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Orlando


Orlando is a city in Orange County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, its population was 185,951 with 1,644,561 living in the metropolitan area.

Orlando is visited by an estimated 52 million tourists per year, and is famous for the tourist attractions around it, including Walt Disney World Resort, SeaWorld, and Universal Orlando Resort.

Attractions in the Orlando area include: Here is some more information about Orlando:
  • The main professional sports franchise in Orlando is the basketball team, the Orlando Magic.

  • The principal airport serving Orlando is Orlando International Airport.

  • Perhaps the best known educational institution in Orlando is the University of Central Florida, which is a public university founded in 1963.
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Universal Orlando 2013: The Ultimate Guide to the Ultimate Theme Park Adventure

By Seth Kubersky

The Intrepid Traveler
Paperback (264 pages)

Universal Orlando 2013: The Ultimate Guide to the Ultimate Theme Park Adventure
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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter made Universal Orlando Resort the hottest family destination in central Florida. Now the Potter franchise is expanding to a second park and the only guide devoted exclusively to Universal Orlando Resort is on top of it all. It covers Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and the CityWalk entertainment district. It features in-depth reviews of every ride, attraction, restaurant, and resort hotel along with maps and color photographs.

Fodor's Walt Disney World 2012: With Universal, SeaWorld, and the Best of Central Florida (Full-color Travel Guide)

By Fodor's

Fodor's
Released: 2011-09-27
Paperback (608 pages)

Fodor s Walt Disney World 2012: With Universal, SeaWorld, and the Best of Central Florida (Full-color Travel Guide)
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Full-color guide
• Make your visits to Disney World, Universal, and SeaWorld unforgettable with illustrated features, 36 maps, and color photos.

Customize your trip with simple planning tools
• Top experiences & attractions
• Lodging comparison charts
• Easy-to-read color regional maps

Explore Orlando and beyond
• Discerning Fodor’s Choice picks for hotels, restaurants, sights, and more
• “Word of Mouth” tips from fellow Fodor’s travelers
• Illustrated features on spas, character meals, Disney, Kennedy Space Center, spring training
• Best theme-park tips and ride strategies
 
Opinions from destination experts
• Fodor’s Florida-based writers reveal their favorite local haunts
• Revised annually to provide the latest information

Added bonus: At the end of each Fodor’s hotel review, we’ve included snippets from TripAdvisor reviews. Plan your trip with the extra peace of mind that comes from knowing each of Fodor’s expert selections is reinforced by consumer experience and feedback.

Fodor's Walt Disney World 2013: With Universal, SeaWorld, and the Best of Central Florida (Full-color Travel Guide)

By Fodor's

Fodor's
Released: 2012-10-16
Paperback (596 pages)

Fodor s Walt Disney World 2013: With Universal, SeaWorld, and the Best of Central Florida (Full-color Travel Guide)
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For generations, Americans have come to play and dream in Orlando. Whether you want to wander the halls of Hogwarts or dine with Cinderella, Fodor's Walt Disney World provides everything you need to know. Color photos and features highlight the best of the theme parks, area hotels and restaurants, golf courses and spas, and Tampa/St. Pete. 

Expanded Coverage:
Orlando is always changing, and this edition captures the newest rides and attractions, as well as area restaurants and hotels, for Disney, Universal, and SeaWorld.

Illustrated Features
: Magazine-style features help readers customize trips to meet their needs. Schedule a dinner date with Mickey or plan your escape to a luxurious spa. Go behind the scenes at Universal, see the stars at the Kennedy Space Center, or see your favorite baseball stars at a spring-training camp.

Indispensable Trip Planning Tools:
An entire chapter devoted to “Planning an Orlando Vacation” includes comprehensive ticket price charts, advice for those traveling in groups both large and small, tips on skipping lines in the parks, budget schedules, and much more. The major theme parks and all the "lands" and "worlds" feature their own sections with ride recommendations by age, info on height restrictions, and maps that make it easy to explore.

Discerning Recommendations:  
Fodor’s Walt Disney World offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor’s Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. “Word of Mouth” quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights.

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A handy take-along map provides added value, giving travelers essential information about top attractions and nearby dining so they can travel with confidence.

TripAdvisor Reviews:
Our experts’ hotel selections are reinforced by the latest customer feedback from TripAdvisor. Travelers can book their Orlando stay with confidence, as only the best properties make the cut. 

Beyond Disney: The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando, SeaWorld & the Best of Central Florida (Unofficial Guides)

By Bob Sehlinger & Menasha Ridge

Wiley
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  • According to the Orlando Tourism Bureau, Orlando hosted 47 million domestic and international visitors in 2009 (the most recent year available). 
  • Includes comprehensive coverage on the Wizarding World of Harry Potter which opened in 2010
  • Both Universal Orlando®  and SeaWorld® remain in the top theme parks to visit in the United States- each with attendance of almost 5 million in 2009.  Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure attendance is expected to increase with the much anticipated arrival of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Orlando Unanchor Travel Guide - 3-Day Discover Orlando Itinerary

By Katie Brancato

Unanchor.com
Released: 2013-03-28
Kindle Edition (27 pages)

Orlando Unanchor Travel Guide - 3-Day Discover Orlando Itinerary
 
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3-Day Discover Orlando Itinerary

Are you heading to the sunshine state and not sure what to see? Then this 3-day getaway to Orlando, Florida itinerary is for you. Whether it's a weekend with the family, your friends, or your love, this itinerary offers fun for everyone!

The itinerary includes Florida’s best kept secret - Discovery Cove, a true tropical paradise in the midst of a hectic city. This park is the ultimate traveler's experience. Your day will include swimming with dolphins, feeding exotic birds, and snorkeling with manta rays! Plus a free day at SeaWorld! You can even dine with Shamu! Chill out in the infamous Icebar - over 50 tons of carved ice to cool you off after your hot days in the sun. Finish up your weekend with shopping, dining, and music!

Tips on what to do before you go
- Must see recommendations for the parks
- Get the inside scoop from a local Floridian!
- Don't miss out on the adventure of a lifetime!

PassPorter's Walt Disney World 2013: The Unique Travel Guide, Planner, Organizer, Journal, and Keepsake!

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Design magical vacations with this award-winning travel guide and planning system for everyone's favorite playground. With four major theme parks and 21 hotels packed into 47 square miles, planning a trip to Disney World can be a daunting task. This indispensable travel planner simplifies the process, keeping travelers on schedule, within budget, and ready for fun. Each of the four major parks — Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom — gets in-depth coverage, complete with full-color fold-out maps and a description of every ride and attraction. Exhaustive profiles of Disney-owned resort hotels feature detailed maps, color photos, and room layouts. The guide also covers all of the park’s 300+ dining options. A concise, up-to-date review with average meal cost is provided for each venue, from full-service restaurants to counter-top eateries. Fourteen handy organizer pockets store maps, passes, receipts, itineraries, notes, and to-do lists.

The Unofficial Guide Walt Disney World 2013 (Unofficial Guides)

By Bob Sehlinger

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Walt Disney World Resort & Orlando (EYEWITNESS TRAVEL GUIDE)

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Recognized the world over by frequent flyers and armchair travelers alike, Eyewitness Travel Guides are the most colorful and comprehensive guides on the market. With beautifully commissioned photographs and spectacular 3-D aerial views revealing the charm of each destination, these amazing travel guides show what others only tell. Includes beautiful new full-color photos, illustrations, and enhanced maps Extensive information on local customs, currency, medical services, and transportation New "Discovering" feature helps decide which regions are best suited to the trip.



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Orlando, Florida Travel Guide - Sightseeing, Hotel, Restaurant & Shopping Highlights (Illustrated)

By Richard Wright

Released: 2013-04-13
Kindle Edition

Orlando, Florida Travel Guide - Sightseeing, Hotel, Restaurant & Shopping Highlights (Illustrated)
 
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The warm and welcoming sun gives Florida its rightful nickname, “The Sunshine State”. In the center regions of Florida, Orlando is filled with tourism, excitement, and activity from its major attractions. Many of these attractions are what construct this city’s tourism system with over 51 million visitors per year. Alongside these fascinating sights, Orlando is home to many food, media, and healthcare businesses.

Orlando is seen as the country’s theme park capital. Dozens of parks and resorts can be found scattered across this metropolis. One of the most famous, if not the most famous resort in Orlando, is Universal Orlando Studios. Relaxation and excitement can be found in this popular theme park with zoos, rides, festivals, and restaurants for friends and family to enjoy.

The art in Orlando doesn’t fail to attract visitors. The Mennelo Museum of American Art tributes important events and places in African American history including the Harlem Renaissance and the Civil Rights Era. Works created by 43 artists express the views and changes seen during the 20th century. The presentation and energy are what brings out Orlando’s art scene.

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Introduction to Orlando, Florida
Overview
Culture
Location & Orientation
Climate & When to Visit
Sightseeing Highlights
Walt Disney World
Universal Orlando Studios
SeaWorld Orlando
Holy Land Experience
Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Golf Club
Amway Center (Orlando Magic)
Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Odditorium
Harry P. Leu Gardens
Discovery Cove
Gatorland
Orlando Tennis Center
Recommendations for the Budget Traveler
Places to Stay
Baymont Inn & Suites Orlando/Universal Area
Rodeway Inn near Florida Mall
Orlando Vista Hotel
Best Western Plus Orlando Gateway Hotel
Suburban Extended Stay South
Places To Eat & Drink
Ponderosa
Cala Bella Shingle Creek
Gabriel’s Sub Shop
Dave & Buster’s
El Inka Grill Ceviche
Places to Shop
The Florida Mall
Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores
Orlando Fashion Square
Orlando Premium Outlets-Vineland Ave.
The Mall at Millenia

Lonely Planet Florida (Regional Travel Guide)

By Jeff Campbell & Jennifer Denniston

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Lonely Planet Florida (Regional Travel Guide)
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