On a recent trip to Orlando, my family finally stopped by Madame Tussauds Wax Museum off International Drive in ICON Park in the heart of Orlando.
There's a free parking garage beside the park which, in my opinion, was super-busy and chaotic on a Saturday afternoon. Cars zip through around tight corners. Spaces felt smallish. Keep an eye on young children because there is no formal walkway.
Entry prices vary depending whether you want to add-on other experiences (like the Aquarium). Prices start at $25 per adult or $20.50 per child. If you have a LEGOLAND Annual Pass (like I do), you can get in free! There are probably other discounts to be found on the Internet. I'd definitely check before I buy tickets at the door.
When you enter the museum, you will be directed to a green screen for a photo which you can purchase at the end of your visit.
So what is Madame Tussauds? It's basically a large museum that you wander room to room viewing handmade lifelike wax statues of actual famous people. The rooms are divided up by category - political (they had Obama, Trump, Lincoln, etc), Inventors (Einstein, Edison, etc), Athletes (Shaquille O'Neal, Peyton Manning, etc), Musicians/Singers (Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, etc), Television (Oprah Winfrey), Movies, and so on. Each statue/scene was accompanied by a plaque describing who the person was and why they were being featured.
The museum is also interactive. Some of the scenes had dress-up costumes or accessories (like a guitar or a cape) that you can try-on. There were also hands-on activities (being on TV with Oprah was a highlight). The DC Comics section offered a type of game that you can play if you want.
Toward the end of the tour, they have an exhibit and movie showing how the statues are made and the history behind Madame Tussaud. Fascinating for adults. Boring for kids.
Overall, it was a great place to visit and take lots of selfies.
Address: 8387 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
Hours: Sunday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., Friday & Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
For more information, check out their website, https://www.madametussauds.com/orlando/en/
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