Visit Orlando - USA

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From swamp to fun capital of the world. The success story of Orlando and its region is relatively recent and began when a gentleman named Walt Disney secretly bought a giant area of Florida where he could expand his empire and bring his charismatic characters to life. From a swampy region without much pretension, Walt Disney World emerged, a complex of parks and hotels that kick-started Orlando to become the phenomenon it is today.

The first park to open in the region was the Magic Kingdom in 1971, which is actually in Lake Buena Vista. Then, other companies settled in the place and currently Orlando is home to three major entertainment groups, Walt Disney World, Sea World and Universal Orlando. Orlando has welcomed over 45 million visitors a year in recent years, making it one of the most visited cities in the world.

Disney currently has four theme parks (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom), two water parks (Thyphoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach), an indoor video game park (Disney Quest) and a large entertainment area (Downtown Disney). . Disney parks are more geared towards children and there you can feel like you are in a true fairy tale story. At Disney you can see Cinderella, have dinner with Mickey, say "hello" to Winnie the Pooh and hear Nemo and his friends sing.

Universal has two theme parks (Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure), a water park (Wet 'n Wild) and a great entertainment complex for adults (Universal CityWalk). Sea World Parks has several parks; his main one is Sea World and he has two water parks in Orlando, Aquatica and Discovery Cove (which is like a tropical paradise). In Tampa, neighboring Orlando, is Busch Gardens, a park with many extreme roller coasters. A little further away, but no less important, is the Kennedy Space Center, NASA's main rocket launch center, which has an area with various activities open to the public.

Boat trips, safaris, enchanting scenarios, haunted mansions, music that sticks in your head, 3D movies, simulators... Orlando is a world full of possibilities and has attractions for young children, young people, adults and the elderly - the important thing is have an open heart for new adventures and let the child in you speak louder. The rule is to have fun and be open to new experiences - no matter what age!

Very prepared for tourism, Orlando is successful because of the parks, but there is life outside of them. International Drive is an area full of hotels, which has excellent restaurants and good bars to enjoy the night. For those who like different tours, there is still the opportunity to visit the Everglades - Florida's natural vegetation where there are many alligators - or fly on iFly, which simulates a parachute flight.

As is natural for many US cities, prices are great and Orlando is also a great shopping destination. Large chain stores, malls and the dearest outlets are a full plate for those who travel with the intention of making new purchases and saving money. Between one park and another, a stop at the Premium Outlets ends up being part of the schedule.

Being in Orlando and visiting its parks is like immersing yourself in a magical and colorful world, where children let their imaginations flourish and adults feel like children again. Just feel the first breeze on your face, coming from a carousel or a super fast roller coaster, for that feeling of freedom to come to life. Put Mickey's ears on your head, comfortable shoes on your feet and be enchanted by the magical world of Orlando!

Universal's Volcano Bay, which opened in 2017, is Universal's newest development in Orlando. It is a mixture of theme park and water park and has been gaining more and more the taste of visitors because in addition to having modern attractions, it is an option for people of all ages, with fast rides and with more adrenaline for adults and toys quiet for the kids.

The theme of the park revolves around the idea of ​​being on a paradise island and its biggest symbol is the Krakatau volcano, which is over 60 meters high and is located in the middle of the park. The volcano is surrounded by pools and several water slides come out of it. Among the novelties of Volcano Bay are the Krakatau Aqua Coaster, a kind of roller coaster on the water and the TapuTapu, which is a bracelet that everyone receives at the entrance to the park to be able to participate in the "virtual lines" of the attractions.

As the park opened a few months ago, the lines at attractions can be long. And that's where TapuTapu's function comes in: with it you can get in line for the waterslide you want and be warned about the time left before your turn while enjoying a pool, for example.

Popular attractions: Krakatau Agua Coaster, Ko’okiri Body Plunge, Honu ika Moana

Children's attractions: Kopiko Wai Winding River, Tot Tiki Reef, Runamukka Reef

Ko'okiri Body Plunge - In this attraction, the brave go down a waterslide 38 meters high and 70 degrees! Ideal for those who like adrenaline and extreme attractions!

Krakatau Aqua Coaster - Water coaster with ups and downs. It's not fast like the fastest theme park attractions, but it's a fun and very tasty attraction. The tour is done in a buoy with capacity for up to 4 people.

Kala & Tai Nui Serpentine Body Slides - The water slide duo allows two people to play together, meeting at the end of the ride.

Punga Racers - Four water slides with different courses where participants descend on mats. Nice option for those who are in a group.

Wave Village & Waturi Beach - Pool area that simulates a beach in a tropical paradise. Here is the park's wave pool - when the waves start, lots of people come to play there.

Orlando is a city that thrives on tourism and offers accommodation for all tastes and budgets. There are many offers on cheap and comfortable rooms in the city and it won't be difficult to find options that fit your needs, as the variety of hotels is huge! Rooms in Orlando are usually quite spacious - in some it fits the whole family and there is a kitchen -, but they are not always new rooms, so it's worth keeping an eye on the photos.

The main areas to stay in Orlando (and region) are: International Drive, Disney Resorts, Universal Resorts, Lake Buena Vista and Kissimmee. All areas have their pros and cons; Check out its features below.

International Drive - International Drive is a thoroughfare in Orlando that concentrates hotels from several chains and a lot of commerce. It is definitely one of the best places to stay because it has an excellent location, an incredible range of accommodation and good prices. Some hotels in this area offer free transportation to the parks.

As I-Drive is large, it has a southern section and a northern section. You can either choose a hotel that is close to Universal, the Premium Outlets on I-Drive or the Mall at Millenia (I-Drive North) or you can choose one that is in the south area of ​​I-Drive, near Sea World, Aquatica , restaurants and supermarkets - and Disney. There is public transport that crosses I-Drive, but the most comfortable thing for those staying in this area is to rent a car, which will give you the freedom to go anywhere. Those staying here can also do some things on foot, as all along International Drive there are many shops, pharmacies, bars and restaurants. Here are hotels like Hyatt Regency Orlando, Sheraton Vistana Village Resort, Hilton Garden Inn Orlando I-Drive North and La Quinta Inn Orlando that offer great value for money.

Lake Buena Vista - Staying in this region you will be close to Disney, which is located in Lake Buena Vista, you will be in a very beautiful area and you will be able to find great prices. It's a good place to rent a house, for example. The area is suitable for those who want to give priority to Disney parks, staying close to them, without having to pay to be at one of the resorts in the complex. The location is not far from the southern part of I-Drive and also offers easy access to the parks in that area. The ideal for those staying in this area is to have a car to have more freedom. Here are hotels like Staybridge Suites, Radisson Hotel Orlando and Holiday Inn Orlando - Lake Buena Vista.

Kissimmee - This is a quiet area south of Orlando, about 20km from I-Drive and 19km from Downtown Disney. The region has accommodation at a very low cost, but it is not the most central region to stay. If the idea is to stay here, it's essential to rent a car and look at the photos of the hotel booked so you don't get caught up in the poke. Choose hotels closer to Disney, which are better located. Between staying in Kissimme or Lake Buena Vista, we suggest staying in Lake Buena Vista.

Celebration - The Celebration area doesn't have many hotel options, but it's quite interesting. The area was designed by Disney to be like a "city of the future". The place has very nice houses, shops and is a quiet area. If you want to stay in a different location and close to Disney, this is a good option. In the Celebration and Kissimmee area are: Regal Oaks, Clarion Suites Maingate and Melia Orlando Suite Hotel.

Downtown Orlando - Although it's downtown Orlando, Downtown doesn't have the best locations for those who want to enjoy the parks. It is an interesting place for business travelers, but to enjoy the parks, there are better located places, such as the I-Drive and Lake Buena Vista regions. To stay in Downtown, two good options are DoubleTree by Hilton and Aloft Orlando.

Stay inside Disney (and/or Universal) or outside?

Before thinking about which region to stay, consider whether in your case it is better to stay inside a theme park resort or outside, in a conventional hotel. Universal only has four hotels, but Disney has more than 30 and they offer good perks to their guests. Although they are slightly more expensive hotels, there are accommodations in different price ranges.

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