ORLANDO
ORLANDO
Vancouver
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WALT DISNEY WORLD
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UNIVERSAL ORLANDO
RESORT ® 5
Universal ’ s City Walk Universal Studios Florida
Universal ’ s Islands of Adventure Universal ’ s Volcano Bay
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ICON Orlando
To Busch Gardens
Aquatica
LAKE BUENA VISTA
Discovery Cove
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Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets
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KISSIMMEE Old Town
Medieval Times
Orlando International Premium Outlets
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Magic Kingdom ® Park
1 Rosen Inn International 2 Rosen Shingle Creek 3 Caribe Royale 4 Margaritaville Resort
5 Universal Orlando Resort hotels ( see pages 48 & 49 )
6 Walt Disney World Resort hotels ( see pages 45 & 46 )
Make a lifetime of memories in Orlando
Orlando ’ s main tourist areas include International Drive which brims with hotels , restaurants and shops ; Universal Orlando Resort ; Lake Buena Vista is where you ’ ll find Walt Disney World Resort and nearby Kissimmee offers great value accommodation . Whilst buses and the I-Ride Trolley run between the main areas and attractions , a car is recommended . Play , scream and laugh with characters from movies , TV and pop culture at Universal Orlando Resort , which is comprised of Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure , the Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ , the watery wonders of Universal Volcano Bay plus entertainment , shopping and dining at Universal CityWalk . In 2025 , the fun ramps up even more with the opening of Universal Epic Universe ! See pages 47-49 for park information and hotel options . Walt Disney World Resort comprises The Magic Kingdom , Disney ’ s Animal Kingdom , Epcot , Disney ’ s Hollywood Studios , Disney ’ s Blizzard Beach , Disney ’ s Typhoon Lagoon and the Disney Springs entertainment area . See pages 44-46 for park and hotel details . Further watery fun can be found at Aquatica , a huge waterpark with slides , tranquil pools , beaches and rapid rivers too . Younger children will also have the time of their lives at LEGOLAND ® Florida Resort in nearby Winter Haven , which also features Peppa Pig Theme Park and LEGOLAND ® Water Park . At the International Drive Entertainment District you ’ ll find the The Wheel at ICON Park , a 400-foot tall observation wheel with amazing Orlando views and , on a clear day , Cape Canaveral . Here also is the Orlando StarFlyer , the world ’ s tallest swing ride at 450 feet , the Escape Game Orlando , iFly Orlando Indoor Skydiving and WonderWorks . It ’ s true to say Orlando is a shopper ’ s paradise with eight major malls including the Florida Mall ; the Mall at Millenia ; and Orlando Premium Outlets at both Vineland Road and International Drive . For upscale boutiques look no further than tree-lined Park Avenue in nearby Winter Park or Downtown Orlando . Sports lovers will love the acclaimed golf courses , bicycle trails , pristine fishing spots , sports events and more . And , when it ’ s time to refuel , choose from fine dining restaurants , family-friendly feasts , breweries , wineries , dazzling nightclubs , sports-focused pubs , gourmet food trucks and more . Put simply , you will never run out of amazing things to see and do in Orlando !
Getting there : The flight from the UK to Orlando is around 9 hours non-stop .
Best time to go : One of Orlando ’ s biggest draws is the year-round sunshine . May- September can be very hot and particularly humid with temperatures over 35 ° C and short sharp downpours can be expected . There ’ s cooler but pleasant weather from March-early May and mid-October-late November . Ideal for some winter sun .
UNMISSABLE ORLANDO EXPERIENCES Get more out of your stay . Prices are per person
I-RIDE TROLLEY ( 14 DAY UNLIMITED RIDE TICKET ) from £ 19
The I-RIDE Trolley is your hop-on-hop-off ticket to the International Drive Resort Area with over 100 stops . The Red and Green Line services operate every 20-30 minutes from 8am-10.30pm . Stops include Orlando International Premium Outlets ; Universal Boulevard and many , many more . Children 3-9 years do not need a ticket and can board for just $ 1 per ride ( payable locally ).
WONDERWORKS ORLANDO from £ 35
This amusement park for the mind has over 100 interactive exhibits for all ages to experience . Here , you can participate in some of the most imaginative displays and exhibits found anywhere in the USA , starting with the inversion tunnel to be turned upside-down ! In addition to the exhibits , the experience includes one game of laser tag , admission to the 4-D XD Motion Theatre and Glow-in-the Dark Ropes Course . WonderWorks is in the heart of International Drive and transfers are not included .
ORLANDO MAGIC BASKETBALL TICKETS from £ 35
If your trip coincides with the NBA season ( mid-Oct-mid-Apr ), then taking in an Orlando Magic game is highly recommended . With a fabulous range of seats and a family friendly atmosphere plus slam dunk , high octane tricks and spectacular three pointers , a great evening lies ahead ! Games last approximately three hours . Transfers to and from the arena are not included .
BOGGY CREEK SCENIC NATURE RIDE from £ 55
Discover Florida ’ s natural side while enjoying the thrill of a one hour airboat ride through the beautiful Central Florida Everglades . Keep your eyes peeled for alligators , turtles and birds as you shoot between walls of tall grass and glide across the water . A Native American Experience is also included with demonstrations on cooking , tool making , weapons and more . A sunset expedition is available from £ 65 and night rides are also available from £ 69 . Transfers not included .
KENNEDY SPACE CENTRE VISITOR COMPLEX from £ 65
This admission ticket gives you entry to an out-of-this-world experience at NASA ’ s John F Kennedy Centre . See shuttle launch pads , stroll through the Rocket Garden , walk under the massive Saturn V rocket and so much more ! If you dare , ride the Shuttle Launch Experience , a space simulator , and stand nose-to-nose with the Space Shuttle Atlantis .
MEDIEVAL TIMES DINNER SHOW & TOURNAMENT from £ 69
This night to remember combines a delicious four-course dinner with lance-splintering action and glorious pageantry . Marvel at the jousting , sword fights and more . Transfers not included .
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