Orlando Travel Guide

Tourist 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 Florida® featuring night scenes, a city and signage

Florida Center

If you're spending some time in Florida Center, Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Florida are top sights worth seeing.

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Downtown Orlando

Ample dining options, great live music, and fantastic lake views are just a few top things to explore in Downtown Orlando. A visit to Church Street Station or Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Church Street Station or Lynx Central Station to get around town.

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

Bay Lake

Exciting theme parks plentiful wildlife and top sights from Epcot® to Walt Disney World® Resort – discover Bay Lake, a destination also famous for its entertainment.

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Windsor Hills

While there might not be top attractions in Windsor Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mystic Dunes Golf Club and Island H2O Live!.

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Reunion

The top golf courses and fun-filled water parks 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.

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Lake Nona

Lake Nona is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Austin-Tindall Regional Park and Eagle Creek Golf Club if you have time to explore the area.

Lake Nona
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 AU$143 per night from 28 May to 29 May
AU$143
per night
28 May - 29 May
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 ...
7/10 Good! (8,906 reviews)
"Good property. Only complaint is we did not get maid service and had to ask for coffee and water each day."

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld
DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
4 out of 5
5780 Major Blvd, Orlando, FL
The price is AU$185 per night from 28 May to 29 May
AU$185
per night
28 May - 29 May
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Orlando. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (6,352 reviews)
"Always like staying at this hotel, my kids love it and it's close to everything !"

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando
The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando
4 out of 5
14501 Grove Resort Avenue, Winter Garden, FL
The price is AU$338 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
AU$338
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly resort in Four Corners. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,410 reviews)
"I was there for 9 days with my boys we had a great time parks were open all day however them pools I didn’t see anyone cleaning them there was plastic lids at the bottom of pool from drinks for a few days also them red flys were crazy around the pool area should be sprayed or something your eaten ..."

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando
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
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Orlando. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free theme park shuttle. Our guests praise the pool ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,097 reviews)
"It was better than expected. We really enjoyed this resort for the price."

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Avanti International Resort
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! (7,228 reviews)
"Warm reception. They have a convenience store we grabbed a few missing items. I felt safe walking around."

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
4 out of 5
9300 Jeff Fuqua Boulevard, Orlando, FL
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Orlando. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,854 reviews)
stayed at the airport to make it easy
"it was amazing"

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
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

4.3
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
25 Feb 2020

The main reason to visit is to do the theme parks. Not many other attractions close by. But stay somewhere along International Drive even so. The Disney Parks are all way out of town & you need car or catch bus

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
29 Jan 2020

Make sure tou take the time to do more than just the themeparks.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
22 Jan 2020

Met some lovely people and some not so lovely people, the place is beautiful though

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
5 Jan 2020

Excellent for family fun.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
4 Nov 2019

avoid the crowds!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
22 Oct 2019

You need a car(unless your just doing theme parks the whole time. ). Vast distances between shopping and food/restaurants.

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