7 Reasons Why Orlando Should be on Your Bucket List
7 Reasons Why Orlando Should be on Your Bucket List
Discover why this incredible city will have you returning time and time again
Planning your next great adventure? Looking for a unique travel destination? If you haven’t visited Orlando already, you may want to move it to the top of your bucket list.
From the world’s top theme parks to one-of-a-kind attractions, a vibrant food scene, stunning natural beauty, and amazing resorts, Orlando is a must-see. Not convinced? Check out our top seven reasons why you need to add Orlando to your bucket list.
1. Experience the magic of Walt Disney World® Resort
It’s the most magical place on earth! Need we say more? Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando is a destination in and of itself. With four sprawling theme parks—Magic Kingdom®, Epcot®, Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom®—two exciting water parks, including Blizzard Beach® and Typhoon Lagoon®, plus Disney Springs®, a charming waterside dining, shopping, and entertainment center, Walt Disney World is an enchanting place where dreams become reality.
Plus, throughout the year, Walt Disney World has iconic festivals, celebrations, and special or seasonal events that you won’t want to miss. Some of our favorites include:
- Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
- Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
- Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
- Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
- Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
For more information on Disney Theme Park offerings visit their page.
TIP: Stay at a Walt Disney World Good Neighbor® Hotel for close proximity and complimentary transportation to all Disney properties. This will help you avoid parking lot congestion and save you money on parking costs. Plus, you can even purchase tickets in advance at your resort’s concierge to skip the crowds at the admission gates.
2. Discover the world’s tallest, largest, and longest attractions
Orlando is home to several record-setting attractions that can’t be seen or experienced anywhere else in the world, such as:
- The world’s tallest slingshot at ICON Park - a two-tower attraction that launches two riders out of an “exploding volcano” approximately 450 feet straight up into the sky and reach speeds of up to 100 mph.
- The world’s largest ice bar – a year-round winter wonderland experience, ICEBAR Orlando is the ultimate arctic destination featuring over 70 tons of hand-carved ice, a unique atmosphere, spectacular entertainment, and a diverse menu of delicious food and drinks.
- The world’s longest car at Dezerland - a fully functional super limo measuring 100-feet in length that has a waterbed, swimming pool, jacuzzi, mini-golf course, and a helipad!
3. Taste your way through Orlando’s vibrant food scene
Orlando continues to excel as a top-tier foodie destination — and you don’t have to take our word for it. In 2021, Wallet Hub named Orlando the second best foodie city in America. The city also has more restaurants and bars per capita than any other city in the United States. And just this year, the inaugural edition of the MICHELIN Guide Miami, Orlando, and Tampa was published, with 34 Orlando restaurants on the list.
The city has an exceptional culinary scene, nationally recognized for its diversity, creativity, and ingenuity. Whether you’re craving something low-key or up-scale, Orlando has something for everyone.
TIP: Have dinner at the Venetian Chop House
A visit to Orlando would be remiss without dinner at the Venetian Chop House, a premier AAA Four Diamond Restaurant offering classic steakhouse dishes, local flavors, and attentive service. You haven’t tasted the best until you’ve been to the Venetian Chop House.
4. Use Orlando as your base to explore Florida
What’s another great reason to visit Orlando? If you want to see more of Florida, Orlando is the perfect base to do so. Centrally located in the state, Orlando is a relatively short drive to some of Florida’s greatest attractions, including:
- Wekiwa Springs State Park (20 minutes from Orlando) – A hidden oasis with natural emerald springs, lush tropical hammocks, and miles of trails.
- Cocoa Beach (60 minutes from Orlando) – A beautiful east coast beach town with white sand beaches, excellent waves for surfing, and a fun waterfront strip with shops and restaurants.
- Kennedy Space Center (60 minutes from Orlando) – The headquarters of NASA, where you can watch live space shuttle launches, meet astronauts, learn about space exploration, and even experience what it’s like to be on Mars!
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5. Journey into the headwaters of the Everglades
Many people are surprised to learn Orlando is home to the headwaters of Everglades National Park. While the main park is located several hours away in the southern tip of Florida, the headwaters of the Everglades can be accessed only a few miles from Orlando.
The Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge Complex is located just outside of Orlando, in Kissimmee, Florida. The sprawling nature preserve contains a vast network of forests, prairies, and wetlands with extraordinary wildlife, including over 360 species of birds, panthers, manatees, and alligators.
You can explore the headwaters via airboat tours or plan a hike on one of the many trails. Be sure to bring your camera to capture the thrills and chills of this unforgettable swampland journey!
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6. Enjoy beautiful weather year round
Florida is known as the “Sunshine State”. And for good reason. Situated in the center of the state, Orlando has a subtropical climate with more than 300 days of sunshine a year. With mild seasonal temperature fluctuations, Orlando is beautiful year round. Regardless of when you visit Orlando, you can expect warm weather and ample sunshine.
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7. Stay and play at some of the best resorts in the world
With so much to see and do in Orlando, it's important to stay at a resort that's centrally located, offers an array of amenities, and has several different onsite dining options.
Recognized as one of Orlando's top resorts, Caribe Royale Resort is a Caribbean-inspired, all-suite hotel that brings new meaning to "vacation living". With three sun-splashed pools, towering 75-foot water slide, four restaurants, including the AAA Four-Diamond, award-winning Venetian Chop House, on-site fishing, tennis, basketball, and proximity to Orlando’s top theme-park attractions, Caribe Royale Resort has everything you need for an unforgettable getaway.
Plus, as a Walt Disney World Good Neighbor® Hotel, Caribe Royale Resort offers complimentary shuttle service to and from Walt Disney World® theme parks, including Disney Springs®.
Book your Orlando bucket list vacation now
Orlando is an incredible city with so much to offer. While there’s no bad time to visit Orlando, spring and fall are ideal to experience good weather and fewer crowds—which means you should start planning your trip to Orlando now!
When it comes to experiencing the best of Orlando, there’s no better resort to stay at than Caribe Royale Orlando. Enjoy sun-splashed pool. Dine al fresco and lounge in private cabanas with a cool drink in hand. Embark on one-of-a-kind adventures at Orlando’s top theme park attractions or spend the day exploring the city’s beautiful parks, lakes, and springs.
Whether you’re wanting a fun weekend getaway or planning a big family trip, Caribe Royale Orlando is the perfect resort for your Orlando bucket list vacation.
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