8 days in Orlando Itinerary

For most people, any mention of Orlando immediately conjures up images of sprawling theme parks filled with characters plucked right out of popular animated movies.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Walt Disney World Resort and Magic Kingdom Park. Change things up with these side-trips from Orlando: Merritt Island (NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex & Space Shuttle Atlantis). Pack the 18th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Universal's Islands of Adventure. Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 20th (Sat) at Discovery Cove. There's lots more to do: find something for the whole family at Universal Orlando Resort, see the world from above with a helicopter tour, and make an unforgettable trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

For traveler tips, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Orlando road trip site.

If you are flying in from Mexico, the closest major aiports are Orlando International Airport, Orlando Sanford International Airport, Daytona Beach International Airport, Leesburg International Airport and Lakeland Linder International Airport. November in Orlando sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C at night.