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About Orlando

Orlando is one of Florida's most prominent tourism cities. You can visit a variety of amusement parks like Walt Disney World and Universal Studios. The city has become known as America's "Home of Theme Parks". Whether or not you are traveling alone, as a couple, with friends and relatives, or young children, you can still enjoy some of the fairy-tale magic while on a relaxing trip here. Other than going hog-wild at all the different theme parks in Orlando, you can also go to one of the many seaside holiday resorts spread all throughout the region. Florida's tropical style, sunshine and sandy beaches warmly welcome visitors.

Popular Attractions in Orlando

Universal Orlando Resort

4.8/5

659 Reviews

Theme Park

Universal Orlando Resort is a highly popular theme park. A model of Universal Pictures' iconic earth logo can be seen at the park's entrance. The resort boasts of themed complexes for the Minions, Shrek, Transformers, Harry Potter, The Mummy Returns, among others, where you may watch 4D films, go on thrilling roller coaster rides, or take pictures with your favorite cartoon characters. Universal Orlando consists of two theme parks. A “Park-to-Park Ticket” entitles one to ride the Hogwarts Express from the World of Harry Potter bound for Islands of Adventure. With train interiors being the exact replica of the movie, this ride can't be missed by Harry Potter fans.

Universal's Islands of Adventure

4.6/5

140 Reviews

Theme Park

Universal's Islands of Adventure is one of two amusement parks built by Universal Studios in Orlando; it is adjacent to the original Universal Studios Florida. Islands of Adventure are differently themed islands, including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade and Jurassic Park. A series of novel and thrilling rides were designed around the core concepts of each film- and television-themed islands. Adults can enjoy the roller coasters and rafting rides while visitors of all ages can attend the theater and dance performances. If you buy a pass for both parks, you can take the Hogwarts train from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade to Universal Studios Florida. The fantastical scenery is straight out of the movie. No matter what age, Harry Potter fans absolutely should not miss this.

Gatorland

4.4/5

51 Reviews

Zoo

Watch an alligator or crocodile splash out of the water and jump in the air for food. Fly above a hundred gators and crocodiles hanging by a zip line. Experience thrills often reserved only for television and skip the lines and crowds of the big Orlando parks. Meet gator wrestlers and help them decide on their opponent, take a guided tour or wander off if you dare. Gatorland contains 110 acres of swampland fun that has something for the whole family. If the excitement of getting up close and personal with a gator is too much to handle, Gatorland also has an extraordinary bird rookery, a petting zoo, an express railroad and many more attractions!