DK Travel : Orlando

One word describes Orlando’s transformation in the last three decades: stunning. The city and its suburbs have gone through a Cinderella-like metamorphosis, where plain Jane has become a worldly beauty. Millions of tourists are seduced every year by sophisticated resorts, a wide range of theme parks, must-see attractions, happening nightclubs, and winning restaurants. Here are Orlando’s best of the best.

More on the Top 10 sights in Orlando (see Thrill Rides)

Chili’s Grill & Bar

This international TexMex chain serves scrumptious Cajun chicken sandwiches, margarita-grilled chicken topped with lime shrimp, and Cadillac fajitas with black beans and rice.
Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Campfire Sing-A-Long

Enjoy songs and marshmallows around a campfire, which are followed by a different Disney movie every night. It is open to all – just park at the River Country entrance and take the bus to the party.
Christini’s

This place is popular with visiting celebrities, attracted by a menu that includes sage-seasoned veal and cognac-cured shrimp.
Church Street

A two-block strip of bars, restaurants, and clubs that draws party people wanting to steer clear of the trendiness of other downtown clubs.
Church Street

The stretch of Church Street that lies between Orange Avenue and I-4 is thick with enough specialty shops, restaurants, and bars to keep visitors engaged for hours. The anchor is Church Street Station, although the closure of several of its restaurants and shows has lessened the appeal of the complex. Despite this slowdown, the bar strip on the eastern side of Church Street near Orange Avenue remains very popular, especially with its three-level complex that has different bars on each floor. On weekend evenings, the street is blocked to traffic, which makes it easy to zigzag between watering holes such as the Ybor Martini Bar and Mulvaney’s, although hipper bars are found around the corner on Orange Avenue.
Cici's Pizza

For a cheap meal go to cici's in international drive where an enjoy an all you can eat buffet for a measley $4.79. Includes Pizza, Pasta, Salad & Desert. Only extra extra is your drink which was a few dollars more with unlimited refills.
Cinderella’s Golden Carrousel

A 100-year-old beauty with an engaging fairy-tale theme.
Cinderella’s Royal Table

A whole host of Disney characters join you for the “Once Upon a Time” breakfast in Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella castle (park adm required).
Cinderella’s Royal Table

This restaurant in a castle has a great menu, with tasty prime-rib pastry-pie leading the way.
Circle F. Dude Ranch Camp

This kids’ summer camp is also a family retreat on selected weekends between November and May. Hay rides, horseback riding, lake swimming, and sailing are some of the activities on offer. Weekend rates include five meals.

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Hotel price categories

For a standard, double room per night (with breakfast if included), taxes and extra charges.
- under $90
- $90–180
- $180–250
- over $250
Restaurant price categories

For a three-course meal for one, a glass of house wine, and all unavoidable extra charges including tax.
- under $20
- $20–$30
- $30–$45
- $45–$60
- over $60