{"id":98886376,"date":"2016-10-18T11:03:16","date_gmt":"2016-10-18T15:03:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/?p=98886376"},"modified":"2019-12-12T22:39:46","modified_gmt":"2019-12-13T03:39:46","slug":"what-to-do-in-48-hours-in-orlando","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/what-to-do-in-48-hours-in-orlando\/","title":{"rendered":"48 Hours in Orlando: A Weekend Itinerary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You did it. You saw that unbeatable deal, took the plunge, and booked. You&#8217;re going to Orlando! Now comes the hard part: planning.<\/p>\n<p>Orlando may be famous for its theme parks, but there\u2019s a lot more to do in this vibrant city. If you like nature and wildlife, there are plenty of places that will pique your interest. If you like to soak in the arts and culture, then Orlando has the museums and historical sites you\u2019ll love. If you\u2019d prefer to soak up the sun, then its amazing beaches are waiting just for. Oh, did we mention all the great culinary variety and the unbelievable nightlife?<\/p>\n<p>You might not have time to indulge in everything Orlando has to offer over a weekend, but here\u2019s an itinerary that might help you to have an unforgettable 48 hours.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s go!<\/p>\n<h2>DAY 1<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure you start the day right with breakfast at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.se7enbites.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Se7en Bites<\/a>. You\u2019ll find all kinds of treats, both savory and sweet at this bakeshop. Try their sausage sandwiches on homemade biscuits and a variety of quiches, or spoil your sweet tooth with moon pies, shortbread, and an assortment of bar cookies. They&#8217;re practically worth the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/cheap-flights\/orlando-orl-florida-deals\" target=\"_blank\">flights to Orlando<\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BZ7ASOtload\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BZ7ASOtload\/\" target=\"_blank\">#myorlandodish Local Days Orange Honey Velvet Cake layered with Honey Pastry cream &amp; Orange Honey Syrup, finished with an Orange Blossom Buttercream and salted roasted pistachios #southern #se7enbitesorlando #honey #orlando #visitorlando #buzzbuzz #localhoney #orlandodoesntsuck #foodnetwork #ChefTrinaGregoryPropst<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A post shared by <a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/se7enbites\/\" target=\"_blank\"> Se7enbites<\/a> (@se7enbites) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-10-06T21:38:47+00:00\">Oct 6, 2017 at 2:38pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li>Amble along to\u00a0<strong>Downtown Disney,\u00a0<\/strong>a fun area with occasional free activities throughout the marketplace. You can also stroll the 1930s- style coastal village boardwalk and take in performances by local street artists,\u00a0musicians,\u00a0and magicians.<\/li>\n<li>If you want to get a quirky fix, make sure you head to <strong>WonderWorks Orlando<\/strong>. The building looks like it\u2019s sitting on its roof and is full of strange rooms filled with hands-on exhibits that are fun for kids and adults alike.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98892106\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-WonderWorks.jpg\" alt=\"Orlando WonderWorks\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-WonderWorks.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-WonderWorks-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-WonderWorks-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-WonderWorks-810x486.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image via Flickr CC 2.0 &#8211;\u00a0mcchots<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Be sure you grab lunch at <a href=\"https:\/\/jjsfusiongrille.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">JJ\u2019s Fusion Grille<\/a>, a restaurant that blends Mediterranean and Mexican in a healthy fusion setting. Meals here are infinitely customizable: choose a base such as a tortilla, salad bowl, or the house special tabouli.<\/li>\n<li>After lunch, make sure you get your fill of art at the <a href=\"https:\/\/omart.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Orlando Museum of Art<\/a>. You can experience special exhibits and see work by some of the region\u2019s most exciting artists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_98892109\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-98892109\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98892109\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-Museum-of-Art.jpg\" alt=\"Orlando Musuem of Art\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-Museum-of-Art.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-Museum-of-Art-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-Museum-of-Art-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-Museum-of-Art-810x486.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-98892109\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image via Flickr CC 2.0 &#8211; Mark Goebel<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>As evening draws near, make your way to <a href=\"http:\/\/opaorlando.com\" target=\"_blank\">Taverna Opa<\/a>, a boisterous Greek restaurant where the ouzo flows freely and dancing on tables is encouraged. Order their delicious small plates to share, and enjoy the belly dancing every night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bd6QSOTh1-0\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bd6QSOTh1-0\/\" target=\"_blank\">It\u2019s cold out there. Heat things up with saganaki! #OPA . . . . . # # #saganaki #flamingcheese #cheese #greekfood #greekfeast #greekeats #orlando #saturdaynightshenanigans #itslit #slomo #orlandorestaurants #orlandoeats #visitorlando #orlandoattractions #orlandoattraction #pointeorlando #idrive #wdw #orlandodoesntsuck #disneysprings #opaorlando #tavernaopa #tavernaopaorlando<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A post shared by <a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tavernaopaorl\/\" target=\"_blank\"> TavernaOpaORL<\/a> (@tavernaopaorl) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2018-01-14T00:46:40+00:00\">Jan 13, 2018 at 4:46pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Close your night at one of Orlando\u2019s famous dive bars, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/category\/American-Restaurant\/Sloppy-Taco-Palace-176628579730314\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sloppy Taco Palace<\/a>.\u00a0 Enjoy cheap drinks, crispy fried tacos and, on several nights a week, rocking local music.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Day 2<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Start your day with a hot air balloon ride over Orlando at sunrise. You can check out the services offered by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.orlandoballoonrides.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Orlando Balloon Rides<\/a>. The view is spectacular, so there\u2019ll be tons of Instagram snaps for the taking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98892117\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-Balloon-Rides.jpg\" alt=\"Orlando Balloon Rides\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-Balloon-Rides.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-Balloon-Rides-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-Balloon-Rides-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-Balloon-Rides-810x486.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image via Flickr CC &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/rusty_clark\/6743723503\/in\/photolist-bgVm3T-bgVnz4-bgVnQ6-bgVoqX-bgVkoZ-bgVqnn-bgVmhM-bgVkrB-4XB4fZ-6Dm8Si-4XFR9E-4XBvBg-bgVms4-4XFr1S-bgVkqT-bgVk7i-4XB4oK-4XBzea-4XBfzk-4XFLK7-4XFx7m-4XFQzG-4XFLC5-4XBsHc-4XBcnr-4XFxdh-bgVnvt-4XBfPM-4XBqaH-4XBeKg-4XBzur-4XFwZo-4XB466-4XBbWn-4XBqY6-4XFt4S-bgVmkp-4XFiwh-bgVkPk-bgVnf4-4XFtcS-bgVsPn-4XBnVH-4XFvgU-4XBctV-4XFDem-4XBuYv-bgVm7V-bgVodH-7xXi7o\" target=\"_blank\">Rusty Clark ~ 100K Photos<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Once you land on solid ground, treat yourself to a chilled-out breakfast at\u00a0<strong>Fresh Mediterranean Market<\/strong>\u00a0before setting off for the day.<\/li>\n<li>Since you had an early start to the day, you can start the afternoon at\u00a0<strong>The Magic Kingdom<\/strong>. Since you&#8217;ll only be spending the afternoon and evening there, invest in a FastPass so you don&#8217;t waste time waiting in line.\u00a0<strong>Akershus Royal Banquet Hall<\/strong>\u00a0offers a lunch buffet that is second to none and once you&#8217;re done eating you&#8217;ll want to check out as many amazing attractions as possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-98892118\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-Disney-Haunted-Mansion.jpg\" alt=\"orlando-disney-haunted-mansion\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-Disney-Haunted-Mansion.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-Disney-Haunted-Mansion-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-Disney-Haunted-Mansion-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-Disney-Haunted-Mansion-810x486.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image via Flickr CC 2.0 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/tearstone\/5265659766\/in\/photolist-92iTcm-6PyFdy-z5iv-6PyFU3-dy6sC6-6PuyrF-DoGuC-6PyFCL-8QTVPE-SgbVNW-cRHX9-72QN7X-5o6Hvs-8VSKvT-4AempT-cRHYS-rk7S37-4JJGJw-8QTVBY-6PuyDM-yzsbD-iwU5-6PyFoY-6PuxuK-6PyGjS-4YkuAN-5H8WYt-6PyFZs-E6bqT-6Puy6T-9ZJLAR-6PuxFx-bY3i-puv7LA-z5i7-6PuyzM-6PyGfo-pBUGeX-yzsvD-yzsvs-qG9jFA-6PyG2J-6PyFbW-nH9wKG-96mcFC-7pZRUb-6PyGgN-nqFATg-6Puykg-bY1N\" target=\"_blank\">Russ Sanderlin<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>The Magic Kingdom is open until midnight so, feel free to stay late into the evening. Have dinner at the unique\u00a0<strong>AMC Disney Springs 24 Dine-In Theatres<\/strong>, enjoying Orlando&#8217;s best seafood and other great treats.<\/li>\n<li>When you&#8217;re done, hop over to\u00a0<strong>Epcot World Showcase<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 with technological innovations and a wide variety of global cuisine, from Mexico to Morocco, there&#8217;s really no other attraction quite like it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98892113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-Epcot.jpg\" alt=\"Epcot Orlando\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-Epcot.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-Epcot-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-Epcot-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-Epcot-810x486.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image via Flickr CC &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/eddisonesteban\/15117584442\/in\/photolist-p2TzaC-pgrD3r-e7f8Cc-e7kN2u-rizyp7-nUqaSE-6EvDBi-6EvEAD-6EvGCi-WUV9tV-X42tod-Ww3PD1-VQAigh-VQAitb-X42u89-VQAimC-71hR81-X42uqy-VQAgRo-gWWKZN-71hR2N-71hRGG-6aqsnu-X42tgQ-71dR1k-hcFhRs-6EvBJ6-6EvFMK-gWXF2r-71dJEv-c8fFVo-gWWHnx-71oxrC-YKPmRp-71hRaQ-gWWL8d-X42uR3-71dRqi-X42u3u-71hRDh-afd9YH-gWWHcG-nC54an-qM86JC-71hM9L-SPvrsV-VQAgHs-7hE2A9-GMDYn-X42ttJ\" target=\"_blank\">Eddison Esteban<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Kick back and spend the rest of your evening at\u00a0<strong>Tin Roof<\/strong>. You can enjoy great food, cheap drinks, live music, and over 20 TVs so you can pick what you want to watch while you relax on your own or chat with friends and family.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And there you have it &#8211; 48 hours in Orlando!<\/p>\n<p>[supsystic-popup-content id=101]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You did it. You saw that unbeatable deal, took the plunge, and booked. You&#8217;re going to Orlando! Now comes the hard part: planning. Orlando may be famous for its theme parks, but there\u2019s a lot more to do in this vibrant city. 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