The Shingle Creek is located on Universal Boulevard just off the Beachline Expressway (SR 528, Exit #2) 20 minutes from the airport and 10 mins from Orlando's world-famous attractions like Disney World, Universal, Wet‘N Wild, Sea World and several huge shopping Malls including a very popular Outlet Mall. There are free shuttles and discount deals including 1/2 day/1/2 price tickets to Sea World and Universal Studios.  Disney shuttle is $14 R/T per person. All shuttles MUST be reserved in advance. Travel desk in the Shingle Creek lobby opens at 7:15am - to call ahead for reservations or information: 407-828-3035. When I was down in March, the travel desk offered a Disney discount deal if you are willing to see a 90 min Time Share presentation that includes a continental breakfast.

Welcome to Orlando from the visitor bureau - Attractions and Information

Free Disney Ticket offer - volunteer in your community

This couple is spending 67 days to try everything Orlando has to offer - from roller coasters to hang gliding, swimming with dolphins, spa-ing, golfing, gator wrestling, museum exploring, theatre-going, dining and more - learn from their experience

Disney gives a free pass if you happen to be there on your birthday. Go to their website to register in advance to simplify things at the gate: http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/disneyparks/en_US/WhatWillYouCelebrate/index?name=FreeOnYourBirthdayPage

208 things to do in Orlando

Top sights according to about.com

Caladesi and Siesta beaches - ranked the top beaches in the U.S. and just 100 miles from Orlando
Disney ride Review by a 10-year old boy

Kennedy Space Center - note from Dick Cronk

Kennedy Space Center

St Augustine, the oldest city

Off the Beaten Path with kids - Bioluminescent Kayak Tours, springs, cowboy ranch, space

Off Beaten Path - by Sheryl Kurland