Orlando, Florida — City Information
City Facts
- Location
- Florida, southeastern USA.
- Time Zone
- GMT - 5 (GMT - 4 from second Sunday in March to first Sunday in November).
- Electricity
- 110 volts AC; standard two-pin plugs are used.
- Average January Temperatures
- 22ºC (71ºF).
- Average July Temperatures
- 33ºC (92ºF).
- Average Annual Rainfall
- 1,280mm (50.1 inches).
Cost of Living
| 1.00 GBP = 1.6 USD |
| 1.00 EUR = 1.41 USD |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
Special Events
WaltDisneyWorldMarathon
Second week in January
This modern local tradition sees runners from all over the world racing around the parks of Disney World, with huge spectator interest.
Walt Disney World Resort
Website: www.disneyworldsports.com
SilverSpursRodeo
February and October
A twice-yearly celebration of an original American sport.
Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee
Website: www.silverspursrodeo.com
Winter ParkSidewalkArtFestival
March
One of America’s most prestigious fine arts festivals.
Winter Park
Website: www.wpsaf.org
Gay Days
June
Disney World welcomes gay and lesbian travelers for a week of theme park celebrations.
Walt Disney World Resort
Website: www.disneyworld.com
IndependenceDay
4 July
Like everywhere else in America, 4 July marks huge celebrations, with fireworks and other entertainment.
Main festivities centerd on Lake Eola, Downtown
GreatOutdoorFestival
November
The Kissimmee area celebrates its tradition of fishing with a two-day lakeside pageant.
Lakefront Park, Kissimmee
Website: www.floridakiss.com
Christmas Holidays
Christmas and New Year holidays
Each of the four Disney parks, as well as SeaWorld Orlando and Universal, decorate lavishly for the Christmas and New Year holidays. There are special ‘hard ticket’ (that means a special ticket with a specified time and date) events throughout the season at each park.
