Visiting Orlando As A Kid Vs Adult

The last time you went, you had a Dick Tracy lunchbox. Here's a fresh perspective on the Sunshine State, from Visit Orlando.

It's happening...YOU HAVE ARRIVED

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Florida, Orlando, Orlando sign

Arriving: Then

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EVERYTHING IS SO DIFFERENT AND BIG HELP MY BRAIN IS EXPLODING.

Arriving: Now

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Relief, followed quickly by the realisation you didn't buy a plug adaptor.

Surprises: Then

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At home you only had frogs at the bottom of the garden.

Surprises: Now

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Hanson's Shoe Repair is Orlando's best-kept secret. Call or text to get the password, then slip inside this old-world speakeasy to soak up the atmosphere. Who needs sharks?

Refreshment: Then

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A litre or two of slush was all you wanted in life.

Refreshment: Now

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You're more likely to opt for an Arctic Frost Martini, made with dry ice, at the Icebar.

Travel Companion: Then

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They were your best pal, and they did not leave your side – even when you went in the pool. Sadly, they didn't all make it back.

Travel Companion: Now

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Who needs stuffed animals when you've got true love? <3

Food: Then

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A holiday in Orlando was pretty much a sweet-eating competition. And you were always the winner.

Food: Now

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You're saving your strength for the Teak Bistro Burger, which is taller than you were when you last visited.

Fun: Then

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"How many hours can I possibly stay in the pool today?" was your main question.

Fun: Now

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The Manta at Seaworld basically lets you fly like a superhero. You’re ready for this.

Rest: Then

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You only needed 30 minutes of sleep at night and wanted to do everything... until you didn't want to do ANYTHING. Your poor parents.

Rest: Now

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You work all the time. Holidays are basically an excuse to be asleep for two weeks.

Amazement: Then

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You could go UNDER THE SEA!

Amazement: Now

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All. Of. The. Colours.

Theme Parks: Then

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Life affirming, terrifying, shockingly addictive.

Theme Parks: Now

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You've refined it to a sport: the only problem is what to go on first.

Going home: Then

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Already? But you were just getting started...

Going Home: Now

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Well, some things don't really change.

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