{"id":6348,"date":"2021-05-27T14:06:36","date_gmt":"2021-05-27T14:06:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/?p=6348"},"modified":"2021-09-21T23:50:56","modified_gmt":"2021-09-21T23:50:56","slug":"orlando-timeshare-vacations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/27\/orlando-timeshare-vacations\/","title":{"rendered":"RedWeek Travel Guide: Discover the Best of Orlando \u2014 Beyond Disney World"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Magic Kingdom is magical, of course. But it&#8217;s just the beginning of an unforgettable <strong>Orlando<\/strong> vacation. Get acquainted with the best Orlando attractions, dining, shopping, and more \u2014&nbsp;beyond Disney World\u2014 all from a <strong>timeshare<\/strong> traveler\u2019s perspective.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The <em>Other<\/em> Orlando Theme Parks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/orlando-blog-700x467.jpg?v=0d67698ee0142f4a1bbe1e3e4abc0465\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6353\" width=\"838\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/orlando-blog-700x467.jpg?v=0d67698ee0142f4a1bbe1e3e4abc0465 700w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/orlando-blog-250x167.jpg?v=0d67698ee0142f4a1bbe1e3e4abc0465 250w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/orlando-blog-768x512.jpg?v=0d67698ee0142f4a1bbe1e3e4abc0465 768w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/orlando-blog-120x80.jpg?v=0d67698ee0142f4a1bbe1e3e4abc0465 120w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/orlando-blog.jpg?v=0d67698ee0142f4a1bbe1e3e4abc0465 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 838px) 100vw, 838px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universalorlando.com\/web\/en\/us\"><strong>Universal Orlando<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 This one is a three-in-one experience. Universal Orlando consists of Universal Studios Florida, Universal&#8217;s Islands of Adventure, and Universal&#8217;s Volcano Bay water theme park. The movie-themed fun is endless, whether you\u2019re exploring Hogwarts with Harry Potter, soaring over the Big Apple with Spider-Man, or escaping fearsome dinosaurs on the new VelociCoaster. Good to know: With three awesome parks, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universalorlando.com\/web\/en\/us\/tickets-packages\/park-tickets\">a multi-day ticket<\/a> will let you see (and save) more.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/seaworld.com\/orlando\/\"><strong>SeaWorld\u00ae Orlando<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Get up-close-and-personal with all kinds of aquatic life \u2014&nbsp;dolphins, manta rays, sharks and much more. SeaWorld is also home to its own theme park, with roller coasters, water slides and Sesame Street Land\u2122, which brings the famed kids show to life. Good to know: With a <a href=\"https:\/\/seaworld.com\/orlando\/tickets\/\">Two-Park Pass<\/a>, you can enjoy two parks for $59.99\/park at any combination of these theme parks: SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legoland.com\/florida\/\"><strong>LEGOLAND\u00ae Florida<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 The building blocks of an awesome Orlando family vacation can be found here \u2014&nbsp;literally. LEGOLAND\u00ae Florida features more than 50 interactive Lego-themed rides, slides and attractions await, including six new offerings planned for later in 2021. Good to know: The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legoland.com\/florida\/tickets-passes\/tickets\/\">2-Day Super Saver<\/a> pass gives you two full days at LEGOLAND for a reduced price.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Orlando\u2019s Best Shopping Spots<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mallatmillenia.com\/\"><strong>The Mall at Millenia<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Loaded with 150 shops and restaurants, this luxury Orlando shopping experience is not to be missed. You\u2019ll find all the big brand names here, from Gucci to Apple to Prada. It\u2019s not your typical indoor mall. Instead, Millenia\u2019s d\u00e9cor offers lovely fountains, huge windows, and an elegantly stylish ambiance at every turn.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simon.com\/mall\/the-florida-mall\"><strong>The Florida Mall\u00ae<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; In need of a new look? The sprawling Florida Mall in Orlando has you covered with such cutting-edge retailers as Morphe, Zara, <em>and <\/em>H&amp;M spread amongst a wealth of dining and entertainment options.&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/winterpark.org\/\"><strong>Park Avenue<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Brush elbows with the area\u2019s most <em>chic<\/em> locals on Park Avenue. Located on a tree-lined stretch of Winter Park, this walkable neighborhood is populated by 100 unique boutiques and well-known luxury brands. Stick around for dinner \u2014&nbsp;Park Avenue is also home to some truly great restaurants.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where To Eat In Orlando<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/maxinesonshine.com\/\"><strong>Maxine\u2019s On Shine<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 This downtown Orlando restaurant may have perfected the art of the weekend brunch. The owners call it their \u201cRejuicinaton Brunch,\u201d and it\u2019s got everything you\u2019re looking for \u2014&nbsp;fried green tomatoes, chicken &amp; waffles, lobster omelets and beyond.&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/badasssandwiches.com\/\"><strong>Bad As\u2019s Sandwiches<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Orlando\u2019s ultimate sandwich joint! The experts at Bad As\u2019s know how to craft a sandwich you\u2019ll be dreaming about for years to come. The \u201cNinja\u201d com<em>es<\/em> highly recommended; it\u2019s an inspired flavor team-up of crispy fried Asian glazed pork belly, Asian slaw, cilantro, spicy miso lime aioli. Yum!<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/crookedcan.com\/plant-st-market\/\"><strong>Plant Street Market\/Crooked Can Brewing Company<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 One of the Orlando area\u2019s coolest spots, this local community market in historic downtown Winter Garden is home to 20 vendors who sell natural food and handmade products all inside of one building. Beer lovers won\u2019t want to skip <a href=\"https:\/\/crookedcan.com\/brews\/\">Crooked Can Brewing Company<\/a>, located on-site, offering carefully crafted brews.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Outdoor Adventure &amp; Ecotourism In Orlando<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/brevardzoo.org\/\"><strong>Brevard Zoo<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Located in nearby Melbourne, FL, Brevard Zoo is a 75-acre wonderland with more than 900 animals from Florida, South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia. The giraffes are among the zoo\u2019s biggest stars because on the Expedition Africa giraffe platform you can get face-to-face with the world\u2019s tallest mammals.&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gatorland.com\/\"><strong>Gatorland<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 You can\u2019t visit southern Florida without seeing some alligators. And, as its name suggests, Gatorland is one of the best places to encounter these giant reptiles. Want to take it up a notch? Try the Screamin\u2019 Gator Zipline. You\u2019ll zoom over an alligator breeding marsh with 130 giant alligators below!&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridastateparks.org\/parks-and-trails\/blue-spring-state-park\"><strong>Blue Springs State Park<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Another one of Florida\u2019s most beloved creatures \u2014&nbsp;the gentle manatee \u2014 can be found at Blue Springs State Park. This pristine natural spot is also great for birdwatching, with wading birds, ospreys, eagles and kingfishers all showing up throughout the year.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Orlando Timeshare Resorts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/search\/North+America\/United+States\/Florida\/Greater+Orlando-timeshares?type=rental&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=internal&amp;utm_campaign=orlando-travel-guide\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/orlando-ad-700x327.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6438\" width=\"837\" height=\"391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/orlando-ad-700x327.jpg?v=6157cb96c731b5d04455c4773cc38e69 700w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/orlando-ad-250x117.jpg?v=6157cb96c731b5d04455c4773cc38e69 250w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/orlando-ad-768x358.jpg?v=6157cb96c731b5d04455c4773cc38e69 768w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/orlando-ad-1536x717.jpg?v=6157cb96c731b5d04455c4773cc38e69 1536w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/orlando-ad-2048x956.jpg?v=6157cb96c731b5d04455c4773cc38e69 2048w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/orlando-ad-120x56.jpg?v=6157cb96c731b5d04455c4773cc38e69 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 837px) 100vw, 837px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P1626-marriotts-grande-vista\"><strong>Marriott\u2019s Grande Vista<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Settle into spacious one-, two- or three-bedroom resort villas and enjoy all kinds of on-resort activities for all ages, including the Grande Vista Golf Club, outdoor swimming pools, MAZE indoor playground and a refreshing on-site spa. <em>$79 &#8211; $514 \/ night<\/em><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P5035-wyndham-bonnet-creek-resort\"><strong>Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>\u2013 It might be located just minutes from Walt Disney World\u00ae Resort, but Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort feels like a relaxing world away from the crowds. Here, you\u2019ll find lush grounds, lazy rivers to float down and private balconies. The resort offers scheduled transportation to the Disney Theme Parks.&nbsp; <em>$90 &#8211; $514 \/ night<\/em><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P1642-sheraton-vistana-resort\"><strong>Sheraton Vistana Resort<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Ultra spacious and luxury accommodations are the name of the game at this tranquil Orlando timeshare resort. Away from your suite, you\u2019ll enjoy several outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, a mini-golf course and more. Shuttle bus transportation is provided to the Walt Disney World Transportation Center. <em>$71 &#8211; $271 \/ night<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/search\/North+America\/United+States\/Florida\/Greater+Orlando-timeshares\"><strong><em>Start planning your Orlando getaway now.<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/join?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=internal&amp;utm_campaign=orlando-travel-guide\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/newsletter-ad-700x700.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/newsletter-ad-700x700.jpg?v=42de0503c3d74a9228271c3e687a374c 700w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/newsletter-ad-250x250.jpg?v=42de0503c3d74a9228271c3e687a374c 250w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/newsletter-ad-150x150.jpg?v=42de0503c3d74a9228271c3e687a374c 150w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/newsletter-ad-768x768.jpg?v=42de0503c3d74a9228271c3e687a374c 768w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/newsletter-ad-1536x1536.jpg?v=42de0503c3d74a9228271c3e687a374c 1536w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/newsletter-ad-120x120.jpg?v=42de0503c3d74a9228271c3e687a374c 120w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/newsletter-ad.jpg?v=42de0503c3d74a9228271c3e687a374c 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/timeshare-rentals?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=internal&amp;utm_campaign=orlando-travel-guide\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rentals-ad-700x700.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rentals-ad-700x700.jpg?v=7664d31a1dbe764dce899e9b9a25cbc0 700w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rentals-ad-250x250.jpg?v=7664d31a1dbe764dce899e9b9a25cbc0 250w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rentals-ad-150x150.jpg?v=7664d31a1dbe764dce899e9b9a25cbc0 150w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rentals-ad-768x768.jpg?v=7664d31a1dbe764dce899e9b9a25cbc0 768w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rentals-ad-1536x1536.jpg?v=7664d31a1dbe764dce899e9b9a25cbc0 1536w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rentals-ad-120x120.jpg?v=7664d31a1dbe764dce899e9b9a25cbc0 120w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rentals-ad.jpg?v=7664d31a1dbe764dce899e9b9a25cbc0 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Magic Kingdom is, well, magical. But it&#8217;s only part of an Orlando timeshare resort vacation. We dive into the best attractions, shopping &#038; more. 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