Orlando, FL

Travel Guide

Orlando which includes a sunset, a pond and a city
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Orlando featuring marine life and interior views as well as a couple
The Wheel at ICON Park™ showing rides and a square or plaza
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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 Orlando featuring signage, a city and night scenes

Florida Center

While visiting Florida Center, you might make a stop by sights like Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Florida.

Florida Center
Magic Kingdom® Park showing rides and interior views as well as a couple

Bay Lake

4.5/5(2,826 area reviews)

Home to all four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks and one water park, this city offers endless entertainment, including Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground and Magnolia and Palm Golf Courses.

Bay Lake
Downtown Orlando

Downtown Orlando

4/5(769 area reviews)

Orlando's historic core boasts art galleries, retail, restaurants, and nightclubs, with attractions like Lake Eola Park, Linton E. Allen Memorial Fountain, and performing arts theaters, all accessible via public transportation.

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Windsor Hills

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Windsor Hills and surrounding area, you can visit Mystic Dunes Golf Club and Island H2O Live!.

Windsor Hills
Reunion which includes golf and landscape views as well as a small group of people

Reunion

The waterparks and pristine golf courses 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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Orange Lake

While visiting Orange Lake, you might make a stop by sights like Walt Disney World® Resort and Orange Lake Golf.

Orange Lake
Marriott's Grande Vista
Marriott's Grande Vista
4 out of 5
5925 Avenida Vista, Orlando, FL
The price is NT$3,048 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
NT$3,048
NT$3,429 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Orlando. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,525 reviews)
"Everything was fabulous"

Reviewed on 2025/6/20

Marriott's Grande Vista
Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas, Lake Buena Vista/Orlando
Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas, Lake Buena Vista/Orlando
4 out of 5
8800 Vistana Centre Dr, Orlando, FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$3,449 per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
NT$3,449
NT$3,881 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Orlando. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 outdoor pools, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,073 reviews)
"My friends and I loved staying at this resort and especially in a villa!! The pools were amazing and it was in such a convenient area. We will definitely be returning!"

Reviewed on 2025/6/20

Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas, Lake Buena Vista/Orlando
Rosen Inn Lake Buena Vista
Rosen Inn Lake Buena Vista
3.5 out of 5
8442 Palm Parkway, Orlando, FL
The price is NT$2,058 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
NT$2,058
NT$2,315 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Orlando. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5,166 reviews)
"The place was very clean and very friendly. The only issue we had was so close to the interstate and was kinda noisy because of the traffic and work construction."

Reviewed on 2025/6/20

Rosen Inn Lake Buena Vista
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.
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! (8,825 reviews)
"This property always meets my expectations."

Reviewed on 2025/6/17

Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa
Vacation Village at Parkway
Vacation Village at Parkway
3 out of 5
2975 Arabian Nights Blvd, Kissimmee, FL
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly condo in Kissimmee. Enjoy free WiFi, 7 outdoor pools, and 7 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,231 reviews)
"The stay was great. Staff is very nice and the room was amazing. First 2 night were nice an quiet. 3rd night had very noisy upstairs neighbors. You can hear every footstep and conversation. That would be my only complaint, but thats not on the hotel . Would stay again for sure"

Reviewed on 2025/6/18

Vacation Village at Parkway
Margaritaville Cottages Orlando with H2O Waterpark by Rentyl
Margaritaville Cottages Orlando with H2O Waterpark by Rentyl
4 out of 5
8000 Fins Up Circle, Kissimmee, FL
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Kissimmee. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,433 reviews)
"Margaritaville Cottages in Orlando was amazing! The atmosphere was great; exactly what we were looking for. Our cottage was located in the back where it was nice and quiet and felt safe. Our private pool and jacuzzi was the perfect thing to have and we always ended our long days with a cool swim ..."

Reviewed on 2025/6/20

Margaritaville Cottages Orlando with H2O Waterpark by Rentyl
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

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Not as fun as it used to be. You must wear mask and wait in lines to enter stores.

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Great restaurants and shopping

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A lot to see and do

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Front Desk staff cant ask for me.. you'll great

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Resident.

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I had been to Orlando several times before it is a great place to visit. This time it was just a layover stop so I didn’t leave the airport area until my next leg of my trip

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