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Introduction
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 in... Continue reading »
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History
Florida's history stretches back to the 1500s. On Easter Day in 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon came ashore at what is now St. Augustine in the northeast corner of the state. What Ponce de Leon and the early settlers found in the Su... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Accommodations in every price range and convenience can be found in Orlando. Walt Disney World alone encompasses more than 20,000 rooms over various themed hotels. These range from comparatively inexpensive, motel-like accommodations at Best... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
At first glance, Orlando would appear to be the world nucleus of the fast food industry. On seemingly every thoroughfare, in and around every theme park, mall and neon neighborhood, they are there, locked in a burger-to-burger face-off, vying... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
If you're looking for amusement in Orlando, the fun doesn't stop at the parks. Orlando's nights are just as jam-packed as its days. Orlando definitely has something for everyone, from comedy clubs to a Texas two-steppin' rodeo bar with live b... Continue reading »
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Tours
Orlando is best known for its status as one of America's best theme-park destinations, however many visitors are surprised to find that there's more to the city than Disney. Walt Disney World Exploring all that Walt Disney World has to off... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There Air Orlando International Airport (MCO) +1 407 825 2001 http://www.orlandoairports.net/ MCO is located six miles from downtown and services the following airlines: ATA (+1 800 435 9282 / http://www.ata.com/) Aer... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Orlando State: Florida Country: United States of America Orlando by the Numbers: Population: 1.4 million (metro area) Average Summer Temperatures: high 80s to mid 90s Average Winter Temperatures: low 70s to mid 80s Quick City Facts:... Continue reading »
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Introduction
When driving through the elongated state of Florida, many people make the grave mistake of gunning their engines and jetting through the Northeast without as much as a single stop beyond the Cracker Barrels, Denny's restaurants, and gas stati... Continue reading »
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Introduction
In the beginning, Orlando may have been a sleepy little southern town filled with farmland as far as the eye could see, orange groves galore, and only two attractions to its name (a water-ski show and some great big gators). Then came the Mou... Continue reading »
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Frommer's favorite experiences
Explore Disney's Animal Kingdom. Explore Disney's most spectacular and wildest Imagineering to date. Trek through the jungles of Africa along the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail or set out on safari across the savanna with Kilimanjaro Safari... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
It may not have the caliber of restaurants of say, a New York or San Francisco, but Orlando has a few premier offerings that would make any foodie's best list. That said, keep in mind that for the most part Orlando is a family destination fir... Continue reading »
Real traveler experience in Orlando
Top Orlando Deals
Popular Orlando Hotels
- Nickelodeon Family Suites by Holiday Inn
- Universal's Hard Rock Hotel
- Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
- Peabody Orlando
- Universal?s Royal Pacific Resort ? A Loews Hotel
- JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes
- Sheraton Vistana Resort
- Universal?s Portofino Bay Hotel ? A Loews Hotel
- Rosen Shingle Creek
- Quality Inn Plaza
