Orlando Travel Guides

Free, independent Orlando travel guides — written for first-timers, families, and return visitors looking for something specific.

6 guides

A First-Timer's Guide to Orlando

Everything you need for a first trip to Orlando — when to come, where to stay, how to plan the theme parks, getting around, and how to build a great trip in the theme park capital of the world.

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Planning a Walt Disney World Trip: A Strategy Guide

How to plan a Walt Disney World visit — the four parks explained, how many days you need, tickets and the app, line-skipping, dining, and strategies to make the most of the world's biggest resort.

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Universal vs. Disney: Which Orlando Parks Are Right for You?

A comparison of Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World — the differences in vibe, rides, ages, planning, and value, and how to decide which to visit (or how to do both).

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Beyond the Parks: Orlando's Other Attractions

A guide to Orlando beyond the big theme parks — Kennedy Space Center, Gatorland and airboat rides, ICON Park, dinner shows, dining, shopping, and day trips to the coast and beyond.

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Orlando Theme Park Tips: A Family Survival Guide

Practical tips and strategies for visiting Orlando's theme parks with the family — beating the lines and the heat, what to pack, money-saving moves, and how to keep everyone happy.

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Where to Stay in Orlando: A Hotel & Area Guide

A guide to where to stay in Orlando — on-site Disney and Universal hotels, International Drive, and Kissimmee — with the trade-offs in perks, convenience, and value to help you choose.

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