Orlando > Orlando Experience

Advantages: Plenty to do and great theme parks
Disadvantages: Low standards

My experiences of Orlando have changed my views during the past 20 years. My first visit was in 1987 and I couldn't fault it. However, I have returned several times and each time I notice it declining. The family restaurants that I once enjoyed have become dull and have reached poor quality. To enjoy a decent meal you have to visit the more upmarket restaurants which works out expensive. The atmosphere and appearance seems dull and dirty not at all ...
...away from Orlando itself I managed to spread my sightseeing further afield. For instance a trip to Melbourne beach (about an hour's drive from Orlando) made a change too. I would avoid September in future as each time I visit during this time it did nothing but rain. ... Read review

Advantages: Too many to mention. Theme Parks. WOW factor. Great Dining. Cheap Clothes
Disadvantages: Pricey Attraction Tickets

...situated to the North of Orlando and all it has to offer. Sanford tends to service the many charter airlines that service Orlando from the UK. We were advised to use the quieter toll roads instead of Interstate 4 to travel to International Drive. We would disagree with this advice as we found I4 really easy to drive along. On our second visit we travelled with Virgin into Orlando International Airport, which is to the east of International Drive ...
...first - the attractions : Orlando boasts many attractions for all ages. At Walt Disney World you will find Magic Kingdom, Epcot, MGM (now Disney Studios - I believe), Animal Kingdom, Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, Disneys Wide World of Sport and Downtown Disney. In my opinion WDW has something to offer for all ages. Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure - in my opinion better suited for older kids. Wet n Wild - lots of large slides and a ... Read review

Advantages: easy to get around and family based holiday
Disadvantages: none

...out family's. Staying in orlando can e expensive or cheap depending were you want to stay as for example do you want to stay in the heart of the action with only 5 to 10 minutes from universal studios on international drive or do you want the expensive root and stay on disney were its a bit harder to get to places . for food its very reasonable depending were you go to eat we found for an all you can eat buffet style chinese resturant on interantional ...
...all you cant eat there was kfc , and steak houses , and sizzlers one of the best resturants i loved . well hope everyone goes back to the good old usa because i would go bk tomorow as i loved my holdiay as the customer service is absalut brill and cant do enough for us holiday makers . ... Read review

Advantages: Great for everybody
Disadvantages: Beware of the robbers

Orlando - The state of Florida - I have to say this is one of the best experiences I have every had - where holidays are concerned ,anyway. I was a little apprehensive about going there with my youngest daughter, who was still in her buggy. They say that "a child goes missing everyday in one of the theme parks", and I believe that to be true. The whole family went along - My parents, brother and his two boys, myself and my partner, plus my three ...
...board. Once in Orlando it was late afternoon. We went and picked up the two people wagon's and were warned to stay on the main roads as there were alot of car hijackings, mainly on tourists and it is easy to see who is a tourist when you arrive, obviously, as you have all your luggage packed in the cars with you. What did we do we? - got lost of course. It took us over an hour to find our way back to the main highway which is a road called the 192. ... Read review

Advantages: location, weather, attractions, cheap economy, good eating and entertaining facilities
Disadvantages: hurricanes

Orlando is a great place to visit either as a couple or as a family given the attractions around. I have been 8 times now and vote it as one of my best places to visit in the states. The people are extremely friendly and aim to please at every opportunity and they go out of their way to help you. Orlando is an extremely clean place to visit and the Florida clean air bill allows for smoke free environments. There is so much to see and do and i ...
...pick up a brochure on Orlando as every credible place to go is listed in there and there are also money saving vouchers to be found in them. Airports, well the main 2 are Orlando International and Sanford International (about 45 minutes drive to Orlando). Both are clean tidy and the people who work there are very friendly. Orlando (and Florida in general) is prone to Hurricanes and the hurricane season can make for unpredictabkle weather.. My tip ... Read review