Magic KingdomAttraction
Magic Kingdom
The best-known Walt Disney World park, with the fairy-tale castle, classic rides and evening fireworks.
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Things to do in Orlando
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Photo: Cwolfsheep at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
AirportsOrlando International (MCO), Orlando Sanford (SFB)
Getting aroundCar, ride-hailing apps and resort buses
CurrencyUS dollar (USD)
Best monthsMarch to May, October and November
Orlando in brief
Orlando, in central Florida, is the theme-park capital of the world. Most visitors come for Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando.
Walt Disney World alone has four theme parks and two water parks, spread over a huge area south-west of the city. Universal and SeaWorld are closer to International Drive.
Everything is far apart, so plan one park a day. The space centre on the Atlantic coast is the best day away from the parks.
Top attractions in Orlando
Tickets and guided visits for the city’s best-known sights.
Magic Kingdom
EPCOT
Universal Orlando ResortAttraction
Universal Orlando Resort
Three theme parks and a water park built around film and game worlds, with big thrill rides.
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SeaWorld OrlandoAttraction
SeaWorld Orlando
A marine park with roller coasters, aquariums and animal shows.
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Kennedy Space Center Visitor ComplexAttraction
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Rockets, a space shuttle and launch-site tours on the Atlantic coast, about an hour east.
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ICON ParkPhoto: Magic Kingdom — Kaleeb18 (CC BY-SA 4.0); EPCOT — chensiyuan (Public domain); Universal Orlando Resort — ThrillZing (CC BY 4.0); SeaWorld Orlando — ThrillZing (CC BY 4.0); Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex — Bill White (Public domain); ICON Park — Kiran891 (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikimedia Commons
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Getting there and around
Airport transfer from Orlando International Airport (MCO)A pre-booked car from arrivals to your hotel. Alternatives are shuttle buses to the resort areas, taxis or a ride-hailing app.
Getting around OrlandoThe parks and hotels are far apart. Disney and Universal run free buses between their own hotels and parks. Otherwise, use ride-hailing apps or a car.
Car rentalUseful, because everything is spread out. Parks charge for parking and many roads have tolls. Driving is on the right.
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Where to stay
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1
Walt Disney World area
Inside or beside the Disney resort, with the shortest journeys to its parks.
2
Universal Orlando area
Close to the Universal parks, with resort hotels and walking paths or boats to the gates.
3
International Drive
A long strip of hotels, restaurants and attractions between the main resorts.
4
Kissimmee
South of Disney, with holiday homes and lower prices. A car is needed.
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Orlando day by day
- Day 1: Magic KingdomA full day in the park. Arrive before opening and stay for the fireworks.
- Day 2: Universal OrlandoOne or two of the Universal parks, starting with the most popular rides.
- Day 3: EPCOTThe rides in the morning, then a slow walk around the country pavilions for dinner.
- With a fourth dayTake a day trip to the Kennedy Space Center.
Local tips
- Buy dated park tickets in advance. Prices vary by day.
- Arrive before the gates open. Queues are shortest in the first hour.
- Use each park’s official app to check waiting times.
- In summer, expect a thunderstorm most afternoons. Carry a light rain cover.
- Ask your car-hire company how road tolls are charged.
Before you go
Travel insuranceCover for medical costs and cancellations.
Luggage storageLeave bags near the station or the sights.
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Travel guide
Orlando has mild weather from February to May and from October to November, and four to five days covers two or three theme parks. A rental car or ride apps are the main ways to get around, and park tickets and dining should be planned ahead.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Orlando?
March to May and October and November are warm and less humid. Summer is hot and stormy, and school holidays are the busiest times.
How many days do I need in Orlando?
Five to seven days allow for the main Disney and Universal parks without rushing.
Do I need a car in Orlando?
Not if you stay at a Disney or Universal hotel and use its buses. Otherwise a car or ride-hailing apps make things much easier.
How do I get from the airport to the centre?
Orlando International is about half an hour from the Disney area and twenty minutes from International Drive. Shuttles, taxis, ride-hailing apps and pre-booked transfers are available.
How many parks can I visit in one day?
One is best. With a ticket that allows park-hopping, two neighbouring parks are possible.