Skill: ivangdavila/orlando (version 1.0.0)

--- name: Orlando slug: orlando version: 1.0.0 homepage: https://clawic.com/skills/orlando description: Navigate Orlando as visitor, resident, remote worker, or family with theme parks, neighborhoods, transit, costs, and local strategies. changelog: "Initial release with deep Orlando guidance for theme parks, relocation, family planning, and daily city logistics." metadata: {"clawdbot":{"emoji":"🎢","requires":{"bins":[],"config":["~/orlando/"]},"os":["linux","darwin","win32"],"configPaths":["~/orlando/"]}} --- ## When to Use User asks about Orlando for any purpose: theme-park trip, conference, relocation, remote work, family move, school planning, or starting a business in Central Florida. Agent provides practical guidance with current data and metro-specific tradeoffs. ## Architecture This skill works statelessly for one-off Orlando questions. If the user wants continuity, memory lives in `~/orlando/`. If `~/orlando/` does not exist, run `setup.md`. See `memory-template.md` for structure. ```text ~/orlando/ |-- memory.md # User context, trip style, park priorities, move plans, and open loops ``` ## Quick Reference Load the narrowest file that solves the user's immediate problem. Do not dump the full city when one decision is enough. | Topic | File | |-------|------| | Setup guide | `setup.md` | | Memory template | `memory-template.md` | | **Visitors** | | | Best attractions and what to skip | `visitor-attractions.md` | | 1, 3, and 5 day planning | `visitor-itineraries.md` | | Hotel zones and resort strategy | `visitor-lodging.md` | | Practical trip tactics | `visitor-tips.md` | | Best day trips beyond the parks | `day-trips.md` | | **Theme Parks** | | | Park portfolio and audience fit | `theme-parks-overview.md` | | Disney strategy | `theme-parks-disney.md` | | Universal strategy | `theme-parks-universal.md` | | Tickets, Express, Lightning Lane, and logistics | `theme-parks-practical.md` | | **Neighborhoods** | | | Metro comparison | `neighborhoods-index.md` | | Downtown, Thornton Park, Milk District, Ivanhoe | `neighborhoods-downtown.md` | | Winter Park, Audubon Park, College Park | `neighborhoods-park-avenue.md` | | Lake Nona, Conway, Baldwin Park, southeast side | `neighborhoods-lake-nona.md` | | I-Drive, Dr. Phillips, Lake Buena Vista, Celebration | `neighborhoods-tourism.md` | | Winter Garden, Windermere, Oviedo, Apopka, Clermont | `neighborhoods-suburban.md` | | How to choose an area | `neighborhoods-choosing.md` | | **Food** | | | Dining scene overview | `food-overview.md` | | Florida and Southern staples | `food-local.md` | | Global dining and tasting menus | `food-international.md` | | Best dining districts | `food-areas.md` | | Reservations, tipping, dietary, kids | `food-practical.md` | | **Practical** | | | Moving and settling | `resident.md` | | Transit, airport, Brightline, rideshare | `transport.md` | | Cost of living and trip budgeting | `cost.md` | | Safety, scams, and legal basics | `safety.md` | | Heat, storms, and seasonality | `climate.md` | | Utilities, SIMs, errands, and local services | `local.md` | | **Career** | | | Tech, simulation, defense, and remote work | `tech.md` | | Florida business setup and local licenses | `business.md` | | U.S. immigration context for Orlando moves | `immigration.md` | | Startups, coworking, and founders | `startup.md` | | **Lifestyle** | | | Culture and social norms | `culture.md` | | Healthcare and insurance navigation | `healthcare.md` | | Schools, colleges, and family planning | `education.md` | | Daily life, fitness, and social rhythm | `lifestyle.md` | | Car ownership and toll-road reality | `driving.md` | ## Core Rules ### 1. Identify the Orlando Mode First - Classify the user before advising: visitor, conference traveler, relocating resident, current resident, remote worker, student, or family. - Orlando answers change fast depending on whether the question is about theme parks, airport access, school zones, or commuting across the metro. - If the user has not named their base area, trip purpose, or timeline, ask for that before recommending hotels or neighborhoods. ### 2. Treat Orlando as a Multi-Core Metro - Orlando is not just "the parks." The tourism corridor, Downtown, Winter Park, southeast Lake Nona, and western suburbs solve very different problems. - Never compare areas only by distance on a map. I-4 traffic, toll roads, and convention or park demand often matter more than mileage. - Use the neighborhood files before declaring a place "close" or "convenient." ### 3. Theme Parks Operate Like a Second City - Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, and SeaWorld shape roads, hotel pricing, staffing, and even meal timing. - Trip plans that ignore rope drop, mid-day heat, parking, and resort transport waste money and stamina. - For park-first trips, load `theme-parks-overview.md` and `theme-parks-practical.md` before making itinerary promises. ### 4. Car-First City, With Exceptions - Most of metro Orlando still works best with a car. - The exceptions are narrow: Disney hotels with Disney transport, select Universal-area stays, Downtown with LYMMO and SunRail access, and conference trips centered on the convention district. - If the user wants to avoid a car, verify where they will sleep, which parks or venues they need, and whether they can tolerate rideshare surge pricing. ### 5. Heat, Storms, and Rain Are Operational Constraints - Summer is not just "warm." Heat index, humidity, and afternoon thunderstorms shape park strategy, outdoor activity, and even driving. - Hurricane season affects fall travel, insurance, move timing, and power-outage readiness even though Orlando is inland. - Load `climate.md` whenever the user is planning June through October. ### 6. Cost Reality Is Split in Two - Orlando can look affordable compared with Miami, New York, or California, but wages are lower and tourism pricing distorts housing, dining, and short-term lodging. - For residents, housing, car insurance, tolls, and childcare are the real budget drivers. - For visitors, date-based park tickets, hotel fees, parking, and food inside the parks are the real budget traps. ### 7. Orlando Work Is More Diverse Than the Stereotype - Hospitality is huge, but Orlando also has simulation and defense work, healthcare, logistics, higher education, sports business, and founder communities. - Do not reduce Orlando careers to tourism jobs unless the user actually wants that lane. - Use `tech.md`, `business.md`, and `startup.md` before answering salary or relocation questions with national averages. ### 8. Verify Unstable Rules From Official Sources - Park perks, Lightning Lane or Express rules, parking prices, toll policy, school boundaries, and immigration requirements change. - Use official Orlando, Florida, park, airport, and transit sources when the user needs exact current rules. - If exact verification is blocked, say what is stable versus what must be checked live. ## Current Data (March 2026) Use this table to calibrate expectations fast, then move into the matching auxiliary file before giving precise recommendations. | Item | Range | |------|-------| | 1BR rent (tourism corridor) | USD 1,500-2,100/month | | 1BR rent (Downtown or Winter Park) | USD 1,650-2,400/month | | Median closed home price (metro) | Around USD 380,000-400,000 | | LYNX local bus fare | USD 2 one way | | SunRail base fare | USD 2 one way for one zone | | Disney 1 day ticket | From about USD 119, date based | | SeaWorld Orlando ticket | From about USD 79.99, date based | | Orlando hotel ADR | About USD 195 nightly metro average | ## Neighborhood Matching Start with this table, then verify commute corridor, school fit, and tolerance for toll roads before naming a winner. | Profile | Best Areas | |---------|------------| | First-time park visitor | Lake Buena Vista, Disney Springs area, Universal area | | Conference traveler | International Drive, Convention Center, nearby Dr. Phillips | | Young urban professional | Thornton Park, South Eola, Ivanhoe Village, Mills 50 | | Family with strong schools | Winter Park, Windermere, Winter Garden, Oviedo | | Airport-heavy traveler | Lake Nona, Conway, southeast Orlando | | Budget-conscious commuter | Apopka, Clermont, east Orlando, parts of Kissimmee | | Remote worker wanting polish | Winter Park, Baldwin Park, Lake Nona | ## Orlando-Specific Traps - Staying "close to Disney" and assuming Universal or Downtown will also be easy. They are not. - Booking a cheap off-site hotel without checking parking fees, shuttle quality, resort fees, and drive times. - Underestimating afternoon storms and trying to do full outdoor park days without a weather plan. - Assuming International Drive is a local neighborhood. It is mostly a tourism corridor. - Planning without tolls, especially for airport runs, western suburbs, and Disney-area driving. - Treating Kissimmee, Celebration, Lake Buena Vista, and southwest Orange County as the same market. - Forgetting that Epic Universe changed Universal-area traffic and hotel demand after opening on May 22, 2025. - Calling Orlando "walkable" because one district or resort feels walkable. Most errands still need a car. - Recommending public transit for families with strollers or late park exits without explaining the tradeoff. - Using national salary benchmarks without adjusting for Orlando wages and Florida insurance costs. ## Legal Awareness Key Florida and Orlando basics users should know: - Recreational cannabis remains illegal in Florida. - Open containers in vehicles are not allowed. - School-zone and work-zone driving enforcement can be aggressive. - Short-term rentals are heavily location-specific. HOA and city rules matter. - Heat, lightning, and pool safety are real liability issues for families. - Theme-park tickets, reservations, and add-ons are date-based and often nonrefundable or partially restricted. See `safety.md` for scams, laws, and practical risk reduction. ## External Endpoints Use these only when the user needs live verification for prices, transit, filing rules, or date-based park details. | Endpoint | Data Sent | Purpose | |----------|-----------|---------| | https://www.visitorlando.com | Page requests only unless user asks for booking-style help | Official destination updates, attractions, and seasonal events | | https://www.orlando.gov | Page requests only unless the user asks for permit or address-specific guidance | City services, neighborhoods, utilities, and local rules | | https://www.golynx.com | Route, stop, or fare context if the user asks for transit planning | Orlando bus network, LYMMO, and fare guidance | | https://sunrail.com | Station, schedule, or fare context if the user asks for commuter rail help | SunRail service and pricing | | https://disneyworld.disney.go.com | Date and park context only if the user asks for exact ticket or park-planning help | Official Disney rules, prices, and hours | | https://www.universalorlando.com | Date and park context only if the user asks for exact ticket or Express guidance | Official Universal rules, prices, and hours | | https://seaworld.com/orlando | Date context only if the user asks for exact ticket or event guidance | Official SeaWorld rules and ticketing | | https://www.sunbiz.org | Filing type only if the user asks for exact Florida entity setup steps | Official Florida business registration and annual-report rules | | https://www.ucf.edu | Program or tuition context if the user asks for education specifics | University of Central Florida references | No other data is sent externally. ## Security & Privacy **Data that may leave your machine:** - Public page requests to official Orlando, Florida, park, transit, airport, and university websites - Travel dates, route context, ZIP, district, or filing type only when the user asks for location-specific or date-specific guidance **Data that stays local:** - Trip goals, neighborhood shortlist, commute constraints, school needs, and open loops in `~/orlando/` **This skill does NOT:** - Buy tickets, submit forms, or create reservations without explicit instruction - Store passport numbers, payment data, or health-insurance identifiers in local memory - Pretend the tourism corridor and the residential city are the same thing ## Trust By using this skill, limited travel, location, or filing context may be checked against official Orlando, Florida, park, transit, and university websites when the user asks for precise guidance. Only install if you trust those public services with that lookup context. ## Related Skills Install with `clawhub install <slug>` if user confirms: - `travel` - General trip planning and itinerary design - `florida` - Statewide weather, insurance, and moving context beyond Orlando - `united-states` - National baseline for immigration, healthcare, and relocation questions - `car-rental` - Airport pickup, toll roads, and rental-car decision support - `money` - Budgeting support for trips, housing, and family cost planning ## Feedback - If useful: `clawhub star orlando` - Stay updated: `clawhub sync`

path: business.md
content: # Orlando Business Setup

## Best Fit for Orlando

- Hospitality-adjacent services
- Healthcare and wellness
- Home and family services
- Events and convention support
- Education, sports, and youth programming
- Specialized B2B services for Central Florida growth corridors

## Florida Setup Basics

| Item | Typical Reality |
|------|-----------------|
| LLC filing | Handled through Florida Sunbiz |
| Annual report | Required to keep the entity active |
| State income tax | None for individuals |
| Sales tax and local compliance | Still matter depending on the business |

## Orlando-Specific Business Truths

- Location matters more than people expect because the metro is spread out.
- The convention economy creates opportunity, but not every business benefits from tourism.
- Southwest Orlando and airport-adjacent corridors behave differently from Winter Park or east-side neighborhoods.

## Common Mistakes

- Choosing a cheap location that kills operational convenience
- Assuming a Florida LLC alone solves licensing or permit needs
- Building for tourists when the real margin is in residents or B2B services


path: climate.md
content: # Orlando Climate and Seasonality

## Core Reality

Orlando weather is not a side note. Heat, humidity, and storms shape how the city works.

## Seasonal Pattern

| Season | Reality | Best Use |
|--------|---------|----------|
| Jan-Feb | Best weather, strong demand | Peak tourist comfort |
| Mar-Apr | Warm and busy | Good if crowds are acceptable |
| May | Hotter but still workable | Strong shoulder month |
| Jun-Aug | Hot, humid, stormy | Toughest period for long park days |
| Sep-Oct | Hurricane watch but often lower crowd pressure | Good value with weather awareness |
| Nov | Strong balance month | Great for many travelers |
| Dec | Festive and expensive | Good if budget allows |

## What This Means

- Summer park days need early starts and indoor backup.
- Afternoon thunderstorms are common, not surprising.
- Hurricane season matters even inland because flights, roads, school, and power can still be disrupted.

## Resident Notes

- Electricity costs spike in heat.
- Mold, humidity control, and A/C reliability matter in housing.
- Storm supplies are still worth keeping even though Orlando is inland.


path: cost.md
content: # Orlando Cost Guide 2025-2026

## Quick Summary

| Profile | Typical Monthly Cost |
|---------|----------------------|
| Single person, local life only | USD 2,700-4,100 |
| Couple, comfortable renter life | USD 4,200-6,200 |
| Family of 4, renter | USD 5,800-8,800 |
| Park-heavy family trip | USD 450-900 per day all-in |

## Housing

| Item | Typical Range |
|------|---------------|
| 1BR in tourism corridor | USD 1,500-2,100 |
| 1BR Downtown or Winter Park | USD 1,650-2,400 |
| 3BR suburban rental | USD 2,500-4,000 |
| Median closed home price | Around USD 380,000-400,000 |

## Resident Budget Traps

- Car insurance
- Toll roads
- Electricity spikes in hot months
- Childcare
- Home and flood-related insurance exposure

## Visitor Budget Traps

- Date-based tickets
- Hotel parking
- Resort fees
- Park food and premium line-skipping products
- Rideshare churn between districts

## Good Framing

Orlando can be a value if the user keeps the trip or move geographically coherent. It gets expensive when the user tries to optimize every category separately and ends up paying in transport, time, and add-ons.


path: culture.md
content: # Orlando Culture and Social Norms

## Core Identity

Orlando is friendlier, more transient, and more suburban than many visitors expect. The metro mixes tourism workers, families, Latin American communities, students, healthcare professionals, and new arrivals from other U.S. states.

## What Feels Different

- The tourist city and resident city overlap but are not the same thing.
- Car culture shapes social life.
- The weather influences schedules, fitness, and patience.

## Social Expectations

- Casual dress is normal almost everywhere outside luxury settings.
- Service interactions are generally warm and efficient.
- Family scheduling drives a lot of local rhythm.

## Good Cultural Reads

- Winter Park and College Park feel more established and polished.
- Mills 50 and nearby districts feel more local and creative.
- Southwest Orlando feels more practical and convenience-driven.


path: day-trips.md
content: # Orlando Day Trips

## Best Full-Day Options

| Trip | Why Go | Drive Time | Best For |
|------|--------|------------|----------|
| Kennedy Space Center | Best science and space day in the region | About 1h | Families, adults, repeat Orlando visitors |
| Winter Park + Maitland + museums | Most polished local-city day | 20-35 min from core Orlando | Adults, lighter days |
| Wekiwa or Kelly Park / Rock Springs | Springs and heat relief | 30-50 min | Summer, outdoors, kids |
| Cocoa Beach | Closest beach reset | About 1h | Casual beach day |
| New Smyrna Beach | Better town feel and surf culture | 1h-1h15 | Couples, adults |
| Bok Tower Gardens | Calm inland day with great landscaping | 1h15 | Older travelers, couples |

## What Actually Works

- Kennedy Space Center plus beach stop if the group has energy
- Springs day when the forecast is hot but not storm-dominated
- Winter Park day if the user wants "real Orlando" and not another ticketed attraction

## What Usually Fails

- Beach day on a partial departure day
- Springs day without checking reservations, capacity, or storm forecast
- Trying to combine a beach, an outlet mall, and Disney Springs in one day

## Best Add-On by Visitor Type

| Visitor Type | Best Add-On |
|--------------|-------------|
| First family trip | One springs or Winter Park half-day, not both |
| Adults on a second Orlando trip | Kennedy or a better coast day |
| Conference traveler | Winter Park or Park Avenue evening |
| Theme-park maximalist | No day trip needed unless trip is 5+ days |


path: driving.md
content: # Orlando Driving and Car Ownership

## Core Reality

If a resident asks whether they need a car, the answer is usually yes.

## What Driving Feels Like

- Congestion around I-4, Disney corridors, and airport approaches
- Tolls are common enough to matter
- Parking is routine but often paid in tourist zones
- Distances feel short until traffic turns them into real commutes

## Good Driving Advice

| Situation | Better Move |
|-----------|-------------|
| Family move | Budget tolls and insurance from day one |
| Park vacation | Compare rental-car total versus hotel-plus-shuttle strategy |
| Remote worker | Live where daily driving friction stays low |

## Common Mistakes

- Renting a car without understanding toll billing
- Choosing a house that looks close to work but crosses the wrong corridor
- Ignoring airport or school driving in the weekly schedule


path: education.md
content: # Orlando Education Guide

## Main Education Lanes

| Segment | Reality |
|---------|---------|
| Public K-12 | Strongly neighborhood and district dependent |
| Private schools | Good options, but costs rise fast |
| Higher education | UCF is the major anchor |
| Young-kid care | Childcare and after-school access can shape housing choice |

## Family Planning Rules

1. Choose the school path before choosing the house.
2. Verify boundaries and programs directly.
3. Budget for childcare separately from housing.

## College and University Context

- UCF gives Orlando real student and research energy.
- Rollins adds value on the Winter Park side.
- Valencia College is important for practical local pathways.

## Education Mistakes

- Assuming all "good suburb" schools are equally good
- Ignoring commute to school, not just commute to work
- Choosing far-out housing that complicates after-school logistics


path: food-areas.md
content: # Best Orlando Dining Areas

## Best Areas by Use Case

| Area | Best For | Vibe |
|------|----------|------|
| Winter Park / Park Avenue | Date night, polished dining | Upscale, walkable pocket |
| Mills 50 / Audubon Park | Local flavor and variety | Creative, casual, local |
| Dr. Phillips | Group dinners near parks or conventions | Polished suburban strip |
| Disney Springs | Good branded variety without park ticket | High-energy, tourist-heavy |
| Celebration | Family-friendly off-park dinner | Clean, easy, curated |

## If the User Has One Night

- Adults: Winter Park or Mills 50
- Family near Disney: Disney Springs or Celebration
- Conference dinner: Dr. Phillips

## If the User Has Three Nights

1. One polished dinner
2. One local casual neighborhood meal
3. One convenience-first night near lodging


path: food-international.md
content: # Orlando International Dining

## Strongest International Lanes

| Cuisine | Best Areas |
|---------|------------|
| Vietnamese | Mills 50 and Colonial corridor |
| Japanese / sushi / omakase | Winter Park, Dr. Phillips |
| Korean | Scattered east and north pockets |
| Italian | Winter Park, Dr. Phillips, Celebration |
| Upscale tasting menus | Winter Park and luxury-resort zones |
| Brazilian and steakhouse | Tourism corridor and southwest |

## Best Use

- Adults-only evening off from the parks
- Conference dinner beyond hotel restaurants
- Repeat visitor who already knows Disney Springs and CityWalk

## What to Tell the User

- Orlando's best international meals are usually not inside the parks.
- The strongest meal may require a short drive.
- Reservations matter for top Winter Park and Dr. Phillips tables.


path: food-local.md
content: # Orlando Local and Florida Staples

## What Counts as Local Here

Orlando local food is not one singular cuisine. Think of it as Florida plus Central Florida plus migration:
- Cuban and Puerto Rican influence
- Southern comfort
- Fresh seafood from nearby coasts
- Citrus-forward desserts and drinks
- Florida brunch culture

## High-Value Things to Try

- Cuban sandwich or Tampa-vs-Orlando variation talk
- Puerto Rican roast pork, mofongo, pastries
- Fresh Gulf or Atlantic fish depending on the menu
- Key lime dessert
- Strong brunch instead of weak hotel breakfast

## Best Settings

| Goal | Better Area |
|------|-------------|
| Puerto Rican and Latin flavor | Kissimmee side, parts of south Orlando |
| Upscale Florida dinner | Winter Park, Dr. Phillips |
| Brunch | Winter Park, College Park, Mills 50 |

## Mistake to Avoid

Do not ask Orlando to behave like New Orleans or Charleston. Its local flavor is more hybrid and spread out.


path: food-overview.md
content: # Orlando Food Scene Overview

## What Orlando Does Well

- Chef-driven dining in Winter Park, Mills 50, Audubon Park, and parts of Dr. Phillips
- Latin American depth, especially Puerto Rican and broader Central / South American options
- Strong Asian pockets, especially Vietnamese and Filipino influence
- Theme-park dining that can be excellent if chosen deliberately

## What People Get Wrong

1. Thinking Orlando food equals chains plus park snacks.
2. Eating every dinner near a hotel corridor.
3. Missing the local east-of-Downtown neighborhoods.

## Best Dining Lanes

| Lane | Best Area |
|------|-----------|
| Special-occasion dinner | Winter Park, Dr. Phillips |
| Casual local eats | Mills 50, Audubon Park, Milk District |
| International range | Mills 50, Colonial corridor, west Orlando pockets |
| Family-friendly convenience | Celebration, Winter Garden, Lake Nona |

## Best Rule

If the user is in Orlando more than two nights, move at least one dinner outside the tourism corridor.


path: food-practical.md
content: # Orlando Food Practicalities

## Reservations and Timing

- Reserve top places on weekends, school-break weeks, and major convention windows.
- Eat earlier than usual with kids in summer.
- Do not expect easy spontaneous seating in the tourism corridor during peak seasons.

## Tipping and Budgeting

- Standard full-service tipping remains 18-20 percent.
- Resort and park food can blow budgets faster than tickets if unmanaged.
- Grocery breakfast plus one anchor dinner often beats trying to optimize every meal.

## Dietary Fit

- Orlando is generally good for gluten-free, dairy-free, and kid-sensitive dining if the user plans ahead.
- Disney is especially strong at handling allergens when declared properly.

## Kids and Families

- Prioritize air conditioning and predictable menus on hard park days.
- One memorable meal is usually better than chasing every reservation trend.


path: healthcare.md
content: # Orlando Healthcare Guide

## Main System Reality

Orlando is strong by Florida standards because of major hospital systems, Medical City in Lake Nona, and a large healthcare workforce.

## Good Anchors

| Need | Better Move |
|------|-------------|
| Complex care or major system depth | Orlando Health or AdventHealth network review |
| Family primary care | Choose based on home base, not brand alone |
| Airport-linked executive travel | Lake Nona and southeast side can be convenient |

## Important Resident Moves

- Check provider network before choosing insurance based only on premium.
- Pick primary care early because appointment lead times can stretch.
- For families, measure pediatric and urgent-care access from the actual neighborhood.

## Visitor Advice

- Theme-park trips should still include urgent-care awareness for heat, dehydration, or minor injuries.
- Travel insurance matters more when the trip cost is ticket-heavy and nonrefundable.


path: immigration.md
content: # Orlando Immigration Context

## Core Framing

Immigration is U.S.-level, not Orlando-specific, but Orlando can still be a good landing city for certain profiles because of UCF, healthcare, hospitality, aviation, and niche professional sectors.

## Common Paths Seen Around Orlando

| Profile | Typical Path |
|---------|--------------|
| International student | F-1 through UCF or other institutions |
| Specialty worker | H-1B or employer-sponsored role |
| Healthcare professional | Employer-led sponsorship plus licensing |
| Investor or founder | U.S. entity setup plus visa-specific legal planning |

## Good Guidance Rules

- Never present Orlando as if the city itself creates a visa path.
- Use immigration counsel for exact filing strategy.
- Treat job offer quality and employer sophistication as more important than city marketing.

## Why Orlando Can Still Fit

- Lower living cost than major gateway cities in some categories
- Large airport and decent domestic connectivity
- Real employer base in healthcare, education, and specialized industry niches


path: lifestyle.md
content: # Orlando Lifestyle Guide

## What Daily Life Actually Feels Like

- Errand-heavy and car-oriented
- Strong for family logistics if the neighborhood is chosen well
- Better for sunshine and convenience than for dense urban stimulation
- Surprisingly good for dining, fitness, golf, and planned recreation

## Good Lifestyle Fits

| Profile | Why Orlando Works |
|---------|-------------------|
| Family with kids | Activities, schools, space, airport, weather |
| Remote worker | Space and airport access |
| Active retiree | Weather and amenities |
| Urban maximalist | Works only in limited pockets |

## Best Quality-of-Life Moves

- Pay for a better daily location, not just a bigger unit
- Choose a neighborhood with one or two routines you can do without a long drive
- Build weather-aware exercise and kid routines


path: local.md
content: # Orlando Local Services

## First Useful Services

| Need | Typical Move |
|------|--------------|
| Power and water | OUC in much of the city, other utilities in outer zones |
| Internet | Spectrum, AT&T Fiber, and area-specific options |
| Cell service | Major U.S. carriers generally work well, but building quality varies |
| Tolls | Set up SunPass or rental toll coverage |
| Airport runs | MCO is easy to use but traffic timing matters |

## Errand Logic

- Big-box convenience dominates many daily routines.
- Winter Park and the urban core have better local-shop texture.
- Southwest and tourism-heavy areas often feel easier for chains than for community errands.

## High-Leverage Local Moves

1. Test the grocery, pharmacy, school, and airport run before finalizing a lease.
2. Ask about internet speed if remote work matters.
3. Verify whether the address sits in city or county utility patterns.


path: memory-template.md
content: # Memory Template - Orlando

Create `~/orlando/memory.md` with this structure:

```markdown
# Orlando Memory

## Status
status: ongoing
version: 1.0.0
last: YYYY-MM-DD
integration: pending | done | declined

## Context
<!-- What you know about their Orlando situation -->
<!-- Visitor, conference traveler, resident, relocator, remote worker, family -->
<!-- Trip dates, move timeline, budget, and anchors such as parks, airport, or Downtown -->

## Place Fit
<!-- Hotel zones, neighborhoods, school districts, or commute corridors they care about -->
<!-- Car tolerance, toll tolerance, and airport frequency if relevant -->

## Notes
<!-- Preferences learned from conversation -->
<!-- Open questions, risks, and next actions to remember -->

---
*Updated: YYYY-MM-DD*
```

## Status Values

| Value | Meaning | Behavior |
|-------|---------|----------|
| `ongoing` | Still learning | Gather context opportunistically |
| `complete` | Has enough context | Work normally |
| `paused` | User said "not now" | Do not press for more detail |
| `never_ask` | User said stop | Never ask for more context |

## Key Principles

- **No config keys visible** - use natural language observations, not robotic settings
- **Learn from behavior** - notice patterns across trips or move decisions, do not interrogate
- **Most stay `ongoing`** - Orlando needs shift over time, that is normal
- Update `last` on each use


path: neighborhoods-choosing.md
content: # How to Choose an Orlando Area

## Ask These Questions First

1. What matters most: parks, schools, airport, nightlife, or a clean commute?
2. How many days per week will someone cross I-4 or go toward Disney?
3. Is the household okay with toll roads?
4. Does the user want polished suburbia or local-city texture?
5. Is walkability a nice extra or a real requirement?

## Best Decision Tree

| Priority | Best Starting Areas |
|----------|---------------------|
| Disney and southwest jobs | Celebration, Dr. Phillips, Horizon West, Lake Buena Vista side |
| Urban living | Thornton Park, South Eola, Mills 50, Ivanhoe |
| Family polish | Winter Park, Baldwin Park, Winter Garden, Oviedo |
| Airport and Medical City | Lake Nona, Conway |
| Lower-cost outer ring | Apopka, east Orlando, Clermont, parts of Kissimmee |

## Red Flags

- Choosing by straight-line distance
- Ignoring toll budgets
- Assuming school quality is uniform across a city name
- Optimizing only for rent while creating a bad commute


path: neighborhoods-downtown.md
content: # Downtown Orlando, Thornton Park, Milk District, Ivanhoe

## Best For

- Young professionals
- People who want some nightlife and event density
- Residents working near Downtown, hospitals, or creative districts
- Short local-style weekends

## Area Personality

| Area | Strength | Watchout |
|------|----------|----------|
| Thornton Park / South Eola | Best-looking urban pocket, walkable around Lake Eola | Smaller inventory, higher price |
| Milk District | Quirky food and bar scene | Not truly walkable for every errand |
| Ivanhoe Village | Good local identity and lake adjacency | Patchy block-to-block feel |
| Central Downtown | Event access and apartments | Noise, parking, and uneven night feel |

## Good Fit

- Wants bars, coffee shops, and events more than school-zoned suburbia
- Does not need Disney access daily
- Can accept some parking friction and a more urban feel

## Bad Fit

- Daily Disney worker commuting southwest
- Family wanting top suburban school reputation
- User imagining NYC-scale walkability


path: neighborhoods-index.md
content: # Orlando Neighborhoods: Quick Comparison

## Metro Snapshot

| Area Cluster | Best For | Price Feel | Car Need | Vibe |
|--------------|----------|------------|----------|------|
| Downtown core | Young professionals, events, short urban stays | Medium-high | Medium | Urban, nightlife, lakes |
| Winter Park / College Park belt | Families, polished lifestyle, remote workers | High | Medium | Tree-lined, upscale, walkable pockets |
| Lake Nona / southeast | Airport users, healthcare, clean master-planned feel | High | High | New-build, polished, planned |
| Tourism corridor | Visitors, conference travel, service workers | Medium-high | Medium | Resort, chain-heavy, convenience-first |
| Western and northern suburbs | Families wanting space | Medium-high | High | Suburban, school-driven |
| Budget outer ring | Price-sensitive commuters | Low-medium | High | Practical, less charming |

## Fast Recommendations

- Best true local feel: Winter Park, Audubon Park, Mills 50, Thornton Park
- Best for airport-heavy life: Lake Nona, Conway
- Best for Disney access: Celebration, Lake Buena Vista side, Horizon West corridor
- Best for families and schools: Winter Garden, Windermere, Winter Park, Oviedo
- Best for nightlife without full tourism chaos: Downtown / Thornton Park / Mills 50

## Core Truth

Orlando neighborhoods are less about postcard beauty and more about what friction the user wants to remove:
- parks
- airport
- schools
- commute
- walkability
- budget


path: neighborhoods-lake-nona.md
content: # Lake Nona, Conway, Baldwin Park, Southeast Side

## Best For

- Airport-heavy travelers
- Healthcare and medical-city workers
- Newer housing seekers
- Families who like planned environments

## Area Personality

| Area | Strength | Watchout |
|------|----------|----------|
| Lake Nona | Clean, modern, polished, healthcare hub | Expensive and master-planned feeling |
| Conway / Hourglass-adjacent | Good airport access with more established housing | Less prestige than Lake Nona |
| Baldwin Park | Highly polished, family-friendly, walkable pocket | Premium pricing |

## Best Use Cases

- Frequent MCO access
- Work in southeast employment nodes
- Want newer homes and easier day-to-day logistics
- Need a cleaner line between city convenience and family order

## Weak Spots

- Not ideal for Disney-heavy daily life
- Can feel engineered rather than organic
- Car dependence remains high despite nice internal planning


path: neighborhoods-park-avenue.md
content: # Winter Park, Audubon Park, College Park

## Best For

- Families and couples wanting polish
- Remote workers who want better daily quality
- Buyers or renters prioritizing schools, aesthetics, and dining

## Area Personality

| Area | Strength | Watchout |
|------|----------|----------|
| Winter Park | Best all-around prestige + lifestyle balance | Expensive, tight inventory |
| Audubon Park | Strong local food and neighborhood feel | Smaller scale, limited housing variety |
| College Park | Popular family choice close to Downtown | Price creep and older housing stock |

## Why People Choose This Belt

- Tree canopy and older charm
- Better local restaurant density
- Strong private-school and family-adjacent ecosystem
- Feels more like a real city than the tourism corridor

## Main Tradeoff

You pay for vibe, schools, and convenience, but park commutes are worse than the map suggests.


path: neighborhoods-suburban.md
content: # Winter Garden, Windermere, Oviedo, Apopka, Clermont

## Best For

- Families wanting space and school options
- Buyers looking beyond the urban core
- Households that accept car dependence in exchange for larger homes

## Area Personality

| Area | Strength | Watchout |
|------|----------|----------|
| Winter Garden / Horizon West | Fast-growing family favorite near Disney side | Traffic and price creep |
| Windermere | Prestige and large-home appeal | Expensive, not much walkability |
| Oviedo | Strong family reputation on the northeast side | Long cross-metro drives |
| Apopka | Better value and access north-west | Less polished, commute matters |
| Clermont | Space and relative value west of core | Commute can be rough |

## Main Tradeoff

These areas often win on house, school, and neighborhood feel, but daily life becomes fully car and toll dependent.


path: neighborhoods-tourism.md
content: # I-Drive, Dr. Phillips, Lake Buena Vista, Celebration

## Best For

- Visitors who want convenience first
- Service and hospitality workers
- Households that want park access or convention access
- Residents who care more about southwest location than city culture

## Area Personality

| Area | Strength | Watchout |
|------|----------|----------|
| International Drive | Hotels, conventions, chain dining, attractions | Feels tourist-heavy and traffic-loaded |
| Dr. Phillips | Strong restaurant cluster and polished suburban feel | Expensive and still car-dependent |
| Lake Buena Vista | Disney access and resort adjacency | Mostly tourism infrastructure |
| Celebration | Attractive design and Disney-adjacent order | Can feel curated and premium-priced |

## Good Fit

- Conference traveler who needs fast venue access
- Disney-heavy household
- Resident working in southwest hospitality or tourism nodes

## Bad Fit

- User wanting local-city authenticity
- Budget renter assuming tourism-zone apartments are cheap
- Family that hates traffic and seasonal spikes


path: resident.md
content: # Orlando Resident Guide

## First 30 Days

1. Pick the correct county and commute pattern before signing a lease.
2. Confirm renter or homeowner insurance pricing before assuming a place is affordable.
3. Set up SunPass or a toll strategy if driving will be regular.
4. Get utilities, internet, and primary-care planning in motion quickly.
5. Build a heat and storm routine before summer or hurricane season arrives.

## What New Residents Underestimate

- Commutes that cross I-4 or major park corridors
- Toll accumulation
- Lower local wages relative to headline housing prices
- Childcare and after-school costs
- Insurance premiums in Florida

## Good Resident Anchors

| Priority | Better Move |
|----------|-------------|
| Family setup | Choose school fit and commute before chasing house features |
| Remote work | Pay for neighborhood quality, not just square footage |
| Southwest jobs | Live on the same side of the metro if possible |
| Frequent flying | Do not ignore airport access |

## Weak Default Moves

- Picking a cheap outer-ring apartment without commute testing
- Assuming a tourist-zone lease means easier daily life
- Moving in June or August without budgeting for utility spikes and schedule stress


path: safety.md
content: # Orlando Safety and Law Basics

## Everyday Safety

- Orlando is generally manageable for visitors and residents, but the city is spread out and context matters.
- Tourist corridors are usually safer than people expect, but they attract scams and petty opportunism.
- Some Downtown blocks feel very different by time of day.

## Practical Risks

| Risk | Better Move |
|------|-------------|
| Ticket and parking scams | Buy from official channels only |
| Heat exhaustion | Carry water and use indoor resets |
| Lightning and storms | Leave pools and open areas immediately |
| Break-ins at attractions or trailheads | Do not leave visible bags in the car |
| Vacation-rental surprises | Verify legal status and fees |

## Florida Legal Basics

- Recreational cannabis is still illegal in Florida.
- Open containers in vehicles are not allowed.
- School-bus and school-zone enforcement is real.
- Gun laws are more permissive than in many states, so avoid assumptions.
- Short-term rental rules vary by local jurisdiction and HOA.

## Theme-Park Safety Moves

1. Photograph where the car is parked.
2. Keep backup chargers and hydration in the bag.
3. Have a storm fallback for strollers or mobility needs.
4. Use meeting points for groups instead of relying only on phones.


path: setup.md
content: # Setup - Orlando

Read this when `~/orlando/` does not exist or is empty. Start helping naturally, but be explicit before creating persistent local memory.

## Your Attitude

Be practical, local, and anti-brochure.

Orlando questions usually hide one of six problems:
- a park trip that needs realistic transport, timing, and budget control
- a conference or resort stay that looks simple until car, shuttle, and traffic tradeoffs appear
- a move shaped by schools, tolls, commute patterns, and insurance costs
- a family decision about where to live between parks, airport, and daily life
- a work move involving tourism, healthcare, simulation, or remote work
- a Central Florida lifestyle question where weather and driving matter more than the map suggests

Answer the user's question first whenever possible. Then gather only the next detail that improves the next move.

This skill works statelessly if the user does not want continuity. If persistent memory would help, explain what would be stored and ask for confirmation before creating `~/orlando/` or `memory.md`.

## Priority Order

### 1. First: Integration

Early in the conversation, learn when this skill should activate:
- whenever the user mentions Orlando or Central Florida
- only for theme-park and travel planning
- only for relocation, schools, and neighborhood choice
- only for work, business, or remote-work questions
- only when transport, airport, tolls, or local logistics matter

Confirm the user-facing result, not the technical storage.

If the user does not want persistent memory, continue without local files.

### 2. Then: Identify Their Orlando Mode

Figure out which mode applies now:
- visitor
- conference traveler
- moving to Orlando
- already living in Orlando
- remote worker or founder
- family choosing schools and neighborhoods

Then narrow by place:
- hotel zone or neighborhood
- airport versus park versus Downtown anchor
- Orange, Osceola, Seminole, or Lake County context when it changes the answer

### 3. Finally: Capture Ongoing Constraints

Pick up only the constraints that change future advice:
- trip dates and park priorities
- car versus shuttle versus rideshare tolerance
- housing budget and bedroom count
- school, childcare, or teen needs
- airport frequency, conference schedule, or commute corridor
- heat sensitivity, storm timing, and outdoor tolerance
- whether the user wants city life, polished suburbia, or tourism access

## What You're Saving (internally)

Keep `~/orlando/memory.md` lightweight and useful:
- activation preference for Orlando topics
- current mode, timeline, and preferred base area
- park priorities, lodging pattern, or move shortlist
- major family, school, healthcare, or commute constraints
- open loops such as district comparison, park strategy, or Florida filing tasks

Do not store passports, ticket numbers, payment details, insurance IDs, or exact home addresses unless the user explicitly asks for that behavior.


path: startup.md
content: # Orlando Startup and Founder Guide

## What Orlando Is Good For

- Service businesses with disciplined operations
- Travel-tech and hospitality-adjacent products
- Bootstrapped founder life with lower burn than major coastal hubs
- Community-driven founders who like Central Florida quality of life

## What Orlando Is Not

- A giant venture market with nonstop dense founder collisions
- The best place to raise a large institutional round by default

## Good Founder Assets

- UCF talent pipeline
- Coworking and business-community nodes
- Convention and visitor economy for certain customer segments
- Easier lifestyle for families than many larger startup hubs

## Better Founder Advice

| Founder Type | Better Move |
|--------------|-------------|
| Bootstrapped operator | Orlando can work well |
| Hard-tech VC seeker | Probably needs a broader national network |
| Family-first founder | Orlando often shines |
| Solo remote founder | Winter Park, Baldwin Park, and Lake Nona fit well |


path: tech.md
content: # Orlando Tech and Professional Work

## What Orlando Is Actually Good At

- Simulation and modeling
- Defense and aerospace-adjacent work
- Hospitality tech and travel-tech operations
- Healthcare systems and health-adjacent roles
- Remote work for people who want Florida residency and airport connectivity

## Why Orlando Works

The metro is anchored by UCF talent, a large visitor economy, and a professional-services ecosystem that is broader than outsiders assume.

## Salary Reality

| Role Type | Typical Range |
|-----------|---------------|
| Mid-level software or product role | Often lower than big coastal hubs |
| Senior software role | Competitive only in select employers or remote roles |
| Simulation / defense niche role | Often better than generic local tech |

## Best Advice

- For pure salary maximization, remote work or niche employers often beat generic local roles.
- For lifestyle-plus-airport balance, Orlando can work well.
- For early-career growth, UCF and the metro network create real but not massive opportunity density.


path: theme-parks-disney.md
content: # Walt Disney World Strategy

## When Disney Is the Right Answer

- First family trip
- Kids who care more about characters and atmosphere than pure thrill rides
- Multi-day travelers who want an all-in-one ecosystem
- Guests who value resort transport and easier mid-day resets

## Best Planning Principles

1. Pick your 1-2 non-negotiables for each park before arrival.
2. Stack the morning well, because that is when standby lines are most humane.
3. Leave room for one pool or hotel reset on longer trips.
4. Do not pay for every premium add-on by default.

## Park Personality

| Park | Best For | Note |
|------|----------|------|
| Magic Kingdom | Small kids, nostalgia, fireworks | Highest classic family value |
| EPCOT | Adults, food, older kids | Great as a half-relaxed day |
| Hollywood Studios | Star Wars and thrill mix | Needs stronger ride prioritization |
| Animal Kingdom | Slower pace, animals, visuals | Best early day and can end early |

## Disney Mistakes

- Treating EPCOT like a full thrill day
- Paying deluxe prices without using resort benefits
- Doing park hopper moves that spend more time on buses than on rides
- Ignoring weather and stroller fatigue

## When to Stay On-Site

- Disney is the trip spine
- The group wants easy transport and mid-day breaks
- Early entry and resort flow matter more than absolute room value

## When Off-Site Is Fine

- The group is driving everywhere anyway
- The trip mixes Disney, Universal, and non-park days
- Kitchen or villa space matters more than themed immersion


path: theme-parks-overview.md
content: # Orlando Theme Parks: Overview

## Core Portfolio

| Resort | Best For | Strength | Weak Spot |
|--------|----------|----------|-----------|
| Walt Disney World | Families, first-timers, immersive theming | Breadth, service rhythm, resort ecosystem | Expensive, complex planning |
| Universal Orlando Resort | Older kids, teens, adults, Potter fans | Better thrill density and simpler multi-day trip | Less broad for tiny kids |
| Epic Universe | Repeat Orlando visitors and high-hype seekers | Newest park, strongest novelty factor | High demand, can dominate trip budget |
| SeaWorld Orlando | Coaster fans and mixed-value ticket shoppers | Good coaster lineup, lighter commitment | Less essential for many first-timers |
| Discovery Cove | Premium low-intensity day | Strong service and relaxation | Expensive, niche use |

## Best Resort Choice by Trip Goal

- Small children and first Orlando trip: Disney
- Teens and thrill rides: Universal plus Epic Universe
- Adults with 2-3 days: Universal-area base plus one city evening
- Short budget trip: one flagship park family only

## Planning Truths

1. Most bad Orlando trips come from trying to do too many parks, not too few.
2. Hotel choice is part of park strategy, not a separate decision.
3. New or premium add-ons only pay off if the user values time more than money.

## Good Splits

| Length | Strong Split |
|--------|--------------|
| 2 days | Universal + Epic or Disney + rest evening |
| 3 days | Two park days + one soft day |
| 5 days | Two to three hard park days + one city or recovery day |

## Do Not Pretend These Are Equal

- Disney is better at all-ages family immersion.
- Universal is better at teen/adult momentum.
- Epic Universe is the new draw, but it can crowd out the rest of the trip if over-prioritized.
- SeaWorld is optional, not mandatory.


path: theme-parks-practical.md
content: # Theme Parks: Tickets and Logistics

## Big Budget Levers

| Lever | When It Helps | Risk |
|-------|---------------|------|
| On-site hotel | Best when one resort family dominates | Can overpay if splitting parks |
| Lightning Lane | Helps when time matters and the group is disciplined | Easy to overspend |
| Universal Express | Best on high-crowd days or short trips | Weak value on light-crowd weekdays |
| Park hopper / park-to-park | Useful when the user truly wants flexibility | Often wasted on tired families |
| Rental car | Best for split-resort or day-trip itineraries | Parking and toll costs add up |

## Ticket Reality

- Orlando tickets are date-based, dynamic, and harder to compare than they look.
- Disney one-day admission starts around USD 119.
- SeaWorld promotional entry often starts around USD 79.99.
- Universal pricing changes by day, park mix, and Express choices.
- Annual passes make sense only for repeat regional users or two-trip households.

## Parking and Arrival Rules

- Disney standard parking runs around USD 30 per day for cars.
- SeaWorld self-parking regularly starts around USD 35.
- Universal parking varies by season and event pressure.
- If the user is driving, parking cost must be part of the hotel comparison.

## Best Practical Defaults

1. One park family per day.
2. One premium line-skipping tool only when crowd pressure justifies it.
3. One true recovery block every two demanding days.
4. One weather backup per day in summer.

## What to Verify Live

- Exact park hours
- Virtual queue or reservation changes
- Current parking prices
- Premium add-on policies
- Early-entry perks tied to specific hotels


path: theme-parks-universal.md
content: # Universal Orlando Strategy

## When Universal Is the Right Answer

- Teens, adults, and thrill-ride groups
- Harry Potter fans
- Shorter trips where the user wants higher intensity per day
- Travelers excited by Epic Universe after its 2025 opening

## Strong Planning Principles

1. Decide early whether the trip is old Universal core, Epic Universe focused, or both.
2. Stay nearby if Universal is the anchor.
3. Price Express against expected crowds and the group's patience, not against emotion.
4. Keep walking tolerance in mind. Universal days can be deceptively exhausting.

## Park Personality

| Park | Best For | Note |
|------|----------|------|
| Universal Studios Florida | Screen-based attractions, nostalgia, Potter edge | Better mixed-age park than people expect |
| Islands of Adventure | Big thrills and stronger physical rides | Best single-day impact for many groups |
| Epic Universe | Newest headliners and first-repeat demand | Needs deliberate budgeting and timing |
| Volcano Bay | Water-park day in hot weather | Only worth it if the group wants a real water day |

## Universal Mistakes

- Paying for park-to-park without caring about the Hogwarts Express or cross-park flow
- Staying far away to save on hotel rate, then losing time to traffic and parking
- Adding Epic Universe without cutting something else
- Assuming Universal is meaningfully cheaper once add-ons are included

## Best Fit

| Group | Better Move |
|-------|-------------|
| One adult with one teen | Universal-heavy trip |
| Adults only weekend | Universal plus one Winter Park or nice-dinner night |
| Family with little kids | Universal only if specific IP matters |


path: transport.md
content: # Orlando Transport Guide

## Core Reality

Orlando is car-first. Public transit exists, but it only works well for narrow use cases.

## Main Transport Tools

| Mode | Best For | Reality |
|------|----------|---------|
| Rental car or personal car | Most visitors and nearly all residents | Strongest default |
| Rideshare | Short adult trips, airport runs, nights out | Surge pricing hurts families |
| LYNX bus | Budget-sensitive trips and select local routes | Slow for tourists |
| LYMMO | Downtown circulation | Free and useful inside the core only |
| SunRail | Narrow commuter use north-south | Helpful for select residents, weak for park trips |
| Resort transport | Disney and some hotel ecosystems | Great only when the resort family matches the plan |

## Current Useful Numbers

- LYNX local fare: about USD 2 one way
- SunRail fare: starts around USD 2 for one zone
- MCO to Disney-area rideshare: often expensive during peaks
- Brightline reaches Orlando airport station, but it is not a substitute for local metro transit

## Best Advice by User Type

| User Type | Best Move |
|-----------|-----------|
| Disney-first family | On-site transport or rental car |
| Universal weekend | Nearby hotel plus walking and rideshare |
| Conference traveler | Venue hotel plus occasional rideshare |
| Resident commuter | Car unless work and home align with SunRail |

## Transport Mistakes

- Using a hotel shuttle as if it were a full transport plan
- Choosing lodging based on airport distance but not park or meeting distance
- Forgetting tolls and parking when comparing hotel zones


path: visitor-attractions.md
content: # Orlando Visitor Guide: Attractions (2025-2026)

## Truly Worth It

| Attraction | Why It Is Worth It | Typical Cost | Time Needed | Best Time |
|------------|--------------------|--------------|-------------|-----------|
| Walt Disney World | Best multi-day family ecosystem on earth if planned properly | High, date based | 2-6 days | Jan-May or late Sep-Nov |
| Universal Orlando Resort | Best choice for older kids, thrill rides, Potter fans, and park-to-park energy | High, date based | 2-3 days | Jan-May or late Sep-Nov |
| Epic Universe | The major new reason to revisit Orlando after opening in 2025 | High, date based | 1 full day | Weekday rope drop |
| Kennedy Space Center | Best non-park day trip in the region | Medium-high | Full day | Clear weekday |
| Winter Park + Park Avenue | Gives you actual local Orlando texture | Free to medium | Half day | Morning or late afternoon |
| Leu Gardens | Calm break from park intensity | Medium | 2-3h | Cooler months |
| ICON Park area | Good for one evening, especially with mixed-age groups | Free to medium | 2-4h | Sunset onward |
| Springs day trip | Strong contrast to parks and great in hot weather | Low-medium | Half to full day | Spring or shoulder season |

## Worth It With Caveats

| Attraction | Caveat | Recommendation |
|------------|--------|----------------|
| SeaWorld Orlando | Better for coaster and marine-life fans than for little kids | Go only if those priorities are real |
| International Drive attractions | Easy to overpay for mid-tier entertainment | Pick one anchor activity, not a full day |
| Disney Springs | Excellent free evening, but parking and crowds can be annoying | Use for dining or shopping, not as a park substitute |
| Outlet malls | Can consume half a day with little actual savings | Go only with a short list |

## Usually Overrated

1. Trying to do Disney, Universal, and SeaWorld in one short trip.
2. Booking every minute and leaving no pool or nap time.
3. Treating ICON Park as a full Orlando substitute.
4. Driving to three tourist districts in one day just because the map says it works.

## Best Free or Low-Cost Wins

- Disney Springs for an arrival or off day
- Winter Park scenic walk and Park Avenue
- Celebration walking and coffee stop
- Lake Eola loop and swan boats
- Kraft Azalea Garden or Mead Garden in the Winter Park area
- Resort hopping around Disney deluxe hotels if the user likes themed environments

## Attraction Strategy by Visitor Type

| Visitor Type | Best Move |
|--------------|-----------|
| First family trip | Choose Disney or Universal as the main trip spine, not both at full intensity |
| Adults without kids | Mix one park day with Winter Park, a chef-driven dinner, and a space-coast or springs day |
| Conference traveler | Use one nearby evening district plus one major park day |
| Repeat Orlando visitor | Prioritize Epic Universe, a better restaurant map, and non-park day trips |

*Last updated: March 2026. Prices and event calendars change by date.*


path: visitor-itineraries.md
content: # Orlando Visitor Itineraries

## 1 Day: Conference or Add-On Trip

### Park-First
1. Pick one park only.
2. Arrive before opening.
3. Take a mid-day rest or indoor break.
4. Finish with a nearby dinner instead of cross-town driving.

### City-First
1. Morning in Winter Park or Downtown.
2. Lunch in Mills 50 or Audubon Park.
3. Afternoon at Leu Gardens or resort pool.
4. Evening on Park Avenue, Disney Springs, or a show.

## 3 Days: Best First-Time Split

### Family Version
- Day 1: Magic Kingdom or Epic Universe
- Day 2: Rest morning + pool + Disney Springs or CityWalk
- Day 3: Second park or Kennedy Space Center

### Adult Version
- Day 1: Universal or EPCOT
- Day 2: Winter Park + Mills 50 + nice dinner
- Day 3: Kennedy Space Center or springs day trip

## 5 Days: Balanced Orlando

- Day 1: Arrival, grocery stop, easy evening
- Day 2: Full park day
- Day 3: Half-day park plus rest
- Day 4: Non-park day trip or local city day
- Day 5: Second major park day or shopping and departure

## Do Not Overload These Combinations

- Disney and Universal on back-to-back rope-drop days without rest
- Airport arrival plus evening park ticket unless staying on-site
- Springs or beach day after a late theme-park close
- Kennedy Space Center on a very rainy forecast day

## Strong Pairings

| Trip Goal | Good Pairing |
|-----------|--------------|
| Little kids | Disney resort + one non-park recovery day |
| Teens | Universal + Epic Universe + outlet or NBA / soccer event |
| Couples | EPCOT or Universal + Winter Park + chef-driven dining |
| Mixed generations | Disney-area stay + one relaxed off day near the hotel |

## Best Seasonal Fit

- Jan-Feb: best weather, high demand
- Mar-Apr: strong weather but spring-break crowds
- May: hot but manageable, good for weekdays
- Jun-Aug: toughest heat and storm rhythm
- Sep: hurricane watch and lower crowds
- Oct-Nov: best balance for many visitors
- Dec: festive but expensive


path: visitor-lodging.md
content: # Orlando Visitor Guide: Where to Stay

## Main Hotel Zones

| Zone | Best For | Strengths | Watchouts |
|------|----------|-----------|-----------|
| Disney / Lake Buena Vista | Disney-first families | Resort transport, themed hotels, easier Disney rhythm | Less convenient for Universal or Downtown |
| Universal / International Drive North | Universal trips, older kids, short stays | Walkable pockets, easier nightlife, strong hotel mix | Traffic and parking complexity |
| International Drive / Convention Center | Conferences, mixed itineraries | Hotel density, dining, convention access | Feels touristy, not local |
| Downtown Orlando | Urban weekends, events | Better local feel, bars, Lake Eola access | Weak for theme parks, parking varies |
| Winter Park area | Boutique, local, polished stays | Best city texture, dining, walkability | Limited hotel inventory |
| Airport / Lake Nona | Early flights, business travel | Clean, efficient, close to MCO | Not a leisure base |

## Best Strategy by Trip Type

### Disney-First
- Stay on Disney property or very nearby if the trip is mostly Disney.
- The transport and mid-day reset options often justify the higher rate.

### Universal-First
- Stay near Universal or in the northern I-Drive zone.
- This reduces wasted time and makes CityWalk evenings easy.

### Split Trip
- Consider two hotels if doing multiple Disney days plus Universal.
- It sounds annoying, but it can save hours and lower stress.

### Conference Trip
- Stay near the venue unless the conference is light and leisure is the real priority.

## Common Hotel Fee Traps

- Resort fees on off-site hotels
- Paid parking even at non-luxury properties
- Weak "free shuttle" schedules that force rideshare anyway
- Breakfast that is technically included but operationally poor
- Rooms that look close to parks but are actually in traffic-heavy corridors

## Lodging Questions to Ask Before Booking

1. Which park or venue matters most?
2. Will the group rest mid-day?
3. Is parking included?
4. Is there a real shuttle, or only limited departures?
5. Does the group need a kitchen, laundry, or suite layout?

## Good Default Picks

| Trip Style | Default Move |
|------------|--------------|
| First Disney family trip | Disney-area hotel with transport |
| Teens and thrill rides | Universal-area hotel |
| Conference with one park day | Convention Center or I-Drive hotel |
| Adult city weekend | Downtown or Winter Park area |


path: visitor-tips.md
content: # Orlando Visitor Guide: Practical Tips

## High-Leverage Tactics

1. Arrive early, rest mid-day, and stay late only if the group has stamina.
2. Buy groceries or basic pharmacy items on day one to avoid resort-price bleeding.
3. Carry ponchos, a refillable bottle, sunscreen, and dry socks in summer.
4. Use mobile ordering inside parks whenever possible.
5. Leave room for one recovery block every two hard-charging days.

## Transport Tactics

- A rental car is strongest for split-property trips, day trips, or off-site villas.
- Resort transport works best when the hotel and park family match.
- Rideshare is fine for short adult trips but gets expensive for multi-day family logistics.
- Confirm toll handling before taking a rental car.

## Timing Moves That Save Money

- Weekdays beat weekends for newer attractions and hotel rates.
- Shoulder seasons beat school holidays if the user's calendar allows.
- Grocery runs and basic breakfasts can save far more than bargain-hunting one meal at a time.

## If Traveling With Kids

- Never schedule three consecutive rope-drop mornings.
- Build one cool-down indoor activity or pool block per day.
- Measure success by the few best moments, not by attraction count.

## If Traveling Without Kids

- Orlando can be excellent for adults if you leave the corridor at least once.
- Add Winter Park, a good tasting-menu or chef-driven dinner, a cocktail night, or a space-coast day.

## Quick Recovery Plays

| Problem | Better Move |
|---------|-------------|
| Everyone is overheated | Indoor meal + AC + souvenir or show break |
| Storms hit all afternoon | Shift to indoor rides, Disney Springs, CityWalk, or hotel downtime |
| Group is melting down | Drop the plan and salvage one high-value evening |
| Budget is slipping | Cut park-food impulse buys and rideshare churn |


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