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Orlando Family Travel Tips

By Candyce H. Stapen

Go on an African safari at Walt Disney's Animal Kingdom.
Explore the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and MGM Studios at Walt Disney World.
Get twirled and whirled at Universal Studios' Islands of Adventure.
Encounter sharks and penguins at SeaWorld.
Swim with dolphins at Discovery Cove.
Get hands-on with science and nature at the Orlando Science Center.

Family Overview: Orlando, Florida

By Candyce H. Stapen

Orlando, family travel's 800-pound gorilla, draws the fun-loving with its major theme parks. So start at the parks and spend most of your time there, but save at least half a day for exploring some of Orlando's other kid-friendly treasures.Read More

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Hotels

from: $259

The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes - Hotel

4012 Central Florida Parkway
Orlando32837

Distance: 9.3 mi.
(from destination center)

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from: $96

Nickelodeon Suites Resort - Hotel

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14500 Continental Gateway
Orlando32821

Distance: 14.9 mi.
(from destination center)

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from: $251

Universal's Hard Rock Hotel - Hotel

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5800 Universal Boulevard
Orlando32819

Distance: 6.7 mi.
(from destination center)

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Attractions

Pirates of the Caribbean

Magic Kingdom
Disney World, Florida

Distance: 15.2 mi. (from destination center)

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Mission: Space

Epcot Center

Distance: 15.6 mi. (from destination center)

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Dueling Dragons

Islands of Adventure
Orlando, Florida

Distance: 8.1 mi. (from destination center)

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Airports

Major Airports near Orlando

	Distance (mi.)
Orlando International Airport	6.5map
Tampa International Airport	80.6map
Jacksonville International Airport	130.9map

Other Smaller Airports near Orlando

	Distance (mi.)
Orlando/Sanford Central Florida Regional Airport	18.7map
Daytona Beach Regional Airport	48.9map
Melbourne International Airport	54.6map

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Orlando Family Advice

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Looking for an adventure close to home? Want to dodge the crowds at the country's busiest theme parks? Then spend the night with dinosaurs, sharks, penguins, or Egyptian mummies at the ultimate insider slumber party. Museums and zoos all over the country host sleepovers for families, where fun and education mesh together in an exciting evening adventure. Away Travel
Water Worlds
Start underneath the shadow of the mouse's giant ears, then flee the amusement park mania by heading to the seldom-experienced, truly unique aquatic wonders of Central Florida, the Panhandle, and state's Big Bend. Gorp Travel
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Orlando Vacation Rentals

from: $150

Vacation Home near Golf with Swimming Pool, Wi-Fi and Garage

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 4
Sleeps: 8

Amenities: Air Conditioning, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Concierge Service, Dishes, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Garage, Hair Dryer, Internet Access, Iron, Ironing Board, Lounge, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Swimming Pool, Toaster, Towels, Utensils, Wireless Internet Access

from: $130

Vacation Home near Soccer with Lake View, Swimming Pool and Wi-Fi, Pet-Friendly

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 10

Amenities: Cable/Satellite TV, Child Friendly, Computer Access, DVD Player, Disability Access, Internet Access, Lake View, Lounge, Pets OK, Phone, Restrooms, Shower, Swimming Pool, TV, Wireless Internet Access

from: $235