Things to do in Orlando
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Theme Parks:
Orlando's theme parks offer everything for a fun filled family vacation; world class entertainment, high-tech rides and family friendly thrills.
Universal Studios: is the number one movie and TV based theme park in the world. At this authentic film and television studio, you can go behind the scenes, beyond the screen or right into the action of your favorite movies.
Magic Kingdom: Magic Kingdom is one of four theme parks in the Walt Disney World Resort. The park captures the enchantment of fairy tales with non-stop entertainment, classic attractions, backstage tours and photo opportunities with your most beloved Disney Characters.
SeaWorld: SeaWorld takes you on a one of a kind journey to the wonders that exist beyond the ocean’s door. Visitors can enjoy close encounters with the energy, excitement and mystery of the sea and sea life.
Disney's Animal Kingdom: The Animal Kingdom is full of attractions, adventures and entertainment that reflect Walt Disney's dedication to nature and conservation, and in doing so, the park leads the way in animal care, education and research.
Museums:
Of course Orlando is famous for its theme park, though, if you dig deeper, you’ll learn that Orlando is also a cultural hub offering fine museums and centers.
The Orlando Museum of Art: Orlando Museum of Art is Orlando's largest modern art museum. Located in Loch Haven Park, the museum has ongoing exhibits of American portraits and landscapes, as well as American impressionist’s works of art.
Orlando Science Center: The center is a 207,000 square foot hands-on learning center with hundreds of interactive exhibits for visitors of all ages. The Orlando Science Center is famous for having the largest refracting telescope in Florida.
Shopping:
Orlando’s incredible upscale malls, outlets centers and trendy boutiques offer a variety of bargains for all shoppers.
The Florida Mall: The Florida Mall is the large enclosed shopping mall in Orlando. The mall has over 250 stores, including its anchors Macy's, Dillard's, Sears, J. C. Penney, Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom. If you’re a diehard shopper, the mall is attached the Florida Hotel.
The Mall at Millenia: The Mall at Millenia advertises itself as an upscale premium shopping mall. Opened in 2002, it has over 150 stores, with flagship stores, Macy's, Bloomingdale's and Neiman Marcus. Many premium stores and upscale restaurants surround the mall, including art galleries.
Festival Bay Mall: The mall is an enclosed shopping mall located on International Drive in Orlando. The mall offers several entertainment venues, including a Cinemark movie theater, a 13,700 square foot indoor playground for kids and a glow in the dark miniature golf course.
Where to Stay in Orlando:
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Hotels in Orlando
Orlando, a tourist friendly destination has lots of cheap hotels and 4-star hotels for under $99, golf resorts, resorts and spas and more. Please find an overview of the area to help you decide where to stay in Orlando.
Orlando Airport Area: The area is conveniently located close to Orlando’s prime tourist spots and the Orange County Convention Center. Some of the most popular hotel chains can be found in the area, including Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott and Sheraton hotels. The area is a huge hit amongst business travelers looking to split their time between work and leisure.
International Drive Area: International Drive offers the most number of options when it comes to hotels and resorts. Located within close proximity to Orlando’s major theme parks and shopping malls, the area is a great choice for families seeking budget friendly accommodations and for all those who intend to visit Orlando's major theme parks such as SeaWorld Orlando and Universal Orlando Resort, to name a few.
Downtown Orlando Area The area is known for its exciting nightlife, superb restaurants and an ever-evolving, diverse cultural scene. This area would be a perfect choice for outdoor enthusiasts and visitors planning to attend seasonal events hosted here.
Passport & Visa Requirements
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For US Citizens:
A valid identification in order to board the plane.
For Canadian Citizens:
Canadian citizens travelling by air to, through or from the United States must present one of the following valid documents:
* A passport or
* A NEXUS card when used at a kiosk at designated Canadian airports and at all U.S. airports when returning to Canada.
This requirement applies to all travelers, regardless of age, including children.
We strongly recommend you to check out the latest travel alerts, various airlines baggage policies and travel safety tips.
*Kindly note that we take the utmost care in providing you with correct information at all times. However, the passport and visa regulations are subject to change and we strongly urge you to check the requirements directly with the US passport office and, or the Canadian Passport Office before traveling.
When to visit Orlando
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Orlando is year round destinations and you will encounter tourists throughout the year. However, if you travel during “Off-Peak” seasons, there are fewer tourists.
As Orlando has some of best theme parks, you can expect visitors whenever kids are out of school. Watch out for crowds during the spring break in March and April. Christmas, New Years Eve and other holidays are peak travel times to Orlando.
Best time to go
Spring: (March - April)
Summer: (June - August)
Orlando Weather
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Orlando normally experiences great weather throughout the year. The climate is sub-tropical and slightly humid. Mild thunderstorms occur between the months of May and September.
* The temperature during summers can be extremely hot.
* Winters are dry and temperate, occasionally night time temperatures can plunge surprisingly low.
Currency and Language:
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Currency:
* United States Dollar or USD($) is the prime currency
* Credit cards are widely accepted
Languages:
* English is spoken by majority of population in Orlando.
* In addition to this, many people in Orlando speak Spanish, French and Portuguese as well.
Currency
United States Dollar or USD($) is the prime currency
1 Euro = 1.4277 US$
