Orlando, Florida
Theme park capital of the world and home of next-gen interactive gaming and space exploration
Why Nerds Love This Place
Orlando is the ultimate destination for theme park and fantasy enthusiasts. It features the brand-new Universal Epic Universe, which includes the largest and most complete Super Nintendo World location in the world (featuring Yoshi's Adventure, Mario Kart, and the Donkey Kong Country Mine-Cart Madness coaster from day one). Orlando is also home to the legendary Wizarding World of Harry Potter (spanning Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade), Disney's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, and is just a short drive from NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Whether you want to wield a wand, punch coin blocks, fly the Millennium Falcon, or stand face-to-face with a real space shuttle, Orlando offers an unmatched concentration of pop culture and scientific wonder.
Key Highlights
Universal Epic Universe & Super Nintendo World
Universal's newest, most advanced theme park. The Super Nintendo World land here is the largest in the world, combining the Mario and Donkey Kong Country zones from opening day, complete with next-gen Power-Up Band integration.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Retrace the steps of Harry Potter across two theme parks. Walk through Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida and Hogsmeade at Islands of Adventure, and ride the Hogwarts Express train connecting the two.
Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex
Located at Cape Canaveral, this is the historic gateway to space. Stand next to the Space Shuttle Atlantis, walk underneath a massive Saturn V moon rocket, and tour real NASA launch pads.
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Step onto the remote outer rim planet of Batuu at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Build a custom lightsaber, drink blue milk at Oga's Cantina, and join the battle on Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.
A detailed view of a space shuttle ready for launch next to a towering Saturn V rocket under a starry night sky at Kennedy Space Center.
Quick Facts
Timezone
EST (UTC-5)
Language
English
Currency
USD ($)
Best Time to Visit
January to April (pleasant weather, lower humidity, and moderate crowds) or October/November. Avoid mid-summer (June to August) due to extreme heat, heavy crowds, and daily thunderstorms.
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