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Every hotel, restaurant, and attraction listed in this guide has been ranked for quality and value. Heres what the stars mean:
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Nothing but blue skies meet the massive drop on SeaWorlds 200-foot-tall Mako roller coaster; the tallest, longest, and fastest coaster in Orlando.
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A favorite from childhood, the flying elephant Dumbo takes flight in Magic Kingdoms Fantasyland.
A Look at Orlando
W elcome to Orlando! If youve journeyed to this sunny section of Central Florida, theres a good chance you have two things in mind: visiting the Happiest Place on Earth, Walt Disney World, and exploring the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando. But theres so much more to experience in both the theme parks and Orlando beyond just the big-ticket attractions. From sparkling natural springs that beg you to unplug and jump in, to sophisticated dining and wine, to hidden spots inside the parks, not to mention other stellar attractions such as Kennedy Space Center, Orlando is filled with surprises if you know where to look.
All aboard the Hogwarts Express to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando.
Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World for many people is synonymous with the Magic Kingdom and the fairy-tale appeal of Cinderella Castle.
MagicBands () are your entry to the Kingdom and anywhere else in Walt Disney World, almost magically acting as your admission ticket, room key, and charge card.
The lobby of the Hollywood Tower Hotel, the setting for the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror (), has been frozen in time since 1939. The furniture was acquired from Los Angelesarea antique stores.
Epcot, more than any other Disney park, changes its personality and decorations to fit the season, especially during the Flower & Garden Festival in spring.
In Future World, youll find explorations of land, sea, farming, and space; in the latter, youll find Mission: SPACE (), a ride that simulates a launchyou can choose whether you prefer a mild or wild journey.
Kids, and kids at heart, will love Hollywood Studios new Toy Story Land ().
Hollywood Studios () is where youll find everything relating to the Star Wars moviesincluding, in late 2019, the new Galaxys Edge section.
The stomach-lurching drops at Tower of Terror (), a unique thrill ride set in an old Hollywood hotel, may be just what you need for real screams.
Set sail with the Pirates of the Caribbean as they comically pillage an island town. ().
Seeing African animals walking freely from your own open safari vehicle is a highlight of Animal Kingdoms Kilimanjaro Safaris ().
The floating mountains in the Valley of Moara at PandoraWorld of Avatar ().
Live shows are dont-miss highlights of an Animal Kingdom visit. The longest-running one is the elaborately costumed Festival of the Lion King ().
The best way to beat the heat in Orlando is at a water park, such as Disneys winter-themed Blizzard Beach ().
At Disneys Typhoon Lagoon (), Tilly, a boat supposedly tossed on top of a mountain during a storm, is the starting point for multiple waterslides.
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