Disney
Scholars have studied it, travel blogs have debated it, and fans will obsess over it. Yes we are talking about the big kahuna of tourist attractions, the Magic Kingdom. There is probably not much about visiting Walt Disney World that hasn't already been said – but we'll give it a local's shot:
Greater Orlando can claim many a shopping mall, but locals know that one of the best little outlet gems is just down the road from Walt Disney World: the Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores. It is not as big or crowded as other outlets so it's an easier walking distance, parking is not an issue, yet the selection is still high-quality.
Did you know that there is a free movie and campfire sing-a-long at Fort Wilderness Campground every night? This is an activity open to all guests of Walt Disney World, not just those staying at the campground.
DisneyQuest is a game room at Downtown Disney that for this author's money, could be one of the best-kept secrets of Disney. Featuring five floors of virtual reality, classic video and even 4D games, it is well worth the price of admission. Do not miss the Virtual Jungle Cruise!
Nightlife
Raglan Road Irish Pub
High Velocity
House of Blues
Hemingway's
Hurricanes Lounge
Trellises Lounge
Kitty O'Shea's Irish Pub & Eatery
Baskerville's
Paesano's Ristorante
Cascade
Official All-Star Café
Attractions
Disney Character Dinner at Chef Mickey's Restaurant
NASCAR: Kings Experience at Walt Disney World Speedway Orlando
Richard Petty Driving Experience
Grand Cypress Equestrian Center
Hawk's Landing Golf Club
Grand Cypress Resort - East / North Course
Grand Cypress Resort - New Course
Grand Cypress Resort - South / East Course
Grand Cypress Academy of Golf
Wantilan Luau
Jama Mosque
Restaurants
The Crab House
Victoria And Albert's: Disney Grand Floridian Beach Resort
Hemingway's
Planet Hollywood
Hawk's Landing Steakhouse & Grille
LBV Ale House
Cascade
La Luce at Hilton Bonnet Creek
Bull & Bear Steakhouse at Waldorf Astoria Orlando
El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
Tropix Grille
High Velocity
Il Mulino New York Trattoria
Paesano's Ristorante
Baskerville's
Red Lobster of Lake Buena Vista
Nine 18
Sushi Bar
Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater
Solaris
Ristorante Tuscany at Orlando World Center Marriott Resort
Marriott World Center - Solaris
La Coquina
White Horse Sports Bar and Grille
Jiko - Cooking Place (The)
Romano's Macaroni Grill
Palm Cafe
Carving Station
Johnnie's Hideaway
Benihana