ORLANDO
“A world-renowned destination, Orlando is the place to make all of your vacation dreams come true. Of course, it is beloved for its theme parks: Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Florida, SeaWorld Orlando and many others. But it also beckons with world-class resorts, shopping opportunities for every budget, all-season golf courses, and some of the most enticing dining opportunities on the planet.” - visitflorida.com
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Experience the magic at Walt Disney’s World Resort Area. Must-see attractions include Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the Walt Disney World Speedway, Epcot Center and more.
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Universal Studios Florida (the world’s premier movie and TV based theme park) and Universal’s Islands of Adventure (where comic books, timeless tales and blockbuster movies come to life) are two must-see Orlando attractions.
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LEGO’s are everywhere you look at LEGOLAND. This huge interactive theme park has over 50 rides, shows, attractions and a water park!
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Fun Spot America is a great family-friendly theme park with a Sky Coaster, 9 additional rides for thrill-seekers, 7 pre-school rides, 4 go-kart tracks and Orlando’s largest arcade with more than 120 games.
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WonderWorks is an indoor, upside down amusement park you have to see to believe.
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Bounce your way through AirHeads Trampoline Arena.
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Revolution The Off Road Experience is for those who like to go off road. Orlando’s most unique motor sports venue is located in Florida’s countryside with dirt roads begging to be explored.
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The Exotic Driving Experience allows car lovers and dare devils to satisfy their need for speed. Race a Ferrari, Lamborghini and more on this custom designed one-mile course.
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Learn about the United State’s space program at the Kennedy Space Center. See the Space Shuttle Atlantis and an actual Saturn V moon rocket!
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The Orlando Science Center offers interactive exhibits people of any age will enjoy.
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Dinosaur World is a 20-acre theme park dedicated to the giants that once roamed the planet.
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Entertainment in Orlando doesn’t stop at the theme parks. Orlando’s nightlife scene is vibrant, with nighttime activities for both adults and kids, including dinner shows and a plethora of interactive entertainment complexes.
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Orlando’s Convention Area, Restaurant Row, Universal CityWalk, Downtown and Winter Park are districts offering endless choices for delicious dining and entertainment.
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Pubs, downtown dance clubs, live music, comedy clubs, breweries and wineries are some of the many entertainment options for adults.
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Orlando is a shopper’s paradise. The Mall at Millenia showcases designer brands while three large outlet malls beckon bargain hunters.
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Orlando’s art scene is everything from traditional to modern, with some of the most creative and entertaining cultural attractions in the state.
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The Cornell Fine Arts Museum, Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, the Dali Museum and the Orlando Museum of Art are just four of the fantastic museums in Orlando.
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Explore acres of lush gardens, including a butterfly garden and Florida’s largest rose garden, at the Harry P. Leu Gardens.
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See wildlife from the water by paddling any number of the paddling trails, including the Econlockhatchee River trail and the Shingle Creek Paddling Trail.
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Orlando is one of the largest golf destinations in the world. With over 170 golf courses, Orlando is a golfer’s paradise.
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Relax and rejuvenate at any one of the city’s award-winning spas. The Waldorf Astoria Spa, the Mandara Spa at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel and the Ritz-Carlton Spa Orlando are a few favorites.
Corporate Events
Orlando is designed for successful meetings and events. With all of the theme parks located in Orlando, making visitors feel welcome and catering to events is what Orlando does best.
In addition to Orlando’s famed hospitality, the city is easily accessible from anywhere in the world, has a huge variety of hotels and resorts, and offers world-renowned attractions and activities.
There are more than 116,000 hotel rooms available at 450 hotels and resorts, and getting around the city is easy thanks to the many hotel options near the best retail, dining, and entertainment districts.
Whether you have a group of 20 or thousands, Orlando has the world-class Orange County Convention Center and hotels with space to fit any group size.
Student Interests
Public Colleges & Universities:
Florida A&M University College of Law
Seminole State College of Florida
University of Central Florida
Valencia College
Private Colleges & Universities:
Adventist University of Health Sciences
Belhaven University
Florida Institute of Technology
International Academy of Design & Technology
Keiser University
Nova Southeastern University
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Remington College of Nursing
Rollins College
Photographs used under the Creative Commons license:
Lake Eola by Ricardo Mangual • Spaceship Earth, Epcot Walt Disney World by Christian Lambert • Kennedy Space Center by epilevo • Universal Studios by Walter • Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom by Anthony Quintano