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Fast Facts About Orlando

VISITATION   

Approximately 48.7 million visitors are projected to have enjoyed Orlando in 2010, making it the most visited destination in the country. Of those guests, 45.3 million are domestic visitors and 3.4 million are international visitors.

POPULATION

More than 2.1 million people reside in Greater Orlando, which consists of Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Lake counties. Median age of the area is a youthful 36 years. The City of Orlando is located in Orange County. In all, greater Orlando encompasses 2.6 million acres (1.04 million hectares).

ACCOMMODATIONS

With approximately 450 hotels and more than 114,000 guest rooms, Orlando offers more lodging options than nearly any destination in the world. Accommodations range from luxury resorts and themed hotels to charming bed and breakfasts, economy hotels/motels and campgrounds. There are also more than 26,000 vacation home rentals available and more than 20,000 vacation ownership units.

ATTRACTIONS

Orlando is the epicenter of fun and excitement, as more than 100 attractions keep visitors coming back for more. Take the mix of legendary theme parks, spectacular museums, world-class entertainment and blockbuster rides and attractions, and it would take about 67 days to visit all of the entertaining offerings in Orlando.

SHOPPING

Within a 15-mile (24-kilometer) radius in the heart of Orlando’s attractions area, visitors will find 12 amazing shopping malls and factory outlet centers. No other destination in the U.S. offers fashionistas the world’s most sought-after brands including Burberry, Chanel, Dior, Giorgio Armani, Louis Vuitton, Jimmy Choo, Rolex among 100 other designer brands in such a compact shopping district. Shoppers will also find major department stores such as Bloomingdale’s, N>eiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue and Macy’s, along with numerous trendy, independently-owned boutiques. Theme park souvenir shops, museum stores, art galleries and antique shops add to the wealth of shopping options. In all, Orlando’s retail offerings are vast enough to fill 900 American football fields.

DINING

With nearly 5,000 restaurants, Orlando’s dining choices read like a world map — visitors from virtually anywhere in the world can find a taste of home here, with international cuisines ranging from African to Vietnamese. All flavors of American fare are represented as well, from Southern/Creole comfort foods and entertaining dinner theatres to trendy wine bars and restaurants owned by celebrity chefs.

SPA SERVICE   

Everyone deserves to be pampered – especially on vacation – and Orlando’s got just the answer.  Whether it’s for a couple of hours or for a full day’s treatment, guests can relax at any of the area’s more than 20 spectacular destination spas including the Waldorf Astoria Spa by Guerlain, Mandara Spa and The Ritz-Carlton Spa. From mini manicures and men’s sport facials to invigorating body wraps and exotic treatments, Orlando’s spas offer the ultimate respite.

ENTERTAINMENT 

Visitors take great delight in Orlando’s impressive lineup of entertainment options. Pointe Orlando features several entertainment venues, including Regal Cinemas and the Orlando Improv Comedy Club & Dinner Theatre, in addition to its collection of outdoor shopping and dining options in the heart of the attractions area. In addition, House of Blues, The Social and Hard Rock Live offer concerts many nights of the week. Cirque du Soleil has a permanent show at Downtown Disney and Universal CityWalk is home to the Blue Man Group show. Orlando’s newest dining experience for adults, Treasure Tavern, is a two-hour show featuring comedians, acrobats and dancers themed to a Caribbean outpost.

ARTS & CULTURE

Visitors may be surprised to learn about the multitude of arts and culture offerings in Orlando. The Orlando Ballet; Orlando Shakespeare Theatre, In Partnership with UCF; Bach Festival Society; Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra; Orlando Improv Comedy Club & Dinner Theatre; Orlando Repertory Theatre, in partnership with UCF; Mad Cow Theatre; Broadway Across America – Orlando series and several professional and community theatre companies are just a few of the area’s options. The same ideals of creativity and innovation that rank Orlando’s theme parks among the best in the world, not to mention raw talent and showmanship, overflow to the surrounding community, making the area a haven for artists and performers. 

The area is also home to hundreds of museums, galleries, theatres, gardens and historic homes. Many of Orlando’s arts offerings can be found along its “Cultural Corridor,” an 8-mile (13-kilometer) stretch along Interstate 4 (I-4), spanning from Downtown Orlando to historic Winter Park.

RECREATION 

Few destinations in the world come close to rivaling Orlando’s incredible year-round recreational offerings. With more than 2,000 lakes,  springs and rivers for swimming, boating, water  skiing and fishing, 176 golf courses, 800 tennis courts and 21 fitness trails for biking, walking or blading, visitors give Orlando’s multitude of recreational options a big thumbs-up. 

NIGHTLIFE

Once the sun sets, the pulse quickens as Orlando’s thriving nightlife comes alive. From ultra-hip bars and high-energy dance clubs to laid-back pubs and multi-venue entertainment complexes, Orlando offers plenty of hot spots to live it up. Orlando’s nightlife options include bars and clubs in downtown Orlando, Universal CityWalk, “Restaurant Row” on Sand Lake Road and Pointe Orlando.

COLLEGE & PRO SPORTS

Sports fans are in their element in Orlando thanks to the area’s great lineup of collegiate and professional sporting events.   From the National Basketball Association’s Orlando Magic and the University of Central Florida Knights football to Orlando Predators arena football and spring training with the Atlanta Braves, the Orlando sports scene gives fans plenty of reasons to cheer. Orlando is also set to host the 2012 NBA All-Star Weekend at the Amway Center.

Orlando is also a top golf destination and hosts some of the sport’s most talented players each year during two annual Professional Golfers' Association of America (PGA) tournaments. The Arnold Palmer Invitational, Presented by MasterCard at Bay Hill is held in March. The Children’s Miracle Classic is played on Walt Disney World golf courses in November. The Del Webb Father-Son Challenge is held in December.

SPECIAL EVENTS  

From rodeo performances and celebrity concerts to ethnic festivals and art shows, Orlando hosts more than 450 year-round events to please everyone and add more vacation variety.  Visit Orlando’s official website, VisitOrlando.com, for a comprehensive calendar of events.

CLIMATE

October - May Average Daily Temperatures
Days - Low 70s F (22 C) to mid 80s F (27 C)
Nights - Low 60s F (16  C) to high 60s F (20 C)
 
June - September Average Daily Temperatures
Days - Upper 80s F (27 C) to mid 90s F (32 C)
Nights - Upper 60s F (20 C) to mid 70s F (25 C)

MEETING SPACE  

Orlando is a world-class meetings destination that hosts more than 3 million delegates each year and offers a variety of facilities that accommodate small groups as well as large citywide conventions and trade shows.

Orlando's Orange County Convention Center is ranked second in the United States in terms of exhibition space with more than 2.1 million square feet (189,000 square meters). The Center also offers 479,190 square feet (43,127 square meters) of meeting rooms. There are more than 11,000 hotel rooms within walking distance of the facility. Also, more than 4.6 million square feet (427,353 square meters) of meeting space is available in the area's hotels and cultural venues.

TRANSPORTATION

Orlando International Airport – Orlando International Airport (MCO) is located within 15 miles (24 kilometers) of the Orange County Convention Center and major attractions.  More than 30 scheduled airlines, four charters and five cargo companies provide non-stop service to 88 destinations in the United States and 24 international cities.
   
More than 34 million passengers used Orlando International Airport in 2010, making MCO one of the busiest airports in Florida, 13th in the United States, and 23rd in the world. In its annual Business Traveler Awards, Conde Nast Traveler Magazine ranks Orlando International Airport in the top five airports nationwide in areas including ease of connections, food and shops and comfort and design (October 2009). Orlando International Airport is also ranked second in overall passenger satisfaction for large airports nationwide according to the latest J.D. Power and Associates study (September 2008).

Orlando Sanford International Airport – Orlando Sanford International Airport is located within 18 miles (29 kilometer) of Orlando city limits and 45 minutes from the Orange County Convention Center and major attractions. With eight airlines serving 31 U.S. and 17 international destinations, this bustling facility was ranked the fastest-growing airport in North America for 2004 by the Airport Council International.

In 2008, the airport was the sixth most active in Florida and 47th in the United States and ranked first in the nation for highest load factor on flights to/from Europe.

Orlando Executive Airport – Located 3 miles from downtown Orlando, Orlando Executive Airport is ideal for the business traveler with a private jet or charter plane.  Its central location to the area’s main highways, Interstate 4, Highway 408 (East-West Expressway-toll) and Highway 417 (Central Florida Greeneway-toll) as well as its easy approach and ability to handle quick take-off demands, make it well-suited for busy executives as well as law enforcement and medical personnel.

Roadways – Major highway networks provide easy access for visitors to reach their destinations and for traveling in and around the Greater Orlando area. Primary roadways include Interstate 4, the Florida Turnpike (toll), Highway 528 (Beachline Expressway-toll), Highway 408 (East-West Expressway-toll), Highway 417 (Central Florida Greeneway-toll) and State Road 429 (toll).

Train service – Amtrak serves Florida with the daily Silver Star and Silver Meteor trains from Orlando, Winter Park and Kissimmee and south to Miami or north to New York, making connections with Amtrak trains from the Midwest and Canada. Nearby in Sanford, Amtrak also operates the daily Auto Train overnight without scheduled stops to Lorton, Va., a Washington D.C suburb, carrying passengers and their cars, minivans, SUV’s and motorcycles. More information is available at Amtrak.com or 800-USA-RAIL (872-7245).

About town – LYNX, Central Florida's public transportation system, provides economical and dependable bus service in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties. LYNX bus stops are marked with a pink "bus'' or  "paw" print and include the route numbers served at that stop. Buses run in 15, 30 and 60-minute intervals, depending on location. Complete schedules are available online at golynx.com. LYNX also operates LYMMO, a free circulator bus in downtown Orlando with 21 stops reaching from the Amway Arena to City Hall. LYMMO buses run every five to 10 minutes.

In addition, the I-Ride Trolleys serve the popular International Drive Resort Area year-round, seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. with scheduled stops every 20 minutes. The two routes with a combined 108 stops are designated with numbered “I-Ride Trolley” location markers. More information is available online at iridetrolley.com.

For a leisurely spin around downtown Orlando, carriage rides and bicycle rickshaws are also available through local vendors.

REGIONAL OFFERINGS

Orlando is the perfect starting point for a host of easy day trips. From sun-drenched beaches with refreshing water and scenic nature preserves filled with rare wildlife to high-energy spectator sports and unique cultural, educational and historic attractions, visitors find them all within an hour’s drive.

TIME ZONE 

Orlando is in the Eastern time zone.

VISITOR INFORMATION

For more information about vacation experiences in Orlando, to order a complimentary vacation planning kit that includes a comprehensive Official Vacation Guide and Orlando Magicard® or to purchase discount attraction tickets, visitors can log onto Orlando’s official website at VisitOrlando.com or call an Official Travel Counselor at 1-800-551-0181 (United States and Canada) or 407-363-5872. For real time updates, follow us on Twitter at Twitter.com/VisitOrlando or Facebook at Facebook.com/VisitOrlando. While in Orlando, visitors may stop by the Official Visitor Center located at 8723 International Drive, at the southeast corner of International Drive and Austrian Row. The Official Visitor Center is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (closes at 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving, Dec. 24 and Dec. 31 and is closed Dec. 25). 

*The 2010 projected forecast was provided from research company, Tourism Economics. Final visitation numbers in 2010 are anticipated to be available in May 2011.

Below is a list of Area Attractions in Central Florida for your convenience!

SeaWorld® Adventure Park There's no place on earth like SeaWorld® Orlando! Where else can you challenge thrill-a-second rides one minute and count the teeth on a shark the next? Feed the dolphins, take in an incredible performance and just try to stay dry when the world famous Shamu® comes a-splashing! (407) 363-2613

The Waterfront at SeaWorld® A celebration incited by the sights, sounds, flavor and festivity of the most vibrant cities by the sea. Dine on a gourmet pizza alfresco as the citizens of The Waterfront entertain you. Enjoy a drink under the stars at the Sandbar® or capture the fragrance of over 50 flowers of the South Pacific to design a special gift. Surround yourself with unique shows. All of this and more await you at The Waterfront, where you'll find the soul of the sea at the heart of SeaWorld Orlando. For more information, call SeaWorld at (407) 363-2613

Sea World’s new Aquatica Water Park is only located 1.5 Miles from Vista Cay Resort featuring exciting water rides, water works and a variety of shows.

Wet ‘N Wild® Non-stop fun spot. Acres and acres of water slides, chutes, flumes, floats and plunges. The perfect place to get wet, go wild and soak up the warm Florida sunshine. Also with “Be a Pepper” children's park, food facilities and gift shops. 6200 N. International Drive. (407) 351-3200

Kennedy Space Center (Spaceport USA) You can see the actual launch sites where Space Shuttles liftoff. It is the past, present and future packed into one exciting full day of must-see history. On Atlantic, 45 miles east of Orlando. (321) 452-2121.

Arabian Nights Spectacular action dinner attraction. Feast in the beautiful, air-conditioned 1,200-seat palace of the horses. Journey with Princess Scheherezade and her comical genie to the most spectacular, action-packed horse event of all time. See the world-famous horses and the greatest riders in simply the best show in Orlando. Reservations recommended. On US 192, 1/2 mile east of I-4 exit. (800) 533-6116

Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre 2,500-seat theater, Broadway shows, Orlando Opera and Orlando Ballet. Located in Downtown Orlando Centroplex. Box Office: (407) 849-2020; Information: (407) 849-2577

Busch Gardens (Tampa Bay) 300-acre African theme amusement park with roaming animals. The Southeast's largest and fastest roller coaster is here (Kumba). Over 3,400 animals live within our lush, tropical landscapes, cascading waterfalls, breathtaking vistas and vast rolling plains, making Busch Gardens one of the nations premier zoos. I-4 West to I-75 North, take the Fowler Ave. exit #54 and follow signs. (813) 987-5775

Central Florida Zoo Beautiful natural setting where you may enjoy watching wild animals in tree-shaded safety. Picnic areas, nature trails, elephant and pony rides. I-4 East to exit 52, Sanford. (407) 323-4450

Dixie Stampede A wonderful dinner and show program for all ages. The thirty-two horses and their riders will thrill you with their daring feats. (866) 443-4943

Gatorland 35 acres of natural habitat where you can experience the excitement of feeding thousands of bone-crushing, meat-eating alligators and crocodiles. Pre-historic “swamp dragons” are some of the largest in the world. Enjoy the action from all-weather covered walkways. Open every day of the year, rain or shine. 14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail (between Orlando and Kissimmee). (407) 855-5496

Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament Imagine stepping back in time one thousand years as you feast on a hearty four-course banquet served medieval style. Spirited stallions perform intricate maneuvers, fearless knights on horseback compete in the daring tournament games of skill and accuracy. Reservations suggested. Note: Castle is fully enclosed and air conditioned. 4510 E. Irlo Bronson Hwy. (US 192), 6 miles off I-4. (407) 239-8666

Orange County Regional History Center Exhibits tracing Orange County's past 100 years. Old Temician Dugout canoe, hot-type museum, San Juan Hotel exhibit, country store, pioneer kitchen, picture gallery and research library. (407) 836-8500

Orlando Museum of Art Presents exhibitions of local, national and international significance, and provides educational and outreach programs in the visual arts. (407) 896-4231

Orlando Science Center Participatory displays, Foucault's Pendulum, astronomical observatory, natural history collections of the southeastern United States, chemistry demonstration, heart exhibit, John Young Planetarium. (407) 514-2000

Pirate's Cove Miniature Golf Course immersed in adventures and legends of infamous pirates and settings. Open year round, located on International Drive. (407) 352-7378

Amway Center, Home of the NBA Orlando Magic and Arena Football's Orlando Predators. Box Office: (407) 849-2020; Information: (407) 849-2001

Wekiwa Springs State Park World's largest flowing spring, waterfalls, jungle cruise, canoeing, picnicking, fishing, swimming and camping. (407) 884-2008

Ripley's Believe It or Not® Experience hundreds of exhibits of the odd, the unusual and the slightly off-balance. A self-guided tour of the museum takes about 90 minutes. 8201 S. International Drive. (407) 363-4418

Silver Springs Explore Florida's outback where the classic Tarzan movies were filmed. Journey back to Florida as it was thousands of years ago. Come face to face with 16 feet and nearly 2,000 lbs. of pure crocodile. World famous glass-bottom boats. Close encounters with exotic animals from 6 continents. Open 365 days, rain or shine. Located off I-75 approximately 1 mile east of Ocala. (SR 40). (325) 236-2121

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