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Helicopter Tours & Rides in Orlando

Orlando From Above – Elevate Your Experience!

Discover the magic of Orlando from a whole new perspective with OrlandoHeliRides, your premier destination for unforgettable helicopter tours. As the heart of one of the world’s most beloved tourist destinations, Orlando offers a unique blend of thrilling attractions, natural beauty, and vibrant cityscapes – all waiting to be explored from the sky.

Our journey started with a passion for aviation and a dream to share the aerial wonders of Orlando. We believe that a helicopter tour is not just a ride, but a gateway to experiencing the city’s iconic attractions and hidden gems in an entirely new way. Our team of experienced pilots and dedicated staff are committed to providing you with safe, enjoyable, and memorable experiences.

Safety is at the forefront of everything we do. Our fleet of helicopters is meticulously maintained to meet the highest safety standards, ensuring a smooth and secure flight every time. Our pilots are seasoned professionals with extensive knowledge of Orlando’s landscape, providing informative commentary that enriches each tour.

We offer a variety of tours that cater to all interests. Whether it’s gliding over the famous theme parks, taking in the lush Florida landscapes, or experiencing the city’s glittering nightlights, our tours are designed to showcase the best of Orlando. Our tours are perfect for families, couples, photographers, and anyone looking to add a touch of adventure to their Orlando visit.

At OrlandoHeliRides, we’re not just showing you Orlando; we’re elevating your experience. Let us take you on a journey that combines thrill, beauty, and the spirit of discovery. Join us for an aerial adventure that you’ll never forget!

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Theme Park Spectacular

Get a bird’s-eye view of Orlando’s world-famous theme parks with our Theme Park Spectacular tour. Soar above magical kingdoms, thrilling rides, and colorful parades, experiencing the excitement and wonder of these iconic attractions from an unforgettable vantage point.

Orlando Twilight Vista

Witness the transformation of Orlando as day turns to night on our Orlando Twilight Vista tour. Glide over a city illuminated by dazzling lights, where the vibrancy of urban life meets the serene beauty of Florida’s evening sky, creating a spectacular sight you won’t find anywhere else.

Natural Florida Adventure

Escape to the natural side of Florida with our Natural Florida Adventure. Fly over lush landscapes, winding rivers, and scenic lakes, discovering the tranquil beauty and diverse wildlife that thrives just beyond the city’s bustling attractions.

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Helicopter tours in orlando.

• Sightseeing Tours
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• Up to 1 hour
• 1 to 4 hours
• 4 hours to 1 day
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• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
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1. Exclusive Helicopter Night Tour: Orlando Parks (31 or 48 miles)

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3. 31 mile Night Helicopter Tour showing Lit Theme Parks

4. 23 mile Heli Tour, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom &more

5. 31 mile Dream Helicopter Tour

6. Private Helicopter Night Tour Over Orlando Theme Parks (23miles)

7. 23 mile Orlando Area Theme Parks and City Lights at Night!

8. Heli Fireworks Tour By Epcot Orlando: Eye level with fireworks!

9. 48 mile See all Theme Parks Plus Downtown Orlando!

10. 48 mile Night Heli Tour Downtown Orlando and All Lit Theme Parks

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Orlando Helicopter Tours

Our orlando helicopter tours unveil florida's charm by day and by night.

Experience the ultimate blend of safety and luxury on our helicopter tours. Enjoy the safety and comfort of our six-seat forward-facing aircraft-powered helicopter with unparalleled views out the front window. Soak in Orlando’s warm skyline during a nighttime ride, where the city’s lights create a spectacular atmosphere, or opt for a day tour, catching bustling moments of the city’s famous landmarks like Gatorland, SeaWorld, Universal Complex, Downtown Orlando, Disney Complex, Old Town, Kissimmee and more. Book your Orlando tour today!

• Users Up To 6 People
• Helicopter 16 Miles
• Users All Ages

Daytime Only

Enjoy the views from the air as we fly by Old Town, Fun Spot Kissimmee, and Eli’s Orange World. Panoramic views will be available of Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Epcot, and Disney Springs as well.

• Helicopter 23 Miles

Wonder Tour

Day or Night

Disney Plus – fly over Disney Springs, Typhoon Lagoon, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Fun Spot, and Old Town.

• Helicopter 31 Miles

Enjoy a bird’s-eye view of Orlando as you take to the skies for a helicopter flight over many of the famous theme parks and attractions. Experience Gatorland, Seaworld, Orlando Eye, Universal Studios, Disney Complex, and Old Town Kissimmee. Distant views of Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and Blizzard Beach!

• Helicopter 48 Miles

Fantasy Tour

Go over all the theme parks + downtown Orlando!! Enjoy flying over Gatorland, Seaworld, Orlando Eye, Universal Complex, detour to downtown Orlando then over Disney complex, and Old Town Kissimmee. Catch a glimpse of Magic Kingdom as you fly over Animal Kingdom, and Blizzard Beach!

• Helicopter 18-22 minutes

Fireworks Tour

See the Fireworks from the helicopter!

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Orlando helicopter tours.

6 forward-facing seats with great views out the front windows! Plus the safety of our jet-powered helicopters.

   Retail price: $100 per person

16 mile helicopter tour - orlando panorama .

Enjoy the views from the air as we fly by Old Town, Fun Spot Kissimmee, and Eli’s Orange World. Panoramic views will be available of Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Epcot, and Disney Springs as well.

   Retail price: $148 per person

23 mile helicopter tour - disney springs .

Fly over Disney Springs, Typhoon Lagoon, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Fun Spot, and Old Town.

   Retail price $194 per person

31 mile helicopter tour - all parks tour .

Enjoy a bird’s-eye view of Orlando as you take to the skies for a helicopter flight over many of the famous theme parks and attractions. Experience Gatorland, Seaworld, Orlando Eye, Universal Studios, Disney Complex, and Old Town Kissimmee. Distant views of Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and Blizzard Beach!

   Retail price $297 per person

48 mile helicopter tour - all parks + downtown.

Enjoy flying over Gatorland, Seaworld, Orlando Eye, Universal Complex. Detour to downtown Orlando then over Disney complex, and Old Town Kissimmee. Catch a glimpse of Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and Blizzard Beach!

Our helicopters and maintenance are FAA certified

Excellence starts on the ground. With over 80 years of combined aviation experience, our team is more than ready to provide the best experience possible!

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Highly experienced pilots, all forward facing seats, and air conditioning combine to give you a safe and enjoyable flight experience!

Special Requests Available

For group tours, we can customize an itinerary to emphasize your interests and desired length of tour. If you have a special request, send us a message, and we will be sure to get back to you soon.

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Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Volcano Bay

Flight time is approx. 

4-5 minutes 

$45.00 per person

Sea World, Aquatica, Discovery Cove,  Orlando StarFlyer, The Wheel at ICON Park

6-7 minutes 

$55.00 per person

Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Volcano Bay, Sea World, Aquatica, Discovery Cove, Orlando StarFlyer, The Wheel at ICON Park, Fun Spot Orlando

8-9 minutes

$75.00 per person

Disney Springs, Typhoon Lagoon,

Disney's Animation & Pop Century Resorts, Icon Park, Sea World, Aquatica, Discovery Cove

11-12 minutes

$100.00 per person

Disney Springs, Typhoon Lagoon, Disney's Animation & Pop Century Resorts, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Blizzard Beach, Animal Kingdom, Disney's Wide World of Sports, Icon Park, Sea World, Aquatica, Discovery Cove

14-15 minutes 

$130.00 per person

Sea World, Aquatica, Discovery Cove, Disney Springs, Disney's Animation & Pop Century Resorts, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Blizzard Beach, Animal Kingdom, Disney's Wide World of Sports, Typhoon Lagoon, Old Town, Icon Park, Margaritaville, Island H2O, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Volcano Bay

20-25 minutes 

$200.00 per person

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Orlando HeliTours

• Location: 12651 International Drive Orlando, Florida 32821
• Phone: (407) 239-TOUR
• Website: https://www.orlandohelitours.com/

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Orlando HeliTours is Orlando Florida's premier helicopter tour company, providing scenic flights over Orlando and its world-famous attractions. Whether it's flying over Walt Disney World's Downtown Disney, Animal Kingdom, Epcot or Florida's Butler Chain of Lakes you will experience some of the most breathtaking views of the most amazing places in all of the United States. Orlando HeliTours offers the highest level of safety and service in Florida.

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Interesting & useful facts

Tour options take in specific sights or the entire collection of Orlando area theme parks

The Robinson R66 Series Helicopters provide excellent reliability, responsive handling, and altitude performance.

Take an EPCOT Fireworks Tour departing the heliport at approximately 8:50 pm.

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Orlando Tour Options:

Choose from a great selection of custom Orlando tour options that take in specific sights or the entire collection of Orlando area theme parks – there’s a tour for all budgets and tastes.

Seaworld Adventure Tour

Soar high above the famous home of Shamu, SeaWorld. Also, see Discovery Cove and Aquatica Water Park.

Seaworld/Universal Combo Tour

This helicopter tour takes you over attractions in Orlando, SeaWorld and Universal Orlando, home to the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Celebrity Grand Tour

Feel like a celebrity while flying over some of Orlando’s most famous residence. Celebrity homes of Isleworth, Butler Chain of lakes.

Downtown Disney/Typhoon Lagoon Combo

Take a six-minute tour where you can see the Downtown Disney, Typhoon Lagoon, and more.

Disney Spectacular Tour

Take to the skies in a helicopter and see Orlando from a whole new perspective.

Disney/SeaWorld Combo

See both Walt Disney World Resort featuring their 4 theme parks, 2 water parks, Downtown Disney, Pleasure Island and the home of Shamu – SeaWorld!

Grand Park Adventure Tour

In grand fashion, see all theme parks that Orlando has to offer with this amazing helicopter tour.

Kissimmee Tour Options

Epcot fireworks tour.

A once an evening flight. Departing the heliport at approximately 8:50 pm. Come watch the fireworks from the sky.

Feel like a celebrity while flying over some of Orlando’s most famous residence. Celebrity homes of Isleworth, Butler Chain of lakes.

See both Walt Disney World Resort featuring their 4 theme parks, 2 water parks, Downtown Disney, Pleasure Island and the home of Shamu – SeaWorld!

Bell Jet Ranger Helicopter

With this spacious interior, you will be able to enjoy the majestic beauty of Orlando Florida while you soar high above the landscape. Flying high above some of the most famous theme parks in the world, you will have no problems experiencing all the excitement.

Robinson R66 Helicopter

The Robinson R66 Series Helicopters provide excellent reliability, responsive handling, and altitude performance, making the R66 the ideal ride for you to see the sites around Orlando.

Note:  Capacity is 4 passengers for flights out of the Orlando location.

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Why Orlando?

At TryHelicopter.com, we redefine sightseeing by offering unforgettable helicopter tours in Orlando. Experience a breathtaking panorama as you soar over diverse landscapes, witnessing the region from a unique vantage point.

Our partners present an array of tours to suit a variety of interests. Whether you're captivated by cityscapes, coastlines, or countryside, there's an aerial adventure waiting for you. We also facilitate custom tours tailored to your preferences for a truly personalized experience.

Our commitment to safety is unwavering. Partners employ experienced pilots and operate top-tier helicopters adhering to local Civil Aviation Authority guidelines. So, relax and savor the awe-inspiring views that Orlando boasts.

Booking is hassle-free - select your preferred tour, choose a date and time, and prepare for a memorable journey above Orlando. With TryHelicopter.com, see Orlando like never before.

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Helicopter tours in orlando.

• Sightseeing Tours
• Historical & Heritage Tours
• Walking Tours
• Helicopter Tours
• Up to 1 hour
• 1 to 4 hours
• 4 hours to 1 day
• 5.0 of 5 bubbles
• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 2.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• Likely to Sell Out
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1. Exclusive Helicopter Night Tour: Orlando Parks (31 or 48 miles)

2. Private Helicopter Day Tour Orlando Parks (31miles or 48miles)

3. 31 mile Night Helicopter Tour showing Lit Theme Parks

4. 23 mile Heli Tour, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom &more

5. 31 mile Dream Helicopter Tour

6. Private Helicopter Night Tour Over Orlando Theme Parks (23miles)

7. 23 mile Orlando Area Theme Parks and City Lights at Night!

8. Heli Fireworks Tour By Epcot Orlando: Eye level with fireworks!

9. 48 mile See all Theme Parks Plus Downtown Orlando!

10. 48 mile Night Heli Tour Downtown Orlando and All Lit Theme Parks

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Private Helicopter Day Tour Funspot (16miles)

16 mile Heli Tour Over Disney Spring, Epcot, Hollywood Studios

Take a thrilling 1-hour Private Helicopter Ride to Space Coast

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• Helicopter Fireworks Tour
• Dream Helicopter Tour
• Guided Helicopter Tour in Orlando
• FTI North America
• Konvenient Service
• 7M Travel Holdings LLC
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Orlando Helicopter Tour from International Drive Area

See Orlando from the sky and gaze down at the famous Florida theme parks on a flight that’s perfect for you. With a range of helicopter flight options to suit all time schedules and budgets, you just need to sit back and enjoy the ride. Choose to fly over SeaWorld, Universal Studios, Disneyland, and more or opt for the Celebrity Grand tour to soar above all the key theme parks, the Butler Chain of Lakes, and the homes of Florida’s rich and famous.

Orlando helicopter flight over the city's attractions and theme parks

Get a bird's-eye view of Universal Studios and Walt Disney World

Choice of six different tours to suit all budgets and schedules

All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees included - nothing more to pay

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Helicopter Tours in Orlando

When you think of Orlando, you think of theme parks and the mouse.  However, not all things fun happen on the ground in Orlando.  We have compiled a list of helicopter tours to give you a bird’s eye view of the City Beautiful.

Here are 9 helicopter tours to check out in the Orlando area.

Air Force Fun Helicopter Tours

Double the locations for double the fun!  Air Force Fun Helicopter Tour s has two locations in the Orlando area; one in Lake Buena Vista and the other on I Drive, near Fun Spot.  These helicopters are a little smaller and, at maximum, will carry only three passengers and there is a weight limit of 580 pounds.  Flyers can customize their excursion by choosing a short trip of just a few minutes to longer trip of almost half hour.

Beachside Helicopters

Just east of Orlando in Merritt Island, Beachside Helicopters flies over scenic parts of the county like Cocoa Beach, Banana River, and the Famous Cocoa Beach Pier.  Looking for flight lessons?  Beachside Helicopters offers new pilots lessons on flight safety and precautions, and you will train with a certified helicopter pilot.

Cocoa Beach Helicopters

Located on the Space Coast, Cocoa Beach Helicopters gives riders a great view of the beaches and surrounding areas in Brevard County.  You can choose tours of Port Canaveral, local beaches where you may see a stingray or a shark, or head over to the Kennedy Space Center and take a runway low run over the Space Shuttle Runway!

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Florida Air Tours

Take flight with Florida Air Tours !  There are two locations in Brevard County – airplane tours from their Merritt Island location or helicopter tours at their Port Canaveral location.  There are different packages available to choose from like flights over the beaches, Cocoa Beach Pier, Port Canaveral, and the Space Center.

HeliTeam Charters

This is not you regular helicopter tour over the city.  HeliTeam Charters offers riders a private, chartered flight.  Whether you’re doing a special treat for the family or celebrating a special milestone, HeliTeam will make sure that that special event is even more special.  Just keep in mind – as this is a higher end tour, the cost will be higher than average.

International Heli Tours

International Heli Tours , located in Orlando, gives riders the chance to see the City Beautiful a whole new way.  Riders will enjoy aerial views of Disney and other theme parks and Heli Tours will even customize the experience for the whole family to enjoy.

Leading Edge Helicopter Tours

Located in Kissimmee, Leading Edge Helicopter Tours will provide you with a once in a lifetime experience.  Take flight and get great aerial views of the theme parks and the surrounding landscapes.  Weather permitting, they offer daily flights and can customize your flight experience.

Max Flight is like one stop shopping for all your helicopter needs.  Located in beautiful Kissimmee, Max Flight offers riders customizable day or night flights around the City Beautiful that the entire family can enjoy.  For the real helicopter enthusiasts looking to get a helicopter pilot license, Max Flight offers comprehensive pilot training program as well.

Orlando Helicopter Adventures

Located in beautiful Kissimmee, Orlando Helicopter Adventures offers scenic tours over Orlando and Kissimmee’s famous local attractions.  Take the entire family along in their fully air conditioned helicopters and see amazing wildlife too!

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Subscriber only, theater | young orlando actor comes home in ‘mrs. doubtfire’ tour.

There’s a scene in the musical “Mrs. Doubtfire” in which things go comedically awry for young Christopher Hillard at his birthday party. But everything’s going right for Orlando actor Axel Bernard Rimmele, who plays Chris in the national tour of the Broadway musical.

“I actually got to celebrate my birthday onstage,” says Axel, who turned 12 on a day he performed in the touring production, which stops at Orlando’s Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts from April 23-28. “It was really cool.”

“Cool” seems like an understatement for the career trajectory of the sixth-grader, who already made a mark on the Central Florida theater scene before heading out on the road with “Mrs. Doubtfire,” the musical comedy based on the hit Robin Williams-Sally Field film.

You may have caught him cheerfully picking a pocket or two as the Artful Dodger in the musical “Oliver” at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in southwest Orlando. Or at Orlando Family Stage, playing a boy with sensory-spectrum issues determined to keep his family together in the world-premiere Christmas musical “True North.” Or maybe as petulant, bedridden Colin Craven in Central Florida Vocal Arts’ production of “The Secret Garden.”

Like many before him, Axel was inspired to try performing by the magic of Walt Disney World. At age 6, he was pulled onstage by Captain Jack Sparrow himself in a Magic Kingdom show. A pirate, and then a star, was born.

“My parents like to tell me I’ve always been a performer,” he says.

“We always knew he was very comfortable in front of people,” says dad Zack Rimmele, who uses words like “a whirlwind” and “incredible” to describe his son’s success. “We never thought it would get to this point, but the arts scene in Orlando was so beneficial to him.”

His big break came with “Oliver.” Theatre at St. Luke’s director Steve MacKinnon was wowed from the first time he saw Axel perform.

“I was like, ‘Where did you come from?'” MacKinnon recalls of Axel’s audition. “He is precocious, brave, unique and just an amazingly gifted and natural performer. He was pretty new to the theater scene, but was so brave, committed and willing to make the iconic Artful Dodger character uniquely and authentically his own.”

“He was the nicest director I’ve ever worked with,” Axel says of MacKinnon. “He knew I was a kid, but he treated me like a professional.”

He also enjoyed “Oliver,” with its large ensemble of orphans in Fagin’s gang, because it offered a chance to meet folks his own age.

“It was really nice to be able to hang out with more kids,” Axel says.

The “Mrs. Doubtfire” cast has three other child actors: Axel shares the role of Christopher with another young man, and two actresses share the role of his sister, Natalie.

It’s bittersweet that some of his fellow child actors will be leaving the tour right before it arrives in Orlando. But he can’t wait to see his Central Florida friends.

So far, Axel has visited more than 20 cities. Washington, D.C., stands out because he was able to visit the White House and the Library of Congress.

So does Fort Myers because he stayed “five minutes away from the beach.”

Even though he was born in Pennsylvania, Axel’s obviously a true Florida boy.

The family moved to Orlando three years ago when Zack Rimmele took a job here. Axel saw other benefits: “Pools in backyards; you don’t see a lot of that in Pennsylvania.”

He attended Annunciation Catholic Academy in Altamonte Springs before switching to Florida Virtual School while on tour. Active in sports, he enjoys swimming and flag football in particular but also has played volleyball and soccer and run track in addition to his performing.

“I like to joke I have the most busy schedule,” he says.

Dad, his mom, Sarah and his sister are on tour with him, and the family eats dinner together nightly.

“It makes this sort of feel a little more normal,” he says. Plus, those dinners fuel his performances.

“I always think it’s good to have a home-cooked meal for the energy,” he says.

Landing the tour was cause for big celebrations: Another visit to Disney’s Magic Kingdom, where his love of performing was kindled. And a visit to MacKinnon, as well.

Axel came with a gift.

“I opened it,” MacKinnon says, “and it was a ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ cookie — and that’s how he told me he booked the show. I started bawling from behind the piano out of pure pride and joy for him. He’s just really special.”

Axel’s favorite scene in “Mrs. Doubtfire” is the uplifting finale with its rousing “As Long As There Is Love” number.

“It’s the lighthearted part of the show; it’s what everything has led up to,” he says. “It’s really special to me.”

Oh, and there’s another more childlike reason that scene stands out: “There are all these monkey puppets, and I just really like that.”

He has about six more months to spend on the tour. It’s a role he’s bound to age out of eventually. In fact, it’s happening already — based on his costume, which includes a sweater worn by the original Broadway actor.

“At the start of the tour, it was huge on me, and now I’m starting to grow into it,” Axel says.

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Zack Rimmele says the family will support Axel in whatever the future brings.

“We’re happy he has this opportunity,” he says, “and happy to see what comes next.”

For his part, Axel offers words to live by, whatever your age or profession.

“My advice would be to get up onstage whenever you can,” he says. “Have fun. And give your best show every time.”

Follow me at facebook.com/matthew.j.palm or email me at [email protected]. Find more arts news at  OrlandoSentinel.com/entertainment .

‘Mrs. Doubtfire’

• What: Touring production of the Broadway musical based on the hit comedy film
• Where: Walt Disney Theater at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave. in Orlando
• When: April 23-28
• Cost: $45 and up
• Info: drphillipscenter.org

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In the comfort of an air-conditioned, professionally piloted helicopter, you’ll see the sites of Orlando like never before.

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