8 days in Orlando 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.

Take a break from the city and head to Andy Romano Beachfront Park and Beach at Daytona Beach. Get a sense of the local culture at NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens. Change things up with these side-trips from Orlando: Lighthouse Point Park (in Ponce Inlet), Stetson Mansion (in DeLand) and Ormond Beach (in Ormond Beach). Have a day of magic on the 17th (Mon) at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Have a day of magic on the 21st (Fri) at Walt Disney World Resort. Next up on the itinerary: buy something for everyone on your list at The Mall at Millenia, find something for the whole family at SeaWorld, make an unforgettable trip to Happily Ever After Fireworks, and look for gifts at World of Chocolate Museum and Cafe.

To see photos, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Orlando trip planner.

If you are flying in from El Salvador, the closest major aiports are Orlando International Airport, Orlando Sanford International Airport, Daytona Beach International Airport, Leesburg International Airport and Lakeland Linder International Airport. In December, daily temperatures in Orlando can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.