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.
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This ain't Mickey Mouse or you're Grandparent's Fl - 9/28/2013
(My Synopsis) If you're rich, white and obnoxious you'll love it here. If you're anything other than that, turn around and go back to where you came from, or be prepared to enter your new living hell.
"You need to speak Spanish to live here." False. Mostly everyone here knows how to speak English and will speak it if necessary. It is true though that there are companies that won't hire you unless you're bilingual. This seems to be an increasing number all the time.
"It's hot and humid and there are a lot of bugs." True
"You need a car to live there." TRUE. VERY VERY TRUE The public transportation here is the worst I've ever seen. The "city" is very spread out and it's pretty much impossible to get around without wheels of some sort.
"Disney controls everything here." False. Rich white folks control everything here. Disney isn't even in Orlando, it's in Kissemmee.
"There's lots to do in Orlando." The downtown is lame as
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Don't bother moving here if you can't speak spanis - 3/23/2013
I don't even know where to begin. Orlando is truly a nightmare. The schools are horrible and way behind as far as coursework goes, compared to northern schools. I have a child that graduated with a 4.0 GPA who could not pass a test given to incoming freshmen at a Tennessee high school. Yes, there is the Bright Futures scholarship, but it is only good for Florida Colleges... I would be surprised if a graduate from a Florida University could pass a high school equivalency test. You cannot even imagine! The schools are not safe either. Not a day goes by that fights are not reported at the middle and high schools on the news. I know for a fact that there were over 100 fights in which kids were seriously harmed at my daughter's high school during her senior year. (most racially motivated-two of her friends were driving in a truck, all the passenger heard was "whitey don't belong here" and some pops, the driver was able to pull into a 7-11 and stop the truck, but did die then. A teenager
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After 30+ years, I'm leaving - 2/17/2013
I was born and raised in Central Florida. After thirty-something years, I'll be moving to Pittsburgh, PA this summer. Why? This town has really dissolved into a puddle of watery crap. I know they say things were always better in the past, but this place has fallen apart. The Southern feeling to this place has completely vanished and given way to hostility. People here are just angry, miserable and hateful. On top of that, rent is out-of-control expensive while salaries are getting lower. This area has always paid lower than the national average thanks to The Mouse, but it was supported by a lower cost of living. On this very site, I'm finding major metropolitan areas that pay better with a lower cost of living. Once I began to travel extensively, I started to realize that it's hard to find a cultural heartbeat of Orlando. Other cities have unique enclaves carved out by immigrants with quirky shops and restaurants. Orlando is a huge (outlet) strip mall with a tiny Vietnamese district.
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College student Review - 2/8/2013
On a positive note, my money goes far enough to make ends meet and there is plenty of businesses to work for here. Attractions and theme parks with great benefits for both locals and tourists. We work then play. On a negative note, our public transportation system is nearly relyable and improving with hope from the sun rail station to bring more business to our buses. Orlando's crime rate is also high with several city gangs patrolling its streets. All in all its up to nature on if you have a good day or not here in Orlando. The weather is unpredictable... However it never snows
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OK place to visit, terrible place to live! - 12/16/2012
This is one of the worst places to live according to a BestpPlaces.net article and backed up by a Forbes magazine article. Living in Orlando or anywhere is not like a vacation here. The Florida Move Guide says that most who move here will come to despise the heat, humidity (summers are 6-9 months long), lack of sense of community with everyone moving in and out. Have kids in school? Near worst graduation rates in the nation. 1,000,000 have permits to carry guns in Florida, more than any other state and lots more if you count all the criminals. High crime and growing, stressed out drivers from worsening traffic, foreclosure capital of the world, average people walking around with guns shooting people. Visit and stick to the tourist areas (safer) but don't move here for retirement or if you have
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Home of Mickey Mouse - 10/27/2012
If you can deal with the constant influx of tourists there are plenty of things to do in Orlando! Your near everything, great nightlife, not far from major sporting events, theme parks, and the
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