Known as ‘The City Beautiful’ and the ‘The Theme Park Capital of the World’ Orlando city is located in the central Florida region, occupying a total land of over 113 square miles and a population of more than 2.5 million people. Orlando offers you an overall humid subtropical climate throughout the year which is quite common for other deep southern United States cities. In 2018, it was listed as a Gama level global city which means that it serves a considerable amount of dominance regarding various sectors of the world’s industries such as financial services, trade & economy, manufacturing services, media & communications, education, culture, and infrastructure to name a few. The same year, Orlando was able to attract around 75 million visitors, hence becoming one of the most visited places in the world. In this post, we would like to share with you some great reasons as to why you should consider visiting Orlando, Florida anytime soon and what makes your trip to this vibrant city so memorable. So let’s take a quick peek at each one of them:
World-Class Theme Parks
There is a reason why Orlando’s airport is considered as one of the busiest in the world, and it is due to the fact that it has some incredible parks for you and your family to visit and have sensational fun.
- Universal Studios Orlando Resort
Covering over 541 acres of land, and even though it is the second-largest theme park, it still had over 21 million visitors in 2017. This gigantic space consists of two theme parks, namely Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Island of Adventure which are both unique in their own ways. But that is not all as there is a water park by the name of Volcano Bay, a nighttime entertainment complex called Universal CityWalk Orlando, 6 Loews Hotels, and much more. Prime attractions at the venue include the Wizarding World of Harry Potter for J.K. Rowling fans.
- Walt Disney World Resort
We probably should have mentioned it earlier, but nevertheless, the biggest and most popular of all theme parks is none other than the Walt Disney World which covers a land of 39 square miles and an annual attendance of more than 52 million visitors. The place comprises of 4 theme parks namely Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Epcot, and the Magic Kingdom. There are also two water parks, 27 themed hotel resorts, 9 non-Disney hotels, numerous golf courses, and several other entertainment venues. For all we care, you can spend a lifetime over here without even bothering to leave this place at all.
- Fun Spot America Theme Parks
Opened in 1997, the Orlando venue for this group of amusement parks is located near I-Drive which is the main tourist strip within the city that is a straight 11.1-mile thoroughfare within the city. The place offers you over 4 different types of go-kart tracks and at least three roller coaster rides. Additional attractions include a new Ferris wheel ride which has been made available for the public recently. There is even an arcade available within the venue for those who want to keep it soft and slow.
- SeaWorld Orlando
If there is anything in the world that will blow away your mind and own your imagination, it is this magical marine park that has the capacity to entertain 4.6 million guests. It is no doubt one of the 10 most visited amusement parks in the United States, period. It was founded way back in 1973, and today it has over 200 acres of land to its name comprising of 13 spellbinding attractions, 5 roller coaster rides, and over 5 shows. For the best family-friendly and live entertainment that you could ever experience, this the place you want to visit the most. Exquisite aquariums, a tremendous amount of adorable sea animals, you will soon find yourself dancing with the dolphins in no time once you set your foot in there.
- LEGOLAND
Going with the slogan ‘Built for Kids’ the LEGOLAND at Orlando, Florida is a fair for the entire family if you truly ask us and what a spectacle it is for anyone to behold. With over 145 acres of pure joy for you to explore, the resort is great for families and children from ages 2-12. The resort offers you more than 50 unique rides, incredible shows & exhibitions, top-notch attractions, numerous restaurants, souvenir shops, a full-fledge botanical garden, and a fun-filled water park.
- Kennedy Space Center
One of the ten field centers directly under the watchful eyes of NASA, this place opened its doors for the public way back in 1968. Over the years the KSC has served as one of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s primary launch centers for human spaceflight. Located adjacent to the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, it deploys a staff of highly skilled and trained labor force of over 13,000 professionals. You definitely want to visit this place as one cannot simply express the gratitude for what mankind has achieved over the years, all thanks to the dedication and commitment of a few who dared to walk amongst the stars and never gave up on their dreams.
Restaurants and Diners to Tantalize Your Taste Buds
Orlando offers you an overabundance of variety when it comes to out of home dining experience. Top picks include:
- Domu – where dreams come true in the form of house-made noodles, pan-Asian menu, Vietnamese coffee, taro, grilled octopus with yuzu, and much more. The simple curiosity will keep you affixed at this place and coming back for more items to try on their menu.
- Victoria & Alberts – the ambiance of the place is bound to make you visit the Victorian age, however, their 7-course meal is not for light-hearted. There is a Prix Fixe menu that starts with $185 per guest and can be topped to $250 with wine pairings.
- The Melting Pot – join them to discover a whole new world while making reservations to enjoy delicacies including their delectable cheese, chocolate fondue, deliciously fresh salads, tabletop grills, and much more. We highly recommend this as a great place to meet your new personal friend.
We hope this post was able to offer you some great insights regarding why Orlando, FL is the place for you to visit this year or the next. However if you plan to stay and move in with your family altogether then there are various homes for sale in Orlando that might pique your interest. For more questions regarding the topic, please feel free to let us know your feedback in the comment section below.
