Ahhh… Sunny Orlando! It is the place to be when you need to escape the winter blahs or stress from everyday life. It’s like a different world when compared to other parts of the country - the sun is always shining and people like to have fun. There is so much to do here that is refreshing and fun that you will come back from your vacation feeling years younger than when you first left home.
The first and foremost name in family fun in Orlando is Walt Disney World! From the enchanting, entertaining, and adorable Disney characters to the rides for thrill seekers, Disney World offers something for everyone, both old and young. Children will get the most out of the Magic Kingdom, while adults might en
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The first and foremost name in family fun in Orlando is Walt Disney World! From the enchanting, entertaining, and adorable Disney characters to the rides for thrill seekers, Disney World offers something for everyone, both old and young. Children will get the most out of the Magic Kingdom, while adults might enjoy different themed parks like Pleasure Island and the Wild Animal Kingdom.
Some people choose to make a weeklong excursion out of the Disney parks alone, but there is much else to see in Orlando. Sea World and Universal Studios are both popular amusements that are great for the whole family.
Orlando is a short drive from Daytona Beach, for those sun worshippers that are craving rays. There are also many outdoor activities right in Orlando, like water parks and mini golf for those who like to enjoy the beautiful weather without lying out.
If you do come to Orlando, be aware that many parks are super-busy during the winter/spring break months, when children have time off from school. The summer months are excruciatingly humid, but the attractions are far less crowded.
There is much shopping in Florida to be done. Some of the best shops with the most unique souvenirs can be found right inside the theme parks. Downtown Orlando is known for its antique shops as well. For those who prefer more mainstream shopping, there is the Lakeland Square shopping center.
Orlando is great for the athletic members of your family, too. There are a lot of great golf courses in the area. The Orlando Magic NBA team play their home games here as well, and it is economical enough to treat the family to a professional sporting event!
There is much to do in Orlando besides visit Mickey Mouse, but that is enough reason for most to make the trip!
Quick Tips:
Many discount coupons for local area attractions can be found at visitor's links through www.orlando.org.
Tickets can be purchased for area attractions via Seaworld.com and Disney.com. Get to the parks early to avoid atrocious waits to get into the park during the busy season between February and May.
Avoid lines for the attractions in Disney World by buying an extra FastPass to bypass the lines. It's well worth the extra money.
Best Way To Get Around:
Rent a car! There is no better/easier way to get around Orlando. Many rental car companies have package deals with the area attractions, like Disney World, to make it more economical.
Once inside the Magic Kingdom of Disneyworld, you can take the monorail or ferry boat to get to the parks main attractions.
There are many tour bus/trolley companies that have tours of local attractions. Hop on one if you don't feel like driving yourself.
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