Population:

More than 1.4 million people reside in the Greater Orlando area, consisting of Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Lake Counties

Time Zone:

Eastern Standard Time

Climate:

Orlando’s year round pleasant climate is part of its allure to visitors. Between October and May, daytime highs average in the low 70s to mid 80s and evening lows average in the low 50s to mid 60s. Between June and September, daytime highs soar into the upper 80s to mid 90s, and evening lows cool to the upper 60s to mid 70s.

Airport:

Orlando International Airport (MCO)
One Airport Boulevard
Orlando, Florida 32827
(407) 825-2001

Rail:

Amtrak
800-USA-RAIL

Bus:

Greyhound
800-231-2222

Getting Around Orlando:

Lynx
Bus
407-841-2279.

I-Ride
Trolley
407-248-9590

Taxis:

Ace Metro Cab
407-855-1111

Yellow Cab Orlando
407-699-9999

Visitor Information:

Official Visitor Center
8723 International Drive, Suite 101
Orlando, FL 32819
(On the southeast corner of International Drive and Austrian Row)
1-800-551-0181

Dining:

Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville
6000 Universal Boulevard #704
Orlando, FL 32819
407-224-2155

You don’t have to be a parrot head to appreciate the fun atmosphere, cold drinks and delicious food here. Hang out with a cocktail (perhaps a margarita that flows from a volcano) and watch Buffet videos on a sail-shaped big screen. Menu options range from conch fritters to sirloin steak to PB&J, for the kids. And of course, Key lime pie is the dessert of choice.

House of Blues
Downtown Disney
1490 East Lake Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-934-2222

Whether you’re a diehard blues fan or just a casual listener, the atmosphere of this restaurant and its fun gift shop are worth experiencing. The menu features a wide variety of American and Cajun cuisine that will make your taste buds want to come back for more.

Flying Fish Café
2101 Epcot Resorts Boulevard
Bay Lake, FL 32830
407-WDW-DINE

This restaurant is unbelievable! If you want ocean-fresh fish, this is the place to come. The house specialty is the potato wrapped red snapper, which is by far the most notable. With a very lively atmosphere, your dining experience is filled with all sorts of seafood appetizers like crab cakes and the flavor rich, oak grilled scallops! The lava cake is to die for! This cake has chocolate emerging out of it tempting every taste bud you have to eat it. You will not want to miss the roller coaster memorabilia that encompasses the entire environment which accommodates a tasty dining experience. Make reservations up to 180 days prior to visit!

Victoria & Albert’s
4401 Grand Floridian
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-WDW-DINE

How many times have you cooked a seven course meal? For most not many, but at Victoria & Albert’s they do all the work while you are waited on hand and foot by your won butler and maid! This is service at its best with the meal lasting several hours, and each course is a little piece of heaven based on that day’s fresh market ingredients. This elite experience is recognized by the nations top food critics. This Victorian haven of exquisiteness will romance your memory forever as it provides exuberant décor, great wines and exceptional pampering, all in one place. Make reservations up to 180 days prior to visit!

Jiko The Cooking Place
2201 Orleans Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-WDW-DINE

The restaurant with an African décor including sculpted birds overhead is an excellent example of a tribute to the African heritage and the cuisine is also exclusive and influenced by the Mediterranean Coast, India and Europe. The detail given to the environment with tiled columns and the distinct lighting presents a relaxing and enjoyable time that most will surely say it was money well spent. Make reservations up to 180 days prior to visit!

Del Frisco’s Prime Steak & Lobster
729 Lee Road
Orlando, FL 32810
407-645-4443

This is a fresh porterhouse, rib eye, and sirloin heaven! Certainly not frozen in any way, the thick cut, generously proportioned meat is cooked to your perfection. Combine Cold Water Australian Tail Lobster and your choice of over 5500 bottles of selected wines and you have yourself one of the best dining experiences ever. Everything from the professional servers to the tasty food, this family owned business has a reputation for quality the way you like it.