Magical Midway

Even with today's glitzy, high-tech – not to mention high-adrenaline – theme-park options, the carnival midway still manages to be nostalgic on some level, evocative of a simpler era when it came to family amusements. If nothing else, Magical Midway's prices will please you (particularly if you've been spending your time at Orlando's more world renowned entertainment options). Go-Karts on elevated, wooden tracks for $7 along with an arcade and a host of rides including the soaring Starflyer, accurately billed as "swings" on steroids and the intimidating Sling Shot which hurls you up into the atmosphere at an astonishing 3+ Gs. Three-hour armbands give you unlimited access for $25 or go all day for $32. Sling Shot not included in either package and runs $25 per blast-off.