Orlando
Orlando is a city located in the state of Florida, US. Famous for its tourist attractions, Orlando received in 2012 more than 55 million visitors , becoming the most visited city in the United States and the second most visited in the world. According to visitorlando.com, "Visitors both young and young at heart can immerse themselves in the world's top theme parks right here in Orlando. From the classic Magic Kingdom® Park at Walt Disney World® Resort to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ at Universal Orlando® Resort, there's a world for everyone to escape into! Experience a wonderland of ocean animals at SeaWorld® Orlando. Discover fun for the whole family at LEGOLAND® Florida, one of Orlando's newest theme parks. And with multiple new projects on the horizon, even the most die-hard visitors to Orlando theme parks will always find new ways to create lasting memories, year after year!" Here are more information (found on wikipedia) about the most popular attractions in the city:
Universal Orlando Resort:
"The Universal Orlando Resort is a large complex of theme parks and resorts that belong to the NBC Universal and Blackstone Group. It consists of two main parks: Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. It also houses an area for restaurants, shops, a club (the CityWalk) and three hotels. It is the largest theme park maintained by Universal Studios Theme Parks as well the second largest in Florida and the country, beaten only by Walt Disney World Resort."
SeaWorld Orlando:
"SeaWorld Orlando is a theme park/zoo based mainly on marine life. The park is owned and operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, a subsidiary of The Blackstone Group. Along with Discovery Cove and the Aquatica water park, it forms the largest entertainment complex of aquatic life on the planet."
Walt Disney World Resort:
"The resort opened on October 1, 1971, and is the most visited vacation resort in the world, with an attendance of over 52 million annually.Walt Disney World is owned and operated by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, a division of The Walt Disney Company. The property covers 27,258 acres (11,031 ha), housing twenty-seven themed resort hotels, nine non–Disney hotels, four theme parks, two water parks, three 18 hole golf courses, one nine-hole walking golf course for young golfers (no electric carts allowed), two themed miniature golf courses, one camping resort, a downtown-like shopping district, and other entertainment venues."
You'll find more information about them below:
The official source for Orlando travel planning:
http://www.visitorlando.com/
http://www.visitorlando.com/things-to-do/
