rlando is famous for being the theme park capital of America, a title that is well-deserved. Orlando and the surrounding areas have major international parks, smaller attractions, and an incredible family-entertainment orientation. Orlando is the place every kid dreams of visiting, and it has something for everyone in the family to enjoy.

Among Orlando's premier theme park offerings are Disney World, Universal Studios, and Sea World. Each of those attractions can be further broken down into numerous smaller parks and locations. Disney World alone breaks down into the Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center, MGM Studios, Camp Disney, Pleasure Island, and several more themed areas including a new live animal safari zone. The other parks offer everything from water rides and science exhibits to movie making magic. Rides, rides, and more rides abound in Orlando, and they are constantly being updated and improved.

For thrill-seekers, there are several offerings in Orlando. Magic Kingdom is not the place to go if you're in search of 65-mile-per-hour rides - but we recommend a visit so that you don't miss out on the magic. Invest in a park hopper (a ticket that will get you into Disney's four main parks over a period of days) and check out MGM Studios, where you'll lose your stomach on the Tower of Terror (a 13-foot free fall) and the new Aerosmith Rock-N-Roller Coaster (an enclosed coaster that shoots you through the dark at top speeds as Aerosmith's latest tunes blast all around you).

While you're at MGM Studios, be sure to check out The Great Movie Ride, an adventure that takes you through movie history in the recreated Mann's Chinese Theater. MGM is also home to the new Jim Henson's Muppet Vision 3-D show and Star Tours, a thrill ride inspired by the original movie trilogy.

The Disney park hopper will also get you into Animal Kingdom, the giant's newest creation. I strongly recommend the Kilimanjaro Safari ride. Here you'll find yourself among nature's true animal kingdom. As you maneuver through an actual wildlife preserve, keep your eyes open for lions, tigers and bears. No, not bears, but you will see giraffe, gorillas, elephants, hippos and alligators (among others) from your unobstructed view in an open-sided safari jeep.

Orlando has been hosting millions of visitors a year for decades, so it has lots of experience in how to treat guests and make them feel welcome. From the biggest theme parks in the world and some of the best hotels, to the smaller attractions and some of the best values, Orlando is a city for everyone, especially families!

Orlando is situated in central Florida; approx. 380 km north of Miami and about 390 km south of Florida's capital Tallahassee.

Orlando International Airport is located 10.5km (6.5 miles) southeast of Orlando.