Unsurprisingly, with Florida’s yearlong warm weather, the theme parks are almost always busy. Long and hot days are regular in the summer, so much so that intermittent showers provide a welcome respite. February and March are increasingly popular with visitors, although you may still need to wear a jumper if you go at his time.
This Orlando property is located at the entrance of Walt Disney World. Guestrooms at offer complimentary internet access, cable TV and microwaves. Amenities include an outdoor pool, activities, concierge services and room service.
Roughly one mile from Walt Disney World and five miles from Universal Studios, all rooms have internet access, coffeemakers and cable TV. Hampton Inn Lake Buena Vista also provides a free shuttle service to Walt Disney World.
Modelled on America's historic park lodges, this grand resort in a grove of pine trees is one mile from Magic Kingdom Park (by complimentary ferry or motorcoach transportation!). An outdoor pool with a waterfall and slide, fitness center, and marina add to the luxury.
Set on a winding boulevard off International Drive, this contemporary hotel is three blocks from SeaWorld, a half-mile from Discovery Cove, and four miles from Universal Orlando. The 233 spacious guestrooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, desks with ergonomic chairs, video games and internet access.
This centrally located luxury hotel is in close proximity to the main theme parks. A huge sundeck includes a heated 180-foot lap pool and bar. Guestrooms offer Peabody Dream Beds with pillowtop mattresses, and each room has two flat-screen TVs, including one in the marble-accented bathroom.
A huge, sprawling 47 square mile complex with no less than four theme parks, two water parks, two entertainment areas, 30 resort hotels, half a dozen golf courses and over 54,000 employees. Originally opened in 1971, Walt Disney World is still the daddy of all theme parks!
With a focus on animals rather than rides and special-effect shows, the Animal Kingdom offers a serene break from Florida’s more frenzied parks. As well as the animals, expect entertaining films and theatricals, jungle exploration and exciting river rapids.
Featuring some of Florida’s best-known attractions, Universal Orlando is vibrant, over-the-top, popular and lively. Relive (literally!) those famous scenes from Back To The Future, Jaws and Men In Black in one of the most iconic theme parks in Florida.
Hosting the world’s biggest manmade waterfall, Big Kahuna’s name is certainly apt. Suitable for kids (of all ages…), the park has caves, speed slides, lagoons, wave pools, children’s areas and ‘Jumanji’ – an incredible twisting, snake-like slide that will leave you begging for more!
Not content with merely being a bustling hive of marine life, SeaWorld Orlando has now branched out into the world of rollercoaster’s and adventure rides. ‘Journey To Atlantis’ is its star-attraction. A huge water coaster, ‘Atlantis’ is wonderfully thrilling (and rather wet). For something more relaxing, SeaWorld’s sister park Discovery Cove gives you the chance to swim with dolphins.