America's family fun capital, Orlando is home to Walt Disney World, Sea World and other famous mega-theme parks, including Discovery Cove and Universal Studios. There's more going on in the city than just Mickey and Goofy and the gang though. Once you've had your fill of the theme parks, adults will also be able to choose from several outstanding golf courses in the area, a family-friendly science center, plenty of entertainment options and a fine art museum.
The city of Orlando is the county seat of Orange County, Florida. According to the 2000 census, the city population was 185,951. A 2005 U.S. Census population count gave the city population as 213,223, making it the sixth largest city in Florida. It is also at the head of the Orlando-Kissimmee, Florida, Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Orlando-Kissimmee MSA is Florida's third-largest metropolitan area, behind Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach and Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater.
The city is best known for the many tourist attractions in the area, in particularly the nearby Walt Disney World Resort, which is located in the Reedy Creek Improvement District (outside Orlando city limits). Other notable area attractions include SeaWorld and Universal Orlando Resort. Despite being far from the main tourist attractions, downtown Orlando has recently seen much redevelopment, with many more projects currently under construction or planned. Orlando sees an estimated 52 million tourists a year. Orlando is the 2nd largest city in the country for number of hotel rooms. Orlando is also known for its wide array of golf courses, with numerous courses available for any level of golfer.
The city's nickname is "The City Beautiful". Its symbol is the fountain of Lake Eola. The current mayor is Buddy Dyer.
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Monday, April 23, 2007
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Orlando is definitely the place to go on vacation if you have kids. There are Budget Orlando Hotels all over the Disney area as well as the city. Most of the hotels offer free shuttle service tyo all the parks too. You don't have to break your bank to visit Disney World. If I can manage, anyone can.
Orlando (especially Disney) is one of the few major American cities that seems to consistently offer great travel and hotel deals. You kind find excellent rates on Orlando Hotels pretty much year round. I know that I have stayed just outsider the Disney Maingate for under $100 a night!
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