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This is a bit like free-falling in a metal harness. As your legs dangle free and you bob to a stop, you’ll probably be screaming at the top of your lungs. (Islands of Adventure).

With three parts – Westside, Pleasure Island, and Marketplace – glittering Downtown Disney has become the epicenter of nightlife at “the Mouse”. Although Pleasure Island and its nightclubs boast the most obvious party appeal, both Westside and Marketplace are also packed day and night. Hordes of guests (especially families) stroll among the area’s shops and restaurants – it’s bustling, fun, and costs little to enjoy. Kids in particular like the LEGO Store’s (see LEGO Imagination Center) outdoor work stations.

Dudley can be very deceptive – it looks pretty harmless, but this ride has a big dip where, thanks to some smoke and mirrors, it feels like you’ve plunged 20 ft (6 m) or so under the surface of the water. (Islands of Adventure).

The ride climbs 12.5 stories above the ground before you realize it’s too late and you’re locked in for the duration. To increase the adrenaline rush, try to get one of the two outside seats in the first eight rows of either dragon. Centrifugal force will steal some of your courage. (Islands of Adventure).

You may have to wait in line a while before pedaling your bicycle past fantastic scenery and characters.

This lakeside facility provides everything from fishing poles to boats, bait, and bunks. Large mouth bass are the stars, with game fish also hitting the lines.

The art of film tastes different at the Enzian. This not-for-profit 250-seat theater doesn’t just show terrific American independent and foreign films, it also offers a full menu with beer, wine, and table service. Relax with dinner or snacks and enjoy films with all the comforts of sitting in your own living room (if that living room has a 33-ft (10-m) wide screen). As well as the regular schedule, the Enzian produces the 10-day Florida Film Festival and smaller, niche festivals throughout the year.

Walt Disney’s guys knew something had to appeal to curious adults and techno kids. Epcot is that something. (see Epcot®).

This immaculately groomed public golf course is often cited as one of the best in Florida.

Orlando in general and Walt Disney World Resort in particular have some great golf courses (see Golf Courses), but not everyone likes to take the game so seriously, or has the makings of a pro. These two miniature golf courses offer a total of 72 holes of putting fun. Inspired by the classic Disney cartoon, Fantasia , Fantasia Gardens’ 18 holes have an animal theme. Located near Disney-MGM Studios, it’s the more forgiving of the two courses, and so the best choice for young kids or beginners. Winter Summerland is a scale model of a large course, complete with bunkers, water hazards, frustrating putting greens, and holes that are up to 75 ft (23 m) long. Choose between the winter and summer themed courses.