Orlando

Orlando at a glance

Orlando, Florida is known around the world as the home of Walt Disney World, and the perfect location for the ultimate family vacation. While it is both of these, Orlando is also so much more. There are countless attractions and sights that will appeal to both the young and young at heart. Beyond the glitz and excitement of the theme parks, water parks and other bold attractions, there are a wealth of outdoor activities. Hiking, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, biking, snorkelling and scuba diving opportunities all exist in the many surrounding parks such as Blue Spring State Park, Lake Eola Park and Lake Louisa State Park.

Not to be missed Orlando’s attraction offerings are endless. These are just some of the sights you shouldn’t miss:

• Walt Disney World: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach and Downtown Disney.
• Universal Studios Orlando and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
• LEGOLAND Florida.
• SeaWorld Orlando.
• Wet ‘n’ Wild water park.
• Gatorland.
• Any of the 170 golf courses.
• Cypress Garden Adventure Park.
• Dinosaur World.
• Ron Jon Surpark.
• Green Meadows Petting Farm.
• Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
• Orlando Odditorium.
• Restaurants, clubs and bars of Orange Avenue.

Uniquely Orlando Just 45 minutes from Orlando is the Kennedy Space Center. Here space-enthusiasts can tour the launch areas, see giant rockets, try modified spaceflight simulators, tour the Astronaut Hall of Fame and even have lunch with an astronaut.

Good to know about Orlando

• Climate: The Orlando climate is a warm and humid subtropical climate. May to October is considered the hot and wet season, while November to March is the cooler and drier season.
• City Transportation: In Orlando, a rental car is the most convenient way to get around. There are several public transit options including the Lynx bus service, the Lymmo Bus service and the I-Ride Trolley which operates on International and Universal Drives.
• Accommodation: There are countless accommodations to choose from in Orlando. Hotels, vacation home rentals and even theme park hotels. See Orlando hotels for more details.
• Eating Out: Not including the theme park restaurants, Orlando is home to more than 5,400 restaurants. Everything from fast food to ethnic eateries and gastronomic tables can be found.

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