Destination: Orlando
By Citysearch Staff, Orlando
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.
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Magic Kingdom
311 World Drive, Bay Lake, FL
This holy grail of theme parks appeals to the child in all of us. -
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista, FL
Thrill rides, shows, interactive attractions and, of course, animals--all with an eye toward conservation. -
Disney-MGM Studios
3111 World Drive, Orlando, FL
Bringing an old-Hollywood film aesthetic to the theme park experience. -
Epcot
1320 Avenue of the Stars, Bay Lake, FL
Mixing education, technology and entertainment in a singularly satisfying theme park. -
SeaWorld Adventure Park
7007 Sea World Dr, Orlando, FL
A marine adventure park featuring killer whale and dolphin encounters, thrilling rides, an interactive waterfront seaport and musical venues.
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Coral Reef Restaurant
Epcot's Living Seas Pavilion, Lake Buena Vista, FL
Of all the ways Disney has devised to remove money from your wallet, this is one you won't begrudge. -
Emeril's
6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL
Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse's Citywalk restaurant kicks up Orlando cuisine to notches unknown. -
Fulton's Crab House
1670 Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL
This elaborate seafood restaurant, built on a light-filled Mississippi riverboat, provides a feast for the senses. -
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
6000 Universal Studios Plz Ste 704, Orlando, FL
An introduction to the other side of Florida, where tropical delicacies (and designs) abound and cocktails are super-sized. -
Rainforest Cafe
1800 E Buena Vista Dr., Orlando, FL
This cartoon jungle is a child's wonderland, with waterfalls, swinging monkeys and a canopy of faux flora and fauna.
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Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
2901 Osceola Pkwy, Orlando, FL
Deluxe resort features an African theme, regional cuisine and savannahs with plenty of roaming wildlife.
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Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
4401 Grand Floridian Way, Lake Buena Vista, FL
The splendor of Florida's high-society resort living of the early 1900s recalls the atmosphere of an F. Scott Fitzgerald novel. -
Disney's Polynesian Resort
7 Seas Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL
An impressive rainforest setting and exotica ambience--even to discerning Tikiphiles. -
Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando
5601 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL
The Italian theme of this romantic resort reaches into its rooms, restaurants and transportation options with fantastic results. -
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort
1200 Epcot Resort Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL
Offers deluxe accommodations, gourmet dining and any activity under the sun with Disney style.
