Orlando

Travel Guide
Orlando
Spend a week or two in this family-friendly city to enjoy Florida’s warm sunshine. Visit a different theme park every day.

Since the first theme parks in Orlando opened over 60 years ago, the region has grown to have over 20 amusement parks appealing to varying interests. Enjoy attractions built around entertainment giants, water parks, educational sites and even a spiritual center.

Quarterback Phil Simms first proclaimed, “I’m going to Disney World!” after winning the 1987 Super Bowl. This expression has become a vacation theme for millions of Americans. Visit Disney’s popular Magic Kingdom® Park, with favorite rides for kids and adults, see the world at Epcot®, explore Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park and Disney'sHollywood Studios® or splash in Disney's Blizzard BeachWater Park and Disney'sTyphoon LagoonWater Park.

Universal Orlando Resort features The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and other Islands of Adventure®, along with Volcano Bay™ water park. Watch films being made at Universal Studios Florida®.

Water creatures are central to SeaWorld® Orlando Resort. Observe dolphins, penguins, whales, manatees, sharks and turtles. Take an Up-Close Tour for a hands-on experience, swim with dolphins at Discovery Cove® and have some excitement at Aquatica water park.

Ride a zip line or wrestle alligators at Gatorland®, an Orlando favorite since 1949. Marvel at huge models at Legoland® Florida and enjoy rides past giant Lego dinosaurs. Fun Spot America Theme Park, with locations in Orlando and Kissimmee, has a wooden roller coaster and multi-level go-kart tracks.

Make learning fun at the Kennedy Space CenterSMVisitor Complex, where you can talk with astronauts and see rockets that have flown in space. Be inspired at the Holy Land Experience, a living biblical museum.

Spend time appreciating Orlando’s attractions away from busy theme parks. Paddle across Lake Eola, shop at outlet malls, play golf, smell the roses at Harry P. Leu Gardens, enjoy visual arts at the Orlando Museum of Art and experience hands-on exhibits at the Orlando Science Center.

Check the websites of Orlando’s theme parks for special multi-day rates and accommodations packages. Some resorts offer free transportation from Orlando International Airport if you stay at the resorts.

Where to stay in Orlando

Universal Studios Orlando featuring signage, a city and night scenes

Florida Center

While visiting Florida Center, you might make a stop by sights like Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Florida.

Florida Center
Downtown Orlando

Downtown Orlando

3.5/5(17 area reviews)

Orlando's historic core boasts art galleries, retail, restaurants, and nightclubs, with attractions like Lake Eola Park, Linton E. Allen Memorial Fountain, and performing arts theaters, all accessible via public transportation.

Downtown Orlando
Magic Kingdom® Park showing rides and interior views as well as a couple

Bay Lake

4.5/5(195 area reviews)

Home to all four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks and one water park, this city offers endless entertainment, including Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground and Magnolia and Palm Golf Courses.

Bay Lake
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Windsor Hills

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Windsor Hills and surrounding area, you can visit Mystic Dunes Golf Club and Island H2O Live!.

Windsor Hills
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Reunion

The waterparks and pristine golf courses are top of the list for many visitors to Reunion. A stop by Reunion Resort Golf Course or Jack Nicklaus Course might round out your trip.

Reunion
Had a lovely lunch.. relaxing and wonderful view outside ❤️

Lake Nona

Mixed-use planned community near Orlando International Airport, Lake Nona offers golf at the prestigious Golf & Country Club and a glimpse into the future with its biomedical research hub, Lake Nona Medical City.

Lake Nona
Avanti International Resort
Avanti International Resort
3 out of 5
8738 International Dr, Orlando, FL
The price is CA $99 per night from Apr. 22 to Apr. 23
CA $99
CA $135 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Orlando. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a free theme park shuttle. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,753 reviews)
"Very clean, had everything we needed! Enjoyed our stay so much!!"

Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2024

Avanti International Resort
Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites - Waterpark, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites - Waterpark, an IHG Hotel
3.5 out of 5
14500 Continental Gateway, Orlando, FL
The price is CA $97 per night from Apr. 9 to Apr. 10
CA $97
CA $175 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Orlando. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 spa tubs, and a water park. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the family ...
6.4/10 (4,933 reviews)
"The availability of the restaurants and shops built in on property so I didn't have to venture out of the resort at all"

Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2024

Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites - Waterpark, an IHG Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld
4 out of 5
10100 International Drive, Orlando, FL
The price is CA $109 per night from Apr. 22 to Apr. 23
CA $109
CA $160 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Orlando. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
6.8/10 (9,532 reviews)
Muy Bueno
"Muy Bueno"

Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2024

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Avanti International Resort
Avanti International Resort
3 out of 5
8738 International Dr, Orlando, FL
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Orlando. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a free theme park shuttle. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,753 reviews)
"Very clean, had everything we needed! Enjoyed our stay so much!!"

Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2024

Avanti International Resort
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
4 out of 5
9300 Jeff Fuqua Boulevard, Orlando, FL
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Orlando. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,639 reviews)
"Front desk agent was friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2024

Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa
Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa
4 out of 5
8113 Resort Village Drive, Orlando, FL
Stay at this 4-star spa condo in Orlando. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (6,920 reviews)
"Our family had a GREAT stay at this proprerty!"

Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2024

Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Orlando

4.4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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3 - Okay
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" "3 - Okay 7.4094707520891365%
2 - Disappointing
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" "2 - Disappointing 0.6685236768802229%
1 - Terrible
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" "1 - Terrible 0.11142061281337047%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
Mar. 28, 2020

I go there every year to get away from winter. Love all the restaurants, activities, shopping venues and theme parks!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
Mar. 27, 2020

Unfortunately due to virus it was a terrible trip. We normally 3njoy going to Orlando

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
Mar. 24, 2020

Due to COVID, no theme parks were open and we were out of luck for a lot of entertainment. Our cruise ship dropped us off in Cape Canaveral instead of scheduled stop of Puerto Rico. This was fine but once we were in Orlando, not a ton to do.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
Mar. 24, 2020

We arrived as corona virus was just pampering up so we had to cut our stay short all parks where shut down

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
Mar. 23, 2020

I was in town for a conference and the city really needs to work on street lights (green and red) they are too long at the red and therefore many people fly through the yellow lights. great city over all

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
Mar. 21, 2020

Love at the theme parks and the Titanic museum.

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