Orlando Travel Guide

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Get ready for the holiday of a lifetime to sunny Orlando.

World famous theme parks, beautiful beaches nearby, serious shopping, watersports and golf courses galore, lively nightlife and an award-winning food scene, you’ll find all of these, and lots more hidden gems on your trip to Orlando – the undisputed Theme Capital of the World.

Let the magic begin with a trip to the iconic attractions at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, enjoy endless excitement at Universal Orlando Resort, build an amazing family adventure on a trip to Legoland® Florida Resort and experience for yourselves the aquatic wonderlands at SeaWorld® Orlando.

With multiple new theme park attractions, shows and events constantly on the horizon, Orlando’s theme parks continue to offer hours of fun with their exhilarating rides, jaw-dropping shows, tempting restaurants, branded shopping and exciting nightlife.

There’s always a reason to return to this magnificent destination year after year.

Think of your perfect getaway, does it include non stop family fun whilst exploring the world famous theme parks and attractions? Maybe it’s exploring the great outdoors on an Everglade adventure followed by a shopping extravaganza and dancing the night away at a trendy night club.

Luxury resorts, authentic neighbourhoods, a fantastic dining scene, informative museums, and a seemingly endless variety of tip top entertainment for travellers of all ages shoots Orlando to top spot for your next unforgettable holiday adventure.

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Orlando Attractions

Famous for its legendary theme parks, Orlando is a place like no other. Walt Disney World Resort ® is home to the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom as well as Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon, Disney’s two stunning water parks. World famous rides and attractions, magical meetings with your favourite Disney Disney characters and the dining, entertainment and shopping paradise that is Disney Springs® are all just part of your Orlando adventures.

Equally exciting, and just as famous, the three theme parks at Universal Orlando Resort are where you’ll laugh and play and scream your head off with some of the biggest characters from the movies, TV and current pop culture. Soar over Hogwarts with Harry Potter, swing through the streets with Spider Man and conquer the towering Krakatoa Volcano, just some of the great times to be had at Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios Florida and Universal Volcano Bay. There’s also the exciting mixture of nightlife, dining, shopping and entertainment on offer at Universal Citywalk that now features new and exciting escape room experiences.

SeaWorld®, Aquatica® and Discovery Cove® combine to provide an amazing combination of thrilling rides, aquatic adventures, immersive experiences and inspiring and informative animal encounters. Get up close with the sharks, dolphins, sea lions, otters and so much more, take on the epic roller coasters and water slides or just chill out and relax by the beach – there’s an unforgettable treat for everyone at the Seaworld Resorts.

Orlando Accommodation

With more than 480 hotels and more than 130,000 guest rooms Orlando offers more accommodation options than nearly any destination in the world. Accommodations range from luxury resorts and themed hotels loaded with amazing amenities to private villas that are just perfect for families and groups of friends travelling together.

And if you want to get really close to the famous theme park attractions then Walt Disney and Universal have a fabulous range of on-site hotels to base yourselves in.

Stay on International Drive or Downtown Orlando, choose your own Apartment or Villa with its own private pool. The choice is endless, Orlando has something for every traveller and every budget.

Orlando Dining and Nightlife

With thousands of restaurants, Orlando’s dining options read like a world map as visitors from across the globe can find a taste of home here. Orlando’s flourishing dining scene features restaurant options from all over the world. Whether you are the most serious of foodies or the most casual of diners, you’re in for a treat, because Orlando has plenty of delicious options to satisfy every taste, and every budget.

From theme park dining to upscale, celebrity chef inspired restaurants, we suggest that you arrive hungry! Michelin guide restaurants, sports focused pubs, family friendly feasts, gourmet food trucks and welcoming breweries and wineries – Orlando really does have something for everyone!

When the sun goes down the pulse gets quicker as Orlando’s thriving nightlife comes alive. From sleek lounges, ultra-hip bars, evening dinner shows and high-energy dance clubs to laid-back pubs and multi-venue entertainment complexes, Orlando offers plenty of hot spots to live it up after dark.

Popular spots include I – Drive & Convention District, Universal City Walk, Walt Disney World ® Resort and Lake Buena Vista, Restaurant Row, Downtown Orlando and Winter Park.

Orlando Shopping

Despite the tremendous appeal of Orlando’s world-famous theme parks, one of the top reported activities for visitors is shopping. And luckily for visitors to Orlando there are no less than seven fantastic shopping malls and outlet centres within a 15 mile radius of Orlando’s major attractions. From elegant malls to factory outlets and trendy neighbourhood boutiques, Orlando really does have something for everyone.

Dedicated fashionistas will love browsing the world’s most sought-after brands including Burberry, Chanel, Dior, Giorgio Armani, Louis Vuitton, Jimmy Choo, Rolex, and so many more in demand labels at the upscale Mall at the Millenia. Stretching across 1.8 million square feet Florida’s largest shopping centre, the Florida Mall is just 25 minutes from Disney and it’s packed with best of brand retailers and fun activities including the Crayola Experience. Budget conscious bargain hunters will love the three open air outlet malls – the perfect spot to grab some designer bargains at factory prices.

For a change of pace, take a leisurely stroll through the three key shopping districts that showcase Orlando’s eclectic side: Winter Park, Ivanhoe Village and Thornton Park in downtown Orlando.

Special souvenirs to the memories really last can be found at the Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort shopping complexes. You can easily spend hours browsing the world’s largest Disney character store and Star Wars Galactic Outpost as well as the Quiet Flight Surf Shop and the Universal Studios Store at Universal’s CityWalk.

Orlando Entertainment and
Special Events

Orlando continues to add new entertainment options beyond the theme park gates with large-scale complexes that combine one-of-a-kind entertainment experiences with shopping and dining. With the re-imagination of Disney’s “downtown” area, Disney Springs has doubled in size by adding a multitude of new restaurants, many with international celebrity chef acclaim, one-of-a-kind shops and entertainment venues. Universal CityWalk is home to the Blue Man Group show, more than ten restaurants and nightlife venues, including a karaoke club featuring a live band and back-up singers. Nearby, Pointe Orlando features several entertainment venues, including an IMAX Regal Cinemas and the Orlando Improv Comedy Club & Dinner Theatre, in addition to its collection of outdoor shopping and dining options. 

Orlando also hosts more than 450 year-round events to please everyone and add more variety.

Sports and Outdoor Adventure

Sports fans are in their element with plenty of major events on show. From the National Basketball Association’s famous Orlando Magic team and the University of Central Florida Knights football to Orlando Solar Bear hockey, the Orlando sports scene gives fans plenty of reasons to cheer. And now, sports fanatics have even more reason to visit, with Orlando City Soccer Club, Orlando’s first Major League soccer team founded in 2015.  Orlando is also a top golf destination.

Orlando and the surrounding area really is a one of a kind destination for sports fans and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Beyond the Theme Parks

There’s so much more to Orlando than it’s famous Theme Parks, beyond the headline attractions there’s a whole new world of adventure just waiting to be explored that includes exciting standalone attractions , informative ecotours, natural springs, birding, nature trails, fishing, kayaking, airboat rides and lots lots more. And with its all year-round mild temperatures and sunny blue skies the range of outdoor activities for adventure enthusiasts is virtually limitless. The surrounding national parks and acres of lush foliage are ideal for hikers, cyclists, horseback-riders and those who enjoy adventure trekking, off-road driving, ziplining and more.
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) National Campus in Lake Nona is less than 20 minutes from Orlando and it is open to the public. The USTA cordially invites tennis enthusiasts of all skill levels and ages to watch, learn and play at one of the world’s largest tennis facilities, there are even some options to play for free. Beginner, intermediate or expert, or maybe a friendly spectator, you’ll all enjoy unparalleled tennis and pickleball experiences at this fantastic state of the art location.
Some of the sport’s most famous golfers call Florida their home and courses designed by Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Tom Watson are just some of the 100 or so courses dotted throughout Orlando and the surrounding area. Most of the sport’s most talented players take part each year at Florida’s Arnold Palmer Invitational as well as the prestigious Players Championship at Sawgrass.

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