Orlando's Hotels

Orlando Florida Holiday Planning for 2012.

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If you are looking for information on a family vacation in Orlando Florida with its Theme Parks and wonderful weather.

Please go to…. http://www.kissimmee-us192.com/ for detailed information on the area and a questions and answers section for personal queries.

Lake Buena Vista Orlando.

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Lake Buena Vista is an area very close to Walt Disney World Florida, stay in one of the many hotels here and be in the heart of the magic. It is approximately 30 minutes drive from Orlando International Airport, 5 minutes from WDW and Downtown Disney, SeaWorld is 10-15 minutes away and Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure only 15-20 minutes away.

There are plenty of family restaurants to choose from and for something a little more special there is ‘refined’ dining at the Venetian Rooms, inside the Caribe Royale All-Suite Hotel, and the Victoria and Albert’s restaurant at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa.

Lake Buena Vista also has several golf courses to choose from, a list can be found at -
http://www.worldgolf.com/courses/usa/florida/lakebuenavista/

Commonly referred to as LBV, the area can be found easily having immediate access to Interstate 4.

For routes for around the area go to -
http://orlando-maps.info/locations

Or ask via. this page - http://orlandoqna.blogspot.com/

International Drive Orlando.

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International Drive is a very popular choice for families on vacation, it has many hotels to choose from and has easy access to the main area attractions Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, SeaWorld, Discovery Cove, Aquatica and Walt Disney World a short distance away. It is about 30 minutes form Orlando airport.

If you choose to stay and don’t have a car you can use the I-Ride trolley bus service which will take you to brand name Outlet stores, entertainment complexes and cinemas, eating at the many restaurants and don’t forget to spend some time at Wet’nWild Water Park. International Drive also has a large convention centre. often hosting trade shows and conventions.

Need a route to your hotel? Look here - http://orlando-maps.info/locations

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Driving Routes from Orlando Sanford Airport.

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Landing at Orlando Sanford Airport and need a route to the Main Gate areas of Kissimmee, International Drive, or the Lake Buena Vista area of Orlando?

Please go to the following page……

http://www.orlando-maps.info/top_down_maps/sfb_map.htm

Hotel and Resort Hopping at Walt Disney World.

2011-10-18T02:09:00.001-07:00

If you want to do something a little different on your vacation, why not spend some time visiting the many different Resorts Hotels.

On a recent trip we stopped off at a few of Disney’s on site resort hotels, the first being Animal Kingdom Lodge, we had a look around the amazingly decorated lobby and went outside for a short walk, we saw giraffes and African wildlife as if we were in African Wildlife reserve park.

Another day, that we allocated for Hollywood studios we parked the car and went to the landing stage for a boat ride to the Swan and Dolphin Resort Hotel, to me it had a wonderful, exclusive, expensive feel [I wished I had been dressed a little smarter] very lavish and tastefully decorated.

We then walked along the Disney Boardwalk, it was early and very peaceful. We sat on the wicker sun lounges of the Disney’s Boardwalk Inn drinking in its beauty.

Further around we found Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort, with a New England Yacht Club theme, there is a small beach area in front for visitors to relax and various nautical activities behind for paying quests staying at the Hotel. We then boarded the boat back for a fun filled day at Hollywood Studios.

Next day we drove to the Grand Floridian Resort, we parked in the car park, walked up to the Grand entrance to be greeted by a costumed concierge who was very friendly and took our photo as we posed in front of an old Victorian classic car. As we walked into the lobby I was awestruck at how everything was decorated so beautifully and grandeur. We walked outside to the jetty and saw in the distance the wedding pavilion. We continued our tour and found a café type restaurant and sat outside in a peaceful and opulent setting.

From here we boarded the mono-rail to the Polynesian Resort, again decorated tastefully in a Hawaiian theme, with sandy beaches outside and lush tropical gardens.

We again boarded the mono-rail going through Disney’s Contemporary Resort on the way back to the Grand Floridian.

We then drove to The Caribbean Beach Resort, I couldn’t believe how big the area was, it covers 200 acres and has five island villages around the shores of a huge lake, it really does have the atmosphere of being in the Caribbean.

Last but not least on this trip, my favourite of the resorts we visited is Disney’s Fort Wilderness. Which is situated in a ‘forest’ with it’s rustic cabins for accommodation or campout at one of the campgrounds, there are horse back and carriage rides, forest walks, water craft rental at the ‘beach’ Segways to ride, tennis and of course wildlife.

Here I have covered just a few of the Disney Resort Hotels, it seems that whatever theme you desire for your vacation Disney can accommodate your wishes.

For more information on these and more Hotels go to……http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/resorts/

If you need help in finding routes to your hotel ask at......http://orlando-maps.info/locations/

Orlando Routes: MCO to Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa

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A Google Maps Route showing directions to Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa from Orlando International Airport.

http://orlando-maps.info/locations/mco_lake_buena_vista_resort.htm

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Orlando MCO to Quality Inn International.

2011-10-03T05:48:00.001-07:00

A Google Map Route showing directions to Quality Inn International from Orlando International Airport MCO.

http://orlando-maps.info/locations/mco_quality_inn_international.htm

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Walt Disney World Art of Animation Resort Viking Ceremony.

2011-07-26T03:50:00.001-07:00

A Viking tradition was upheld at the construction site for Disney’s Art of Animation Resort recently, the tradition is that an evergreen tree is placed at the top of the building when the highest piece of the structure has been built, the Vikings believed it bought the construction good luck. Workers gathered for the ceremony at the Lion King wing of the new resort Hotel. Part of the Walt Disney World Resort which is opening in 2012.

http://conservation.wdwpublicaffairs.com/ContentDrillDown.aspx?DisplayItem=2f51f523-45cd-469f-9834-edad03fe4d7e

American Independence Day Celebration Wishes.

2011-07-04T04:21:00.001-07:00

‘Happy July 4th’to all our American readers.

To our other readers visiting, have a great day and enjoy the fireworks!!

Orlando Route:-MCO to Holiday Inn International Drive

2011-05-31T04:52:00.001-07:00

Google maps route showing directions to Holiday Inn International Drive from Orlando International Airport MCO.

http://orlando-maps.info/locations/mco_holiday_inn_idrive.htm

Need another route? Look here - http://orlando-maps.info/locations

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Florida’s Legoland Preferred Hotels

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Legoland Florida will be opening in October 2011 about 45 minutes drive from Orlando, several well known Hotels in the Central Florida area have been chosen and are being advertised as ‘Bed & Brick Legoland Preferred Hotels’. A list of them can be found on the Legoland web-site…http://florida.legolandtravel.com/4787_welcome.html

If you need help in finding routes to Hotels in Orlando and surrounding area go to…http://www.orlando-maps.info/

Celebrate the Royal Wedding at Walt Disney World Hotel Florida.

2011-04-22T04:14:00.001-07:00

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel is putting on an event for the British Royal Wedding. Guests and visitors can watch the wedding broadcast live on screens in the lobby of the Hotel. The event begins at 5.00am and the ceremony at 6.00am [11.00am London time]on display will be a replica of the engagement ring and a royal tiara both made from sugar. A special English style breakfast will also be available.

For more information go to http://www.swandolphin.com/aboutus/whatsnew.html

On site Hotels at Universal Orlando Florida.

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If you want to stay at a lavish hotel and be in walking distance of Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Universal City Walk there is a choice of three outstanding AAA Four Diamond Award hotels.

The Loews Portofino Bay Hotel…With an Italian theme, based on the seaside village of Portofino, its outdoor cafe’s and cobbled streets create an Italian Riviera feel.

The Hard Rock Hotel…Is in the style of a Californian Mansion with the theme of Rock and Roll, stay here and pretend you are a Rock and Roll celebrity and be surrounded by memorabilia.

The Loews Royal Pacific Resort Hotel…Feel like you are staying on an Island in the South Seas when you reside at this tropical themed hotel were you can sit on it’s white sandy beaches surrounded by palm trees.

Each hotel has its own complimentary water taxi or shuttle bus service and you can enjoy access to the attractions all through the day by showing your hotel room key at each express entrance.

Amtrak Station in Kissimmee near Walt Disney World

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Kissimmee Florida has a quaint Amtrak station amidst the hustle and bustle of downtown Kissimmee. It is on the Silver Service and Palmetto line travelling from New York to Florida.

From here you can get a taxi to take you to Walt Disney World approx. 15miles away and there are many hotels in the area.

Kissimmee is a vibrant shopping and re-creational city.

The station is on East Dakin Street Kissimmee, it is open 10.00am-6.15pm daily and has an enclosed waiting area and rest rooms.

Orlando Holiday with the Family

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At this time of the year most of us are planning a holiday, if there are children involved I highly recommend going to Orlando Florida.
There is a lot to do for every age range, including parents.

The place has been transformed into a huge vacation area, but in the very best way.
A lot of planning has gone into making sure that the vacationer has everything they need to have the best holiday ever.
You have a choice of :-
Disney Theme parks.
Universal Studios.
International Drive.
Swimming. Golfing.
Horse Riding, Sporting and outdoor pursuits.
Visiting the Kennedy Space Centre.
Beaches a few hours drive away.

High class accommodation with a variety of choices and prices.

And warm sunny weather.

Our web-site gives in-depth information about the area,http://www.kissimmee-us192.com/index.html

If you can't find the answer you are looking for please go to the Questions and Answers page.

Disney Building a new Hotel Resort in 2012 in Florida.

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Disney has announced that they are building a new hotel at Walt Disney World in 2012 called ‘The Art of Animation Resort’.

It will have 2,000 rooms with many of them being family suites.

The theme will be based around the films ‘The Little Mermaid, Finding Nemo, The Lion King, and Cars’.

The resort is expected to open in stages throughout 2012.

‘Thanksgiving Day’ November 26th 2009

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To all our readers,

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day.

Donald Duck unveils start of the building of cruise ships in Germany.

2009-08-28T02:09:00.001-07:00

In Germany Disney have made public the first part of the construction of one of the two new cruise ships scheduled to be ready to sail in 2011 and 2012.

More information and a video can be found at: http://www.clickorlando.com/news/20571110/detail.html

Cruising with babies

2009-08-17T07:08:00.001-07:00

If you are choosing to go on a Disney Cruise ship for your holiday and have little ones, it seems that Disney yet again are trying to make your vacation that much more special by catering for your needs and giving you the ability to order baby supplies and equipment in advance, and deliver it to your room.

For more info go to…… http://www.disneycruisenews.com/ContentDrillDown.aspx?DisplayItem=c8cdfd61-7a9b-4f45-b07e-f9e667047be7

Green Hotels

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Here is a list of hotels rated to be environmentally friendly in Orlando for eco-friendly travellers:

Caribe Royale

Courtyard by Marriott Lake Buena Vista in The Marriott Village

Courtyard by Marriott Orlando Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Orlando Maitland

Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal

Doubletree Hotel at the Entrance to Universal Orlando

Embassy Suites Orlando - Airport

Embassy Suites Orlando - International Drive South/convention Center

Embassy Suites Orlando - International Drive/Jamaican Court

Embassy Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Orlando Lake Buena Vista Marriott Village

Floridays Resort Orlando

Grand Bohemian Hotel

Hawthorn Orlando Airport

Hawthorn Suites Universal Orlando A Sky Hotel & Resort

Holiday Inn International Drive Resort

Holiday Inn Select Orlando Airport

Homewood Suites Orlando International Drive

Homewood Suites Orlando Nearest to Universal Studios

Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort

Marriott Orlando Airport

Orlando World Center Marriott Resort and Convention Center

Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel

Renaissance Orlando Hotel at SeaWorld

Rosen Centre Hotel

Rosen Plaza

Rosen Shingle Creek

Springhill Suites by Marriott Lake Buena Vista in the Marriott Village

Springhill Suites by Marriott Orlando Lake Buena Vista in the Marriott Village

The Florida Hotel Conference

Universals Hard Rock Hotel

Universals Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

Universals Loews Royal Pacific Resort

Wingate by Wyndham Orlando Convention Center

Wingate by Wyndham Orlando International Airport

Wyndham Orlando Resort

Orlando is the place to make dreams happen.

2009-01-26T01:47:00.001-08:00

A Contestant on the B.B.C. National Lottery show ‘In It to Win It’ called Toni Cox, had Britain glued to the TV on Saturday night. He answered all the correct answers and won ‘one hundred thousand pounds’.

Before his last question, he stated that his ten grandchildren would be sitting in front of their TV’s at home willing him to win so they could all go to Orlando for a holiday.

More dreams fulfilled.!!

Disney cruise ships are updating their on board theatres.

2008-11-21T04:37:00.001-08:00

The cruise ships will be featuring 3-D movies and plan to add lasers, and new effects with the latest technology. Orlando Sentinel has more information in the following news item…

Orlando Sentinel - Disney cruise ships will feature 3D movies on Tourism Central Florida

Disney site features virtual tour of Bay Lake Tower

2008-10-17T10:50:00.001-07:00

Story found at Orlando Sentinel -16 October 2008

Disney Vacation Club has launched a new promotional website to fuel sales in the Bay Lake Tower at its Contemporary Resort.

The site includes renderings of the resort's pool, short videos of designers discussing the amenities and a virtual tour,... [more…]

Direct Link Bay Lake Tower

Walt Disney World resorts grab "World Travel Awards" on Tourism Central Florida

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More awards for Disney proving the strength of their product.

Orlando Sentinel - Walt Disney World resorts grab "World Travel Awards" on Tourism Central Florida