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Orlando Travel Guide

Holidays to Orlando deliver bucket-loads of family fun, with world-famous theme parks, white-knuckle rides and splash-tastic waterparks topped off with year-round sunshine.

Cutting edge design and jaw-dropping technology bring your favourite movie characters to life at the larger-than-life Universal Resort Orlando®, and kids of all ages can make their dreams come true by meeting Mickey Mouse at Walt Disney World Resort Orlando®.

Other highlights include the orca encounters, dolphin and sea lion shows, and nightly fireworks displays at SeaWorld Orlando®. And whilst it's warm and sunny year-round, if you're visiting during the hotter summer months you'll definitely want to find time to cool off at one of the water parks. With waterslides galore, some of the nation's biggest wave pools, and literally miles of lazy rivers, Orlando has plenty of places to get your splash on - take your pick from Disney Blizzard Beach Water Park, Disney's Typoon Lagoon Water Park, LEGOLAND Florida Water Park, Aquatica - Seaworld's Water Park, or Orlando's newest waterpark, Universal's Volcano Bay Water Theme Park.

Away from the rides, rollercoasters and dinner shows, Orlando is also home to hundreds of stores where you can indulge in a dose of retail therapy - with everything from designer outlets to mega malls. International Drive is one of the most popular shopping destinations in Orlando, where you'll find a large number of stores, restaurants and bars.

If you're into golf, Orlando more than delivers. It's a hugely popular pastime here, with over 150 courses gracing the surrounding area. With some designed by the likes of Nicklaus, Dye, and Fazio, Orlando offers something for serious golfers as well as those who just want to tee off on the driving range.

Things to do in Orlando - The Highlights

Best time to visit Orlando

When to go to Orlando

You can enjoy the outdoor attractions and theme parks of Orlando all year round - thanks to long, hot, summers and mild winter temperatures.

The school summer holidays are when visitor numbers peak - although it's worth bearing in mind these months also see the most rainfall. Luckily, rain usually arrives in the form of short, sharp downpours that quickly clear to reveal sunny skies again, so it's unlikely to spoil your holiday.

March - May is the best time to go if you're looking for pleasant, manageable temperatures (optimum 'walking-round-theme-park weather) and less humidity - although Halloween, Christmas, and Easter see the parks come to life with spectacular seasonal displays.
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Dining in Orlando

Whether you're a die-hard foodie or looking for family-friendly fare, you'll find something to suit all tastes in Orlando. Come hungry - food is everywhere. As you'd expect, there are hamburgers, fast food, and ice cream on tap within the theme parks themselves, as well as entertaining dinner shows. You'll also find celebrity-chef led eateries like the Wolfgang Puck® Grand Cafe, which dishes up a fusion of Asian and Californian cuisine; alongside kid-friendly options, you'll find the likes of kale and quinoa salads, roasted salmon, and orecchiette.

Where to stay in Orlando

Hotels close to theme parks

If you're going to Orlando predominantly for the theme parks, there's no better place to stay than right on the doorstep. Hotels range for good value four and five-star options including Loews Royal Pacific at Universal Orlando.
Hotels close to theme parks

Five-star resorts

The Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando provide the most luxurious accommodation in Orlando, where world-class service, beautiful spas, and challenging golf courses await.
Five-star resorts
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Key Information
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Flight Time: 9 hours 20 minutes

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Time Difference: GMT - 5 hours

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Currency: US Dollar

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Language: English

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