Essential Traveler Info

Get inside and local knowledge about the best way to get here, get around, what local resources are available for help, a bit about Orlando's history and other need to know items.

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Orlando Vacation Essential information - airports, taxi, maps, weather, history and more.

Welcome to Orlando!

Updated: January 24, 2012

This section contains important information for travelers planning a trip to Orlando Florida.

Divided into separate sections, information covers tips on getting to and around Orlando.

There's also info on where to get visitor information, maps and brochures once you're here, what to expect from the weather, and a background piece on Orlando's history.

Some information is available on the demographics of Orlando, median income, population makeup, and other information.

Featured Essential Information

Demographics

Orlando Florida Demographics Demographics - Guide to local Orlando demographics - population growth, census data, resources and comparisons. - [more]

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Getting Around Orlando

Orlando local transportation - bus, taxi, car rentals and limo service. Getting Around Orlando - Local guide to getting around town and the theme parks while in Orlando. Resources to public transportation, limo service, taxi, and shuttles. Guide to car rentals including tips on getting the best rates on your rental. - [more]

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Getting Here

Best bets on getting to Orlando, Florida by Air - what airports, train and road. Getting Here - Insider's guide to getting to Orlando - info on which airports to use, what airlines and tips on how to get the best the best rates. - [more]

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History

Orlando Floirida History History - Guide to the history of Orlando - including the colorful history of how the Magic Kingdom came into being. Early Indian history, museums and sites. - [more]

Maps and Directions

Orlando Florida Maps Maps and Directions - Guide to Orlando Maps - where to get a free tourist and highway map. What are the best maps of Orlando for you to have while you're here. - [more]

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Travel and Vacation Resources

Orlando Travel and Vacation Resources: Convention and Visitors Bureau Travel and Vacation Resources - Find local resources to help you while on vacation in Orlando. Directory of the local tourism boards, chamber of commerce offices, and other places to get information and advice about Orlando. Many sell tckets at a discount to the parks. - [more]

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Weather

Orlando Florida Weather and Climate Resources Weather - Use this weather resource to hlep you plan when to come to Orlando, and what you can expect in terms of weather and climate - seasonal and monthly temps, rainfall, highs and lows. - [more]