Soak up jaw-dropping views on sky-high Orlando attractions beyond the theme parks.

Get a new perspective on Orlando with sky-high thrills on some of our most breathtaking attractions — no theme park admission required. From scenic discovery flights and guided aerial tours to high-octane adventures aboard Orlando’s tallest offerings, we have soaring thrills for everyone to enjoy. Strap in and soak up the view on these high-flying wonders.

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Orlando StarFlyer

Part of International Drive’s ICON Park® entertainment complex, the Orlando StarFlyer isn’t just the tallest ride in Orlando. It’s the tallest swing ride in the world, towering over the I-Drive District at 450 feet. Hop aboard for some of the best views of downtown Orlando and our world-class theme parks paired with some surprisingly extreme thrills. The two-seater swings move up and down the tower as they spin, soaring at speeds up to 45 mph for an experience as exhilarating as it is beautiful.

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The Orlando Eye by Merlin Entertainments

If you prefer sky-high views from a safely enclosed space, hop aboard The Orlando Eye by Merlin Entertainments instead. This ICON Park observation wheel stands 400 feet tall and offers equally thrilling views of the surrounding areas, including a jaw-dropping peek of Universal Orlando Resort’s newest theme park, Universal Epic Universe. Each ride lasts about 20 minutes, so you’ll have plenty of time to soak up the sights — and maybe a drink from the ground level bar — as you fly.

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SkyCoaster

Ascend to dizzying heights on the world’s tallest SkyCoaster, which stands 300 feet tall at Fun Spot America in Kissimmee. Watch the coasters and thrill rides shrink away as you inch toward the top, then pull the release cord to initiate a terrifying plunge back to land.

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Orlando is also home to the world’s second tallest SkyCoaster (250 feet tall), located at Fun Spot America on International Drive. Visit both locations and get ready to fly for ultimate bragging rights.

Wallaby Ranch Hang Gliding Flight Park

Discover the awe-inspiring thrill of hang-gliding at Wallaby Ranch, the first full-time aerotow hang gliding flight park in the world. Soar 2,000 feet in the air on a tandem discovery flight, pulled by an ultra-light towplane, then free fly with an experienced instructor over 100 acres of lush woodland and nature trails. If you’d like to fly solo in the future, Wallaby Ranch also offers in-depth training sessions with certified tandem instructors.

Helicopter Tours

Grab your camera and headset and get ready to soar on a thrilling, guided helicopter ride. There are several convenient helicopter tour options near International Drive. International Heli-Tours, for example, offers flights over some or all of your favorite theme parks, including Walt Disney World® Resort, SeaWorld® Orlando and Universal Orlando Resort, with tours available seven days a week.

Flight School

If you’d rather be the one behind the yoke, take to the skies on an exhilarating discovery flight or sightseeing tour from Orlando Flight School. After a brief training session with a licensed pilot instructor, you’ll take control of your very own airplane and see downtown Orlando in a whole new light. Find Orlando Flight School and more discovery flight options at the Orlando Executive Airport, then grab lunch or drinks in the nearby Milk District.

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Balloon Rides

Rise with the sun on a breathtaking hot air balloon ride, where you can enjoy panoramic views of Orlando’s theme parks, lakes and surrounding cities. What you see may vary depending on your tour operator, weather conditions and other factors, but no matter where you fly, it’s sure to be a magical experience. Top options near Orlando include Air Hound Adventures and Sky Pirates Ballooning, both minutes from Walt Disney World® Resort.

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If a tethered adventure is more to your liking, drink in the candy-colored views aboard Aérophile at Disney Springs®. You can see up to 10 miles away on a clear day, all while bobbing 400 feet in the air aboard the world’s largest hand-painted helium balloon.

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