Orlando is nicknamed "The City Beautiful" and its symbol is the fountain at Lake Eola. The city is also nicknamed "The Theme Park Capital of the World", as it is best known for the Walt Disney World Resort, opened by the Walt Disney Company in 1971, the Universal Orlando Resort (which consists of two parks, Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, as well as other attractions, including City Walk), SeaWorld, Gatorland, and Wet 'n Wild Water Park. With the exception of Walt Disney World, most major attractions are located along International Drive. The city's famous attractions form the backbone of Orlando's tourism industry, making the city the most visited American city in 2009. The city is also one of the busiest American cities for conferences and conventions. Orlando is also home to the University of Central Florida, which is the second-largest university campus in the United States in terms of enrollment (as of 2012).
Maps of Orlando hotels and attractions
Tourism Websites
Average Temperature in Orlando
