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Happening neighborhood: In theme-park Orlando, the happening spot is downtown Disney, which is one big entertainment complex. In old-town Orlando, downtown Orange Avenue is lined with restaurants and nightclubs.

If you only do one thing: Go to Walt Disney World, of course. Older folks might best like the EPCOT Center; families, the Magic Kingdom; and singles, MGM Studio.

What's new: Universal Studios' CityWalk, an entertainment complex, will be opening this fall, to include Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville Cafe, the largest Hard Rock Cafe in the world, and Downbeat magazine's Jazz Center and Hall of Fame.

Old-faithful restaurant: In old-town Orlando, try Manuel's. In Disney World, try Victoria and Albert's. Fancy places, both.

Of-the-moment restaurant: In old-town Orlando, Sergio's is the latest popular spot; in Disney World, Wolfgang Puck Cafe is proving a big success.

With the kids: Mickey's ToonTown in the Magic Kingdom is especially recommended.

Side trip: Drive to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, about 45 minutes east of Orlando, near Cocoa Beach.

Off-the-beaten track: Cassadaga, a residential community of psychics and palm readers, is about an hour away. If you've had it up to here with Walt's World, a peep into another world may be just what the doctor ordered.

Average per-night lodging rate: $118

Distance from airport to city center: From the airport to downtown Orlando: 22 miles; from the airport to Walt Disney World: 14 miles

Information: 800/643-9492, http://www.goflorida.com/orlando

Orlando Calendar:
  • The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. In June, Fantasyland in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom closed Mr. Toad's Wild Ride and replaced it with this new attraction, which includes a ride that zooms adventurers around the Hundred Acre Woods in honeypots. Information: 407/824-4321.

  • "Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance." The Riverdance troupe performs throughout the day, June 5-Sept. 26, at the Epcot World Showcase. Information: 407/824-4321.

  • Maude the Elephant's Birthday Party. The Central Florida Zoological Park invites kids to come celebrate Maude's birthday, with birthday cake and hands-on activities. Mid-August. Information: 407/323-4450.

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