Orlando
Riding the Magic
Florida became Americas 27th state on 3rd March 1845 and has an annual average temperature of 22C, meaning it's warm all year round in comparison to the UK. It's no wonder Orlando is one of the most popular holiday destinations for UK visitors, with 933,500 UK visitors last year. With world-class theme parks, including Walt Disney World and Universal Resort Orlando, it's a destination with so much to offer UK visitors.
Travelling To Orlando From The UK
Travelling to Orlando from the UK typically involves a transatlantic flight of around 9 hours. Our travel planning guide section contains everything you need to know about travelling to Orlando from the UK, including flight guides, jet lag guides and car hire guides.
Walt Disney World In Orlando
Whether you're planning your first Disney holiday or dreaming of going back there is always so much to explore. Walt Disney World combines four parks and 2 water parks, a shopping district, 25 resorts and more.
Our Walt Disney World guide helps you compare the parks, explore where to stay and understand your ticket options from the UK,, From planning the dream to taking that first step into Walt Disney World our experience led guides aim to help you build a holiday that suits your budget, interests, and pace.
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Orlando Area Theme Parks, Other Than Disney World
Orlando is not only the home of Walt Disney World. Known as the "theme park capital of the world", Orlando is home to many amazing theme park attractions:
Attraction | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
Universal Resort Orlando | Orlando | World-class theme park resort including three theme parks and one water park:
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SeaWorld Orlando | Orlando | Roller coasters and marne life attractions |
Bush Gardens | Tampa | Major roller coasters and theme park experience |
Gatorland | Orlando Area | Alligator, crocodile and wildlife experiences with a unique zip-line experience |
Legoland Florida / Peppa Pig Theme Park / | Winter Haven | On one site you have the Peppa Pig Theme Park, Legoland Florida and a Legoland Water Park. Tickets can be bought separately or combined. Similar to UK Leegoland experiences |
Fun Spot Orlando America | Orlando | Fairground style attractions |
Discovery Cove | Orlando | Marine and tropical wildlife, swimming experience |
Kennedy Space Centre | Merritt Island, Space Coast | Explore rockets and interactive displays, meet and astronaut |
This is far from exhaustive, and there are many other attractions and experiences in Orlando and the Orlando area that are worth exploring on a holiday from the UK.
Top 5 Things To Do In Orlando Beside Theme Parks
Orlando is home to so much more than theme parks, the area is home to over 100 lakes so there's a lot of outdoor and wildlife experiences to enjoy. 5 ways to explore Orlando beyond the theme parks incudes:
- Visiting Celebration, the town Disney built. Walk, or cycle around the lake, experience the Sunday market, or just stop by for a coffee and a look in the local shops.
- Taking an airboat ride in Boggy Creek
- Going shopping in the outlets or visit the mall
- Heading to a National Park and experience true Florida wildlife, including manatees depending on the time of year you visit. Blue Springs is beautiful.
- Watching an Orlando Magic basketball game
