EMERGE 2027 Tuesday Tours
Make sure to take in the sights with one of our exclusive, complimentary tours at EMERGE in Orlando! Tours will be on Tuesday afternoon, January 5, and transportation is provided. Be sure to select your tour during registration—space is limited, so sign up soon! Special thanks to our partner, Visit Orlando, for hosting these unique excursions!
Cru Headquarters - Lake Hart, FL
DEPARTS AT 11:30AM
Visit Cru’s headquarters in Orlando, Florida, as the ministry celebrates 75 years! Hear encouraging stories about how God is working through more than 16,000 Cru staff members in 191 countries to reach military members, families, athletes, high school and college students, unreached people groups, and others with the message of Jesus. The experience includes an interactive tour of the JesusFilm Project and a guided tour of Cru’s headquarters, highlighting the many ministries serving people around the world.
Mobility & Accessibility: This tour takes place indoors and is accessible for guests with mobility needs.
Town of Eatonville
DEPARTS AT 11:30AM
Begin your experience with a special welcome from the Honorable Ruth "Ruthi" Critton, Mayor of Eatonville, the Town that Zora Neale Hurston has popularized around the globe as "the first incorporated African American municipality in the United States."
Following Mayor Critton's welcome, the Association to Preserve the Eatonville Community, Inc. (P.E.C.) will guide guests as they explore the community's rich cultural heritage by visiting a variety of sites, including the St. Lawrence African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, the Matilda Moseley House Museum, the Eatonville Memorial Gardens, and the Zora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Arts (The Hurston). Guests will hear Zora speak through her storytelling, always an enjoyable element for the visitors who come from near-and-far to enjoy the time they are able to spend in “The Town That Freedom Built.”
Gatorland
DEPARTS AT 11:30AM
Enjoy a day at GATORLAND, the Alligator Capital of the World! Get up close to dozens of large alligators to safely feed them their lunch. Rock out on our Stompin’ Gator Off-Road Adventure-Gatorland’s version of a rollercoaster! Thousands of gators and tons of fun, smiles, and special memories!
Mobility & Accessibility: Guests riding the Stopmin’ Gator Off-Road Adventure are warned to not participate if they have had recent surgeries, experience back or neck problems, or who are pregnant. For safety reasons, small children may not ride on their parents’ lap. Minimum height to ride is 36”, For the Screamin’ Gator Zipline, guests must be over 37” tall, under 275 lbs. to participate. Waivers are required. The swinging bridge element requires each participant to possess balancing, grasping and gripping abilities.
Wandering Palms: The Milk District Culinary Experience
DEPARTS AT 11:30AM
Discover Orlando’s vibrant Milk District on a guided walking culinary experience featuring locally owned restaurants and neighborhood favorites. Guests will enjoy curated tastings while learning about the district’s history, public art, and the passionate entrepreneurs who have helped shape this thriving Main Street community. It’s a flavorful way to experience the authentic side of Orlando beyond the theme parks.
Mobility & Accessibility: This guided walking experience covers approximately one mile over the course of three hours, with frequent stops along mostly flat sidewalks and paved walkways. The route is generally wheelchair accessible; however, guests should be comfortable walking short distances between locations and standing periodically throughout the experience.
Wandering Palms: The Packing District Food Hall Experience
DEPARTS AT 11:30AM
Experience one of Orlando’s newest gathering places at the Great Southern Box Company Food Hall in the Packing District. This hosted culinary experience features curated tastings from multiple locally owned kitchens, giving guests the opportunity to enjoy a variety of flavors that reflect Orlando’s diverse culinary scene. Along the way, they’ll learn about the history and revitalization of the Packing District while enjoying a relaxed, interactive dining experience.
Mobility & Accessibility: This experience takes place entirely within the Great Southern Box Company Food Hall. Walking is minimal and primarily on flat, paved, accessible surfaces. The venue is wheelchair accessible and suitable for guests with varying mobility levels.
Wild Florida
DEPARTS AT 11:30AM
Skim across the headwaters of the Florida Everglades on a Wild Florida airboat tour where every turn brings you closer to alligators, birds and breathtaking swamp views. Whether you’re chasing thrills or just want to explore the wild side of Central Florida, our U.S. Coast Guard-certified airboat rides offer an adventure wilder than a thrill ride and the ultimate way to experience the Everglades.
Mobility & Accessibility: Our Gator Park is a packed gravel and tends to be bumpy for wheelchairs, and the dock to the Airboat is very long, wheelchair or walker is recommended for those that need it!
Kennedy Space Center
DEPARTS AT 12:00PM
This Private Tour Experience offers your group an exclusive, behind-the-scenes journey through America’s spaceport. Led by one of our expert tour guides, this immersive experience combines fascinating history, cutting-edge technology, and interactive exhibits for an unforgettable visit. This is the ultimate way to experience Kennedy Space Center!
https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/