Mention that you live in an Orlando apartment and inevitably someone asks you a question about Disney, the weather or the many tourist attractions. Next time they ask, be armed with these interesting facts.
- Yes, Orlando did exist prior to 1971 when Walt Disney World opened, in fact it was incorporated in 1875.
- Orlando is the county seat for Orange County, which was named because there USED to be a vast amount of orange groves.
- Which brings us to our next piece of trivia, the Orlando Magic was almost named the Orlando Juice because of all of the citrus groves.
- There are over 100 lakes in Orlando.
- Lake Eola, which is one of them, is home to over 50 swans.
- Our most famous park isn’t even located in Orlando!
And now that you know this great Orlando trivia, why not head to a local spot for a trivia night with friends. Here are some spots near your apartment in Orlando. Call or check out their websites for more details.
