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1. Walt Disney World® Resort

Walt Disney World® Resort is the perfect place to stay in Orlando as a large number of the area’s star attractions are within easy driving distance. Two sights that should be at the top of every visitor’s itinerary is the wonderful Disney's Boardwalk and the ever-popular Disney's Osprey Ridge Golf Course. Two other great attractions you’ll find within a short distance of Walt Disney World® Resort are the Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and the Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course.

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Magic Kingdom® Theme Park which includes interior views and rides as well as a couple

2. Universal Studios Florida

Built specifically as a theme park for the purpose of high-adrenaline entertainment, Universal Studios Florida is also a working films set. The park aims to give visitors an insight into film making through various interactive and entertaining mediums. Rides, adventure shows and interactive adventures are all part of the experience here. Visitors can also shop at a replica version of the Kwik-E-Mart made famous by The Simpsons.

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Exhilarating rides and world class film sets are brought together to create this outstanding world-renowned theme park.

3. Universal Orlando Resort

A visit to Universal Orlando Resort offers a memorable vacation for all the family, with accommodation, entertainment and theme park thrills all in one place. You can choose a hotel from eight options that include standard rooms and a multitude of suites to accommodate every style, size and budget.

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Universal Studios Florida® showing a city, rides and street scenes

4. Magic Kingdom® Park

Still one of Orlando’s major attractions, Magic Kingdom® Park was the first of many Florida theme parks. Based on the vision of Walt Disney, the park first opened its doors the world in 1971. Spanning a staggering 43 hectares, this fantasia of magical entertainment never sleeps. Morning, noon and night, the park astounds and entertains anyone who walks into its glistening embrace.

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Magic Kingdom® Theme Park featuring rides and a castle as well as a family

5. Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park

Visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, where Disney magic meets Mother Nature. While watching elephants meandering across the Sahara and tigers stalking through the jungle, you will feel miles away from Orlando. This popular park in the Walt Disney World® Resort family delights visitors young and old.

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Anchored by the iconic Tree of Life® Attraction, Walt Disney World® Resort’s animal-themed park transports you from lush jungles to soaring mountains.

6. Orange County Convention Center

With more than 45 acres (18 hectares) of exhibition space, Orange County Convention Center is one of the largest convention centers in the United States. The main exhibition hall covers more than 22 acres (9 hectares) and the ballroom is bigger than a football field.

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Orlando which includes modern architecture and theater scenes

7. SeaWorld® Orlando

Discovery Cove® and Aquatica® water park are just a few of the educational attractions on offer at SeaWorld® Orlando. Originally opening its doors to the public in 1973, this family friendly theme park offers some spectacular rides and attractions, perfect for both the young and young at heart.

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Aquatica which includes rides and a waterpark

8. Epcot®

The name Epcot® stands for Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, a theme park of epic proportions, transporting visitors into the future of human innovation. Spanning a staggering 121 hectares, Epcot® has two main areas: Future World and World Showcase. Visitors are treated to the latest in innovation and technology at Future World, while World Showcase displays a number of pavilions dedicated to 11 different nations. World Showcase exhibits the past and present cultures of nations from around the world, an amazing display of information and history.

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Epcot® showing street scenes, a city and food

9. Disney's Hollywood Studios®

The magic of the silver screen comes to life at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®. One of Walt Disney World® Resort’s four theme parks, it feels like a sprawling movie set. Once you step inside its boundaries, you are transported far from Orlando, Florida to the glittering world of Hollywood’s heyday.

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Whether you’re acting as Indiana Jones™’ sidekick or braving a 13-story free fall, Walt Disney World® Resort’s homage to Hollywood will make you feel like a star.

Popular places to visit

Walt Disney World® Resort

Walt Disney World® Resort is part of Orlando. It makes up part of bustling metropolis that is home to 240,000 inhabitants. Walt Disney World® Resort is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers) from Orlando’s city center. If you are flying in, Walt Disney World® Resort is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers) from Orlando International Airport.

Universal Studios Florida

Exhilarating rides and world class film sets are brought together to create this outstanding world-renowned theme park.

Universal Orlando Resort

Make your Florida vacation one to remember with a stay at this hotel and theme park complex.

Disney Springs™

You can search for that perfect souvenir when you visit Disney Springs™, a favorite shopping spot in Lake Buena Vista. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.

Magic Kingdom® Park

Situated in the shady limelight of a magical fairy-tale castle, this world class attraction is most famous for its breath-taking theme parks, offering visitors hours of entertainment.

Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park

Anchored by the iconic Tree of Life® Attraction, Walt Disney World® Resort’s animal-themed park transports you from lush jungles to soaring mountains.

Orange County Convention Center

Florida's principal convention center is a large and stunning glass and metal building that hosts national and international trade shows and public events.

SeaWorld® Orlando

This beautifully Marine Park and zoo is a fantastic way to spend the day. An educating and entertaining experience not to be missed.

Epcot®

This awe inspiring theme park celebrates human achievement in the field of science and engineering. Design a future race car, depart on a food safari or fly to Mars on one of the parks many rides.

Areas of Orlando

Universal Studios Orlando featuring signage, a city and night scenes

Florida Center

While visiting Florida Center, you might make a stop by sights like Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Florida.

Downtown Orlando

Ample dining options, great live music, and fantastic lake views are just a few top things to explore in Downtown Orlando. A visit to Church Street Station or Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Church Street Station or Lynx Central Station to get around town.

Magic Kingdom® Park showing rides and interior views as well as a couple

Bay Lake

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A noteworthy feature of Bay Lake is its exciting theme parks. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Epcot® and Walt Disney World® Resort.

Windsor Hills

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Windsor Hills and surrounding area, you can visit Mystic Dunes Golf Club and Island H2O Live!.

Reunion

The waterparks and pristine golf courses are top of the list for many visitors to Reunion. A stop by Reunion Resort Golf Course or Jack Nicklaus Course might round out your trip.

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Lake Nona

Visitors to Lake Nona appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Austin-Tindall Regional Park and Eagle Creek Golf Club might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

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