Orlando

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Orlando
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Orlando
Orlando
Photo provided by Visit Orlando
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

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

Bay Lake

4/5(4 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Bay Lake is its exciting theme parks. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Epcot® and Walt Disney World® Resort.

Bay Lake
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
Downtown Orlando

Downtown Orlando

Ample dining options, great live music, and fantastic lake views are just a few top things to explore in Downtown Orlando. A visit to The Social or Church Street Station might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Church Street Station or Lynx Central Station to get around town.

Downtown Orlando
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.

Reunion
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Windsor Hills

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
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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
Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites - Waterpark by IHG
Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites - Waterpark by IHG
3.5 out of 5
14500 Continental Gateway, Orlando, FL
The price is P4,489 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
P4,489
P7,834 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Orlando. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 5 restaurants, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the family ...
7/10 Good! (2,548 reviews)
"Everything was fantastic"

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2025

Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites - Waterpark by IHG
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
4 out of 5
9300 Jeff Fuqua Boulevard, Orlando, FL
The price is P11,875 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
P11,875
P13,359 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Orlando. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,198 reviews)
"This was our first time staying at the airport. It was definitely convenient. I hadn’t realized we were in a different terminal because we took a different airline but that ended up be ok too. The hotel was super clean. It was nice. Nothing overly fancy. Expensive but convenient. Some staff were ..."

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2025

Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando
The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando
4 out of 5
14501 Grove Resort Avenue, Winter Garden, FL
The price is P10,738 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
P10,738
P15,277 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly resort in Winter Garden. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 outdoor pools, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (7,325 reviews)
"Property seemed much more worn out since one year ago when we visited. Kids loved it. Pools are a ton of fun!"

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2025

The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando
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.
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! (1,768 reviews)
"10/10 loved staying here"

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2025

Vacation Village at Parkway
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! (8,517 reviews)
Family trip
"We travel to Disney as a family multiple times a year. This was a great location, quiet every night for a good night's sleep. The kids, and adults, loved the pool area. Proximity of food was excellent! We would definitely stay here again! Minor complaints: -The deadbolt wouldn't close -One tub drain ..."

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2025

Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa
Summer Bay Orlando by Exploria Resorts
Summer Bay Orlando by Exploria Resorts
3.5 out of 5
17805 US Highway 192, Clermont, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified condo in Four Corners. Enjoy free parking, 5 outdoor pools, and 4 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,314 reviews)
"Super recommended"

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2025

Summer Bay Orlando by Exploria Resorts
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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