The Wandering Disciple

Get your tickets for the maiden voyage of White Star Line's crown jewel, the RMS Titanic, and be a part of history as she makes her first sailing from Southampton to New York City. That was the story on 1912 as the the Titanic embarked on a historic trip that would end in tragedy after the ship struck an iceberg in the Atlantic Ocean. Follow the story of the Titanic at the Titanic Experience in Orlando where you can experience the tale of history and tragedy. (Photo: September 20, 2003)

The luxury of the Titanic comes alive in the re-creation at the Titanic exhibit in Orlando. Here the the history of the Titanic comes to life through replicas, historical interpreters and items from the fateful maiden voyage. (Photo: September 20, 2003)

The grandest ship of her time, the RMS Titanic was the largest and most luxurious ocean liner in the early 1900's. The Titanic set forth on her maiden voyage from Southampton on April 10, 1912 with 2,240 passengers onboard. On the way to New York, the voyage took a tragic turn as the ship struck an iceberg and sank 400 miles south of Newfoundland. 1,514 people lost their lives that night due to the frigid waters of the North Atlantic. The photo here is a re-creation of a first class suite at Titanic The Experience in Orlando. (Photo: September 20, 2003)

Orlando, Florida: Located in the Mercado on International Drive, Titanic the Exhibition allows guests to relive the experiences of the Titanic. From the moment you walk through the doors you are immersed in the sights and sounds from the massive ship. As you enter the museum, you receive a boarding pass with a passenger name and classification from the fateful voyage. Then you meet up with your tour guide, dressed in period attire and speaking as if we were standing in front of the Titanic for its voyage, not present day. You will tour the boatyard and see the ship under construction and stand beside the giant propeller. Then its past the ticket booth and onto the docks, where you await to step aboard the giant ship. Once onboard the ship, you begin to feel like you are really part of the story. Your guide takes you through the ship. The ship is recreated with parlor suites, second class hallways, dining area, cargo hold and even the magnificent grand staircase. Along the way, ...