Last Updated:
1/12/24
Orlando, FL
Below is a list of the best places I would visit on a trip to this location. My picks fit my personality and interest. Everyone has a different interest so you may not like everything I listed which is fine. If you like a place, I recommend saving it to Google Maps for a future trip down the road. I made sure to include the address or GPS to make it easier to find. You can find out more about me in the "About Me" section to see if we share common interests.
Breakfast
Hash House A Go Go
5350 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
Sample Menu of What I Would Order
Andy's World Famous Sage Fried Chicken & Waffles: Two sage fried chicken breasts piled high on top of hickory-smoked bacon waffle tower, hot syrup reduction, and fried leeks
Blueberry Lemon Glaze Waffle
Tractor Driver Combo: Two eggs with a choice of meat and buttermilk flapjack
Hours (1.12.24):
Sunday 8 am - 3 pm
Mon to Thurs 8 am - 2 pm
Friday 8 am - 9 pm
Saturday 8 am - 9 pm
Order Online: Yes
They Have Several Locations Across the United States
Briarpatch Restaurant
252 N Park Ave #3814, Winter Park, FL 32789
Sample Menu of What I Would Order
Blue Heaven Wheat & Fiber Pancakes: Fresh blueberries and buttered pecans $18.00
Raspberry Lemon Cream Pancakes: $18.00
Southern Breakfast: Two Eggs, Fried Green Tomatoes, Thick-Cut Applewood Smoked Bacon, Stone-Ground Heirloom Cheese Grits $20.00
Hours:
Monday to Friday 7 am - 4 pm
Saturday 7 am - 5 pm
Sunday 8 am - 5 pm
Order Online: Yes
All Items Off the Griddle Looks Amazing and Try Sneak a Slice of Cake for Breakfast as Win Win
Activities
Disney World Resort
Top Twelve Rides From The Four Parks (No Order)
Splash Mountain/ No Longer Active
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Pirates of the Caribbean
Star Wars: Rise of Resistance
Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Soarin Around the World
Test Track
Avatar Flight of Passage
Expedition Everest
Na'vi River Journey
Daily Admission Ticket Cost (Online):
These Are Best Estimates, Price Structure Can Change/Confusing
One Day One Park Ticket - $144.00
Park Hopper (Visit Multiple Parks) +$218.00
My "Go-To" Ticket Option for Single Person
Two Day Park with Park Hopper
Magic Kingdom: 3450 World Dr, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Winter Hours (Solid Estimate)
Magic Kingdom 9 am - 11 pm
Epcot 9 am - 9 pm
Hollywood Studio 9 am - 9 pm
Animal Kingdom 8 am - 6 pm
Universal Orlando Resort
Top Ten Rides I Would Ride (No Order)
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
Revenge of the Mummy
Incredible Hulk Coaster
Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts
E.T. Adventure
Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges
Jurassic Park River Adventure
The Simpsons Ride
Daily Admission Ticket Cost:
These Are Best Estimates, Price Structure Can Change/Confusing
One Day One Park Ticket - $119.00
Two Park One Day - $194.00
Universal Express Pass (Skip Line One Time Per Participating Ride) +$94.99
Universal Express Pass (Skip Line Unlimited Times Per Participating Ride) +$124.99
My "Go-To" Ticket Option for Single Person
Two Day Two Park (Off-Season) $272.99
6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
Winter Hours (Solid Estimate)
Universal Studios 8 am - 5/7 pm
Islands of Adventure 9 am - 8/9 pm
Volcano Bay 10 am - 5/6 pm
CityWalk 8 am - Midnight/2 am
SeaWorld Orlando
Top Five Rides I Would Ride (No Order)
Ice Breaker
Mako
Manta
Antarctica: Empire Of The Penguin
Infinity Falls
Estimate Daily Admission Ticket Cost (Online):
Single-Day Ticket $114.99
Reserved Seating + Quick Queue Unlimited + 1-Time Ice Breaker $29.99
General Parking $30.00
7007 Sea World Dr, Orlando, FL 32821
Winter Hours (Solid Estimate)
SeaWorld 9 am - 7 pm
Aquatica 10:30 am - 5 pm
Dezerland Park Orlando
Karting - One Pro Race $26.95; Head Sock $3.95
Lazer Tag Maze - $12.95
Bowling (I went with 60 min option) $50.95 for One Lane; Shoes $3.95
Jump Start - Trampoline Park (Again I went with 60 min option) $20.95; Grip Socks $3.95
The Auto Museum - Adult $29.95; Child (4-12) $20.95
Pinball Palace - All Day Pass $25.00
Food Options: Pizza, Burgers, Burritos, Ice Cream, & More
5250 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
Winter Hours (Solid Estimate)
Monday to Thursday 11 am - 10 pm
Friday 11 am - 11 pm
Saturday 10 am - Midnight
Sunday 11 am - 10 pm
Florida's Largest Indoor Attraction
Food
Yellow Dog Eats
1236 Hempel Ave, Windermere, FL 34786
Hours:
Daily 11 am - 9 pm
Order Online: No
Sample Menu of What I Would Order
Florida Cracker: Tender Pulled Pork Topped with Tangy Coleslaw, Gouda Cheese, Pecan-Smoked Bacon, Spicy Pickles, Fried Onions, and Topped with Fish's Gold BBQ Sauce on some Thick Bread $14.90
El Cubano: Pulled Pork, Slice Black Forest Ham, Swiss Cheese, Tomato Chutney, Onions and Jalapenos, Creole Mustard and Spicy Pickles on Pressed Cuban Bread $13.90
Classic Yellow Dog Club: Honey Mesquite Roasted Turkey Piled High with Smoked Gouda Cheese, Pecan-Smoked Bacon, Crunchy Cucumber, Lettuce, and Orange Cointreau Mayo Served on Multigrain Bread $13.90
Best Sandwiches in the Orlando Area
Pig Floyds Urban Barbakoa
1326 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
Sample Menu of What I Would Order
The Big Floyd Sandwich: Oakwood Smoked Brisket, Pulled Pork, Fred Stokes Sausage, Citrus Peanut Slaw, Topped with French Fries and Served on a Sweet Roll $13.99
Mills 50: Oakwood Smoked Brisket, House-Made Pimento Cheese, Caramelized Onions, and Red Peppers Served on a Hoagie Roll $13.99
Pork Belly Taco: Deep Fried Pork Belly, Dragon Sauce, Citrus Peanut Slaw Topped with Toasted Peanuts, Scallions, and Black Sesame Seeds $4.99 each
Hours (1.12.24):
Monday Closed
Tues to Sun 11 am - 9 pm
Order Online: Yes
Don't Forget to Get the Mexican Street Corn
Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream
3114 Corrine Dr, Orlando, FL 32803
Flavor Samples From Menu (Seasonal)
Raspberry Truffle: Dark Chocolate Ice Cream Layered with Raspberry Jam & Chocolate Raspberry Truffles
Lemon Cream Pie: Lemon Cake Batter Ice Cream Layered with Marshmallow Sauce and Graham Crackers
Samoa: Butter Cookie Ice Cream Layered with Ghirardelli Caramel, Chocolate, and Toasted Coconut
Strawberry Cheesecake: Strawberry Ice Cream Layered with Creamy Cheesecake Sauce and Graham Cracker Crumble
Brownie Batter: Brownie Batter Ice Cream Layered with Ghirardelli Triple Chocolate Chip Brownie Batter
Hours:
Monday to Thursday Noon - 9 pm
Friday Noon - 10 pm
Saturday 11 am - 10 pm
Sunday 11 am - 9 pm
Order Online: Yes
They Have Over 100 Recipes They Rotate Throughout the Year
Places to Stay
FYI: The hotel prices are estimated and will most likely fluctuate since I looked them up on their website. I will keep them updated the best I can every three months. I look for the cheapest available room, usually a queen bed. I typically look at book rates two months in advance and in the middle of the month to get average rates. Reminder: It is an ESTIMATE
Hyatt Regency Orlando
Grotto Pool - A Gradual Beach Entry Pool with Waterfalls and Waterslide, Also Poolside Bar & Grill
B-Line Diner Serves Up Comfort Food All Day - Breakfast, Sandwiches, Cakes, & More
Rooftop Tennis Court
Complimentary Bike Rental Available on First-come, First-served basis (8 am), Peddle Around International Drive
9801 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
Estimated Cost for Weekend Night (without tax/fee)
King Bed Feb. 23' - $325
King Bed May 23' - $199
King Bed May 24' - $272
7 Miles to Universal Studios Theme Parks and 2 Miles to SeaWorld Orlando
Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando
Early Park Admission to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter via Complimentary Water Taxi
Dining: Plenty of Options (5) Ranging from The Palm, Fine Dining Steakhouse to Emack & Bolio's Marketplace, Award-Winning Ice Cream Can Be Found Onsite
Plenty of Music Memorabilia to Check Out, Like Elvis Pajamas, Paul McCartney's Guitar, and More
12,000-Square-Foot Pool with an Underwater Sound System, 260-foot slide, Two Hot Tubs, Real Sand Beach, and a Volleyball Court.
5800 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
Estimated Cost for Weekend Night (without tax/fee)
Two Queen Feb. 23' - $758.00
Two Queen April 23' - $738.00
Two Queen April 24' - $553.33
Receive Universal Express Unlimited Pass, Skip the Lines at the Theme Parks
21 and up fun
RockPit Brewing
10 W Illiana St, Orlando, FL 32806
SAMPLE OF BEER MENU
Cackler IPA: IPA - American | 7.2% ABV | IBU 60
Blackstrap Con Leche: Stout - Milk | 6.2 ABV | IBU 30
Sodo Blondin: Blonde Ale | 6.0% ABV | IBU 18
Strawberry Inferno: Habanero Sour | 5.0% ABV
De'Coldest: Cold IPA | 6.3% ABV
Frenchin' Ain't Easy: French Saison | 6.7% ABV | IBU 20
Geschmack Yourself: Sour - Berliner Weisse | 5.0% ABV
Hours:
Monday to Thursday Noon - 10 pm
Friday & Saturday Noon - 12 am
Sunday Noon - 8 pm
Dog-Friendly Patio and Firepit Area
Orlando Brewing
1301 Atlanta Ave, Orlando, FL 32806
SAMPLE OF BEER MENU
Right On Red!: Red Ale - American Amber | 5.3% ABV | IBU 21
Chocolate Mint Girl Stout: Stout - Other | 6.5% ABV | IBU 24
Sunshade Pale Ale: Pale Ale - American | 6.3% ABV | IBU 13
Organic Blonde Ale: Blonde Ale | 4.7% ABV | IBU 6
Hours:
Moving to New Location
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Food Truck on Site
Again these are just few of my picks that fit my personality and interest. If you feel that I left one-off that may interest me or other people, message me on Facebook about the location. I value a person's opinion and never just discard the information. Always looking forward to learning about new places to add to my Google Map. ~ Shawn
The Summary in Activities Uses OpenAI. (2024). ChatGPT (3.5) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com