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DINING IS A MAIN ATTRACTION
IN ORLANDO'S INTERNATIONAL DRIVE RESORT AREA

ORLANDO, FL - From the world's largest McDonald's Playplace to singing waiters to fine gourmet restaurants, mealtime within the International Drive Resort Area offers endless options that make eating out part of an unforgettable family vacation experience at this world-famous destination.

Cuisine at this vacation destination range from fast food options for those on the go to American, Brazilian, Caribbean, Chinese, Cuban, Indian, Irish, English, Italian, Japanese, Mediterranean, Kosher and much more. Dinner theaters entertain while you dine and attractions and hotels offer themed dining experiences.

For a fine dining experience, try Dux at the Peabody Orlando, Emeril's at Universal Orlando, Everglades at Rosen Center Plaza or Jack's Place at the Rosen Plaza Hotel.

For family entertainment along with dinner, visitors enjoy Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede, Fiascos Circus & Magic Dinner Show, Pirates Dinner Adventure and Sleuth's Mystery Dinner Theater.

Worth noting: The I·Ride Trolley service will provide your transportation! A trolley map offers the details on locations of attractions, accommodations and restaurants. Visitors enjoy the convenience of the comfortable, air-conditioned trolleys that provide transportation to all locations in the International Drive area. www.IRideTrolley.com

New on the Drive

At Festival Bay Mall, Murray Bros. CaddyShack®, owned by comedian Bill Murray and his five brothers, combines the brothers' sense of irreverence with their love of golf and is designed to look and feel like a country club gone awry, much like the movie of the same name. Across from Festival Bay Mall, Texas de Brazil serves Brazilian-inspired fare. Specializing in slow-roasted, meticulously seasoned cuts of beef, pork, chicken and lamb, the eatery prepares its meat in the traditional "churrascaria" style of Southern Brazilian guachos. Taken directly from the grill on sword-like skewers, the meat is taken to the tables and personally carved for each guest.

The Mahi Mahi Bistro is now open at The Mercado for lunch and dinner, featuring island seafood, steak and sushi.

Burgers to Gourmet and Everything in Between

Visitors to the area may have a burger at the world's largest McDonald's Playplace or try Race Rock Supercharged Restaurant with authentic racecars and other memorabilia on display. Café Tu Tu Tango transports diners to a funky Spanish artist's loft, where flamenco dancers, a palm reader and local artists at work serve as complements to the tapas-style meals. Have a great meal and purchase some art!

For entertainment as you dine, Bergamo's Italian Restaurant, features dishes delivered by serenading waiters with a repertoire of romantic songs. Popular Ming Court serves traditional Chinese cuisine and Japanese sushi. The new Capriccio Grill Italian Steakhouse at The Peabody Orlando specializes in chops and prime steaks from Chicago's renowned Ruprecht's, fresh seafood and pastas.

The award-winning Atlantis, located in the Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld Orlando offers ocean delicacies served amidst hand-painted murals. Sharks Underwater Grill at SeaWorld Orlando serves upscale, 'Floribbean'-style food as guests are immersed in the underwater world at the Shark Encounter attraction.

To help plan your dining adventures in the International Drive Resort Area, go to: www.InternationalDriveOrlando.com and checkout the dining section for detailed listings. A map and information on the I·Ride Trolley service is also provided. Visitors may order an International Drive Resort Area Official Visitors Guide with maps and discount coupons to many restaurants.