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Universal Studios Florida
Movie-themed park in Orlando with thrilling rides based on blockbuster films and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Orlando
Florida, United States · North America
About Orlando
Orlando works well as a base: 10 minutes from Holden Heights, 11km from Universal Studios Florida.
Orlando is in Florida, United States, with about 330,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Holden Heights, about 5 km away.
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What is there to see near Orlando?
Within an hour or so of Orlando: Universal Studios Florida (11 km), Islands of Adventure (12 km), SeaWorld Orlando (16 km), Magic Kingdom – Walt Disney World (24 km).
Where is Orlando?
Orlando is in Florida, United States, about 5 km from Holden Heights.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 334,854
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Florida
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 28.5383, -81.3792
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from Orlando
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Islands of Adventure
Universal Orlando's thrill-focused park with the acclaimed Wizarding World of Harry Potter and cutting-edge rides.
12 km · about 20 min drive
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SeaWorld Orlando
Marine-themed park in Florida combining ocean animal encounters with thrilling rides and live shows.
16 km · about 20 min drive
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Magic Kingdom – Walt Disney World
The flagship Disney theme park featuring Cinderella Castle, classic rides, and beloved character experiences in Orlando.
24 km · about 30 min drive
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EPCOT – Walt Disney World
Disney's celebration of human achievement and world culture featuring Future World pavilions and the World Showcase.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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Richard Petty Driving Experience
Drive or ride in a real NASCAR stock car at speeds up to 160 mph at multiple speedways across the United States.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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Hollywood Studios – Walt Disney World
Disney park themed around movies, television, and entertainment with Star Wars and Toy Story lands.
27 km · about 30 min drive
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Animal Kingdom – Walt Disney World
Disney's nature-themed park combining thrill rides with wildlife experiences and the immersive Pandora land.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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