabilia, all hailing from the illustrious James Bond movie franchise. The exhibit is home to the golden gun itself, a T-55 Soviet tank featured in the 1995 Bond film Goldeneye, a BD-5 microjet and six Aston Martins, including the original 1064 siler Aston Martin from Goldfinger and the silver Aston Martin Vanquish (equipped and displayed with machine guns) from Die Another Day.”
Another themed area of the museum includes a Hollywood Cars from the Stars room with a Dukes of Hazzard section, the Munster Mobile, the original ’48 Ford Deluxe “Greased Lightning,” Herbie from Herbie: Fully Loaded, the Gran Torino from Starsky & Hutch and dozens of others.
When the tummy grumbles, there’s something to satisfy every craving, whether that’s a gourmet burger, a flavorful burrito or a slice of artisanal pizza. Don’t miss the sophistication of the 007 Bond Lounge, where exquisite flavors and ambiance meet, transporting you to the world of James Bond with classic cocktails and a tantalizing menu.
For pricing, some attractions are priced individually, while others can be bundled together for one cost. For more information on pricing, visit dezerlandpark.com.
Dezerland Park
5250 International Dr., Orlando
(321) 754-1700