Cinderella Castle of the Magic

The city is part of the Greater Orlando Metropolitan Area, which covers Orange County, Seminole County and Osceola County. The Greater Orlando Metropolitan Area's most important tourist factor are the gigantic amusement parks in the southwest, some of which (Universal and SeaWorld) are still located in the Orlando area, others (Disney World) are located on the neighboring town of Lake Buena Vista.

By plane

The Orlando International Airport (IATA code MCO), some 10 km southeast of Downtown Orlando, is one of the busiest airports in the USA with numerous national and international connections. Lufthansa operates non-stop flights from Frankfurt/Main.

As most travelers travel with a rental car or can be picked up by a hotel shuttle, public transport is underdeveloped. There is a city bus to various destinations in Downtown Orlando and Disney World, as well as taxis and commercial shuttle services. An overview is available here.

A railway line is under construction and is expected to be operational in 2020 ^[obsolete].

by train

See also: Trains in the USA The long-distance trains Silver Meteor and Silver Star travel to Orlando once a day on their journey from New York (Penn. Stn) via Philadelphia (30th St. Stn), Washington DC (Union Stn), Savannah on their journey to Tampa and Miami respectively.

The train station is about two kilometers south of Downtown Orlando (1400 Sligh Blvd) and has the standard of a German suburban station (platform roof, ticket office, departure).

By bus

On the street

By ship

theme and theme parks

Walt Disney World

The main attraction of Orlando is Walt Disney World. The most visited tourist attraction in the world (52.5 million visitors per year). Located 20 minutes south-west of downtown, the complex is 10,117 hectares and includes 4 theme parks, 2 water parks, several theaters, 24 theme hotels and the shopping and nightlife complex Downtown Disney. last amendment: no

Big Thunder Mountain (Magic Kingdom)

• 28,418611111111-81.5811111111111 Magic Kingdom.         . The oldest park in the complex (opened in 1971). Designed for families with younger children, the park is full of well-known Disney motifs. The famous Cinderella Castle, a reproduction of the cartoon from 1950, can be seen here. The park has 6 areas: Main Street U.S.A., Adventureland (Disney Adventure Motifs), Frontierland (Wildwest Motives), Liberty Square (American History Motives), Fantasyland (Disney Cinema Topics), and Tomorrowland (Science Fiction Motives). The Wishes Firework is considered the best attraction of the entire Disney World complex. (Wikipedia). Price: Day ticket $95 (children 3-9 years $89). last amendment: no

• 28,371-81.552 EPCOT.           . amusement park with science and technology topics. The EPCOT park, which opened in 1982 (short: "Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow") is twice the size of the Magic Kingdom. The IllumiNations show, which combines fireworks, lasers, water, fire and light, is held every evening in the park: Reflection of Earth, considered one of the best in the city. (Wikipedia). Price: Day ticket $90 (children 3-9 years $84). last amendment: no

• 28,358333-81,5588893 Disney’s Hollywood Studios.         . The park opened in 1989 with film themes. In an amphitheater with 6,900 seats, every evening after dark, the show Fantasmic is performed, which is one of the most popular attractions of the Disney World complex. (Wikipedia). Price: Day ticket $95 (children 3-9 years $89). last amendment: no

• 28,358-81.594 Disney's Animal Kingdom.         . Opened in 1998, the fourth park of the complex. With an area of over 200 hectares, it is the largest park. Its theme is the conservation of the wildlife and the whole is a zoo or wildlife park with lots of entertainment spectacles. (Wikipedia). Price: Day ticket $95 (children 3-9 years $89). last amendment: no

• 28,365-81,52785 Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park (Disney's Typhoon Lagoon).       . The older of the two water parks in Disney World. (Wikipedia). last amendment: no

• 28,3518-81,57546 Disney's Blizzard Beach.       . The younger of the two water parks. (Wikipedia). last amendment: no

• 33,8091-117,9247 Downtown Disney, 1490 E Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista.       . Shopping, nightlife and entertainment district on the eastern edge of Walt Disney World. There is also a theater where the Cirque du Soleil show La Nouba is constantly performed. According to Tripadvisor, this is the best show in Orlando. (Wikipedia). Price: Tickets starting at $67.10 (children 3-9 starting at $55.38). last amendment: no

• Spaceship Earth (EPCOT)

• Hollywood Boulevard (Disney’s Hollywood Studios)

• Tree of Life (Disney’s Animal Kingdom)

• Typhoon Lagoon

• Blizzard Beach

• Downtown Disney

Universal Orlando

Walt Disney World's direct competitor is Universal Orlando. two theme parks (Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios), a nightlife complex (Universal CityWalk) and three luxury hotels belonging to the Loews Group. The Universal Parks include travel shops and elaborate pseudo-film backgrounds. The Tripadvisor considers that the two parks, in particular the Islands of Adventure, are more entertaining than those of Disney; Disney offers the best shows. The Universal complex is located 10 minutes south-west of Downtown Orlando. last amendment: no

• 28,47166667-81,471388898 Universal’s Islands of Adventure (Universal's Islands of Adventure), 6000 Universal Blvd.       . Popular park with themes from well-known movies. (Wikipedia). Price: Tickets starting at $92 (children 3-9 starting at $86). last amendment: no

• 28.479055-81.4684529 Universal Studios. In 1990, an amusement park with themes from film and television. (Wikipedia). Price: Tickets starting at $92 (children 3-9 starting at $86). last amendment: no

• 28.47316-81.46584410 Universal CityWalk, 6000 Universal Boulevard. A complex of restaurants, bars, clubs and music stages, which only comes to life in the evening. last amendment: no

• The Incredible Hulk Coaster (Islands of Adventure)

• Hollywood (Universal Studios)

• Universal CityWalk

Seaworld Park

The Seaworld complex is located 20 minutes south-west of Downtown Orlando, on the outskirts of the I-4 motorway.

• 28,4054-81,461711 Discovery Cove, 6000 Discovery Cove Way.       . Small water park of the Seaworld group. A tropical island. Visitors can swim with dolphins under the guidance of a trainer or snorkel with rays and other fish. According to Tripadvisor the most attractive park in Orlando, and even better than Universal Orlando and Disney World. (Wikipedia). Price: Daytime tickets (all inclusive) $259-319 (excluding Dolphin Swim $169-219). Prior reservation required. last amendment: no

• 28.411456-81.461696 12 SeaWorld, 7007 Sea World Dr. Large Amusement Park with marine mammals (whales, dolphins, walruses, etc.) and many other marine animals, 1 1 travel and other entertainment. According to Tripadvisor, it is not worth traveling, but people who really like to look at animals may have a different view. (Wikipedia). Price: Tickets $82 (children 3-9 $77). last amendment: no

• 28.415142-81.455326 13 Aquatica, 5800 Water Play Way. The large water park opened in 2008 with water slides, flow channels, wave baths and other fun facilities. The main attraction is a transparent tube that allows you to slide through a lagoon with dolphins and other aquatic animals. (Wikipedia). Price: Tickets $46 (children 3-9 $41). last amendment: no

• Discovery Cove

• Aquarium in SeaWorld

• Dolphins in SeaWorld

• roller coaster in SeaWorld

• flow channel in Aquatica

Other parks

• 28.355934-81.404018 14 Gatorland, 14501 South Orange Blossom Trail. In the south of Orlando, this special zoo is especially popular with families with children, where you can study, among other things, the difference between a crocodile and an alligator. Price: Entry $26.99 (children 3-12 $33.99). last amendment: no
• 28.4661-81.455632 15Fun Spot, 5700 Fun Spot Way. A quarter of an hour south-west of downtown is this amusement park with car shops. The only advantage of this attraction is that access is free. It is paid per trip. last amendment: no

churches

There are 277 churches in Orlando. The Baptists are the most represented with 78 municipalities. The Protestant Church with 60 church buildings followed by the Catholic Church with 2 churches and 1 chapel.

• 28,384906-81,4962216 Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe (Basilica of Mary, Queen of the Universe), 8300 Vineland Avenue.       . Modern church, extremely popular with the Catholic community. last amendment: no

structures

monument

museums

• Orlando Science Center, 777 E Princeton St. Just north of downtown, this large technology museum is particularly interesting for families with children. (Wikipedia). Opened: daily except Mi 10.00 - 17.00. Price: Entry $19 (children 3-11 $13, senior citizens 55 $17 and older. last amendment: no

streets and squares

• International Drive. In the south-west of Orlando, this 17-mile road, with numerous hotels and restaurants, is one of the main attractions of Orlando. The drive starts 13 minutes southwest of Downtown Orlando at the Orlando Premium Outlets, cuts Universal Boulevard twice (which you can drive here instead because it passes through the Universal Park complex), then touches the SeaWorld complex, and only gets belangless from Vineland Avenue. If you still don't have enough, head over to the other side of I-4, where the Disney World complex begins. last amendment: no

park

• 28.543685-81.3735317 Lake Eola Park, 195 N Rosalind Avenue. The most beautiful park in town, and for nothing. last amendment: no

miscellaneous

• Orlando Shakespeare Theater last amendment: no

• 28.43444-81.471683 1 iFly Orlando, 6805 Visitors Circle, near Florida Center. In this room you can try "indoor skydiving", which means weightlessness over a large propeller. last amendment: no Type is group

• AirHeads Trampoline Area, 33 W Pineloch Ave, 6 minutes south of downtown. hop trampoline until you wind. Access and access is free; If you want to hop, buy $2.85 special socks and pay $16.95 for one day. last amendment: no Type is group

• 28.44676-81.3954831 Florida Mall, 8001 S Orange Blossom Trail. Big shopping mall in the south of Orlando with noble addresses such as Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue. Foodcourt with some interesting options that don't exist in other malls. last amendment: no

• 28.371431-81.5158742 Lego Store Disney Springs, Downtown Disney Marketplace, 1676 E Buena Vista Drive. Big Lego store with game options. One of the few places in Orlando where children can be employed (at least in theory) without spending money. last amendment: no

The Wasabi in the Florida Mall

favorable

means

• Wasabi Modern Japanese Cuisine, 8001 S Orange Blossom Trail, in the Florida Mall. The only sushi-go-round in the region. If you are blessed with children who like raw fish, you won't get around this restaurant. last amendment: no

walking

favorable

• Motel 6 Orlando - International Drive, 5909 American Way. Tel: +1 407 351-6500, Fax: +1 407 352-5481. last amendment: no

• Motel 6 Orlando - Winter Park, 5300 Adanson Road. Tel: +1 407 647-1444, Fax: +1 407 647-1016. last amendment: no

• (Universal Studios) Microtel Inn & Suites, 7531 Canada Avenue. Tel: +1 407 226 9887, Fax: +1 407 226 9877. last amendment: no

means

• Best Western Airport Inn, 8101 Aircenter Ct. Tel.: +1 407 581-2800, Fax: +1 407 581-2810. last amendment: no

• Best Western MovieLand Orlando, 6233 International Drive. Tel: +1 407 351-3900, tel. toll free: +1 800 327-2114, Fax: +1 407 363 5119. last amendment: no

• Best Western Orlando East Inn, 8750 E Colonial Drive. Tel: +1 407 282-3900, Fax: +1 407 282 0416. last amendment: no

• Best Western Orlando West, 2014 W Colonial Drive. Tel: +1 407 841-8600, tel. toll free: +1 800 645-6386, Fax: +1 407 843 7080. last amendment: no

• Best Western Plaza International, 8738 International Drive. Tel: +1 407 345-8195, tel. toll free: +1 800 654-7160, Fax: +1 407 352-8196. last amendment: no

• Best Western Universal Inn, 5618 Vineland Road. Tel: +1 407 226 9119, Fax: +1 407 370-2448. last amendment: no

• Fairfield Inn & Suites Orlando International Drive, 7495 Canada Avenue. Tel: +1 407 351-7000, Fax: +1 407 351-0052. last amendment: no

• Fairfield Inn & Suites Orlando Near Universal Orlando IU Resort, 5614 Vineland Road. Tel: +1 407 581-5600, tel. toll free: +1 800 826-7045, Fax: +1 407 581-5601. last amendment: no

• Fairfield Inn Orlando Airport, 7100 Augusta National Drive. Tel: +1 407 888-2666, Fax: +1 407 888-8464. last amendment: no

• Fairfield Inn Orlando Lake Buena Vista in the Marriott Village, 8623 Vineland Avenue. Tel: +1 407 938-9001, tel. toll free: +1 877 682-8552, Fax: +1 407 938 9002. last amendment: no

• Hawthorne Suites, 7450 Augusta National Drive. Tel: +1 407 438-2121, Fax: +1 407 438-2275. last amendment: no

• Hawthorne Suites, 7601 Canada Avenue. Tel: +1 407 581-2151, Fax: +1 407 581-2152. last amendment: no

• Hawthorne Suites, 6435 Westwood Blvd. Tel: +1 407 351-6600, Fax: +1 407 351-1977. last amendment: no

• Holiday Inn, 6515 International Dr. Tel.: +1 407 351-3500. last amendment: no

• Holiday Inn Express, 8686 Palm Pkwy. Tel: +1 407 239 8400. last amendment: no

• Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 8820 pp. Orange Blossom Trail. Tel: +1 407 851-8200. last amendment: no

• Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 7900 Conway Road. Tel: +1 407 581-7900. last amendment: no

walking

• Courtyard Orlando Airport, 7155 North Frontage Road. Tel: +1 407 240 7200, Fax: +1 407 240-8962. last amendment: no

• Courtyard Orlando Altamonte Springs/Maitland, 1750 Pembrook Drive. Tel: +1 407 659 9100, Fax: +1 407 659 9101. last amendment: no

• Courtyard Orlando Downtown, 730 North Magnolia Avenue. Tel: +1 407 996-1000, tel. toll free: +1 800 574-3160, Fax: +1 407 996-1001. last amendment: no

• Courtyard Orlando East/UCF, 12000 Collegiate Way. Tel: +1 407 277 7676, Fax: +1 407 277 5710. last amendment: no

• Courtyard Orlando International Drive/Convention Center, 8600 Austrian Court. Tel: +1 407 351-2244, Fax: +1 407 351-3306. last amendment: no

• Courtyard Orlando Lake Buena Vista in the Marriott Village, 8623 Vineland Avenue. Tel: +1 407 938-9001, tel. toll free: +1 877 682-8552, Fax: +1 407 938 9002. last amendment: no

• Crowne Plaza Hotel, 555 Hazeltine National Dr. Tel.: +1 407 856-0100. last amendment: no

• Crowne Plaza Hotel, 7800 Universal Boulevard. Tel: +1 407 355-0550. last amendment: no

• Crowne Plaza Resort, 12000 International Drive. Tel: +1 407 239 1222. last amendment: no

• Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 5905 Kirkman Rd. Tel: +1 407 351-3333. last amendment: no

• Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 8214 Universal Blvd. Tel: +1 407 581 9001. last amendment: no

• Holiday Inn Select, 12125 High Tech Ave. Tel: +1 407 275 9000. last amendment: no

• Holiday Inn Select, 5750 T. G. Lee Blvd. Tel: +1 407 851-6400. last amendment: no

• Holiday Inn Resort Orlando-Lake Buena Vista, 13351 St Rt 535. Tel: +1 407 239 4500. last amendment: no

• Horizons by Marriott Vacation Club at Orlando, 7102 Grand Horizons Boulevard. Tel: +1 407 465-6100, Fax: +1 407 465-6267. last amendment: no

• JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, 4040 Central Florida Parkway. Tel: +1 407 206-2300, tel. toll free: +1 800 576-5750, Fax: +1 407 206 2301. last amendment: no

• Marriott's Cypress Harbor, A Marriott Vacation Club Resort, 11251 Harbor Villa Road. Tel: +1 407 238-1300, Fax: +1 407 238-1083. last amendment: no

• Marriott's Grande Vista, A Marriott Vacation Club Resort, 5925 Avenida Vista. Tel: +1 407 238 7676, Fax: +1 407 238 0900. last amendment: no

• Marriott's Imperial Palm Villas, 8404 Vacation Way. Tel: +1 407 238 6200, Fax: +1 407 238 6247. last amendment: no

• Marriott's Royal Palms, A Marriott Vacation Club Resort, 8404 Vacation Way. Tel: +1 407 238 6200, Fax: +1 407 238 6247. last amendment: no

• Marriott's Sabal Palms, A Marriott Vacation Club Resort, 8805 World Center Drive. Tel: +1 407 238 6200, Fax: +1 407 238 6219. last amendment: no

• Nickelodeon Family Suites by Holiday Inn, 14500 Continental Gateway. Tel: +1 407 387 5437. last amendment: no

• Orlando Airport Marriott, 7499 Augusta National Drive. Tel: +1 407 851-9000, tel. toll free: +1 800 380-6751, Fax: +1 407 857 6211. last amendment: no

• Orlando Marriott Downtown, 400 West Livingston Street. Tel: +1 407 843-6664, tel. toll free: +1 800 574-3160, Fax: +1 407 648-5414. last amendment: no

• Orlando World Center Marriott Resort & Convention Center, 8701 World Center Drive. Tel: +1 407 239-4200, tel. toll free: +1 800 621-0638, Fax: +1 407 238-8777. last amendment: no

• Renaissance Orlando Hotel Airport, 5445 Forbes Place. Tel: +1 407 240-1000, Fax: +1 407 240-1005. last amendment: no

• Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld, 6677 Sea Harbor Drive. Tel: +1 407 351-5555, tel. toll free: +1 800 327 6677, Fax: +1 407 351-9991. last amendment: no

• Residence Inn Orlando Convention Center, 8800 Universal Blvd. Tel: +1 407 226-0288, tel. toll free: +1 866 811-6530, Fax: +1 407 226 9979. last amendment: no

• Residence Inn Orlando East/UCF, 11651 University Blvd. Tel: +1 407 513-9000, tel. toll free: +1 800 257-1562, Fax: +1 407 513-9001. last amendment: no

• Residence Inn Orlando International Drive, 7975 Canada Avenue. Tel: +1 407 345-0117, tel. toll free: +1 800 227-3978, Fax: +1 407 352 2689. last amendment: no

• Residence Inn Orlando Lake Buena Vista, 11450 Marbella Palm Court. Tel: +1 407 465-0075, Fax: +1 407 465 0050. last amendment: no

• Residence Inn Orlando SeaWorld/International Center, 11000 Westwood Boulevard. Tel: +1 407 313-3600, tel. toll free: +1 800 889 9728, Fax: +1 407 313-3611. last amendment: no

• SpringHill Suites Orlando Airport, 7024 Hazeltine Drive. last amendment: no

• SpringHill Suites Orlando Convention Center/International Drive Area, 8840 Universal Boulevard. Tel: +1 407 345-9073, tel. toll free: +1 866 811-6530, Fax: +1 407 345-9075. last amendment: no

• SpringHill Suites Orlando Lake Buena Vista in Marriott Village, 8623 Vineland Ave. Tel: +1 407 938-9001, tel. toll free: +1 877 682-8552, Fax: +1 407 938-4995. last amendment: no

• Staybridge Suites, 8480 International Drive. Tel: +1 407 352 2400. last amendment: no

• Staybridge Suites, 8751 Suiteside Drive. Tel: +1 407 238 0777. last amendment: no

• TownePlace Suites Orlando East/UCF, 11801 High Tech Avenue. Tel: +1 407 243 6100, Fax: +1 407 243 6111. last amendment: no

• Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island. The journey time is about 1 hour when traffic is calm. last amendment: no