- Cuban sandwich (Orlando's Latin side)
- Disney dining (the reservations game; book 60 days out)
- Key lime pie (the Florida classic)
Orlando Guide
Cinderella Castle, Walt Disney World. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Orlando is the theme-park capital of the world: Walt Disney World's four parks and Universal Orlando's two, plus SeaWorld and the water parks. It's a purpose-built vacation city; plan it like an expedition.
Beyond the parks: the Kennedy Space Center an hour east, Winter Park's museums and boat tours, and the natural springs (Wekiwa, Blue Spring) for manatees in winter.
What to do in Orlando
The parks
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Magic Kingdom Cinderella Castle and the fireworks; rope-drop strategy essential. - 2
EPCOT The World Showcase's 11 pavilions; the festivals. - 3
Universal Studios Florida Diagon Alley and the Wizarding World. - 4
Islands of Adventure Hogsmeade, VelociCoaster, the thrill capital.
Beyond the parks
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Kennedy Space Center The NASA complex; launch days are the prize. - 2
Winter Park The Morse Museum's Tiffany collection and the scenic boat tour.
Orlando Hotel Guide
How to choose the best places to stay in Orlando. Verified properties below; for the full list, search live availability on Booking.com.
Luxury
Four Seasons Resort Orlando
The Golden Oak luxury resort with the lazy river.
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Mid-range
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
The retro value resort with the lazy river.
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Getting there and around
MCO is the gateway. The parks are 30 minutes southwest; a car is the practical choice. Disney's resort buses cover the Disney bubble.