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for Orlando

Rating Summary based on 75 reviews

  • 5 Stars
    		63
  • 4 Stars
    		7
  • 3 Stars
    		1
  • 2 Stars
    		1
  • 1 Star
    		3

Detailed rating

  • Ease of getting around
  • Family Friendly
  • Nightlife
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  		• 4.3
  		• 4.8
  		• 4.0
  		• 4.6
  		• 4.4
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  • 60 of 60 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 5 ashtonluke

    Member since 27/06/2004

    Reviews written: 41

    5 Stars The best holiday you'll ever have...probably! 01/07/2004
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Disney, Sunny, Nice people

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Heat (sometimes)

    Ok, I decided to update my review of Orlando as I have just come back from there and thought I could give better, up-to-date information. Included in the update you will find a more extensive review of theme parks and some more practical information. So, I have been to Florida two times now and most of this review talks about my first experience. However, I will input some relevant stuff from the second. I really did enjoy this holiday and it is a dream destination. I must say however that I know it isn’t for everyone and that I have spoken to people that didn’t really like the place. So, if ... more
  • 32 of 32 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    cazm17

    5 Stars Whoah, I'm going to Orlando 15/10/2002
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Hot and sunny, good family holiday, friendly locals

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Can be TOO hot in summer, need to watch for hidden costs

    I've lost count how many times I have been to Orlando. The last time I had a very sarcastic US customs official who commented that I spend more time there than some of the residents. True, this was the third visit in 6 months, and the last Visa was still current! Whenever I go to the US I try and blend in with the locals, and see a bit of the real US. Many people I meet even when I tell them I'm English they ask how long I've lived there. Don't I wish! So this is my guide to planning your dream vacation in the sun, while not getting ripped off etc etc. I'll try and entertain you with some of ... more
  • 37 of 37 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    tagheur

    5 Stars Orlando on the Cheap Diamond review 26/10/2002
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages You get your photo taken with Mickey

    Disadvantages Disadvantages You get your photo taken with Mickey

    Got kids? Still a big kid yourself? You want to go to Florida mate, that's what you want to do. Trouble is, it costs loads doesn't it? Well, not necessarily, some ways are cheaper than others; so here is Jeff's Rough Guide...... First things first, when is best to go? Most of the guide books will advise you to go early (springtime) or late (autumn) when the weather is more conducive to the English temperament. However, this tends to coincide with the times when the Americans themselves visit in large numbers and you can spend a long time queuing for everything. If you don't mind a bit of heat ... more
  • 43 of 43 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    suyog

    5 Stars The city of dreams 18/07/2002
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages beautiful, great parks and spacious, cheap

    Disadvantages Disadvantages you may find few people not speaking english!

    This truly is a city of dreams! Unlike New york, this one is absolutely spacious. In fact, traveling within this city without a transport is a big head ache. The city is superbly built with such cleanliness that it will shock you. And add to that some sun, beaches and the theme parks, this becomes the hottest destination in US to visit. Ditto for us too! We spent nearly 6 days in Orlando, and believe me we couldn’t see half the things we would have liked to see!!! Places I visited: Disneyworld Universal Studios A little bit of Orlando city itself. Hotels and Lodging: Every major hotel chain ... more
  • 34 of 34 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Snoogans

    5 Stars The Sunshine State 12/12/2001
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Wonderful Weather, Friendly and Good Mannered Locals

    Disadvantages Disadvantages None

    Orlando and its surrounding areas have something for everyone - yes this does sound like a cliché but it is true. Take a boat ride in to the heart of the everglades and see all the wonderful wild life, and see Alligators and Crocodiles in there natural habitat. Theme Parks Entertainment is no problem, whether its Disney, Universal Studios, shopping or visiting a Seminole Indian Reserve or cruising to the Bahamas . See it does work for everyone believe me, I’ve gone there for five years running and I wouldn’t go anywhere else. Universal Studios and Islands Of Adventure complement ... more
  • 28 of 28 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Nameless

    5 Stars Awesome Orlando 03/05/2001
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages So much to see and do, lots of things are cheap.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Not enough time to do it all, some big costs.

    Orlando Florida, Wow! Where do I start, can I fit all the information in this review, will I forget details as is so often the way of great places, let’s hope not. I booked my trip to Orlando in October 1999 for Summer 2000, there were 4 of us going, all adults (21-33 years old) Therefore we had no children and several people had told us it was more for kids. We flew from Manchester Ringway to Orlando Airport, taking little over 9 and half-hours. The flight itself was pretty good (Monarch Air) and we touched down at 2 in the afternoon. That meant we were in the hottest part of the day ... more
  • 20 of 20 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Alslad36

    5 Stars You will NOT regret going!!!! Review with images 15/09/2006
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Entertainment for All Ages

    Disadvantages Disadvantages sure there are some, but I can't think of them

    I travelled to Orlando with my wife and three children aged 7 to 10 for the last two weeks of August this year (2006). We flew with Virgin and stayed on the northern end of International Drive at the Quality Inn (see my separate review on the hotel) for a fortnight. Places to Go/Things to Do Two weeks is not enough time to do everything, and as we have not been a number of times (yet!), I can only tell you what we managed to cram in. We managed to visit all the Disney parks for at least one day each, and also spent a couple of days at Sea World, plus several visits to Universal. · Disney MGM ... more
  • 34 of 34 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 8 thedevilinme

    Member since 13/05/2008

    Reviews written: 1474

    1 Star Last one out turn off the light! Review with images 22/09/2011
    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages Sunny

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Dull

    Orlando is comfortably the world’s most boring city, non-descript and could be anywhere in America, as Martin Amiss once said. I can’t compare it to the thousands of cities I have never been to around the world but I just know it is the clear winner, so much money spent on so little, a soulless place that could have been made from a kit. Somewhat bizarrely it’s nicknamed ‘The City Beautiful’ from the Greek word Orlando. Another nickname associated with the city is the ‘Winter park sinkhole’, when a big hole appeared in the Winter Park district of the city to swallow some houses and shops. The ... more
  • 14 of 14 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    annette_tr9

    5 Stars Dream holiday 18/06/2001
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Loads to do, good weather, very friendly people

    Disadvantages Disadvantages won’t be a very restful holiday

    Florida has got to be everyone’s dream holiday. Doesn’t matter what you are looking for , Florida has it. I have been to Orlando three times and I still want to go back again. Every time I go back there’s something different there and new things to look at, it’s never the same. Obviously the biggest attraction in Orlando is Disneyworld but this isn’t the only one! You have to visit Disneyworld but other theme parks include Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Sea World, Kennedy Space Centre. And then there are all of the waterparks as well so there’s ... more
  • 14 of 14 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 2 diddy1

    Member since 22/09/2005

    Reviews written: 20

    5 Stars Great holiday for all ages Review with images 28/07/2006
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Lots to do

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Heat, Rain (in summer)

    Airline: Britannia Date of travel: August 2005 Duration: 2 weeks ---------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------​----------------------------------------​----------------------------------------​----------------------------------------​---------------------- ****There are links to websites in my review, to view the website just highlight everything inside the brackets '(http://www......)' and paste it into your address bar of your browser **** ... more
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