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Where to Stay: Orlando or Kissimmee? International Drive / Universal Studios Area Kissimmee's Old Town International Drive a.k.a. I-Drive is a favorite Orlando Florida visitor destination, and my suggestion for families with teens or young children that prefer not to stay on a Disney or Universal property.  Why?  Well for starters I-Drive is the home of one of my favorite water parks, Wet'nWild and is less than 5 minutes from Discovery Cove, Sea World, City Walk, Universal Studios Orlando, and Islands of Adventure . . . less than 20 minutes from both Disney and the Orlando International Airport.  Further there are . . . 100 Budget and luxury hotels / resorts to choose from 200 Restaurants 500 Shopping Outlets and a multitude of attractions for all ages  Orlando Vacation Packages | Orlando Deals  Discount Airfare For more I-Drive / Universal Area Info: Attractions | Dining | Hotels Old Town is located on U.S.  192 (East of I-4) and is just 3 miles away from main entrance to Disney, a few minutes from Universal Studios and Sea World, and walking distance from several hotels.  Old Town is knows for its unique thrill and carnival rides, including the 300 ft. Skycoaster, the Sling Shot, G-Force, a giant Ferris Wheel and many more.  A hot spot for teens, families, and thrill seekers alike.  Old Town has . . . 75 Specialty Shops 18 Thrill Rides 8 Restaurants and nightly entertainment Located right next door to Old Town is the Days Suites Hotel. For more information, rates and visitor reviews visit Days Suites Maingate East. Kissimmee Vacation Packages | Kissimmee Deals Kissimmee Hotels and Resorts | Discount Airfare For More Kissimmee Area Info: Hotels

Where to Stay: Orlando or Disney? Walt Disney World ® Resorts Universal Studios Orlando Resorts Walt Disney has 28 different resorts for visitors to choose from with 18 of those owned and operated by Disney adding up to over 25,000 guest rooms.  Plus, Disney accommodates campers with more than 780 campsites and cabins.  Campers make sure you check out Fort Wilderness and its world renowned Hoop Dee Do Revue dinner show.  Disney accommodations include luxury to budget resorts and everything in-between.  Benefits of Staying on Disney Property Include: Early or Late Theme Park Access (Opens an hour early or stays open an extra three hours. Magical Express - Don't bother with your bags or transportation from the airport, as you bags are delivered to your room and you ride on an air conditioned motor coach. Complimentary Transportation throughout Walt Disney World®. Charge Meals, Tickets and Merchandise to your room. Plus much more! Click HERE for a listing of all Disney Resort Properties. Universal Orlando has three fantastic 4-star resorts to choose from including: Royal Pacific Resort Portofino Bay Hotel Hard Rock Hotel For convenience and value, nothing beats the On-Site Hotels at Universal Orlando® Resort, which put you within walking distance of both theme parks and Universal CityWalk®. Plus, enjoy special park privileges including UNIVERSAL EXPRESS ride access, just show your room key card and bypass the regular lines at your favorite Universal Orlando rides and attractions. No Express Pass or ride reservations are necessary when you stay on-site. City Walk offers additional dining and entertainment options within walking distance of Universal Resorts. Discount Airfare | Orlando Vacation Packages  Hard Rock Deals | Visitor Reviews  Portofino Bay Deals | Reviews

 

Things to See and Do in Orlando and Central Florida Wishes™ Night-time Spectacular Fireworks.  Occurs nightly at Disney's Magic Kingdom and can be seen from many Disney Resorts.  Be sure to see EPCOT IllumiNations and MGM's Fantasmic, a visitor favorite.  Rent Sea Doos, power boats, canoes, sailboats, and houseboats. Try water skiing, knee boarding, scurfing, wakeboarding and more. Space Shuttle and Rocket launches can be seen from East Orlando, but if you want to view a spectacular site, hear the roar of powerful engines and feel the ground shake then be sure to book a spot at the Kennedy Space Center public viewing area.  Florida Wildlife can be viewed at nature attractions such as Gatorland, or while riding through the Central Florida Everglades in an Airboat.  There is an abundance of wildlife in Orlando lakes, rivers, and even alongside many roads. Cocoa Beach is only 45 minutes from Orlando.  Ride the surf at Cocoa. Daytona Beach is 1-1/2 hours from Orlando.  Cruise down the Daytona coast. Fantastic dining can be found throughout Orlando, Florida.  Visitor favorites include Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville at Universal's City Walk, Bahama Breeze and Houlihan's on I-Drive.

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