Destination: Orlando

Updated: March 12, 2009

Thrill rides, adventurous excursions and luxury resorts are the sure sign of a trip to Central Florida: the mecca for theme park fanatics. Hit the area?s attractions, then wind down with a fabulous meal.

On this page:What to Do, Where to Stay, Where to Eat.

What to Do

  1. 1 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Walt Disney World Epcot Center
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    1320 Avenue of the Stars, Bay Lake, FL 32830 (map)

  2. 2 1 Star Rating: Poor Sea World of Florida
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    7007 Sea World Dr, Orlando, FL 32821 (map)

  3. 3 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom
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    311 World Drive, Bay Lake, FL 32830 (map)

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Walt Disney World MGM Studios
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    3111 World Drive, Orlando, FL 32830 (map)

  5. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Disney's Animal Kingdom
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    Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (map)

    Thrill rides, shows, interactive attractions and, of course, animals--all with an eye toward conservation.

Where to Stay

  1. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Disney's Polynesian Resort
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    7 Seas Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (map)

  2. 7 3 Star Rating: Average Disney's Grand Floridian Beach
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    4401 Grand Floridian Way, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (map)

  3. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
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    2901 Osceola Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32830 (map)

    Deluxe resort features an African theme, regional cuisine and savannahs with plenty of roaming wildlife.

  4. 9 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Portofino Bay Hotel
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    5601 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819 (map)

    Allows guests to lose themselves in this Italian-themed resort that specializes in food.

  5. 10 4 Star Rating: Recommended Walt Disney World Swan Resort
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    1200 Epcot Resort Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (map)

    Offers deluxe accommodations, gourmet dining and any activity under the sun with Disney style.

Where to Eat

  1. 11 4 Star Rating: Recommended Coral Reef Restaurant
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    Epcot's Living Seas Pavilion, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32856 (map)

    Of all the ways Disney has devised to remove money from your wallet, this is one you won't begrudge.

  2. 12 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
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    6000 Universal Studios Plz Ste 704, Orlando, FL 32819 (map)

  3. 13 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Emeril's Orlando
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    6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819 (map)

  4. 14 4 Star Rating: Recommended Rainforest Cafe
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    1800 E Buena Vista Dr., Orlando, FL 32830 (map)

    This cartoon jungle is a child's wonderland, with waterfalls, swinging monkeys and a canopy of faux flora and fauna.

  5. 15 3 Star Rating: Average Fulton's Crab House
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    1670 Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (map)

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