Before there were thrill rides, costumed characters, nightly fireworks spectaculars and millions of out-of-towners, Central Florida had a very big draw for tourists: The sun. The warmth and natural ...

Becoming a tourism mecca was years in the making. It started with nature-driven attractions and was jump-started by Walt Disney. Along the way have been alligators, mermaids, Mickey Mouse, Elvis, ...

The city of Orlando is without doubt America's theme park capital, and is one reason more than 143 million visitors flock to the Sunshine State each year. While many come to relish the thrills at ...