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.

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Golden Corral

Suitable for families, the endless buffet isn’t fancy, but offers value for money and there’s bound to be something for everyone.
Golden Corral

This is a very good value place to eat, especially for families with kids as there is so much choice. You pay a fixed price for a meal and then it is an 'eat as much as you like' buffet. (Alcoholic and 'branded' drinks are extra, but coffee and soft drinks are included). The food is good quality and you can choose from steaks, chicken, different meat and fish based dishes, pizza, pasta, salad bar, ice cream, desserts, veg...you name it - it's there! Around $10 for dinner and $7 for breakfast. Also a good place to go if you have just flown in and need somewhere quick to eat before falling into bed (time difference can be quite gruelling on the first day) as you don't need to wait to be served or wait for your bill. You can just turn up, eat and go.
Grand Cypress Golf Club

Jack Nicklaus designed these highly rated 45 holes; the New Course was actually inspired by the Old Course at St. Andrews in Scotland. The club is semi-private with some public tee times. (Max yds: 6,906 [6,315 m]. USGA rating: 74.4.)
Grand Floridian

A+ Hotel
Grand Floridian Spa & Health Club

The spa at Disney’s Victorian-style resort has a whole range of services including water and massage therapies, aromatherapy, body wraps, and masks. There’s a couple’s treatment room and a well-equipped health club. The Grand Floridian also offers nutrition and fitness counseling.
Greater Gator Cookoff

Be a judge or compete in this annual alligator-meat cooking competition.
Green Meadows Petting Farm

This educational spot is perfect for anyone who might enjoy milking a cow, riding a pony, or learning about over 300 friendly farm animals. A two-hour guided tour is included and picnic facilities are available.
Green meadows Petting Farm

A great farm with over 300 farm animals. An apx 2 hour guided tour with the chance to pet and feed some of the animals in their enclosures. Aswell as being able to milk a cow, there is a train ride around the farm, pony rides and a tractor ride. As its guided (only small groups) you dont queue for the rides. Take your own food as their is no cafe or food outlets very near. Avoid the hot days as the farm can be smelly. Great for all ages even the toddlers. Ok to take strollers to.
Greenhouse Spa at the Portofino Bay Hotel

A state-of-the-art fitness center with a full-service spa (massages, saunas, facials, a couple’s treatment room, and more) are on offer at this Universal resort. If you are a guest, you can choose to have your massage in your room.
Guitar Gallery

This showroom is crammed with 150 models of guitar (including one made of rosewood and ivory costing $25,000), catering to all budgets.

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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