Tammie’s Guide for Orlando
Food scene
Great BBQ, service, atmosphere and right down the street!
20 locals recommend
4 Rivers Smokehouse - Longwood BBQ
1869 W State Rd 434Great BBQ, service, atmosphere and right down the street!
Keke's Breakfast Cafe
4192 Conroy RdBest breakfast and brunch, great service and nice setting
Tibby's New Orleans Kitchen
494 FL-436New Orleans Cajun cuisine with Mardi Gras atmosphere
Family Fun
Walt Disney World Resort
"The Most Magical Place on Earth"
SeaWorld Orlando
7007 Sea World DrUniversal Studios Florida
6000 Universal BlvdGatorland
14501 S Orange Blossom TrlLEGOLAND Florida Resort
1 Legoland WayAquatica, SeaWorld's Waterpark Orlando
5800 Water Play WayNature
Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
1101 Audubon WayPaved and perfect for walking, running, biking, skate boarding, roller skating with advanced crossing features
15 locals recommend
Seminole Wekiva Trail
753 FL-436Paved and perfect for walking, running, biking, skate boarding, roller skating with advanced crossing features
Sightseeing
International Drive
International DrivePeople watch, walk, eat, play or get a thrill on I-Drive
Live Music
JazzTastings
164 Lake AveDancing!
Mango's Tropical Cafe
8126 International DrTraveler advice
What to pack
Bring your preferred bug spray, water, an umbrella and sunscreen
Apply as needed before dusk and as long as you're outside for "Noseeums" and mosquitoes. Hydrate often! The heat and humidity will catch you by surprise. It rains often between May-September so bring umbrellas and/or ponchos. Sunscreen is a must!
Getting around
Beware of I-4
I-4, the interstate that leads to Universal, Sea World and Disney World can be dangerous. There are frequent accidents. You can avoid the traffic by using the middle toll lanes.
Customs and culture
Respect our diversity in Central Florida
We are blessed to have many diverse ethnicities here! For example, there are many Islanders and transplants from New York and New Jersey. They drive differently and honk often sometimes. Don't engage with road rage. Please be respectful and patience with our Spanish-speaking friends in our community.
Book before you go
Disney World
The Most Magical Place on Earth
Getting around
How far is Disney?
Disney World is about 45 minutes south off of I-4.
Getting around
There are no rental cars available. What should I do?
Book a Turo car or use Uber or Lyft. I have two vehicles available on Turo: a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country edition and a 2013 Buick LaCrosse Premium https://turo.com/cars1402621 and https://turo.com/cars1368053
Ways to save
Get groceries at Aldi's
Safe money on groceries by shopping at an Aldi's. They have lots of produce, organic options and order pickup and delivery. Bring a quarter for the shopping cart ("buggy") and your own bags or boxes. I can shop for a family of four for 10 days with $130 at Aldi's!