National VW Beetle Day is June 22nd

ORLANDO, Fla. — Have you ever played punch buggy? Well, you will leave with a sore arm if you play at Orlando Auto Museum at Dezerland Action Park.

The Orlando Auto Museum is home to tons of VW Beetles, which are part of an even larger Volkswagen collection. June 22^nd is National VW Beetle Day. VW Beetles may have been invented in Germany, but over the years, the cars have made their way into garages around the world and solidified their place in American pop culture.

That’s right! The Orlando Auto Museum is home to not one, but two of everyone’s favorite Beetle, Herbie the Love Bug. This red, white and blue 1963 Volkswagen Beetle is adorned with the racing number "53" on its doors, a hood-mounted cargo rack, and a sunroof that can open and close on its own. Starring in six films from 1968 to 2005 and a TV show in the 1980s, Herbie has become an iconic symbol of automotive charm and personality for every generation.

VW Beetles have long been associated with the hippie culture of the late 1960s, and the Baja Beetle is one groovy example of the Beetle’s adventurous and free-spirited legacy. This green Beetle is custom designed with orange flames and features a modified suspension, raised ground clearance, and larger, knobby 

This red Beetle hot rod embodies the fusion of retro style with modern performance, offering a thrilling driving experience and a nod to the golden era of American hot rodding. After its striking red color, the most noticeable feature is the lowered roof, which gives the car a sleek and aggressive profile to create a more aerodynamic and streamlined appearance. The lowered stance combined with upgraded suspension and wider wheels enhances the car's performance and handling capabilities.

These VW Beetles are only a few of the over 2,000 exciting vehicles worth over $200 million in the Orlando Auto Museum at Dezerland Action Park.

About Dezerland Action Park Orlando

Dezerland Action Park Orlando is nearly the size of 15 football fields under one roof, making it Florida’s largest indoor attraction with over 850,000 square feet of family entertainment options. The park is home to the Orlando Auto Museum with more than 2,000 vehicles worth over $200 million, making it the country’s largest auto museum. Dezerland also features Florida's longest indoor go-kart track, boutique bowling, a laser tag maze, a virtual reality arena, more than 300 video and arcade skill games, a 30,000 square-foot trampoline park, glow-in-the-dark mini golf, bumper cars, axe throwing, electric mini-cycles, rage room, Cinemark theater and so much more.

Guests can enjoy a variety of dining and shopping options including a food hall, 007 Bond Bar & Restaurant (adjacent to the world's largest collection of James Bond vehicles and memorabilia), MILK The House of Cereal, Sodasquatch, Jump Start Café, Bass Pro Shop, Rocket Fizz candy store, huge gift shop, and a leather store. Free parking and admission. Learn more at dezerlandparkorlando.com or @DezerlandParkOrlando on social. To book an event or to discuss leasing opportunities, call 321-754-1700. 

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