By air
Orlando International (MCO), ~15 km
North America · United States
Orlando, United States
The theme park capital of the world
Getting there
Best time to visit
March to May and October to November — warm, less crowded
Don't miss
Walt Disney World
Universal Orlando
The Kennedy Space Center
Lake Eola
Things to do
The theme parks
The Kennedy Space Center
Springs and lakes
Outlet shopping
Where to eat
What to pack
Light clothes, sunscreen, a rain jacket
A quieter corner
Lake Eola Park, downtown's quiet lakeside
Questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Orlando?
March to May and October to November — warm, less crowded. What to pack: Light clothes, sunscreen, a rain jacket.
How do I get to Orlando?
Fly into Orlando International (MCO), ~15 km.
What is there to do in Orlando?
The theme parks, the Kennedy Space Center, springs and lakes, outlet shopping. A quieter find: Lake Eola Park, downtown's quiet lakeside.
What should I eat in Orlando?
Southern barbecue, Cuban sandwiches and fresh Florida citrus.
About Orlando
- Inland
- Lakeside
Where it is
Orlando is a city in central Florida, United States, inland between the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, set among lakes and best known for its theme parks.
History
Orlando was a small citrus and cattle town until Walt Disney World opened nearby in 1971; the parks that followed made the area one of the most visited places in the world.
People
Orlando's people come from across the United States and Latin America, and many work in the parks and hotels that make the area's economy.
Known for
- Walt Disney World and Universal
- The Kennedy Space Center nearby
- Lakes and freshwater springs
- Year-round warm weather
Did you know?
Walt Disney World covers an area roughly twice the size of Manhattan.
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