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Frequently asked questions by the travellers to Orlando, especially the Orlando first time traveller.
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Category: Things To Do/Attractions
 What are the top orlando attractions? Especially the attractions for the kids.
What can we enjoy at universal studios orlando?
Category: Accommodation
How to get popular orlando hotels?
How to get cheap orlando hotels?
How to get orlando airport hotels?
How to get downtown orlando hotels?
How to get disney hotels orlando?
How to get orlando luxury hotels?
How to get hotels near universal studios orlando?
Category: Resaurants/Food
What are top orlando restaurants? what are the must try orlando foods?
Category: Entertainment/Clubs
What entertainment in orlando can we enjoy?
Category: Weather
How is orlando weather? What clothes should we wear when we go to orlando?
Category: Transportation
How to get flight info for orlando international airport?
How is orlando airport parking? How much need to pay for orlando airport parking?
How much need to pay to take a cab from orlando international airport to downtown orlando hotels?
What we should we take to go around in orlando? Pls list the advantages and disadvantages (like prices, waiting time etc.).
Category: Map
How can we get Orlando map?
Category: Shopping
Any top shopping destinations orlando florida?
Category: Education/Academic
Any good universities in Orlando?
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Category: Accommodation
 1. The Villas of Grand Cypress
1 N Jacaranda St, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-239-4700
Average price: $304
Near Disney World, situated at Grand Cypress Resort, the hotel offers various options of suites, some with well equipped kitchen and laundry. There are pullout couch in bedroom and living room, also can ask extra cot for free. Offer amazing entertainment facilities like Golf, swimming pool, boats, bikes and equestrian.
The WiFi coverage is a little bit lacking and the restaurant now closed for remodeling.
2. Crowne Plaza Hotel Orlando Universal
7800 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, Florida
Phone: 407-355-0550
Average price: $204
Excellent location, the hotel offers free shuttle bus to Disney parks and Universal studios at every convenient time. There are nice big bathroom in spacious room, and have coffee machine in room. Offer lovely bar, fitness center and amazing pool. Great views from the top floors. Also offer good food from restaurant.
Better avoid the crowd to pool.
3. Homewood suites Orlando Universal
5893 American Way, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-226-0669
Average price: $150
Just situated away from International Drive, the hotel offer Universal view rooms. Room is with central air and full kitchen with Dishwasher, refrigerator and microwave. Also a 24hr juice & soda station, a games room and a gym are all free. Pool open until 10pm for relaxation, good breakfast and someday evening buffet.
Sometimes screaming kids make noise.
4. Floridays Orlando Resort
12550 Floridays Resort Drive, Orlando
Phone: 407- 238-7700
Average price: $259
Offer two bedroom and three bedroom suite, very valuable for family. There are washer and dryer in rooms, nice private balcony for rest in room. Offer special 'super sitters' service for small child. The pool is loved by kids and safe for kids, it open until midnight, and a separate pool with Jacuzzi and fountain and a hot tub for adults.
Be noisy for the road construction surrounding resort area.
5. Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
9300 Airport Blvd, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-825-1234
Average price: $252
Nestled inside the Orlando International Airport, right in the main terminal area, the hotel offer beautiful decorated spacious rooms with private balcony for runways view. Rooms sound proofed very well that no noisy and the restaurant offer good food at a proper price. Topfloor pool is amazing.
A bit confused by the drive direction to parking.
6. Residence Inn SeaWorld/International Center
11000 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-313-3600
Average price: $185
This smoke free hotel is near shopping and parks, also convenient to Universal and SeaWorld. Offer spacious rooms and also suite with full equipped kitchen with coffee maker, fridge and microwave. Nice game room and exercise room. Offer full complimentary continental breakfast and free parking.
Shuttle only runs twice a day aren't too convenient.
7. Ritz Carlton Orlando Grand Lakes
4012 Central Florida Pkwy, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-206-2400
Average price: $386
This luxury hotel offer big size rooms and suites, many of the balconies can look over the pool, and to distance theme-parks. The suite's living area with a half bath and bar area. Enjoy swimming in the pool, relax in the club-lounge and find fun in the club floor. Also the gym and spa is superb. There family packages very valuable for family traveling.
The valet parking is a little bit pricy.
8. Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
One Grand Cypress Boulevard, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-239-1234
Average price: $280
Convenient to attractions and restaurants, the hotel offers regular bus shuttle that runs from the hotel to the parks. It has two pools, big private lake with kayaking, water bikes and more. Have a Special 'regency club' floor with a small own restaurant which offer food all free for this floor's guest. Offer free parking also.
Tips: Beware of the daily service charge.
9. JW Marriot Orlando Grande Lakes
4040 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-206-2300
Average rooms: $310
This resort hotel has 1000 rooms and offer golf course and spa and more. The fantastic Lazy River Pool is most amazing. Nice bathroom with bath tub & separate shower. Rooms with pool/lake view are worthwhile, also can catch the nightly fireworks at SeaWorld. Offer lovely starbucks on site.
Self Parking also cost $12.00 a night.
10. The Peabody Orlando
9801 International Drive, Orlando,FL
Phone: 407-352-4000
Average price: $313
It located in the opposite of the Orange County Convention center on International Drive. Offer big size beautiful decorated rooms, stylish and modern, with TV in the bathroom. The pool area is fantastic, especially for kids. The lobby bar is a great place to enjoy drinking. The own restaurants offer good food. Parking is free also.
Charge $10 service fee for water and internet.
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Category: Accommodation
1. Fairfield Inn & Suites Orlando International Drive
Orlando International Drive, 7495 Canada Ave, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-351-7000
Average price: $102
Located in the midway down international Drive, convenient to Universal Park and Disney World, it offers room with ironing board an iron, clock radio, hairdryer and coffee male and more. Also have game room, laundry room and swimming pool.
The computer for public use charge a little bit high.
2. Disney's Pop Century Resort
1050 Century Drive, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-938-4000
Average price: $101
Near to the Disney World, bus service to the parks is great. Offer Average size room with hairdryer, air-conditioner and more. Internet access is available in the room. Swimming pool opens until 12:00am. Food court is good and amazing lake at the back of resort.
It is always noisy and crowded for there 2880 rooms.
3. Comfort Inn International
8134 International Drive, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-313-4000
Good location near to bars, restaurants, and the Trolley stop. Offer spacious room with lovely marbled bathroom. Free internet access in lobby and complimentary breakfast with free coffee. Free for one machine from fridge, microwave, and ice maker.
Tiny pool surrounded by car park.
4. Disney's All-Star Movie Resort
1991 Buena Vista Drive, Orlando, FL
Phone: 4072 939-7000
Average price: $101
Movie-Theme hotel with 1900 rooms, offer in standard size. Lager food court, a Disney shop and gust laundry services you. There are two swimming pools, open till midnight. Excellent Disney transportation, free charges take you to all theme parks.
Better check the room for ready in advance.
5. Rodeway Inn International
6327 International Drive,Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-996-4444
Average price: $65
It located close to the attractions, shopping malls and restaurants. Good equipped room with microwave, fridge and ironing board and more. Also offer ice makers and laundry in alternate floors. There is a restaurant in the hotel property and trolley stop right outside the hotel
Slow elevator, be patient.
6. Best Western MovieLand Orlando
6233 International Drive, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-351-3900
Average price: $69
Good Spanish-style decor modern rooms with free internet access, also the air conditioning is perfect in work. The pool area is great for relaxation. The I-ride bus stop just in the front of entrance, also free shuttle service.
There are interconnecting doors in some rooms, better order the room with no this doors.
7. La Quinta Inn and Suites Orlando Airport North
7160 N Frontage Rd, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-240-5000
Average price: $104
It located just outside the Orlando International Airport, but no road noisy at all. Offer spacious rooms and suites. Free shuttle service and free great continent breakfast. Nice exercise room and outdoor pool.
The noise from the next room sometimes annoys.
8. Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort Lake Buena Vista
13351 State Road 535, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-239-4500
Average price: $104
Just 5 minutes from Disney World, free shuttle to and from all theme parks. Rooms specially designed for families with kids, separate kids' area in suite and kitchen with fridge and icebox. Good spa hottub around the pool, and blow-up toys and floats available in pool.
The top floors have a good view of theme park's fireworks.
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Category: Accommodation
Orlando International Airport:
1. Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport (inside the Orlando International Airport)
9300 Airport Blvd, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-825-1234
Average price: $252
Nestled inside the Orlando International Airport, right in the main terminal area, the hotel offer beautiful decorated spacious rooms with private balcony for runways view. Rooms sound proofed very well that no noisy and the restaurant offer good food at a proper price. Topfloor pool is amazing.
A bit confused by the drive direction to parking.
2. Embassy Suites Hotel Orlando Airport (about 1 mile from the airport)
5835 T.G. Lee Boulevard, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-888-9339
Offer spacious suite with bedroom and living area which well equipped with microwave, frig, sink, internet, and a full desk, even plants in there. The dining area is so big that no crowding, offer free breakfast buffet. Two internet terminals free for guests to use at least 15 minutes one time. a shuttle to and from the airport also nearby restaurants.
Far from the Disney and Universal.
3. Wingate Inn Orlando International Airport (1.5 miles north of the airport)
5750 Hazeltine National Drive Dr, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-901-4894
Average price: $120
Offer huge nicely decorated rooms with chaise lounge/chair unit, also fridge and microwave. Free internet access in the business center and outstanding fitness room. Free adequate breakfast. Good restaurants within walking distance.
Small outdoor pool.
4. La Quinta Inn and Suites Orlando Airport North (about 2 miles from the airport)
7160 N Frontage Rd, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-240-5000
Average price: $104
It located just outside the Orlando International Airport, but no road noisy at all. Offer spacious rooms and suites. Free shuttle service and free great continent breakfast. Nice exercise room and outdoor pool.
The noise from the next room sometimes annoys.
Orlando Executive Airport:
1. Embassy Suites Orlando Downtown (about 5 miles from the airport)
191 East Pine Street, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-841-1000
Average price: $193
With good interior landscape, the hotel also offers balcony-suites with lake view. Rooms are clean and spacious in well equipped with refrigerator, microwave, and in-room coffee and free wireless, also a free breakfast buffet. Nice manager's reception with free drink. Good bar and restaurants in the first floor.
Better enjoy the Nightlife on weekends.
2. Marriott Orlando Downtown (about 2.7 miles from the airport)
400 W Livingston St, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407- 843-6664
Average price: $193
About 20 minutes to Disney or to the Universal parks. Offer standard rooms with free internet and breakfast, also efficient room service. Nice pool area with deck chairs. There is a sports bar which is amazing. And fitness room is good for exercise. The quality of its own restaurant's food is above average.
No nearby restaurants and not good for walk things.
3. Courtyard Orlando Downtown (about 2.7 miles from the airport)
730 N Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-996-1000
Average price: $175
It is convenient to Rollins College, and just steps to I-4, 20 minutes to Disney/Universal. Offer spacious rooms with high speed internet, some with balcony. There are vending machines in floors, and also Jacuzzi room for relaxation. Offer tasty breakfast buffet. And close to all the night life within walking distance.
About 5-10 minutes from any restaurant.
4. Eo Inn (about 2.2 miles from the airport)
227 N Eola Drive, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-650-8488
Average price: $184
This boutique hotel is in walking distance of restaurants, bars/nightclubs, and downtown shops. Offer chic furnishing rooms with huge garden tub in bathroom can overlook Lake Eola. Also you can have a veritable spa in your own room. Some rooms with verandas. There are ice and vending machines in floors.
The parking lot is a little bit small.
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Category: Accommodation
1. Grand Bohemian Hotel (In the heart of Downtown Orlando, between Church Street and City hall)
325 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL
Tel: 407-313-9000
Average price: $280
It is just minutes from Orlando International and Executive Airports and other attractions. This artistic decorated hotel has original artworks to sell. Nice room size with cozy bathroom. Great pool area and lounge also the bar in the lobby. Nice room service menu include the complimentary starbucks coffee. Free Bus 'Lymmo' offer a quick tour of Downtown.
Better find the nearby parking to park you car for the $20/per night in this hotel.
2. Embassy Suites Orlando Downtown (In central business district, just two blocks from Lake Eola Park and Church Street)
191 East Pine Street, Orlando, FL
Tel: 407-841-1000
Average price: $193
With good interior landscape, the hotel also offers balcony-suites with lake view. Rooms are clean and spacious in well equipped with refrigerator, microwave, and in-room coffee and free wireless, also a free breakfast buffet. Nice manager's reception with free drink. Good bar and restaurants in the first floor.
Better enjoy the Nightlife on weekends.
3. Marriott Orlando Downtown (In the heart of the city, directly across from the Carr Performing Arts Center and the TD Waterhouse Arena)
400 W Livingston St, Orlando, FL
Tel: 407- 843-6664
Average price: $193
About 20 minutes to Disney or to the Universal parks. Offer standard rooms with free internet and breakfast, also efficient room service. Nice pool area with deck chairs. There is a sports bar which is amazing. And fitness room is good for exercise. The quality of its own restaurant's food is above average.
No nearby restaurants and not good for walk things.
4. The Lexington at Orlando CityPlace (Located on the corner of Colonial Dr. and Hughey Ave, in heart of downtown's new Orlando CityPlace)
304 W Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL
Tel: 407?|843-8700
Average price: $201
This beautiful hotel with luxury decoration featured art work throughout, offer recently renovated rooms and suites. Suites with separated bedroom and living room, also bathroom with titled shower. Have good small size exercise room, great bar and restaurant. Also free wireless internet everywhere in Hotel.
Traffic noise at night for its location.
5. Courtyard Orlando Downtown (In the north downtown area of the city)
730 N Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL
Tel: 407-996-1000
Average price: $175
It is convenient to Rollins College, and just steps to I-4, 20 minutes to Disney/Universal. Offer spacious rooms with high speed internet, some with balcony. There are vending machines in floors, and also Jacuzzi room for relaxation. Offer tasty breakfast buffet. And close to all the night life within walking distance.
About 5-10 minutes from any restaurant.
6. Eo Inn (In the core of Downtown, very close to the beautiful Lake Eola)
227 N Eola Drive, Orlando, FL
Tel: 407-650-8488
Average price: $184
This boutique hotel is in walking distance of restaurants, bars/nightclubs, and downtown shops. Offer chic furnishing rooms with huge garden tub in bathroom can overlook Lake Eola. Also you can have a veritable spa in your own room. Some rooms with verandas. There are ice and vending machines in floors.
The parking lot is a little bit small.
7. Comfort Suites Downtown (Located in downtown area, about 15 miles from the Orlando International airport)
2416 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL
Tel: 407-228-4007
Average price: $140
Near many restaurants and Winter Park, it featured with outdoor pool, whirlpool, and sundeck area. Guests receive a complimentary continental breakfast in their room rate. There are also guest laundry and meeting space. Offer free newspapers, complimentary parking, and fax services.
Not so much as a vacation destination for far from the Disney.
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Value Resorts:
1. Disney's Pop Century Resort
1050 Century Drive, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-938-4000
Average price: $101
Near to the Disney World, bus service to the parks is great. Offer Average size room with hairdryer, air-conditioner and more. Internet access is available in the room. Swimming pool opens until 12:00am. Food court is good and amazing lake at the back of resort.
It is always noisy and crowded for there 2880 rooms.
2. Disney's All-Star Movie Resort
1991 Buena Vista Drive, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-939-7000
Average price: $101
Movie-Theme hotel with 1900 rooms, offer in standard size. Lager food court, a Disney shop and gust laundry services you. There are two swimming pools, open till midnight. Excellent Disney transportation, free charges take you to all theme parks.
Better check the room for ready in advance.
Moderate Resorts:
1. Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter
2201 Orleans Drive, (formerly Port Orleans Resort), Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-934-5000
Average price: $168
Relatively small resorts in Disney that is quite, offer big room with a shelf over a hairdryer, iron and ironing board and more. The poor is great with a slide for kids and have lifeguard on duty. Good food court and a Disney shop. You can take ferry to downtown Disney or port Orleans riverside easily.
Bring Poncho's this several months. Also you can free parking at the theme parks.
2. Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
900 Cayman Way, Off Buena Vista Drive, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-934-3400
Average price: $173
Offer big size rooms with great mini fridge and coffee pot. There are numerous pools and man-made beach beside the pools. Good dining plan for eat free on Disney. And good selection of cheap nearby restaurants. Bus service is very regular. You can see fireworks from Magic Kingdom and Epcot from resort beaches.
But can't use the beach to swim.
3. Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
1000 W. Buena Vista Drive, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-939-1000
Big resort with 2112 rooms. Offer well-decorated adequate-size rooms with small fridge and coffee maker, also waterview rooms. Room service is quick and efficient. It has own bus system shuttle, and internal transportation via golf carts. Also there is a pepper market inside resort.
Maybe too long of a walk from your room to anything in summer.
Deluxe Resorts:
1. Disney's Wilderness Lodge
901 Timberline Drive, Magic Kingdom, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-824-3200
Average price: $338
Perfect location, bus and ferry boat transportation service in the Disney World. Spacious room each with balcony, some with pool view, and some with wooded area's around the resort view. It has three eateries, and the Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Bars are loved by child. Two pools and full service pool bar next to.
The main pool was being refurbished.
2. Disney's Yacht Club Resort
1700 Epcot Resort Boulevard, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-934-7000
Average price: $408
Nestle in the lakeside, this hotel so convenient to Epcot and MGM by short boat ride. It includes two resorts: Beach Club side and the Yacht Club side. Pool on the Beach club is busy but the one on Yacht Club side is quite and open 24hrs. Offer big size room with water view and Epcot fireworks from the balcony. Also the superb food is in Yachtsman Steakhouse.
Bathroom is a little small to some guests.
3. Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
2901 Osceola Parkway, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-939-8000
Average price: $301
Amazing location in the Disney World, offer savannah view room and pool view rooms. Laundry room is convenient and there also a kids club. The choice of three restaurants is good. Kids are safe in the pool and the slide under the life guards watching. Also find free events range from a Musical Parade to Brass Rubbing to Cookie Decorating.
Rooms a bit small but adequate.
4. Disney's Polynesian Resort
1600 Seven Seas Drive, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-824-2000
Average price: $430
Located on the on the south shore of the South Seas Lagoon, this luxury hotel offers spacious rooms, some great garden view rooms and Lagoon view rooms. The air conditioner in rooms as well as the ceiling fan. There are many swimming pools. You can take the monorail to both the Magic Kingdom and Epcot.
Dining Area is too small to handle the crowds for the Dining plan.
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Category: Things To Do/Attractions
As one of the world's greatest man-made vacation destinations, Orlando is most famous for its Disney World. And this is the definite attraction to kids, also it loved by adults. And there are many other attractions fit for family tour.
1. Disney World
West Buena Vista Drive, Orlando, FL.
Phone: 407-939-6244
This 28000-acre Disney World Resort is one of the top tourist destinations in the United States. It has 4 theme parks, 2 waterparks and more. Especially recommend these 6 places to visit.
1) Magic Kingdom
I-4 exits 25B &26B, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-934-7638 407 934 7639
Hours: hours vary by season
It is the original park opened in 1971. There are seven different lands of fantasy. And including rides like Space Mountain, The Haunted Mansion, and Jungle Cruise.
Adults with too small youngsters to ride may take turns riding an attraction, no need to wait in line twice.
2) EPCOT Center
Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-824-4321
Hours: daily 9am-7pm
Opened in 1982, it divided into Future World and World Showcase, both worth a visit. 'Future world' celebrates technology and innovation, the 'World Showcase' concentrate on the Culture and architecture of 11 different countries.
Disney character merchandise can be got in gifts shops in Future World and International gateway.
3) Disney-MGM Studios
3111 World Drive, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-839-3900
Hours: daily 9am-8:30pm
Opened in 1989, it is a paradise for all film and film lovers. Made up five areas: Hollywood Boulevard, New York Street, Mickey Avenue, Animation Courtyard and Sunset Boulevard. You can 'co-star' in a TV and get a chance to watch a film or production of television in the making.
Remember to take the autograph book for there you can find you favorite characters.
4) Animal Kingdom
Bear Island Road, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-824-4321
Hours: daily 8am-8pm
The park covers 500 acres, is the habitat of over 1700 animals representing 250 different species.
Just view the variety of animals from Asia, Africa, and other places. There are least six different areas of the park by the origin of animals.
Be sure to take water and sun screen.
5) Blizzard Beach
1801 West Buena Vista Drive, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-560-9283
Hours: daily 10am-7pm
Located just north of the Disney's All-Star Resorts, is a ski-themed water park with various rides, chutes, plunges, pools and slides. The Summit Plummet where participants can drop 120ft at 55mph and Tikes Peak for kids which offer inner tube rides, wading pool and interactive fountains.
Better wear one-piece swimsuits at Summit Plummet.
6) Typhoon Lagoon
Walt Disney World Re, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407- 824-4321
Hours: 10am-9pm.
Located between the Downtown Marketplace and Disney-MGM Studios, it is a 56-acre water park with tropically landscape. It features a large wave pool covers 2.5 acres and holds 2.75 gallons of water and a shark observatory.
This park is open earlier and closes later in peak periods and vacation times.
2. Universal Studios
1000 Universal Studios Plaza, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-363-8000
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-6pm; Sat-Sun: 7am-7pm.
This combination theme park and working television and film studios is made up of two amusement parks, on-site hotels, and the Citywalk area. You can have an innovative ride and experience the movies in a whole new way. There are more than 40 rides at the 444 acres site such as the place 'Men in Black: Alien Attack', 'Earthquake-the big one', and 'Kongfrontstation' and more.
Open longer in summer and vacation period. Call for details.
3. Sea World
7007 SeaWorld Drive, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-351-3600
Hours: generally open at 9am daily, call for exact hours
As the world's premier marine adventure park, covers a area of 200 acres, with several aquariums, an artificial coral reef, a pool for sharks and sting-rays, a large enclosure of walruses, sealions, seals, otters and penguins, a flamingo garden and more attractions. It offers various interactive adventure programs. Featuring aim to educate visitors while entertain.
Check at the gate for exact details of animal shows.
4. Discovery Cove
6000 Discovery Cove Way, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-370-1428
Hours: daily 9am-5:30pm
Near to Seaworld Orlando, it within a distance of 10 minutes from downtown and 15 minutes from Orlando International Airport. It is an exclusive, reservations-only adventure in which there are interactive actives like swimming with dolphins, playing with stingrays and coming eye-to-eye with sharks and barracuda and so on.
It offers two types of daily admission packages and a special 'Trainer for a day' package.
5. Gatorland
14501 South Orange Blossom Trail, U.S. 441, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-855-5496
Hours: daily 9am-6pm
It is famous as 'Alligator Capital of the World', founded in 1949, covers 110-acres. It shows thousands of alligators and crocodiles, a breeding marsh with boardwalk and observation tower, one-of-a-kind reptilian shows, aviary, petting zoo, swamp walk, educational programs and much, much more.
Tickets for admission and special package check on http://206.188.208.194/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=16 .
6. Lake Eola Park
101 North Rosalind Avenue, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-246-2827 Park; 407-232-0111 Swan Boats
Hours: daily from 6am
It is one of the popular downtown destinations with beautiful scenery, paddle boat rentals, gondola cruises, special events and more. There are so many picnic tables for dining, also a number of well-kept playgrounds for the kids. Experience the amazing Swan Boats are the most loved active by kids.
An ideal place for afternoon strolls from the crowed street.
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Universal Studios
1000 Universal Studios Plaza, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-363-8000
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-6pm; Sat-Sun: 7am-7pm.
It is a movie theme park containing rides and attractions based on movies and television shows, as well as some behind the scenes looks at movie and television making techniques. This combination theme park and working television and film studios is made up of two amusement parks, on-site hotels, and the Citywalk area. The two full-sized theme parks are: original Universal Studios Florida and the new Islands of Adventure.
Original Universal Studios Florida opened in 1990, it featuring its aims to make visitors feel like they are in a movie with rides that are inspires by popular films. Its six themed areas are Hollywood, Production Central, New York, San Francisco / Amity, World Expo and KidZone.
The Islands of Adventure Park is divided into several themed areas including Marvel Super Hero Island and Jurassic Park. And the Toon Lagoon and Seuss Landing are particularly designed and suited for younger visitors.
CityWalk area includes the 20 screen AMC Universal Cineplex, numerous restaurants, shops, and clubs. Good choices for entertainment and relaxation.
You can have an innovative ride and experience the movies in a whole new way. There are more than 40 rides at the 444 acres site such as the place 'Men in Black: Alien Attack', 'Earthquake-the big one', and 'Kongfrontstation' and more. Just find the item you are interested in and enjoy them.
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Category: Accommodation
1. Portofino Bay Hotel
5601 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-503-1100
Average price: $326
Just a short boat ride to Universal theme parks, it featured its fake-Italian themed building. Offer spacious and nicely decorated rooms with huge bathroom which has a separated shower and tub. There are two pools, villa pool and Beach pool, and they offer cabanas for rent. Enjoy yourself in the club lounge.
$12 per night for self-park and $18 for valet parking.
2. Hard Rock Hotel
5800 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-503-2000
Average price: $301
It is definitely a hotel designed for music lovers, music experience is everywhere. Offer standard rooms with hard rock theme decoration, some are garden view rooms. Great pool area has good slide, beach area, pool towels, and cabanas to rent. There is an ice cream parlor on site, and many collections of rock history.
18% tip is automatically added. Also need Pay for the gym.
3. Royal Pacific Resort
6300 Hollywood Way, Universal Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-503-3000
Average price: $259
The atmosphere of hotel is tropical and just enjoys the nature-paradise-like hotel. The on-site-food is good, and several restaurants. Great pool area with a kiddy area. On Sunday nights there are movie played on big screen down by the pool, watch the movie while having drinks poolside-it, amazing relaxation. Also water taxi to Universal.
Add an automatic 18%gratuity to drink orders or any orders for that matter.
4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Orlando Universal Studios
5614 Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-581-5600
Average price: $119
It is just 5 miles to Sea World and 9 miles to Walt Disney World. Offer adequate room with fridge and microwave, and reasonable priced laundry on site. Several restaurants are within walking distance. Offer complimentary continental breakfast and complimentary transportation to and from the park.
Better check the shuttle schedule for some changes so every week is different.
5. Doubletree Hotel at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
5780 Major Boulevard, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-351-1000
Average price: $119
It located minutes to the entrance to Universal Studios as the name state. Offer big size rooms, some are universal view rooms, and also non-smocking rooms, and there are designated area for smocking. The hotel has Starbucks, Pizza Hut and some restaurants and bars. Valet parking and self parking is a available.
$9/day for internet service in the room.
6. Hawthorn Suites Universal Studios
7601 Canada Avenue, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-581-2151
Average price: $124
It is very handy for Universal, Sea World and close to Disney by car. Offer spacious rooms and small kitchen with a dishwasher and utensils and more. The free breakfast is good and free shuttle service to Universal. Also free fast internet. Nice swimming pool and fine sunbeds. There is amazing basketball court.
Customer service was very helpful in explaining taxi fares/shuttle times.
7. La Quinta Inn Orlando/Universal Studios
5621 Major Blvd, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-313-3100
Average price: $89
It located around the corner from Universal, near many restaurants and local business. Offer spacious room with coffee maker and more. Housekeeping does a good job each day. Breakfast is good and many choices.
Maybe there are noisy from the lower floor for the pets allowed in the hotel.
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Category: Weather
Average Temperature by Month (F Degree):
Jan 59.7
Feb 61.2
Mar 66.7
Apr 71.2
May 76.9
Jun 81.1
Jul 82.3
Aug 82.5
Sep 81.0
Oct 75.2
Nov 68.0
Dec 62.1
Orlando's climate belongs to a warm and humid subtropical climate which is caused primarily by its low elevation and its location near to the Tropic of cancer, and affected by the movement of the Gulf Stream. The temperature is always higher than 55 (F Degree), never be so cold in winter.
The best time to Orlando are in November and the spring months of March and April. Take T-shirt and shorts or jeans. May light swear is need in nights for is in spring and autumn.
Summer is rather hot, so never forget your sunscreen when under the sunlight. Short-sleeves, sleeveless shirts, skirts, short pants, and sandal are ok. For this is the rain season in Florida, so always take umbrella is necessary.
Winter is not so cold and most days are dry and sunny, so just take some jackets, and the light-winter clothes.
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Category: Resaurants/Food
1. Victoria & Albert's (American, French, Irish, Contemporary, British)
4401 Grand Floridian Way, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-939-3463
Hours: Daily 5:45pm-9pm
Must Try: (creates new menus frequently) pheasant breast, veal with truffle, mahi crusted with horseradish.
Price range: $90-$120
2. La Coquina (American, French, International)
1 Grand Cypress Blvd, Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-239-1234
Hours: Wed-Sat: 6:30pm-10pm, Sun: 10:30am-2:30pm
Must Try: Roasted veal tenderloin, seared ahi tuna, buffalo tenderloin, red pepper-marinated duck.
Price range: $41-$80
3. Mikado Japanese Steak House (Japanese)
8701 World Center Dr, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-239-4200
Hours: Daily 6-10pm
Must Try: teppanyaki (Sushi), onion volcano, chicken, Filet Mignon, beef.
Price range: Main courses $16-$35 adults
4. Manuel's on the 28th (American, Continental)
390 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-246-6580
Hours: Tue-Sat: 6pm-10pm
Must Try: Chilean sea bass, Smoked duck comfit, flaky apple torte, lobster bisque, beef tenderloin.
Price range: $20-$80
5. Flying Fish Cafe (Seafood, Contemporary)
2102 N. Epcot Resorts Blvd., Disney's BoardWalk, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-939-3463
Hours: Mon-Thu: 5pm-10pm; Fri-Sat: 5pm-10:30pm; Sun 5pm-10pm
Must Try: Flying Fish sampler (snapper), crab cake, pan-roasted tilefish, crusted tuna, lava cake.
Average price: $30
6. Roy's Restaurant - Orlando (Hawaiian)
7760 W. Sand Lake Rd., Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-352-4844
Hours: Daily 5:30-10pm
Must Try: Hawaiian-style misoyaki butterfish, Korean-style barbecue beef, wood-roasted lemongrass shrimp, seared mahimahi, Mongolian-style pork tenderloin.
Price range: $20-$50
7. Roman's (American, Caribbean)
4000 Central Florida Pkwy, the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-393-4333
Hours: Mon-Thu: 6pm-10pm; Fri-Sat: 6pm-10:30pm; Sun: 6pm-10pm
Must Try: succulent yucca-stuffed shrimp, pan-cooked Key West yellowtail, roasted duck breast, apple crepes.
Price range: $41-$80
8. Seasons 52 (American)
7700 Sand Lake Rd., Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-354-5212
Hours: Daily 4:30pm-11pm
Must Try: roasted eggplant-Parmesan, Pacific Opah steak, Cubed mesquite-barbecue turkey.
Price range: v$15-$40
9. Atlantis (Seafood)
6677 Sea Harbor Dr, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-351-5555
Hours: Tue-Sat: 6am-10pm
Must Try: Atlantis lobster bisque, sauteed red snapper, filet mignon and lobster, veal chops.
Price range: $30-$40
10. Bahama Breeze (American, Barbecue, Caribbean, Seafood)
8849 International Dr, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-248-2499
Hours: Mon-Thu: 4pm-1am; Fri-Sat: 4pm-2am; Sun: 4pm-1am
Must Try: Coconut-curry chicken, Paella, "fish in a bag", pina-colada bread pudding.
Price range: $9-$25
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Category: Transportation
Check the flight information at the website of the airport: http://www.orlandoairports.net/main.htm . There are details about live flight information, flight arrivals, departures, flight notification, airlines, and schedules. Or call 407-825-8643 for flight information.
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Category: Transportation
Orlando International Airport located about 10km southeast of the center business district of Orlando. There are many parking lots on service, very convinent. The list on the following:
1. Cell Phone Parking Lot
Address: south Approach road, about one mile south from the terminal building.
Daily rate: free
More information: open for passenger pick-up, there are about 100-space. The drivers wait until the arriving passengers to call for a ride.
2. Satellite parking
Address: three lots
Blue lot: Cargo Road, nearly one mile north of the terminal building.
Red lot: South Approach Road, about 1 mile south of the terminal building
Gold Lot: Tradeport Drive, two miles west of the Blue Lot.
Rates: free for 10 minute grace period. $4 for the first 3 hours. $9 per 24hrs period. The maximum Period is 120-days.
More information: please follow the road signs to reach anyone of three lots. Satellite parking is uncovered but be fenced facilities and patrolled by the Orlando Police Department-Airport Division. The Gold lot is just used when the Blue and Red are full. Satellite parking does not accept vehicles longer than 20 feet in length.
3. Terminal Garage Parking
Address: Garage A and Garage B on each side of the Main Terminal. Terminal Top parking access from the top level of the 'A' and 'B'garages.
Rates: $1per 20 minutes (or any time in the part of 20 minutes). $ 17 per 24hrs period. The maximum Period is 60 days.
More information: about 9300 spaces and most of them are under cover.Routinely patrolled by the Orlando Police Department-Airport Division.Vehicles higher than 7'0'' are not admitted in the Terminal Garage Parking.
Tips: Handicapped parking is convenient in the Terminal Garage Parking and Satellite Parking Lots (call at 407-825-2980 to make arrangement in advance).
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Category: Transportation
Taxis are available on the Main Terminal, both the A and B sides of it on the first level. Take a cab from the airport to the downtown may need a fee of $27-$35. Attention that it is just an approximated number for fares may vary based on traffic and weather conditions. Taxis may carry 1-5 passengers or 1-9 passengers, and charge the same rate depends on the number of passengers. You?d better to understand the fares in advance.
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Category: Transportation
1. The LYNX
The Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority operates 236 buses servicing, throughout the Orange County including the major theme parks.
Standard fares: One-Way Fare-$1.5; Single-Day Pass-$3.5; 7-Day Pass-$12; 30-Day Pass-$38.
Over age of 65 or disabilities, show I.D. or Medicare Card when buy ticket: One-Way Fare-$0.75; Single-Day Pass: $1.75; 7-Day Pass-$6; 30-Day Pass-$18.
Advantages: Passes can be bought at LYNX Pass Partner locations. Transfers are free in 90 minutes and apply to all rides. Any question about the fares, passes, routes or bus numbers, call at 407-841-5969.
Disadvantages: some people think it is not so tourist-friendly. The public transportation is limited.
2. I-Trolley
A safe, economical, and good way to get around Orlando where be filled with busy tourist. Mainly explore the International Drive Resort Area.
Standard fees: single fare-$1; Senior citizen (over 65)-$0.25; Kids free under 12 and accompany with a paying adult.
Unlimited Rides Passes: One-day Pass: $3/person; Three-day Pass: $5/person; Five-day Pass: $7/person; seven-day Pass: $9/person; Fourteen-day Pass: $16/person.
Advantages: Trolley transfers are FREE and if you have an Unlimited Ride Pass that a transfer coupon is not required. With cash fare just ask your Trolley driver for a transfer coupon when you board the trolley. Passes can be used for over 100 locations in International Drive Resort Area.
Disadvantages: Just service the International Drive Resort Area.
3. Taxi
Taxis are available on many main streets, fares may vary based on traffic and weather conditions. Taxis may carry 1-5 passengers or 1-9 passengers, and charge the same rate depends on the number of passengers. Taxi fares start at $2.45 and cost $1.40 for each mile thereafter. You?d better to understand the fares in advance.
Advantages: convenient to get.
Disadvantages: 25 plus tip to the International Drive area, about $10 more to the U.S. 192 area.
4. Rent a Car
There are so many rent agents on service in Orlando, making it easy to navigate throughout the area.
Advantages: Free shuttles to all major rental car companies are available from the airport.
Disadvantages: There are a lot of toll roads and a little bit hard to find free and available parking.
Tips: You'd better have an up-to-date street map.
Most of the hotels offer shuttle service to main attractions. And the Disney World has its own transportation system.
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Category: Entertainment/Clubs
They are many entertainment options in Orlando. Besides enjoy good time on Disney World or Universal Studios and Sea World, you can enjoy other items like golf, performance and shows and more others.
Don't Miss your Chance to play the Best Golf Course in Orlando, recommended top golf clubs:
1. Cypress Creek Country Club
5353 Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-351-2187
More information: Public, 18 hole, 7,014 yds, Par 72, CR-73.6, S-126
Rates: Weekday 18 Hole Greens Fee: $50; Weekday 9 Hole Greens Fee: $30;
Weekends 18 Hole Greens Fee: $55; Weekends 9 Hole Greens Fee: $30
2. Eastwood Golf Club
13950 Golfway Blvd, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-281-4653
More information: Public, 18 hole, 7,176 yds, Par 72, CR-73.9, S-124.
Rates: Weekday 18 Hole Greens Fee: $55; Weekday 9 Hole Greens Fee: $55;
Weekends 18 Hole Greens Fee: $65; Weekends 9 Hole Greens Fee: $65.
3. Metrowest Golf Club
2100 S Hiawassee Rd, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-299-1099
More information: Public, 18 hole, 7,051 yds, Par 72, CR-74.1, S-132
Rates: Weekday 18 Hole Greens Fee: $105; Weekday 9 Hole Greens Fee: $65;
Weekends 18 Hole Greens Fee: $105; Weekends 9 Hole Greens Fee: $65.
To extend daytime fun, there are top destinations for enjoying the nightlife:
1. Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
6000 Universal Blvd # 704, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-224-2155
Hours: daily 11am-2am
More information: This bar and restaurant each night has a live band plays Caribbean-inspired tunes, rock and top 40.
2. Firestone Club
578 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-872-0066
Hours: Wed-Sun: 10pm-3am
More information: The club features an 18+ event slate that's never the same from week to week but is always as loud as it is fun. The Club also features occasional live acts.
3. Independent Bar
70 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-839-0457
Hours: Tue-Thu: 10pm-2am; Fri-Sat: 9:30pm-2am; Sun and Wed: 10pm-2am
More information: Features its unique outdoor patio and gorgeous view of downtown Orlando. 70s and 80s music, indie rock, or top 40 tunes, depending on the evening.
4. Sky 60
64 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-246-1599
Hours: Mon-Fri 5pm-2am; Sat 8pm-2am
More information: This rooftop bar and groove to hip hop, soul and techno. The stylish, cabana-inspired bar offers tropical cocktails such as the mojito and pepperita.
Orlando Dinner Shows are special for the whole family.
1. Pirates Dinner Adventure
6400 Carrier Dr, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-248-0590
Hours: Monday-Thursday 6:00pm & 9:00pm,Friday 6:00pm & 9:00pm, Saturday 1:30pm, 5pm & 8:30pm, Sunday 4:00pm & 7:30pm.
Admission: Adult: $55, Child: $35
More information: The show display you the middle of a swashbuckling pirate adventure includes a pirate ship, kidnapped princess and her court, swashbuckling pirates and terrific plots. Price includes an appetizer buffet, a main course, the show and the Pirate Bash dance party after show.
2. Sleuths Mystery Dinner Show
8267 International Drive,Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-363-1985 800-393-1985
Hours: Contact for Specific Dates and Times
Admission: Adult: $48.95, Child: $23.95
More information: This show is telling an engaging story is performed in a dinner party atmosphere that serves as the backdrop for an undisclosed murder. Crack plots keep guests on the edge of their seats as they participate by questioning suspects. This show will have you laughing on the edge of your seat all night.
The professional NBA team--Magic, see basketball game in Orlando:
Amway Arena
600 W. Amelia St, Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-849-2020
More information: Amway Arena is the home arena of the Orlando Magic of the NBA. The schedule of games of 2007-2008 seasons check on: http://www.ticketwood.com/venues/Amway-Arena-Tickets/index.php .
The tickets information check on http://www.nba.com/magic/tickets/ .
More coming.......
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Category: Shopping
Disney - Lake Buena Vista:
1. Downtown Disney Market Place
Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL
Tel: 407-828-3056
Hours: vary hours for shops
Downtown Disney nestled along Buena Vista Lagoon is comprised of numerous shops, dining establishments, a movie complex and nightclubs and more. It includes specialty shops like: Arribas Brothers, Art of Disney, Basin, Disney Tails, Disney's Days of Christmas, LEGO Imagination Center and so on.
Try to enjoy the well-maintained garden areas and the landscaping.
2. Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores
15591 S Apopka Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL
Tel: 407-238-9301
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10am-9pm; Sun: 10am-6pm
Located about 2 miles from the Disney world, this complex center offers stores with great price, stores offer factory direct, have brand shops like Aeropostale, Bass, Carter's and more. Featured Disney shops like Converse shoes, Dressbarn, Gap outlet, Old navy, Nine west outlet, Reebok and more.
Check the Center Food Court or the Internet coffee and the playground for kids.
International Drive Area:
1. Festival Bay Mall at International Drive
5250 International Drive, Orlando, FL
Tel: 407-351-7718
Hours: Mon-Sun: 10am-9pm; Sun: 11am-7pm
It is one of the most gorgeous shopping centers in Orlando. It features a selection of 80 stores and restaurants and 4 exciting entertainment venues. Stores like: Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, Ron Jon Surf Shop, Sheplers Western Wear, Steve and Barry's, PacSun, Journey's, Nine West Outlet, Kasper Outlet, Jones New York Outlet and more.
Check the indoor playground for kids and indoor glow-in-the-dark miniature golf.
2. The Mercado
8445 S. International Drive, Orlando
Tel: 407-345-9337
Hours: Mon-sun: 10am-10pm
Small shopping 'village' featuring its unique and original Mediterranean look. There are 60 specialty stores and highly praised restaurants, international food court and nightly entertainment. Stores including: the America Cola Company, Global Sports, and Krazy Kites and more.
Do not miss explore the story of the Titanic in a way never done before.
3. Orlando Premium Outlets
8200 Vineland Ave, Orlando, FL
Tel: 407-238-7787
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10am-11pm, Sun: 10am-9pm.
It is a popular bargain shops place. These 440,000 square feet contain 110 stores, including Adidas, Banana Republic, Burberry, Giorgio Armani, Tommy Hilfiger, Hugo Boss and Kenneth Cole and much more. Shopping scene from jewelry, luggage, and clothes to house accessories, games and electronics.
4. Pointe Orlando
9101 International Dr, Orlando, FL
Tel: 407-248-2838
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10am-10pm; Sun: 11am-9pm
Conveniently located on International Drive, there are upscale shopping, restaurants, entertainment, movies, IMAX 3-D Theater for you. Shops from stylish shoes and bathing suits to beautiful jewelry and fun-filled toys.
Interactive attractions like Wonderworks give the place additional appeal.
West Orlando Area:
Mall at Millenia
4200 Conroy Rd, Orlando, FL
Tel: 407-363-3555
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10am-9pm; Sun: noon-7pm.
It is one of the nation's most active housing markets , have Top-of-the-line stores, such as Bloomingdale's, Neiman Marcus, Gucci and Tiffany & Co. draw crowds, and other favorites include Macy's, Pottery Barn, Ann Taylor Loft, Urban Outfitters, Gap, and Banana Republic and more. Popular restaurants including Brio Tuscan Grille, PF Chang's, the Cheesecake Factory, and the Blue Martini and more.
Orlando Airport-South East Orlando Area:
Florida Mall
8001 South Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL
Tel: 407-851-6255
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10am-9pm; Sun: 12am-6pm.
This is the largest shopping center in Orlando. It has 234 stores with department stores include Dillard's, Nordstrom, JCPenney, Sears and Saks and more, Specialty shops include Banana Republic, Guess, Nine West and Sunglass Hut and many more. This mall is the perfect place for bargains and year-round sales.
North Orlando Area:
Altamonte Mall
451 East Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL
Tel: 407-215-5100
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11am-9pm; Sun: 11am-6pm.
A complex of shopping, entertainment, and restaurants, Altamonte Mall is the second largest in the area behind the Florida Mall, and is anchored by department stores like Dillard's, Macy's, Sears and JCPenney. There are also 175 specialty shops, which are framed by indoor palm trees and benches.
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Category: Education/Academic
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Orlando, located in central Florida 75 miles northeast of Tampa, is the county seat of Orange County, Florida. The city of Orlando is at the head of the Orlando-Kissimmee, Florida, Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is Florida's third-largest metropolitan area. Orlando's climate belongs to a warm and humid subtropical climate which is caused primarily by its low elevation and its location near to the Tropic of cancer, and affected by the movement of the Gulf Stream.
Best known as the home of Disney World, Orlando is one of the most popular and visited vacation destinations in the world, also the center of the largest concentration of family entertainment attractions in the world. The most famous attractions including: Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, and Seaworld Orlando. The region is accepting about 52 million tourists a year. Other attractions like Discovery Cove, Gatorland and Lake Eola Park and many more.
Orlando is also known for its wide array of golf course, golf lovers can enjoy choose any level. It is also the home of the Orlando Magic which is an NBA professional team. Besides enjoy the attractions you can enjoy see basketball game and play golf.
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