Kissimmee & Orlando Travel Guide

Discover the Magic of Central Florida

Welcome to Kissimmee and Orlando, home to America’s top theme parks and family attractions. We’ve been visiting the Walt Disney World area our whole life and enjoy sharing our favorite spots with our guests. We invite you to discover the magic of this special destination with us. It’s time to plan the trip of a lifetime.

Disney World

One of the most famous destinations in the world, Walt Disney World consists of four theme parks: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. You can spend years going on all of the rides and discovering new things to see and do. We have been visiting Disney World and enjoy sharing this magical place with our guests.

 

Our Favorites:

 

  • Cinderella’s Castle - Magic Kingdom
  • Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance - Hollywood Studios
  • Space Mountain - Magic Kingdom
  • Spaceship Earth - Epcot
  • Fireworks - Magic Kingdom

 

Universal

Universal Studios Orlando consists of two big theme parks and an epic water park. Guests can “ride the movies” at Universal Studios Florida and “Vacation Like you Mean It” at Islands of Adventure. Volcano Bay, where “Water is life,”is a polynesian-themed water park where guests play beneath Krakatau, a 200-foot volcano with a towering waterfall.

 

Our Favorites:

 

  • Krakatau Volcano 
  • Harry Potter World
  • The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
  • Revenge of the Mummy
  • Transformers: The Ride 3D 

 

SeaWorld

See sea life up close at SeaWorld Orlando, a work famous theme park and marine zoological park with over 50 years of history. With the slogan, “See it Here. Save it there,” SeaWorld promotes ocean conservation. Guests experience the Sea of Shallows, the Sea of Legends, the Sea of Ice, and more. Ride Mako, the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the Orlando area.

 

Our Favorites:

  • Mako
  • Dolphin Cove
  • Antartica: Empire Of The Penguin
  • Kraken
  • Manta

 

Kissimmee & Orlando Golf Courses

The Orlando area has amazing year-round golf and many of Central Florida’s top golf courses. With close to 200 golf courses to choose from, it’s no surprise why many pro golfers call Orlando home. No matter what time of year it is, you can discover the right place to play.

 

Our Favorites:

  • Waldorf Astoria Golf Club
  • The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club
  • Disney's Magnolia Golf Course
  • Osprey Ridge Golf Course
  • Disney's Palm Golf Course

 

Dining in Kissimmee & Orlando

Across Central Florida’s many entertainment centers, theme parks, and attractions there’s an awesome variety of unique dining experiences. From family-friendly, themed restaurants with dinner shows to fine international cuisine, Kissimmee & Orlando is a fantastic place to eat out.

 

Our Favorites:

  • Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
  • The Boathouse
  • Rock & Brews
  • Ocean Prime
  • Morimoto Asia

 

Kissimmee & Orlando Events

Throughout the year, Kissimmee and Orlando host many special events. Epcot hosts the Epcot International Festival of the Arts, the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, and the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. And Magic Kingdom puts on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party as well as Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. 

 

Our Favorites:  

  • Epcot International Festival of the Arts
  • Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
  • Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
  • Downtown Food and Wine Fest (Downtown Orlando)
  • Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party