7-Day Orlando Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and Downtown Orlando Exploration

Places to Go

• Lake Eola Park: Enjoy a peaceful start with a lake walk or rent a swan paddleboat.
• Church Street Station: A historic building housing restaurants, bars, and clubs.
• Orlando City Stadium (if soccer matches are ongoing)

Where to Eat

• The Rusty Spoon: Farm-to-table New American cuisine for brunch or dinner.
• Pharmacy Orlando: Innovative Southern-inspired dishes.

Where to Stay

• The Alfond Inn: A boutique hotel with a modern art collection and a great location.

Things to Know

• Orlando’s peak tourist season is from mid-December to early January, and June to August.
• Downtown Orlando has a free LYMMO bus service that connects popular destinations.

Day 2: Theme Parks (Magic Kingdom)

Places to Go

• Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom: Experience iconic attractions like Space Mountain, It’s a Small World, and meet Disney characters.

Where to Eat

• Casey’s Corner: Classic hot dogs in a fun, themed setting.
• Liberty Tree Tavern: All-you-can-eat family-style dining with American classics.

Day 3: Theme Parks (Epcot)

Places to Go

• Epcot: Explore 11 World Showcase nations, enjoy international cuisine, and watch nightly fireworks.

Where to Eat

• Spaceship Earth Restaurant (aka Garden Grill): Character dining with rotating views of Epcot.
• La Cantina de San Angel: Mexican cuisine with a view of Mexico pavilion’s pyramid.

Day 4: Theme Parks (Animal Kingdom & Hollywood Studios)

Places to Go

• Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Walk through the Harambe Wildlife Reserve, meet characters at Adventurers Outpost, and witness the Tree of Life Awakenings.
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Enjoy attractions like Tower of Terror, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and the nighttime spectacular, Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular.

Where to Eat

• Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo: Star Wars-themed dining in Galaxy’s Edge.
• 50’s Prime Time Cafe: Classic American dishes served in a 1950s setting.

Day 5: ICON Park & Nightlife

Places to Go

• The Wheel at ICON Park: Take in panoramic views of Orlando from this observation wheel.
• Madame Tussauds Orlando: Meet life-like wax figures of celebrities and historical figures.
• Orlando StarFlyer: Experience a thrilling, free-falling drop tower ride.

Where to Eat

• Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen: Steampunk-themed restaurant serving sweet and savory dishes.

Things to Know

• ICON Park is home to many dining, shopping, and entertainment options.

Day 6: Kennedy Space Center

Places to Go

• Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex: Tour launch pads, see astronaut training facilities, and meet an astronaut (additional cost).

Where to Eat

• Astronauts’ Memorial Planetarium Cafe: Enjoy lunch with a view of the planetarium.

Day 7: Departure

Check out from your hotel and depart from Orlando International Airport.

Things to Know

• The airport offers numerous dining, shopping, and service options before security and after customs.
• If you’re driving, be aware that rental car return locations may not be at the terminal but in an offsite facility (follow signs or check with your rental company).