Orlando, Metropolitan center in Central Florida, United States
The urban area extends across Orange County, containing numerous lakes and green spaces within its 119 square mile territory.
The settlement originated in 1843 near Fort Gatlin and received its current name in 1857 to commemorate Orlando Reeves, a soldier from the Seminole Wars.
The University of Central Florida campus contributes to the educational landscape with science research centers and performing arts facilities throughout the metropolitan region.
Orlando International Airport serves 68 million annual visitors with direct connections to major cities across North America, Europe, and South America.
The city contains multiple entertainment districts with theme parks, including Walt Disney World which occupies 47 square miles southwest of downtown.
Location: Orange County
Inception: July 31, 1875
Elevation above the sea: 34 m
Shares border with: Eatonville, Winter Park
Address: Orlando, FL, USA 32825 Orlando
Website: https://orlando.gov
GPS coordinates: 28.53361,-81.38667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:46
Orlando offers a wide range of entertainment and educational facilities. Walt Disney World Resort comprises four theme parks with various rides and shows. Universal Orlando Resort presents attractions based on film and television series. SeaWorld Orlando and Discovery Cove provide marine animal encounters with dolphins and manta rays. Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island documents American space exploration history through exhibits and tours. The city features museums, botanical gardens and shopping centers. Visitors will also find restaurants, golf courses and nature preserves throughout the region.
Universal Studios Florida
10.2 km
Camping World Stadium
1.7 km
Universal Orlando Resort
10.5 km
VelociCoaster
10.9 km
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
10.9 km
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
10.9 km
Volcano Bay
11.7 km
SeaWorld Orlando
15.6 km
Universal Epic Universe
11.9 km
Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
10.8 km
Revenge of the Mummy
10.3 km
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit
10.4 km
Dragon Challenge
10.8 km
The Incredible Hulk
10.6 km
The Simpsons Ride
9.9 km
Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts
10.1 km
Holy Land Experience
6.2 km
Skull Island: Reign of Kong
11.1 km
Jaws
10.1 km
Hogwarts Express
10.4 km
Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
10.3 km
Wet 'n Wild Orlando
11.1 km
Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon
10.4 km
Mako
15.6 km
Flight of the Hippogriff
10.9 km
Men in Black: Alien Attack
9.8 km
Marvel Super Hero Island
10.8 km
Gatorland
19.9 kmReviews
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