Orlando is the family vacation Mecca.
Orlando Florida could be a synonym for family vacation. With the most popular theme and amusement parks in the world, film studios, space centers, aquariums, gators, and so much more, you could easily spend several weeks in Orlando and never hear, “I’m bored,” from the back seat. First and foremost, Orlando is the land of theme parks, from heart-racing thrills, to super cool splashes, and sweet cuddly characters that interact with visitors, the theme parks here offer so many different experiences that it’s mind boggling.
Your family can:
• Go barreling down a steep water slide with twists and turns that keep you guessing
• Experience a movie set and see famous movie props and special effects first hand
• Meet your favorite cartoon characters
• Step back in time
• Thrill to the adventures of space
• Experience a variety of different cultures
• Look into the eyes of an alligator (from a safe distance of course)
• Enjoy the antics of dolphins
While a visit to Orlando can be an expensive endeavor, there are ways to stretch your vacation dollar, including planning your vacation for sometime from September through November. This is the “off” season in Orlando when you can save on accommodations and take advantage of two-for-one deals and other savings opportunities. Another benefit of visiting during this time is that the long lines that are prevalent the rest of the year will be absent, so you’ll spend more time having fun and less time waiting.
Getting to Orlando is a breeze with flights from all over the United States into the Orlando International Airport several times daily. Once you’ve arrived, if you stay at one of the theme parks or another participating hotel, take advantage of the free shuttle service from the airport as well as to the many area attractions. In addition to the shuttles, there are trolley cars that transport visitors along the main Orlando strip stopping at shops, theme parks and restaurants along the way. With these services, unless you plan to venture away from the major attractions in town, there’s virtually no need to rent a car.
