One of the benefits of an Orlando vacation is the opportunity to step away from the crowds at Disney and take a short drive over to either coast. Whether you choose to go east to the Atlantic Ocean or west to the Gulf of Mexico, a Florida beach is easy to find.

Head east to Jetty Park near Port Canaveral and Disney fans can enjoy more than a day at the beach. They can also catch an up-close glimpse at Disney’s amazing and massive new cruise ship, the Disney Dream as it departs or arrives from Port Canaveral.

The sheer size of the ship is awe-inspiring as it passes closely by the Jetty Park shoreline. Beach goers might even hear the ship’s horn playing “When You Wish Upon a Star” or enjoy watching a band of playful dolphins leading the ship through the channel. Of course, the same area is a great spot for watching rocket launches from nearby Kennedy Space Center, as well as enjoying fishing and swimming.

Jetty Park offers a beautiful and sandy beach area with year-round lifeguards, a fishing pier and a refreshment center. There is a cost of $10 per day for parking.

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