Orlando Vacation & Tourism Guide

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The third most visited destination in the United States, Orlando is an attraction goer's paradise. With 95 theme parks and attractions, the most famous being Disney World, it is hard for even the oldest travelers not to become a child at heart when visiting this beautiful city. Just make sure to hang on to your hat and enjoy the ride.

Great Recommendations from Real Travelers

1. Disney's Fort Wilderness Campground Resort Star_rating-4

Real Traveler Rating: 4.8 out of 5 based on 22 reviews from 3 sources

from $109.75
Disney's Fort Wilderness Campground Resort
Based on 22 reviews from 3 sources.
Service: Rating of 4.8 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.9 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.9 out of 5
  • "Great place to stay - would recommend highly!" — source Expedia

    "! The bus service was awesome." — source Travelocity

2. Rosen Shingle Creek

Rosen Shingle Creek
Star_rating-4
from $266.40

3. Hyatt Regency Orlando...

Hyatt Regency Orlando Intl Airport
Star_rating-4
from $121.68

4. The Ritz-Carlton Orla...

The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
Star_rating-5
from $185.60

5. Quality Suites Lake B...

Quality Suites Lake Buena Vista
Star_rating-3
from $86.40

6. Grand Bohemian Hotel,...

Grand Bohemian Hotel, a Kessler Hotel
Star_rating-4
from $117.65

7. Hampton Inn & Suites...

Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando International Drive
Star_rating-3
from $60.07

8. Courtyard Orlando Air...

Courtyard Orlando Airport by Marriott
Star_rating-3
from $64.20

9. Lake Eve Resort

Lake Eve Resort
Star_rating-3
from $111.20

10. Hampton Inn closest t...

Hampton Inn closest to Universal Orlando
Star_rating-3
from $69.76
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  • 1. Walt Disney World

    Walt Disney World

    This world-famous resort consists of four theme parks (Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, MGM ... more

     Real Travelers who've been to Walt Disney World

    garbdoubt19 garbdoubt19 in Magical Orlando said

    …The magic of Disney's world... Spent the entire weekend at Walt Disney World... good enough for us!The weather… continue reading »

  • 2. Epcot

    Epcot

    ... to four continents, take a rocket ride to Mars, explore land and sea adventures, and journey into your imagination? There's a reason people say that Epcot stands for Every Person Comes Out Tired.Actually, it means Experimen... more

     Real Travelers who've been to Epcot

    JerseyTravelers JerseyTravelers in Epcot said

    … After having checked in at the hotel...we took the shuttle to Epcot.  It had so many new different...… continue reading »

  • 3. Magic Kingdom

    Magic Kingdom

    ... to the original Disney theme park in Florida, the Magic Kingdom. It has been entertaining kids young and old since 1971, and it's difficult not to love it. It's clean, the rides are classics, and most cast members are willi... more

     Real Travelers who've been to Magic Kingdom

    DestinationUnknown DestinationUnknown in Orlando said

    … OrlandoDisney WorldDisneyland/Magic KingdomUniversalEpcotAnimal Kingdomcontinue reading »

  • 4. Gatorland

    Gatorland

    If you got it, the saying goes, flaunt it, and Florida's got 'gators. Take a trip to this 70-acre park ... more

  • 5. Universal Studios Florida

    Universal Studios Florida

    ... Studios, the number one movie and TV based theme park in the world. At this real film and television studio you’ll go behind the scenes, beyond the screen and right into the action of your favorite movies. Whether you’re a... more

     Real Travelers who've been to Universal Studios Florida

    Simple Simon Simple Simon in It's hot..... Damn HOT! said

    … also went to Universal Studios where we were introduced on the way home to the harsh Florida weather. We had just finished… continue reading »

  • 6. Friendly's

    Friendly's

    This restaurant belongs to the 'Friendly's' chain of restaurants and is a casual cross between an ice ... more

     Real Travelers who've been to Friendly's

    … was to be spent with Mickey and his friends in Orlando, then a week at St Petersburg!I was so excited it was unreal.… continue reading »

  • 7. Club (The)

    Club (The)

    Housed in a circa-1929 building that served for 50 years as home to the Firestone Service ... more

     Real Travelers who've been to Club (The)

    Clare and Paul Clare and Paul in 21. Orlando said

    …Arrived Orlando Buy golf clubs in OrlandoGolf at St Augustines… continue reading »

  • 8. Chillers

    Chillers

    ... animals and after-work drinkers share common ground at this lively bar that serves a variety of cocktails including countless flavored daiquiris. Insider Tips Know Before You Go Swing by on Wednesday nights for one dollar d... more

  • 9. SeaWorld Orlando

    SeaWorld Orlando

    Sea World salutes the sea of the Polynesian Islands every day at a nightly luau celebration, complete ... more

     Real Travelers who've been to SeaWorld Orlando

    … the bus early at 5ish to get back to Sea world in Orlando. Once we got back we went and saw the late night sea lion show, which… continue reading »

  • 10. Sleuths Mystery Dinner Theatre

    Sleuths Mystery Dinner Theatre

    Even if you don't solve the mystery, you will be entertained in a lively ... more

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  • 1. Emeril's Restaurant

    Emeril's Restaurant

    Emeril Lagasse is one of the nation's most famous chefs, thanks to his new status as a TV personality ... more

  • 2. Emeril's Tchoup Chop

    Emeril's Tchoup Chop

    ... :Lagasse's second Orlando outpost is hidden in the depths of family-friendly Royal Pacific resort and made up like a lush cavern. A very long, gurgling lily pond surrounded by low booths runs through the center. Subdued str... more

  • 3. Sushi House of Orlando

    Sushi House of Orlando

    Located just across from the busy Florida Mall , this restaurant is neat, friendly, authentic and bright. ... more

  • 4. Harvey's Bistro

    Harvey's Bistro

    ... :Harvey's is a fine place for business associates or friends you want to impress with both your good taste and good sense. Service can get harried on busy evenings before Magic basketball games or events at nearby Bob Carr... more

  • 5. Kelly's Del Frisco Steak House

    Kelly's Del Frisco Steak House

    Del Frisco's, decorated in wood and leather, has the comfortable feel of a private gentlemen's club and the ... more

  • 6. Morton's of Chicago

    Morton's of Chicago

    ... :With its dark wood details, celebrity photos and tuxedo-clad waiters, this upscale steakhouse chain has the air of a posh men's club. Service is professional and discreet, with bartenders making a mean martini. Dinners beg... more

  • 7. Timpano Chophouse and Martini Bar - Orlando

    Timpano Chophouse and Martini Bar - Orlando

    Though located in Orlando, this place reminds you of Chicago and New York in the fifties. Velvet draperies, ... more

  • 8. Texas de Brazil Churrascaria

    Texas de Brazil Churrascaria

    This popular restaurant serves up delicacies, such as Angus Beef Steak, Brazilian ... more

  • 9. NBA City

    NBA City

    ... twice voted "Best Theme Restaurant in Orlando" by the Orlando Sentinel. NBA City's second restaurant was opened in February of 2006 in the Target Center Arena home of the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Th... more

  • 10. Seasons 52 - Orlando

    Seasons 52 - Orlando

    In tune with its name, the grill offers a seasonally changing menu with dishes prepared with utmost care and concern. ... more

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Top Rated Orlando Trips

  • Disney's Hollywood Studios

    Disney's Hollywood Studios | Jan 14 10'

    by Brisbird a female from Brisbane, on vacation in Orlando

    "Lights, Camera – Action!"

    First up today we attended a “character” breakfast at the Ohana restaurant at the Polynesian Resort. While a hot breakfast was brought... Continue reading »

  • Disney's Epcot

    Disney's Epcot | Jan 15 10'

    by Brisbird a female from Brisbane, on vacation in Orlando

    "Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow"

    Today was our day for EPCOT - Experimental, Prototype community of tomorrow. We arrived at 9:30am and our aim was to get through most of the popula... Continue reading »

  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom

    Disney’s Animal Kingdom | Jan 13 10'

    by Brisbird a female from Brisbane, on vacation in Orlando

    "Giraffes, Elephants, Rhinos, Cheetahs, Lions and much more..."

    After a much needed sleep-in we looked outside our room and saw Giraffe gazelle and other animals wandering around the savannah. They didn’t... Continue reading »

  • One small step for man....

    One small step for man.... | Jan 12 10'

    by Brisbird a female from Brisbane, on vacation in Orlando

    "... one giant step for these two travelling Aussies!"

    Today we rose before the sun at 5.30am and grabbed a quick (and ugly) breakfast at the quick service cafe before catching a taxi to the Disney All... Continue reading »

  • Cruis'n & Camp'n

    Cruis'n & Camp'n | Jan 01 10'

    by Boehmers on the Road a traveling as a family from Anchorage, on vacation in Orlando

    "Bon Voyage!!!!"

    We spent the month of January in Florida resting and playing.  On the 12th we went to The Villages to visit our good friends the Murphys. &nbs... Continue reading »

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