Orlando, FL
Plan your trip to Orlando, Florida
Regional Population: 207,970
Elevation: 30 meters
Time Zone: America/Kentucky/Monticello
Local Currency: USD
Latitude: 28.5383355
Longitude: -81.3792365
Nearby Airports: ORL, MCO
Orlando: Theme Parks and Beyond
Tips on how to enjoy a visit to the world’s theme park capital and explore local favorites outside the parks.
Affordable Family Fun at U.S. Amusement Parks
For families on a budget, amusement and water parks offer low-cost thrills and new attractions, often close to home.
New Amusement Parks and Rides for Summer 2008
On your next family vacation, test your fear and keep your cool on thrilling new coasters and giant water slides across the country.
Water Parks: Wild Waves of Family Fun
Cool off with your kids at wet and wild family water parks across the United States.
On Cloud Nine at the Kennedy Space Center
Explore deep space and meet astronauts at this popular science center near Orlando, Florida.
Disney World for the Budget Conscious
A family vacation at the Mouse’s House doesn’t come cheap. Read how our writer saved her family some Disney dollars.
Walt Disney World Park Plan
Learn when to visit, how to beat the lines, catch the best rides and keep all family members happy during your Disney World family vacation.
Orlando Family Dining: A Break from the Chains
Add flavor to your Orlando family dinner by visiting one of these restaurants with personality.
Orlando: A Paradise for Young Athletes
Orlando’s myriad sports facilities make it easy for young athletes to keep up their training while on vacation.
Best Spots to Play Golf in Orlando
After you tire of the amusement park rides, check out our expert’s picks for the best Orlando golf courses.
Orlando Roller Coasters: Top Teen Screams
Orlando’s many rollers coasters are teen favorites. Which are best? Let our local teen guide give you the inside scoop.
Winter Park: Orlando’s Secret Haven
Enjoy a serene respite in this former resort village for a break from the nearby theme parks, with a farmer’s market, the Morse Museum Tiffany collection, luxury boutiques and sidewalk cafés.
Family Vacation Savings, Theme Park Passes, Free Gas Cards
Williamsburg theme park passes and hotel discount package, free Orlando and San Francisco hotel gas card offers, Bahamas Wyndham Nassau resort discount.
Family Deals: Disney, San Francisco, Beijing, New York
This week's specials range from an Orlando single-parent family deal to a package for the Beijing Olympics.
Survival Tips From a Disney Mom
A mom who’s visited Disney 54 times explains how the ever-daunting Disney World vacation can actually be a walk-in-the-park.
Walt Disney World & Orlando: Guidebook Guidance
Both Frommer’s and DK Eyewitness Travel guides give you the lowdown on navigating Walt Disney World with kids, as well as touting the charms of nearby Orlando.
Tackling Orlando
Every parent knows they must plan a family vacation to this theme park mecca at some point. Our latest issue tells you how.
