Located in the International Drive Resort Area, the hotel is convenient to the Walt Disney World® Resort, Universal Orlando, Sea World, and the Orange County Convention Center. Our Signature Two Bedroom ...more
Hawthorn Suites Orlando Seaworld is located just off International Drive near SeaWorld® Orlando, Discovery Cove and the Orlando Convention Center.The hotel is also approximately 5 miles from Walt Disney World ...more
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In 1856 Orlando became the county seat of Orange County, Florida. The "Town of Orlando" was incorporated on July 31, 1875 with an area of 4 square miles. Orlando incorporated as a city in 1885.
Today, the City of Orlando as a result of numerous annexations, has an area of over 100 square miles and is still located entirely within Orange County.
Orlando is one of the world's fastest-growing cities. It is among Florida's major cities and has one of the nation's lowest unemployment rates. Orlando is a center for digital media and bio medicine. The City has the 9th busiest airport in the U.S. and is warm and sunny all year round.
There is no disguising the fact Orlando is a city built on theme parks - lots of them. Until 1966, there was precious little here in central Florida, but growth has spiraled thanks to a huge influx of tourists following the arrival of Walt Disney World Resort.
From the original Magic Kingdom, which opened in 1971 after a five-year building program, Disney has added three more theme parks, two water parks and a host of associated development, including hotels, shops and golf courses to make it a true 'World' resort.
With Disney setting the example, SeaWorld (three theme parks) and Universal (two) have added to Orlando's reputation as the family entertainment capital of the world. Between them, they draw nearly than 50 million visitors every year, and that has meant a huge growth in associated hotels, restaurants and shops, plus a host of smaller-scale attractions.
However, this young city has also developed its own identity, with a number of high-tech industries relocating here. The downtown area is fast developing yuppie overtones and there are ambitious plans to become a major cultural centre. The city is also America's number two convention location.
Having said that, the main attraction for 99% of visitors remains the theme parks, and the likes of the nearby Kennedy Space Center. And, in order to attract the all-important repeat visitors, Orlando has become adept at re-inventing itself and providing new attractions at regular intervals.
