8 days in Orlando Itinerary

For most people, any mention of Orlando immediately conjures up images of sprawling theme parks filled with characters plucked right out of popular animated movies.

Get in touch with nature at Clearwater Beach and Blue Heron River Tours Inc. Popular historic sites such as Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and Sacred Heart Catholic Church are in your itinerary. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Orlando: DeLand (Stetson Mansion & St. Barnabas Episcopal Church) and St. Augustine (Flagler College & St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, Inc.). Have a day of magic on the 15th (Sat) at Walt Disney World Resort. Pack the 19th (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Universal's Islands of Adventure. The adventure continues: get in on the family fun at Universal Orlando Resort, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St James Roman Catholic Cathedral, cool off at Discovery Cove, and explore the world behind art at Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art.

For where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Orlando tour planner.

In May, plan for daily highs up to 88°F, and evening lows to 69°F.