Orlando is famous for one thing - Walt Disney. Orlando is ranked as the third most popular US destination with overseas travelers and claims the second most hotel room nights, lagging just behind Las Vegas.
Walt Disney World is, of course, the star attraction in Orlando. "The happiest place on earth" makes over 20 million people happy each year and is the world's biggest amusement park. There are three main parks within this one giant park - Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center and MGM-Studios Theme park. Each of these three parks represents a different theme - fairy tales, science and technology and fantasy. There is so much to do in Disney World alone, that you could easily spend your whole vacation here.
Downtown Orlando is a great place to go to escape the clutches of Disney. The pace in Orlando is much slower and relaxed and generally much more agreeable. Downtown Orlando offers the same sights and attractions as any other large downtown city. The Orlando Science Center has the amazing Tunnel of Discovery and the Orlando Museum of Art showcases some brilliant archaeological finds.
Orlando weather is good all year round so the main thing to beware of is the queues at the theme park rides. School is out during August, so Disney World tends to be busiest at this time. The winter months are quieter and weekends tend to be less crowded than weekdays.
Most Popular Orlando Hotels
Hawthorn Suites Orlando Lake Buena Vista From: $38 USD pp
8303 PALM PARKWAY, Orlando, Florida, USA, 32836
Best Western Lake Buena Vista, Orlando From: $49 USD pp
2000 Hotel Plaza BLVD. Po Box 22205, Orlando, Florida, USA, 32830
Orlando World Center Marriott Resort and Convention Center From: $84 USD pp
8701 WORLD CENTER DRIVE, Orlando, Florida, USA, 32821
Travelodge Orlando Downtown From: $32 USD pp
409 NORTH MAGNOLIA AVENUE, ORLANDO FL US 32801, Orlando, Florida, USA, 32801
Walt Disney World Dolphin, Lake Buena Vista From: $97 USD pp
1500 EPCOT RESORT BLVD, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA, 32830
Sheraton Suites Orlando International Airport From: $57 USD pp
7550 AUGUSTA NATL DR, Orlando, Florida, USA, 32822
Wynfield Inn, Orlando From: $19 USD pp
6263 Westwood BLVD, Orlando, Florida, USA, 32821
Disney's All Star Movies, Orlando From: $62 USD pp
1991 W.buena Vista Drive 32830, Orlando, Florida, USA
Disney's Animal Kingdom, Orlando From: $146 USD pp
2901 Osceola Parkway, Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, Florida, USA, 32830
Other Well Known Hotesl in Orlando Area
Ambiance Hotel Maingate Orlando 2 Stars
Americas Best Value Orlando 2.5 Stars
Amerihost Resort Kissimmee Orlando 3 Stars
Amerisuites Airport Northeast Orlando 2.5 Stars
Amerisuites Airport Northwest Orlando 2.5 Stars
Amerisuites Convention Center Orlando 2.5 Stars
Amerisuites Orlando Lbv South 2.5 Stars
Amerisuites Universal Orlando 2.5 Stars
Baymont Inn & Suites Kissimmee Orlando 2 Stars
Baymont Inn & Suites Universal Orlando 3 Stars
Baymont Orlando Central Park 2.5 Stars
Best Western Airport Inn Orlando 2.5 Stars
Best Western Deltona Inn Orlando 3 Stars
Best Western Florida Mall Orlando 2 Stars
Best Western In The Wdw Resort Orlando 3 Stars
