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Orlando, FL is a vibrant city located in the heart of Central Florida and is known for its many attractions and activities. It is home to some of the world’s most well-known amusement parks such as Disney World, Universal Studios and SeaWorld. Other popular attractions include the Orange County Convention Center, International Drive, and Church Street Station. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of shopping options in the downtown area, as well as enjoy a nightlife full of entertainment. There are plenty of outdoor activities available such as biking or kayaking in the nearby lakes.
Reviews of Orlando, FL are overwhelmingly positive with travelers noting its lively atmosphere, family-friendly attractions and abundance of things to do. Many people appreciate that the city has something for everyone, from theme parks to dining experiences to outdoor activities. Visitors often rave about how much fun they had exploring all that Orlando has to offer. The fact that it's affordable makes it even better for families on a budget looking for a great vacation destination. With so many great attractions and activities available in one place, there's no wonder so many people choose Orlando year after year for their vacation spot.
based on 237 ReviewsGet to know Orlando with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Orlando
Orlando: a melting pot of jerks - 11/8/2015
Orlando, Florida is a place where people move to because they hate snow. As a result, you're seeing the worst of humanity from places like Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, New Jersey, and the beacon of bright light known as the Northeast.
People in Orlando are rude. Very rude. I have lived in many major cities and towns all over the U.S., and this town has issues. It's not unusual to drive down I-4 (the only major highway servicing this town) and have somebody cut you off without a turn signal or refuse to let you over after you've utilized yours. It's normal to make a transaction with a cashier without her even making eye contact with you. In fact, you could probably get through an entire day without a smile here. Southern hospitality? Ha!
The population here is low-brow due to low pay and terrible schooling. After a while of living here, you will no longer be shocked to see a Confederate flag being waved on a huge truck with a gun rack on the back. The KKK is
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Gainesville FL - 8/19/2015
g or biking Move downtown. I lived there and loved it. You can walk or bike anywhere you need to go. The bus system has more routes down there as well. There are lots of great restaurants and bars in this area. The brewery, First Magnitude has free yoga on Sundays. The rent downtown is very reasonable as well, especially the historic buildings. Duckpond is a good area to look also, and still in walking, biking distance of everything. Gainesville has so may unique places: the Top, Boca Fiesta, Satchels, Flacos, Curia (a new coffee shop), Wolfgang, and Urban Thread (for shopping), and Lucky's, where you can drink beer while you grocery shop. And dont forget to visit the two awesome local breweries: Swamphead, and First Magnitude. Another great thing about Gainesville is that it's not too far from St Augustine. Ginnie Springs is great as well... Also, downtown there is a farmers market every Wednesday, and dont forget about the bike trails! I've been gone a month, and miss it so much.
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Zip Codes Please - 6/24/2015
Please post your zip code with a review. Orlando is very spread out and letting readers know what part you lived in will help tremendously.
I have been to visit Orlando number of times and loved the downtown and Winter Park areas.
Reviewers please make your reviews objective as possible. I put zero credibility for any review of any city that can't find one positive thing to say. I've traveled extensively in this country and can always find something good even in the worst places.
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Gave it 3 years. Adios, Orlando - 12/12/2014
In a nutshell, orlando is... poor minorities and nouveau riche, sprawl, poor infrastructure, sleaze and scam artists, slow, boring, expensive, crime ridden, very low wages, humid, and void of culture. It's pretty much an incredibly poorly done poor mans imitation of LA. You've been forewarned. You're
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orlando economy - 11/11/2014
do not come here unless you want to work selling timeshares or at Disney. It seems that there are only two major economies in the Orlando area. The tourism and elderly care industries. If selling timeshares wasn't hard enough or shady enough, most of these companies pay their employees $ 9.00/hr plus commission and the fact that they are always advertising job openings leads one to believe that obviously, there is incredible turn around at these companies.
There is much more opportunity down south in the Miami/Ft Lauderdale area. The problem is that rent and housing costs are through the roof. Aside from all this, the weather is unbearable due to the humidity for at least 6 months of the year. There are native Floridians who still are not accustomed to the heat. In all fairness to Orlando, from the months of November to April the humidity dies down and it could be pleasant on most days.
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It's not all Disney - 7/31/2014
I lived in Orlando for 10 years and was pretty happy for most of that time. The heat, especially in summer, is oppressive but, being single, I would just head to the beach or stay indoors. Once I had my daughter, I began to see things differently. Crime is horrific. We lived in a nice middle-upper middle class, gated neighborhood. One night a man who had stolen a vehicle and was evading police was shot and killed on our front lawn. Every night I could hear drag racing and what I believe were gun shots in the distance. A family owned convenience store around the corner from our neighborhood was robbed in the middle of the day by 4 men wielding sawed off shotguns...saw them speeding away shooting into the air. I was a high school teacher at one of the 'better' high schools in Orlando....it was a nightmare. The students were thugs - they wore ankle monitors to school, PO's visited them, they conducted business in class, more than one male student flashed the other students, one even
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Searching a new place to live - 6/9/2014
I'm from Puerto Rico and I'm looking for a good place where I can find a good home a job a school and medical facilities in a very peacefull place. the weather is important
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Senior Health Plans Supplements have lower Premium - 3/17/2014
You can get a plan F in Orlando for as low as $150/month this is not a Select plan either. The highest premiums are for those 80+ but are still significantly lower then New York more then $100/month less then everyone in New York pays. You also lock in your enrollment age for the rest of your life. If you want to discuss this or Medicare advantage plans or PDP plans please call me. I am a licensed Healtn Insurance agent. Call (407)
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Professional Health Care : No Fear of Regulation - 10/12/2013
As far as Orlando / Orange County Fl goes, you can find some great professionals here. Google search (Tosh Florida Flat Hot Dumb) Many professionals care less about professionalism, courtesy, the law etc..
I think, they believe we are "dumb" and unsophisticated. Food service - health department, no enforce, refusing to recycling business! Orange County - no money to enforce. There is an underlining provincial, intellectual (if you call it that) isolationist. They have no clue about the world here and eating healthy is hard w limited access to fish.
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