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Orlando
Podcast For the first time, Visit Orlando invites you on audio tours through America’s vacation capital and offers you exciting stories and helpful advice along the way. The elaborate audio productions include original sounds and interviews recorded on location and can be played directly on your computer. You can also subscribe to the podcast or download it onto your iPod or mp3 player to listen while jogging, cooking, driving or on your next flight to Orlando! |
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dCurrent episode: Spas in Orlando |
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Orlando
is not just a place for adventure and thrills but also for relaxation
and rejuvenation. Almost two dozen spas, from luxury wellness landscapes
to more intimate day spas, make Orlando an oasis of recreation. In this
episode you will experience spa treatments Florida-style with regional
citrus products, massages in hammocks and therapists hanging from the
ceiling, and you will learn about couples’ treatments, men’s
facials, kids’ manicures and ocean baths. |
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With
seven of the world’s most popular theme parks Orlando represents
the American fun and entertainment culture. But, at the same time, the
swamplands surrounding the city are also the home of America’s national
symbol, the Bald Eagle. Just like the cowboys used to do, visitors can
explore natural forests on horseback or be part of the excitement at all-American
events such as Rodeos, Monster Truck Rallys or BBQs. Discover the classic
America in and around Orlando in this episode. |
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500
years ago, the Spanish explorer Ponce de Léon discovered the peninsula
of Florida. Since then, Central Florida and its vacation capital Orlando
have developed into the most visited travel destination in the US. However,
visitors can still experience the region’s exciting history today.
This episode takes you through unspoilt jungles and swamplands, to the
citrus groves of the early settlers, through historic districts and to
Orlando’s very first attractions. |
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Loopings,
drops, corckscrews – for roller coaster fans Orlando is Heaven on
Earth. It is the place with the highest density of theme parks and unusual
attractions. But today’s visitors want more than just speed and
thrills. In this episode experts from the big theme parks will take you
on an exciting rollercoaster ride through their colorful world of story-telling,
innovative technology and future trends. |
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In
this podcast, we’ll share with you some tips on how to easily plan
and make the most out of your holiday to the theme park capital of the
world. |
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From
ultra-hip bars and high-energy dance clubs to laid-back pubs and multi-venue
entertainment complexes, Orlando offers several distinct areas to live
it up once the sun goes down. |
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Destination
weddings have recently become all the rage and Orlando is one of the most
popular places in the U.S. to get married. From exchanging vows in a picturesque
garden to a themed resort, couples wishing to marry in Orlando can turn
their marriage ceremony, reception or even “popping the question”
into a unique and unforgettable experience. |
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Winter
is typically a season for skiing and snowboarding, as well as wearing
thick sweaters, scarves and gloves. Not so in Orlando! Here, winter visitors
have the unique advantage of experiencing traditional cold-weather activities
while wearing shorts and sunglasses. This episode will introduce you to
activities for winter fun in the sunshine. |
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From
gourmet restaurants, international cuisine and entertaining dining experiences
to restaurants owned by celebrity chefs, Orlando offers a variety of culinary
options appealing to every taste bud. This podcast takes you on a dining
tour through Orlando, introducing you to some of the destination’s
most exciting restaurants and offering tips on how you can enjoy top dining
options without breaking the bank. |
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Walt
Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando are household
names all over the world, but there actually more than 100 other exciting
attractions in the greater Orlando area. Join us as we uncover some of
the lesser known attractions in Orlando, where you can indoor skydive,
drive an authentic Stock car, lay on a bed of nails, take a rooftop tour
of the city and learn about world's largest Legoland, opening in Orlando
this fall. |
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Although
Orlando is primarily known for its world famous theme parks, the vacation
capital is also surrounded by citrus groves, natural parks, vast swamplands
and more than 2,000 lakes, rivers and natural springs. In this episode,
we take you on an eco-safari, scenic boat tour, airboat ride and explain
what it's like to pet an alligator, swim with a dolphin, and experience
exciting outdoor adventures! |
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Orlando
is the fourth most popular shopping destination in North America. Within
a 15 mile radius you can find twelve shopping malls and outlet centres
as well as world famous department stores, trendy boutiques and upscale
shopping avenues. All in all, the retail space in Orlando would take up
676 football fields. In addition to unusual brands, shoppers can find
discounts of up to 90 percent. Join us on an exciting shopping spree in
Orlando and find out how amazing deals and offers can help you refinance
your entire holiday. |
dEpisode 2: The Coolest Water Parks |
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disco inside a water slide, an Alpine ski resort in the Florida sunshine,
a swimming pool full of live sharks – cooling off in Orlando is
cooler than anywhere else in the world. This audio tour takes you on a
trip through Orlando's water parks including Wet ’n Wild, Typhoon
Lagoon, Blizzard Beach and Aquatica, where slides, rides, flumes and waves
will thrill and excite you. Relax with us on the beautiful beaches of
Discovery Cove and discover the world of water sports at Sammy Duvall’s. |
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Join
us on an audio tour through Orlando’s exciting theme parks! Catch
a glimpse of the brand new themed area The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
and find out how the new Magic Kingdom will look after its expansion.
Experience the latest roller coasters and shows at Universal Orlando Resort,
Walt Disney World and SeaWorld and come with us on a safari at Busch Gardens
Tampa Bay, on an alligator expedition at Gatorland and on a trip back
in time at The Holy Land Experience. |
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