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The remainder of that story is now history and by 1971, that land had become Walt Disney World. Today, Orlando has a resident population of approximately 200,000 people and visitor numbers swell that figure into the many millions. The words "Orlando, Florida" immediately conjure up images of fairy tale palaces, thrill rides, theme parks and Disney characters loved the world over. The combination of the "big 3" entertainment parks of Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and Sea World, not to mention the many other smaller scale speciality parks, has no equal anywhere else in the world. Located on the the outskirts of Orlando, the towns of Lake Buena Vista and Kissimmee are home to most of the major entertainment park attractions. These two towns have an incredible collection of accommodation and dining experiences together with shopping that caters to every possible taste, both inside and outside the entertainment parks. The nearby towns of Winter Haven and Altamonte Springs offer a change of pace from the hustle and bustle of Orlando and the parks. Their sedate pace and quiet rural charm provides a nostalgic glimpse of bygone times before the area became home to the world's best known entertainment parks. ** Orlando Hotels And Resorts Orlando has more beds to service the tourist industry than any other USA city except for Las Vegas. The city is the fifth most popular US destination for travelers from overseas. It is not surprising that the accommodation industry represents a major portion of the Orlando economy and employs a high percentage of the local population. Visitors are spoiled for choice when it comes to Orlando accommodation and every taste is catered for in every price range. Every imaginable type of accommodation is available in Orlando, ranging from fantasy resorts, themed luxury hotels and villas, exclusive golf resorts, vacation rentals, condominiums, bed and breakfasts, backpacker hostels, motor inns and motels... it's all available in and around Orlando. The parks have several entry and exit gates that are located quite a distance from each other, so selecting accommodation in proximity to the best gate can be an important consideration. Orlando accommodation is often named for proximity to a particular theme park (Universal) or a particular gate (main gate east etc) ** Orlando Transport At least 35 airlines and just as many charter operators fly into Orlando International Airport with the bulk of these flights being Delta which accounts for around 25% of the flights that originate in approximately 160 different cities. Other airlines serving Orlando are America West, American, Air Canada, British Airways, Continental, Northwest and US Airways. The Orlando Airport website provides and excellent page about airport shuttle services and city transport. Amtrak is the USA rail service and it operates services to and from New York and Los Angeles and all stops in between. Amtrak provides connections to many of the surrounding towns such as Kissimmee, Sebring, Winter Haven, Sanford and Ocala. The I Ride trolley service is an excellent way to get around the International Drive Resort precinct. The LYNX bus service covers the downtown Orlando metropolitan area and surrounding cities. The main highway through Orlando is I4, running directly from downtown Orlando to the Disney area. If you plan on driving in Orlando, be prepared for traffic, especially at rush hour. Copyright (c) 2008 Terry Hely Article Source: http://www.articlewheel.com
Terry Hely writes informative travel destination guides as planning resources for holiday makers. Find out more about Orlando vacations and the options for Orlando hotels and resorts at his Go Florida website
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