Things to do in Orlando????

micaela421

My Fi and i are going to Orlando for the first time this coming October for my friend's wedding and we are so excited about it. I would like to ask you ladies if you can give ideas,suggestions on places to eat,see and explore.We decided not to to go to Disneyworld on this trip.

 Thank you!!!!

Kml9876

Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure - two theme parks WDWs competition

 Citi Walk located at above restaurants and nightclubs

Kennedy Space Center

Mini golf courses

Seaworld

Aquatica the new waterpark from Seaworld

Discovery Cove

Beaches

A few malls as well as outlet shopping

There are dinner shows such as Arabian Nights and Medival Times

 Orlando has a ton of great restaurants - what kind of food are you interested in eating.

 Pleasure Island - Clubs/nightlife from Disney

Downtown Orlando for bars

micaela421

seafood...we want to try puerto rican,cuban cuisines.

 and of course cheap but really good food!

AliciaY

I always recommend Seasons 52 for eating.   GREAT FOOD!

For things to do it depends on what you like.   There are obviously all the park.   There is some great outlet shopping to be done.   There are nearby beaches if that isn't the norm for you.    There are fun touristy places like gatorland and I drive.   Kennedy space center is a short drive away as well.  In the evenings both City Walk and Downtown Disney offer fun walking, people watching and great dining, of the two I prefer Downtown Disney.

Stephanie Varner

Orlando is unlike anyplace else you've ever been.  There are trees and grass here.  And tourist spots, too! 

Stephanie Varner

micaela421:

seafood...we want to try puerto rican,cuban cuisines.

 and of course cheap but really good food!

I highly endorse the Go Go Toquito at 7-11.  It's cheap, and it has the flair of Cuban food.

jennythebride08

I would highly recommend checking out Winter Park. The Wine Room is awesome. They also have some good restaurants on Park Avenue. For Cuban food, try Rolando's on 436. It's hit or miss but it's not bad food either way. STAY AWAY from Bongo's if you like Cuban food - they are horrible. The mini golf courses are pretty awesome around here - not gonna lie Seafood - try Bonefish Grill on restaurant row in Sand Lake - it's very good food and I don't like seafood. Timpanos and Samba room on Sand Lake are also AMAZING. Samba Room has the Cuban flair for sure.

Stephanie Varner

Captain D's and Long John Silver's has some pretty tasty cheap seafood.  Red Lobster does as well.

Mrs.DMC

For cuban, I recommend Pollo Tropical!

Stephanie Varner

Mrs.DMC:

For cuban, I recommend Pollo Tropical!

 

When I drive down OBT today, I'll look for those big driveable food carts with the flashing lights on it for Puerto Rican food.  I see them all the time out there.  I haven't stopped at one before, but they're always busy, so they must be good.

Mrs.DMC

Oh...and OBT has some great nightlife! Talk about a great night out. Florida's finest!

KappaUCF20

Cafe Tu Tu Tango on International Drive is a neat little restaurant, and they have great food!  It's a tapas restaurant, and they're supposed to have good Sangria too.  You can see their menu online.  Most of the tapas are around $10 each. 

NewlyMrsM.

KappaUCF20:

Cafe Tu Tu Tango on International Drive is a neat little restaurant, and they have great food!  It's a tapas restaurant, and they're supposed to have good Sangria too.  You can see their menu online.  Most of the tapas are around $10 each. 

Kapppa I so 2nd Tu Tu Tango's!  The food is good, they have great art and music, and the atmosphere is fun.