Orlando Travel Guide
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Once upon a time, Orlando was a small town surrounded by cow pastures and citrus fields. With the development of Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Florida , SeaWorld Orlando and a host of smaller attractions, those cow pastures turned into planned communities that house a wide range of residents, from Disney's 55,000 cast members to sports … Read Orlando introduction
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The Peabody Orlando
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Ducks, ducks, ducks are the theme here, from the lobby to the bathtub with its bar of duck-shaped soap. These are not just any ducks, though the web-footed …
Pebbles Restaurant
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Pebbles is one of Orlando's favorite American-food restaurants. Patrons are dressed in attire ranging from casual to dressy, as they relax in a soothing atmosphere with lots of plants, earth tones and soft lighting. An eclectic menu …
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This is exactly what we wanted. Limo was new and clean. Chauffeur was on time at the airport. They checked my flight even though my flight had arrived 20 minutes early they were there for me. I ... more
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Introduction
The Mickey Mouse draw card has turned Orlando into the fourth-ranking US destination for overseas travellers, after Miami, Los Angeles and New York City. The city 'built on the peel of an orange' has also established itself as part of Florida's high-tech corridor.
Not to miss
SeaWorld A not-altogether-logical blend of marine animals and thrill rides, SeaWorld is home to both Shamu the killer whale and Kraken the floorless coaster. Journey to Atlantis tries to bring both concepts together: it's an oceanic water-coaster with a 60ft vertical drop. Feedings and shows …
Facts for the Traveller
Population : 176500 Area : 243km² Longitude / Latitude : -81.37924 / 28.53834 Currency : US Dollar (USD) Weights & Measures system : Imperial
Getting there & Getting around
Getting there There are good bus connections from Orlando to all the major cities in Florida; unfortunately, the bus station is way out of town. By the time you've factored in the taxi ride, you might be just as well to take a train. Amtrak runs direct services between Orlando and Miami, Gainesville …
History
Recent History All in all, you'd have to say that trading in their oranges for tourism and high tech was a good move for the residents of this one-time backwater. Orlando is now the fourth most popular US destination among international visitors, after Miami, Los Angeles and New York City. The …
Weather
January is the coldest month in Orlando, if you consider a low of 10°C (50°F) and a high around 22°C (70°F) cold. July and August are very hot and humid, with highs around 33°C (90°F), 95% humidity and frequent downpours. Summary of average yearly weather data for …
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Overview of Orlando
In 1971, when our daughter Chris was barely 1 and we were, well, a lot younger, we joined the crazed herd that stampeded to Orlando for the Magic Kingdom's grand opening. Six years earlier, no Floridian could have imagined such a place. But Walter Elias Disney did. Where others saw little but cow …
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Sneakers? Check. Sunscreen? Check. Hat, backpack, theme-park multiday ticket? Check. Once you choose to vacation in Neverland, it's never too soon to begin strategizing. Because no one truly escapes to the magical worlds of Disney and other parks without fine-tuning a game plan. Armed with …
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Your complete directory to Orlando with links to everything you need to plan travel or get information. Orlando offers more than 95 attractions for both children and adults. This is the home of giants such as Disney, SeaWorld and Universal. Orlando also offers adults an impressive selection of …
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