🇺🇸 Wish I’d Seen This Before Going to Orlando!
Just got back from Orlando and put together this super detailed guide! Perfect for those planning a trip—consider this your lucky find! 🍀 🚦 Getting Around Orlando 🚗 To Rent or Not to Rent a Car? If you’re only visiting Disney/Universal → no need to rent. If planning to visit Kennedy Space Center or other nearby attractions → enjoy the parks first, then rent a car later. ✈️ Airport Transfers Airport → Disney: ~26 km, bus takes 2+ hours, $2 🚌 Airport → Universal: ~26 km, bus takes 1.5 hours, $2 Airport → Downtown: ~30 km, bus takes 50 mins, $2 🚍 Local Transport LYNX Bus: Wide coverage, budget-friendly ($2/ride), but slow. I-Ride Trolley: Tourist-friendly, runs only on International Drive. Single ride: $2 | Day pass: $6 SunRail: Commuter train connecting suburbs. Not linked to airports or theme parks. Operates on weekdays only—great for experiencing local life! 🏨 Where to Stay If focusing on theme parks → stay onsite! Early entry + midday nap breaks = next-level happiness 😴🎢 If not → International Drive is perfectly located between Disney and Universal. Packed with hotels, restaurants, and malls! 🛍️🍽️ 🌈 Must-Visit Attractions 🎡 Disney World The largest Disney resort on Earth—equivalent to 30x Shanghai Disneyland! 4 Parks: Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Epcot. 🎢 Universal Orlando Resort The #1 Universal Studios in the world! 4 Parks: Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, Epic Universe (new!), Volcano Bay (water park). 🛶 Clear Kayak Tours A must-do outside the parks! Guided tours through unbelievably clear springs—spot otters, turtles, and even gators! 🐊💎 🚀 Kennedy Space Center NASA’s iconic launch site. Experience shuttle simulators, see the Apollo Control Room, moon rovers, and launch pads. 🌊 Blue Spring State Park ~1 hour from Orlando. Known as the “Jiuzhaigou of North America” 🤩 Manatee watching, clear kayaking, snorkeling, and more! 🐋 SeaWorld Aquarium + amusement park combo. Animal shows, roller coasters, and water rides. 🧩 LEGOLAND Perfect for families with younger kids (3–5 yrs). Even 7+ will have a blast! #USATravel #Orlando #DisneyWorld #UniversalOrlando #TravelGuide #OrlandoVacation