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7 Days · in Orlando

Seven Days in Orlando: The Complete City Itinerary

A full week lets you experience Orlando the way locals do, blending the marquee theme parks with slower neighborhood days. The first few days cover downtown, Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Universal Orlando. The later days then reach the brick avenues and Tiffany glass of Winter Park, the marine parks and observation wheel of International Drive, the Vietnamese food and murals of Mills 50, and the gators of Gatorland. You'll eat across the region's signature traditions, theme park classics, Cuban sandwiches, pho, and fresh Florida seafood, and see its art, gardens, and lakes. Each day stays close to one area, so a week feels immersive rather than exhausting.

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Day 01

Downtown, Lake Eola & the Arts

Downtown parks, art and science museums, botanical gardens, and Thornton Park dining.

  1. Morning

    Lake Eola Park

    Start at Lake Eola Park with its swan boats and fountain, the perfect orientation to downtown Orlando's skyline.

  2. Late Morning

    Orlando Museum of Art

    Spend time with the American art and traveling exhibitions at the Orlando Museum of Art in Loch Haven Park.

  3. Lunch

    Thornton Park

    Lunch in walkable Thornton Park, a leafy district of cafes and bistros just east of the lake.

  4. Afternoon

    Orlando Science Center

    Explore the hands-on exhibits, dinosaurs, and planetarium at the Orlando Science Center, also in Loch Haven Park.

  5. Late Afternoon

    Harry P. Leu Gardens

    Wander the 50 acres of camellias and roses at Leu Gardens, home to one of the largest camellia collections in the country.

  6. Evening

    Downtown dinner

    Dine downtown or along Orange Avenue, with options from Southern cooking to modern American.

Day 02

Magic Kingdom

Disney's flagship park: Main Street, Fantasyland, Frontierland, and fireworks.

  1. Morning

    Main Street U.S.A. & Cinderella Castle

    Enter beneath the train station and walk Main Street to Cinderella Castle as the park opens.

  2. Late Morning

    Fantasyland

    Ride Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Peter Pan's Flight, then meet characters across Fantasyland.

  3. Lunch

    Adventureland

    Grab a Dole Whip and a casual lunch in Adventureland between the Jungle Cruise and Pirates of the Caribbean.

  4. Afternoon

    Frontierland

    Brave Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Tiana's Bayou Adventure in Frontierland.

  5. Late Afternoon

    Tomorrowland

    Blast through Space Mountain and glide on the TRON Lightcycle / Run in Tomorrowland.

  6. Evening

    Happily Ever After fireworks

    Close the night with the Happily Ever After fireworks and projections over Cinderella Castle.

Day 03

EPCOT

Future-facing rides and a lap around World Showcase's global pavilions.

  1. Morning

    Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

    Start with Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, EPCOT's high-speed indoor coaster; arrive early to beat the lines.

  2. Late Morning

    Test Track & The Land

    Design a car on Test Track, then soar over the world on Soarin' Around the World in The Land pavilion.

  3. Lunch

    World Showcase

    Circle the lagoon and lunch in one of eleven country pavilions, from tacos in Mexico to sushi in Japan.

  4. Afternoon

    World Showcase pavilions

    Explore the architecture, films, and shops of the World Showcase pavilions at a relaxed pace.

  5. Evening

    World Showcase dinner

    Book dinner in a pavilion, whether France's bistro fare or Italy's trattoria classics.

  6. Evening

    Luminous fireworks

    End at the lagoon with Luminous The Symphony of Us, EPCOT's nighttime spectacular.

Day 04

Universal Orlando

Two parks of thrill rides and both halves of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

  1. Morning

    Islands of Adventure

    Begin at Islands of Adventure with Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure in Hogsmeade.

  2. Late Morning

    Marvel & Jurassic islands

    Ride The Incredible Hulk Coaster and Jurassic World VelociCoaster along the park's island loop.

  3. Lunch

    Hogwarts Express

    Lunch at the Three Broomsticks, then take the Hogwarts Express between the two parks.

  4. Afternoon

    Universal Studios Florida

    Explore Diagon Alley and Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts in Universal Studios Florida.

  5. Late Afternoon

    Studio backlot rides

    Race through Revenge of the Mummy and The Simpsons Ride across the studio backlot.

  6. Evening

    CityWalk dinner

    Dine at Universal CityWalk, a dense hub of restaurants, bars, and live music between the parks.

Day 05

Winter Park

Tiffany glass, brick-lined Park Avenue, a scenic boat tour, and lakeside gardens.

  1. Morning

    Park Avenue

    Stroll Park Avenue's brick sidewalks past boutiques, sidewalk cafes, and the oaks of Central Park.

  2. Late Morning

    Morse Museum

    Visit the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art for the world's most comprehensive Louis Comfort Tiffany collection.

  3. Lunch

    Park Avenue cafe

    Lunch at a Park Avenue bistro or grab a table on a shaded patio along the avenue.

  4. Afternoon

    Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour

    Take the Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour through the chain of lakes and their cypress-lined canals.

  5. Late Afternoon

    Kraft Azalea Garden

    Relax at Kraft Azalea Garden on Lake Maitland, a serene spot of azaleas and old cypress.

  6. Evening

    Hannibal Square dinner

    Dine in Hannibal Square, the neighborhood's lively west-side dining district near Park Avenue.

Day 06

International Drive & SeaWorld

Marine parks, an observation wheel, and Restaurant Row dining.

  1. Morning

    SeaWorld Orlando

    Start at SeaWorld Orlando with its animal habitats and coasters like Mako and Ice Breaker.

  2. Lunch

    ICON Park

    Head to ICON Park for lunch amid its entertainment complex on International Drive.

  3. Afternoon

    The Wheel at ICON Park

    Ride The Wheel at ICON Park, a 400-foot observation wheel with views across the tourist corridor.

  4. Late Afternoon

    International Drive

    Browse the shops, mini-golf, and attractions lining International Drive at your own pace.

  5. Evening

    Restaurant Row

    Return to Sand Lake Road's Restaurant Row in Dr. Phillips for its concentration of well-regarded kitchens.

  6. Evening

    Restaurant Row dinner

    Book dinner along Restaurant Row, home to some of Orlando's most ambitious dining.

Day 07

Mills 50, Gatorland & Farewell

Vietnamese food and murals in Mills 50, a classic Florida gator park, and a final meal.

  1. Morning

    Mills 50 District

    Explore Mills 50, Orlando's colorful arts and Vietnamese dining district around Mills Avenue and Colonial Drive.

  2. Late Morning

    Mills 50 shops

    Browse the murals, vintage shops, and Asian markets that fill the neighborhood's blocks.

  3. Lunch

    Pho or banh mi

    Feast on pho, banh mi, or bun at one of Mills 50's many acclaimed Vietnamese restaurants.

  4. Afternoon

    Gatorland

    Drive south to Gatorland, a classic Florida park of alligators, crocodiles, and a treetop zip line.

  5. Late Afternoon

    Lake Eola revisit

    Return to Lake Eola for a final leisurely walk, a swan-boat paddle, or the Sunday farmers market.

  6. Evening

    Farewell dinner downtown

    End the week with a favorite Orlando meal, a Cuban sandwich, fresh Florida seafood, or a steakhouse, before departing.