Bagintravel
Download
Orlando

United States travel guide

What to see in Orlando

The theme park capital of the world: Disney, Universal and SeaWorld, with the Kennedy Space Center an hour away.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 6 must-see places
  • Best time: from December to May
Photo: Rstoplabe14 Carlos Cruz · CC BY-SA 3.0

Orlando highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Walt Disney World

    Four theme parks (Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom) and two water parks.

  2. Universal Orlando

    Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Epic Universe, with the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

  3. SeaWorld Orlando

    A marine park with roller coasters and shows.

  4. Kennedy Space Center

    Rockets and the Space Shuttle Atlantis, at Cape Canaveral, an hour’s drive away.

  5. International Drive

    The avenue of hotels, outlet malls and attractions.

  6. Lake Eola Park

    The downtown park, with its fountain and its swans.

Day trips from Orlando

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

Some links are affiliate links: if you book through them, Bagintravel may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

When to travel to Orlando

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Orlando are from December to May. If you can, avoid from August to October (hurricane season).

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun with warnings
  7. Jul with warnings
  8. Aug with strong warnings
  9. Sep with strong warnings
  10. Oct with strong warnings
  11. Nov with warnings
  12. Dec no warnings
  • from June to November

    Hurricane season

    Hurricanes can form from June to November; August, September and October are the riskiest months. There are almost always days of heavy rain and humid heat.

    What to do: Book with free cancellation, take out travel insurance that covers weather events and check the National Hurricane Center’s forecasts a few days before you go.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the neighbourhood food hall. The dishes you can’t miss are in the United States guide.

Frequently asked questions about Orlando

What to see in Orlando?

Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando, Kennedy Space Center, International Drive and Lake Eola Park.

What to see in Orlando in one day?

Don’t miss Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando, Kennedy Space Center, International Drive and Lake Eola Park. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Orlando?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Orlando are from December to May. If you can, avoid from August to October (hurricane season).

What day trips can you take from Orlando?

Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and Kennedy Space Center.

Bagintravel · We travel together

Shall we plan your trip to Orlando?

Tell us where and in under a minute you’ll have your day-by-day route, with places to stay, transport, expenses and tips. And we go with you in your pocket, offline too.

The app is currently available in Spanish.

Download Bagintravel See how it works

More in the United States

Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.