International Drive holidays

International Drive holidays

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International Drive is in the heart of Orlando’s downtown area and is the perfect place to stay if you want to be close to the action of each theme park, as well as Florida’s other attractions. ICON Park as it’s known to locals, is a buzzing area full of great restaurants, larger-than-life attractions, great shops and luxurious hotels. It’s a great choice if you’d like to sample a little of everything that Orlando has to offer, and it has all the other attractions you’d expect from a 5 star holiday destination.

Shopping

A spot of retail therapy is the perfect daytime activity, as you’ll find over 500 shops across the whole of International Drive. There are several fabulous malls, which sell everything from top designer labels to sport shops and boutiques. For those looking for a bargain, travel to the Factory stores and designer outlets that have discounted prices for luxury clothing and accessories.

What is International Drive?

International Drive is Orlando’s huge 11.1 mile long road that hosts a wide range of entertainment and activities that the whole family can enjoy. It’s easy to navigate around as it’s split into five areas. North International Drive is the entertainment central with the Universal Orlando® Resort, iFLY Skydiving and outlet malls lining the streets.

Value International Drive is where you’ll find Universal’s Wet ‘n Wild® and several buffet restaurants and discounted shops. The Convention Side and its Convention Centre is where you can pick up souvenirs in the gift shops and outlets as well as enjoy fine dining at ICON Park after a family game of mini-golf.

South International Drive is a popular shopping district with its large upscale mall and it’s the nearest to the Walt Disney World Resort. International Drive South is slightly further afield from International Drive but it’s home to some exceptional golf courses.

If you don’t feel like driving, a great way to explore International Drive is by using the I-Ride Trolley shuttle service, which runs regularly throughout the day and travels to the majority of attractions.

Vibrant nightlife

International Drive has some exceptional nightlife. There are many hotspots that host a wide variety of entertainment such as comedy, live music, discos, magic and themed shows. Dance the night away in one of the several nightclubs and vibrant bars or sit down to an evening meal and watch a performance. There’s even an opportunity to get involved in one of the themed shows like the Titanic Dinner Event and Pirate’s Dinner Adventure. There’s a huge amount of dining options serving everything from fine dining to quick bites to eat, some of the best can be found in the ICON Park complex, which provides everything from steak to sushi.

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30 ℃

Average temperatures in the early 30s (°C).

8-9 hours
The main airport near Orlando is Orlando International Airport (MCO) which is 19km south-east of Orlando. Sanford Airport (SFB) is 43km north-east of Orlando.

International Drive is best for...

Families: See the kids’ faces light up as they meet their favourite Disney characters at Walt Disney World Resort.

Restaurant lovers: International Drive is the the heart of downtown with local food joints and fine dining on offer.

Shoppers: Take full advantage of the shopping available at International Drive with designer and high street names.

Fast facts for International Drive

Language: The language spoken in International Drive is English.

Currency: The currency used in International Drive is the American Dollar ($).

Local time: International Drive is 5 hours behind GMT/UK time.

Fly to: Orlando International Airport. The transfer time to International Drive is 1 hour.

Flight time from UK: The flight time to Orlando is 9 hours.

Tourist information: Further International Drive tourist information can be found at https://www.internationaldriveorlando.com/

Visa and health: Before you travel, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/usa for recommendations and advice on visas and health for your holiday to International Drive.

Getting around International Drive

By trolley bus: International Drive has a convenient and reliable I-Drive trolley bus service which serves the surrounding area.

By hire car: If you want more freedom to explore the wider region than take a hire car. Be aware that you’ll come across a number of toll booths during your holiday, and finding a parking space outside major tourist hotspots can be a challenge.

By bus: Walt Disney World Resort runs bus services between their hotels and theme parks.

International Drive weather

Temperature: Average temperatures in the early 30s (°C).

Best time to visit International Drive: Spring or autumn when you get all that lovely Florida sunshine but without the intense heat.

International Drive weather is hot and humid during the summer. At this time, try to avoid the theme parks in the middle of the day when the sun is at its hottest. Winters are mild, but remember to bring a light jacket if you’re planning to venture out in the evenings.

 

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