Orlando
About 1 hr 30 min by car from Tampa
Disney, Universal and EPCOT's food festivals, plus big resort pools.
Why locals go
The theme park weekend, about 90 minutes up I-4.
Visiting Tampa?
At 1 hr 30 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Tampa for your flight home.
What to book
- Walt Disney World
- Universal Orlando and Epic Universe
- EPCOT food and wine festival (fall)
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Disney Springs dinner
- EPCOT at night
With friends
- Universal roller coasters
- Water park day at Volcano Bay
When to go
Year-round.