Where to stay in Orlando — pick the right hotel, book in 3 clicks
Orlando is the theme-park capital of the world, set in central Florida. It's home to Walt Disney World Resort, the largest theme-park complex in the world, along with Universal Orlando and SeaWorld. The city draws tens of millions of visitors a year with its full range of family theme parks, outlet shopping and warm, near-tropical weather almost all year.
Why stay in Orlando
Disney's kingdom
Walt Disney World brings together 4 major parks, from Magic Kingdom to EPCOT.
The world of Harry Potter
Universal Orlando has the Wizarding World of Harry Potter zone, recreated in vivid detail.
Water and marine parks
SeaWorld and several water parks are great for cooling off on a nice day.
Outlet shopping
Several large brand-name outlets with good prices all year round.
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Local dishes to try in Orlando
- 1🍔
Theme-park food
Burgers, fried chicken and character-themed snacks in each park.
📍 Theme parks - 2🍺
Butterbeer
The sweet, fizzy drink from the world of Harry Potter, not to be missed on a visit.
📍 Universal Orlando - 3🍗
American BBQ
Southern-American smoked ribs and meats served in big portions.
📍 Citywide - 4🍦
Special-themed desserts
Ice cream and sweets shaped like cartoon characters, a hit with kids.
📍 Theme parks - 5🌍
International food at EPCOT
Taste dishes from many countries in EPCOT's World Showcase.
📍 EPCOT
- 1🏰
Magic Kingdom
The heart of Disney's parks, with Cinderella Castle and classic rides.
📍 Walt Disney World - 2🌐
EPCOT
A park themed around the future and world cultures, with the Spaceship Earth sphere as its icon.
📍 Walt Disney World - 3🪄
Wizarding World of Harry Potter
A zone recreating the world of Harry Potter, with Hogwarts Castle and Diagon Alley.
📍 Universal Orlando - 4🎢
Islands of Adventure
A thrill-ride park themed around cartoons and superheroes.
📍 Universal Orlando - 5🐬
SeaWorld Orlando
A marine-animal theme park with shows and a waterside roller coaster.
📍 Orlando - 6🛍️
Disney Springs
A waterfront district of shops, restaurants and entertainment, free to enter without a park ticket.
📍 Walt Disney World
Things to do in Orlando
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3 Orlando hotels our team picked for you
Selected from real reviews — one per budget tier, each with a score and instant 3-site price comparison
★ 9.4LuxuryFour Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort
#1 best · the only Forbes 5-Star in Orlando
★ 9.2LuxuryThe Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
#3 Quiet luxury · 40,000-sq-ft spa on 500 acres
★ 9.1LuxuryWaldorf Astoria Orlando
#2 luxury next to Disney · Official Disney Hotel
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Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort
#4 luxury flagship · waterfront Portofino village
JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes
#5 Family · long lazy river on a 500-acre estate
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
#1 for watching safari animals from your balcony · one of a kind
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
#3 most luxurious flagship at WDW · monorail and walking path to Magic Kingdom
Disney's Wilderness Lodge
#5 Best value in the Deluxe group · forest lodge · boat to MK
Disney's Beach Club Resort
#6 beach resort · Stormalong Bay best pool in WDW, walk into EPCOT
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🚆 Getting around Orlando
Rent a car
Renting a car is easiest for traveling between the spread-out theme parks and hotels.
Hotel shuttles
Disney and Universal resort hotels offer free shuttles to the parks.
Disney monorail
Monorails and boats connect the parks and hotels within Walt Disney World.
Ride-hailing apps
Uber and Lyft are convenient for short trips around the city.
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See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Orlando
How many days do I need for Orlando's theme parks?+
At least 5–7 days to fully cover both Disney and Universal, since each park takes a full day.
Should I buy park tickets in advance?+
Yes, buy tickets and book entry slots online in advance, as many parks use a date-reservation system and it's cheaper too.
When is Orlando least crowded?+
Early September to early November and mid-January to February are quieter, with nice weather and shorter ride lines than school holidays.
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