Guide to Orlando, Florida, USA

Once a quiet farming town, Orlando is now the epicentre of the Florida tourism industry, bringing in more visitors than anywhere else in the state. This is due to three major theme parks - SeaWorld Orlando, Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando

Top reasons to visit Orlando

Enjoy your childhood again whilst visiting the the three major theme parks.

Grab a bargain with the ticket hustlers offering bargain deals to all the resorts, shows, and tourist experiences.

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Main areas of Orlando

Most of the Orlando hotels are situated along International Drive, or even in the resorts such as Walt Disney World

Downtown Orlando

Budget hotels, guest houses and B&Bs can be found in Downtown Orlando.

Lake Buena Vista

Generally more expensive chain hotels, closer to Disney World.

When to go to Orlando

Orlando can be chilly and even rainy around the start and end of year, with some theme parks closing partially although access costs are often reduced accordingly.

Top Attractions in Orlando

• Walt Disney World
• SeaWorld Orlando
• Universal Orlando
• Wet and Wild
• Busch Gardens

Guide to Theme Parks in Orlando

Walt Disney World

• Magic Kingdom - four main theme parks including the famous Enchanted Castle and water parks such as Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach
• Epcot Centre - science and technology, including World Showcase
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park

Universal Orlando

• Islands of Adventure
• City Walk
• Universal Studios - rides based on famous movies

Seaworld Orlando

• World famous killer whales at Shamu Stadium
• Sea lion shows
• Dolphin swims
• Shark encounters
• Wild Artic exhibition with polar bears, walruses, penguins etc.
• Thrill rides such as Kraken and Manta

Orlando’s water parks

Note that in winter (December/January/February) water parks may close some rides/facilities down due to inclement weather and reduced visitor numbers.

• Blizzard Beach
• Typhoon Lagoon
• Wet and Wild

Eating in Orlando

No visit to Orlando is complete without trying the local delicacies, which generally revolve around international all-day buffet, shows or gourmet restaurants.

Epcot Centre in Walt Disney World is particular worth visiting, and the World Showcase specialises in a variety of international cousins such as French, Mexican, African etc.

Recommended restaurants include Dexter’s of Thornton Park, Bahama Breeze, Cafe Tu Tu Tango, Panera Bread, Roy’s, Punjab, White Wolf Cafe, Ming Court and The Globe.

Nightlife and Entertainment in Orlando

Nightlife tends to fall into two types in Orlando - wholesome, family entertainment around Universal Orlando’s City Walk or the livelier bars and clubs of Downtown Orlando in Orange Avenue.

• City Walk - thirty acres of dance clubs and restaurants including celebrity themed shows such as Bob Marley and Jimmy buffet
• Orange Avenue - clubs such as The Social, Tabu and Pulse
• Theatre and Opera - Theater District, Alley Theatre, Wortham Theatre Centre

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