About orlando, florida usa

What a difference a Mouse makes. Thirty-five years ago, if you planned a family trip to Florida your main Orlando vacation choices were Gatorland and Cypress Gardens. But in 1971, the 47-square mile Walt Disney World complex opened, and now on any trip to Florida Orlando tops the must-do list. To get a grip on all Orlando offers, you can group attractions into amusement parks (Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Universal Islands of Adventure), movie parks (Disneyworld-MGM Studios, Universal Studios), animal parks (Disney’s Animal Kingdom, SeaWorld), and water parks (Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach, and Wet’N’Wild). Defying categorization is the ongoing world’s fair of Epcot.

Orlando is famous for its theme parks, but the area has a lot more to offer. After a long day at the parks vacationers can enjoy a vibrant Orlando nightlife; bars, clubs and exciting live performances including the Cirque du Soleil. Orlando, Florida offers an array of shopping options including outlet malls, boutiques and art galleries. You will also find over 5,000 restaurants including fine dining overlooking the city, charming outdoor cafes, dinner shows and of course the ever-popular character dining for the little ones!

Walt Disney World offers a variety of behind-the-magic tours that give you a glimpse into the working of their high-tech amusement park rides and hidden spots not seen by the general public.