50 days in Orlando & Miami Itinerary

For most people, any mention of Orlando immediately conjures up images of sprawling theme parks filled with characters plucked right out of popular animated movies.

You've now added Adventures in Florida to your itinerary. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Orlando: Merritt Island (NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex & Space Shuttle Atlantis), Hidden Waters Preserve (in Eustis) and DeLand (Stetson Mansion & Stetson University). Have a day of magic on the 17th (Thu) at Walt Disney World Resort. Have a day of magic on the 3rd (Sun) at Epcot. And it doesn't end there: find something for the whole family at Universal Orlando Resort, stroll through Discovery Cove, make an unforgettable trip to Disney's Animal Kingdom, and browse the different shops at Disney Springs.

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Sydney, Australia to Orlando is an approximately 24-hour flight. You'll gain 15 hours traveling from Sydney to Orlando due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Sydney in December, expect little chillier with lows of 17°C in Orlando. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Miami.

Florida’s mecca of fun in the sun, the lively tropical metropolis of Miami is one of the world’s top vacation spots.

Explore Miami's surroundings by going to Key Largo (Sandal Factory Outlet, Scuba & Snorkeling, &more), Everglades National Park (Osceola panthers, Shark Valley Visitor Center, &more) and Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center (in Tavernier). Spend the 1st (Mon) exploring nature at Everglades National Park. There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, get to know the resident critters at Jungle Island, admire the natural beauty at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, and buy something for everyone on your list at Bayside Marketplace.

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Traveling by flight from Orlando to Miami takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Orlando in January, with highs in Miami at 29°C and lows at 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) early enough to travel back home.