Orlando

...hire car (lovely car) from Orlando airport to the hotel ( about 30 miles ) on the wrong side of the road at nigth maybe next time I will arrive in daylight. That's all the moaning out of the way now because a few beers and one good nights sleeps and you ready to go. Having been before the few things I had done before Leaving England were to pay Crash Damage Waver on the car about £270 for two weeks ( you have to have it or you will have to ...
...your car ) and to Buy some weekly Theme park pass's ( Save spoiling your holiday looking for the best prices for tickets and you will get all sorts offering you low cost tickets ect ) So then the first day and luckily the the welcome meeting was at Universal Studios so we had are free breakfast listened to the rep's and heading staight into the theme park ( already having 5 day past bought in England ) . Anyone who can go in to Universal Studios ...

Joe_the_Chef 04.05.2001 (06.05.2001) · Read full review
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...of the best deals in Orlando for non drivers, just has to be the I-Ride Tram-Bus ( looks like a tram but is actually a bus ) For under 10 USD you can take unlimited rides all week (7 days) along the whole tourist length of International Drive in Orlando, thats from the Bletz Factory outlet ( Shoppign Mall) at the top of Internationnal Drive to Seaworld at the opposite end ( about 7 miles) These bus/trams run every 15 mins from 0700 to 2300 7 days ...
...and the most of the Orlando theme parks also charge extra for parking, so on top of your motoring costs you are paying for the privalege of having you car parked in a car park while you enjoy the day at a theme park...a bit sensles really unless there are a few of you in the car.... So if you intend to visit Orlando, stay in a hotel on or just off International Drive, I can assure you its much cheaper to forget hiring a car unless you are in Kissimee ...

Dalesman 19.08.2000 (22.07.2001) · Read full review
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...what you want. Orlando is the theme park capital of the world. Firstly thereare the Disney parks, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Blizzard Beach, Animal Kingdom,Typhoon Lagoon, River Country etc. You can spend at least a day at each park, two or three at the bigger ones. Secondly there are the two Universal theme parks, these require at least a day, ideally two days and are in my opinion the best theme parks if you like thrilling rides, loads of water parks, ...
...pools etc. Orlando offers the independent traveller the opportunity to be as flexible as they wish. You can book fly drive packages which enable you to pick up the hire car at the airport and all you need to do in advance is book your first nights stay. It is a really friendly place, the service and price in the restaurants is astonishingly good and virtuallt everywhere offers good value for money. If you are happy to go out of season then there ...

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...October 1971, the whole of Orlando has been cashing in on its success and will do for many more years to come. Back when Disney World first started International Drive was nothing but a freeway with a few gas stations and fast food restaurants on it. Now it boasts more than 20 hotels, Each more elaborate than the next. Three cinemas (of which one is 3D), two factory outlet malls, as many different types of restaurants as anyone could want, too many ...
...off Mickey Mouse merchandise on Disney’s own doorstep defies imagination. However, if you travel just a further 30 miles up the intertwining freeways you’ll find alligator farms nature reserves and a whole host of swamps to amerce yourself into Florida’s wildlife. Not many people associate Florida with these types of attractions, especially in more recent years, but they are here and they are worth looking. The thing that immediately grabbed our ...

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...As this is 'The Orlando Experience' I feel justified in telling my story from 1999 - some current price info is included - but readers might want to check latest prices using t'internet. Any resemblance to other events and characters whether real or imaginary are purely coincidental. All review details are taken from current sources. The identities of characters must remain secret to protect the innocent - i.e. me. This one's an epic.... So, ...
...you can find holidays in Orlando ... Easiest these days is the internet - you can get complete packages online. For those who aren't up with 21st century technology there's still your highstreet travel agent where I'm assured (mainly by high street travel agents) there are bargains to be had. Teletext of course - not something I would use again. ********************** Sadly my aunt booked her flights on the same days, from the same airports, ...

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...the rest of my family, Orlando Florida is the best place to have a holiday ever! There is something to do for everyone! Whether its putting Nan and Granddad on the beach all day whilst you charge around the theme parks, or putting the children in a theme park all day whilst you go and shop. There will be something to suit you in Orlando Florida. With over 4 theme parks and two water parks in the Walt Disney Complex alone, there is no chance of you ...
...to do whilst your in Orlando would depend upon to type of transport you would consider. If you would just want to go to the disney theme parks and was staying in a Disney Hotel, then dont rent a car because there is free transport from your hotelto the theme park. But if you wanted to explore orlando in depth, then hire a car. Petrol is cheap and you are sent out on a full tank anyway so dont worry about this. *International Drive* Whislt you ...

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...my mum to the Delta Orlando Hotel on Mayor Blvd, just off International Drive. This hotel complex is rated as a 2 star but it's of a really high standard with all the modern conveniences you would want in a hotel. Although we both have driving licences neither of us felt confident enough to brave the roads of Orlando so we didn't book car hire. If I was ever to go back to Orlando I would consider car hire because getting around without a car can ...
...a thoroughly good time in Orlando but one thing which annoyed me was the lack of pavements to walk along. We got a taxi to one of the shopping malls one evening. The mall wasn't that far from our hotel, probably about a 15 minute walk. We called several taxi firms in an attempt to get a taxi back to our hotel but we were told by all of them that we would have to wait at least an hour before anyone could pick us up. We decided to walk back which proved ...

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We went to Orladough to see Mickey mouse but before we got there we had to take an aeroplane. I thought this was a plane made of chocolate as an aero is a chocolate bar made by willy wonka who wears a big hat and sings a lot. The Aeroplane was cool and we all had our own seat and they gave us headphones so we could listen to the radio which was inside the arm of the chair they gave us. The aerohostess asked me if I wanted a drink but I declined as ...
...have noticed if I sneaked of to have a drink with her. We landed at a different place to where we took off at and I thought Mickey Mouse would be there to greet us but he was not so I was pretty miffed by now. We had to go to some place where it said "Imigration" which I guess was to learn about birds and their winter flight paths but I thought that was weird after spending so long in a plane so I declined that. I noticed the aeorhostess was following ...

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...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 ...

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Orlando is the place to be for fun for all ages. I went there in April 2000 with my 5 year old and I can't wait to go back. There's so much to do and not enough time to do it all. I visited 3 of the Disney World parks - Epcot, Magic Kingdom and Disney Studios. Magic Kingdom is great for kids. It's where you'll meet all the characters if you're prepared to queue. Also here are great shows performed by the characters and the wonderful classic rides, ...
...At Disney Studios, I was surprised to be greeted by Donald Duck, Balloo the bear and a rackoon. This was also great fun and perhaps my favorite. A must try ride is the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror - a lift that drops 13 floors faster than the speed of gravity! Epcot is a celebration of all the different cultures and countries in the world. It is quite interesting to walk around and the fireworks at the end of the evening are spectacular, but this ...

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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 ...

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I was in Orlando last month (June/July) on honeymoon and did the whole 'Disney thing'. My advice would be to get a 5 day park hopper ticket cheap on the internet before you go. If you don't you will find yourself queueing for ages and paying loads more. Also get there early, keep your park admission ticket handy, and head straight for a fast pass machine located next to all the big rides. You enter your admission ticket and in return you get another ...
...and jump the queue for that ride. You are only allowed one fast pass approx. every 2 hours (each time you get a fastpass ticket it will tell you the time you can obtain another fastpass) This can save you up to 6 or 7 hours queueing a day!!! Day 1 - Animal Kingdom Good but not entirely my cup of tea. To be honest don't go there unless you have small children. There are no big rides as such and most of it is based on teaching children about the ...

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HOTEL ORLANDO WORLD CENTRE MARRIOT An Orlando Resort, Orlando World Centre Marriott is one of the finest Florida full resorts in Florida Built on over 200 acres of lush tropical landscape; championship golf course. Award-winning cuisine and relaxing spar services make it an ideal location for your pleasure in Orlando. Located 1.5 miles from Walt Disney World Resort in the Lake Buena Vista area, it is convenient for all the local area attractions. ...
...Deep in Disney; boasts the Orlando World Centre Marriott Resort? The Hotel is situated Nr to the Disney market place where you can meet Mickey and Minnie for breakfast. The Orlando World Centre Marriott Resort offers an impressive array of facilities designed to present the conveniences of home indulgences. The hotel is not that far from the crossroads shopping mall and Next to this is the famous TGi Fridays and Perkins, Perkins is where you can ...

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Went to Orlando in Florida for the first time ever on 20th August until 4th September 2002, just with my uncle and my auntie. MY first time in the USA. I was 16-17 years old at the time! Tuesday 20th August 2002, We drove from outside of Birmingham to Manchester Airport for about two hours. We flew for about eight and half hours (which was boring and tiring, bit uncomfortable couldn't really sleep or relax properly). Arrived at Altanta in USA first, ...
...to see the rest of Orlando towns. Drove on the 'highways' (motorways) and saw Orlando at night time... with loads of lights and signs and everything... it was brilliant. I loved every minute of it already and I wanted to see more but I had to wait until the next morning to see the rest of Orlando and see what it's like in the daytime in the hot sun! We stayed at 'Fantasy World Resort' where we stayed in one of the villas for two weeks. Went to a ...

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...have been only twice to orlando and already I know the place, we went once in april - may (3 weeks)and found that it was far too hot and them horrible flying lovebugs kept hassling us round the pool. Then we went in march and stayed at the radisson twin towers right opposite universal studios, which is by far the best hotel I've stayed at, they have junior olympic sized swimming pool and the best thing for the end of the day after doing all that ...
...people in. They also have there own gym, games room, restaurant with the best sausage pizza! and the rooms are big and spacious. There is so much to do around the parks, when we went there the boat that takes you across the river to the magic kingdom (or you could use the shuttle) nearly had near miss with another boat and we all collided into each other! Discovery island is a bit on the boring side, so is the river country waterpark. The best I ...

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