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Guide Article / Hotels in Orlando

How To Choose A Hotel & Save Money in Orlando

The good news is that Orlando’s average nightly rate is usually around $110 (in the hard times of 2020, it was $86.46), which is cheaper than the national average, so you’re already…

Guide Article / Hotels in Orlando

Neighborhoods in Orlando

"Official" Hotels in Lake Buena Vista These properties, designated "official" Walt Disney World hotels, are located on and around Hotel Plaza Boulevard, which puts them at the…

Guide Article / Hotels in Orlando

Tips on Accommodations in Orlando

What You'll Really Pay The prices quoted here are for hotels' rack rate, the maximum that it charges; it is, however, seriously unlikely that you'll end up paying that rate in Orlando…

Guide Article / Restaurants in Orlando

Best of Orlando's Little Vietnam

Just north of Orlando’s downtown, along a stretch of 1950s storefronts around Colonial and Mills avenues, a thriving Vietnamese area (variously called Little Vietnam, ViMi, and Mills…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Orlando

Special-Interest Sightseeing in Orlando

Walt Disney World -- The land of pixie dust and fairytales . . . the "Happiest Place on Earth" . . . and that mouse -- Walt Disney World is all this and more to the over 50 million…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Orlando

Major Shopping Areas in Orlando

Celebration Though not the best place to head if you're the shop-'til-you-drop type, this is a rather pleasant spot for a leisurely stroll along quaint streets filled with upscale…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Orlando

The Lounge & Bar Scene in Orlando

Hot Spots in Orlando Downtown Disney and CityWalk are the biggest nighttime draws for most tourists and some locals. However, the dozens of clubs and bars on International Drive, along…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Wineries in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Visiting a local winery is a must while in Niagara. Even if you’re not into vino, the wineries are a delight to stroll around. Many have excellent on-site restaurants and fun summer…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Walt Disney World

The Best Romantic Getaways in Walt Disney World

Courtyard at Lake Lucerne (Downtown; tel. 800/444-5289 or 407/648-5188): This charming B&B is an eclectic mix of some of Orlando's oldest homes -- each impeccably restored and…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Walt Disney World

Best for Grown-ups in Walt Disney World

Let's face it: Orlando and the theme-park zones usually crawl with kids. That's fine if you have your own in tow, but if you're looking for some quality adult time (or at least a place…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Walt Disney World

Best Hotel Bets in Walt Disney World

Best for Families: Every Disney resort caters to families, with special menus for kids, video-game arcades, free transportation to the parks, extensive recreational facilities, and,…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Walt Disney World

Best Dining Bets in Walt Disney World

It may not have the lineup or caliber of restaurants of, say, New York or San Francisco, but Orlando's diverse dining scene offers an array of eateries that will please the palate of…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Walt Disney World

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Walt Disney World

Explore Disney's Animal Kingdom. Explore Disney's most spectacular and wildest Imagineering to date. Trek through the jungles of Africa along the Gorilla Falls trail or set out on…

Guide Article / Hotels in Walt Disney World

The Perks of Staying with Mickey in Walt Disney World

YAY! THE BENEFITS OF STAYING ON DISNEY PROPERTY: * There is no longer a fee for Disney resort guests to self-park. (A fee was in place from 2018 to early 2023.)* For those without…

Guide Article / Hotels in Walt Disney World

Neighborhoods in Walt Disney World

In & Around Walt Disney World The resorts in this section are either Disney-owned or "official" Disney hotels that offer many of the same perks. All are on the Disney…

Guide Article / Hotels in Walt Disney World

Hotel Price Categories in Walt Disney World

DELUXE RESORTS No one who has experienced a true luxury hotel can seriously attest that Disney’s quality standards compare. They’re three-star hotels in fancy dress, and only VIPs…

Guide Article / Restaurants in Walt Disney World

Mobile Ordering at Walt Disney World

At counter-service restaurants (but not sidewalk stalls), you don’t have to wait in a long, boring queue to order anymore. First, make sure there’s a credit card associated with your…

Guide Article / Restaurants in Walt Disney World

Disney Dining Plan

If you book at a Disney hotel, you might be offered the credit-based Disney Dining Plan, which pre-purchases meals. (It was suspended during the pandemic, when capacity was limited.)…

Guide Article / Restaurants in Walt Disney World

Special Dining Experiences in Walt Disney World

Advance Reservations at WDW Restaurants Walt Disney World's Advance Reservations system, while similar to a reservation, is not nearly as rigid. Essentially, the system guarantees that…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Walt Disney World

The Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World

The Magic Kingdom still attracts millions from around the world, drawn here by the opportunity to experience the fun and fantasy that only Disney can deliver. Attendance, at slightly…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Walt Disney World

Disney Springs in Walt Disney World

Disney Springs, until recently called Downtown Disney, is Walt Disney World’s main area for shopping and restaurants—alas, just as expensive as elsewhere in the World. Its unwieldy…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Walt Disney World

Great Shopping Areas in Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom Shopping on Main Street -- Shopping at Disney has almost become a pastime in and of itself, and the largest collection of shops in the Kingdom is located right along Main…

Guide Article / In Depth in Walt Disney World

Recommended Books in Walt Disney World

The best Walt Disney World and Orlando guide on the planet (yes, this one) covers almost everything most travelers need and want to know. But there are a few areas where I bow to the…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Las Vegas

Best Dining Bets in Las Vegas

Best Strip Restaurants: Restaurant Guy Savoy is a legend in Paris and this offshoot is just as stellar. A second choice? Estiatorio Milos, which serves impossibly fresh Mediterranean…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Las Vegas

Best Hotel Bets in Las Vegas

Best Classic Vegas Hotel: Most of historic Las Vegas has been imploded (often spectacularly), but at Caesars Palace you can still get a taste of it as themed Roman decadence meets…