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ORLANDO
Pure fun in the
Sunshine State
Welcome
WELCOME TO
ORLANDO
Experience the American way of life in every respect.
You will see that the Sunshine State has much more
to offer than just sun. Say hello to Micky and Minnie
in Disney World, improve your handicap on the golf
course, take an airboat ride through the Everglades,
visit one of the huge shopping malls and be astoun­
ded at the range of goods on offer, or just spend
your time lazing on the beach.
Nature lovers will appreciate the rich variety of flora
and fauna. Take a walk around idyllic Lake Berkley
and then satisfy your hunger with a juicy steak from
the grill. Great!
We look forward to welcoming you in Lake Berkley
and wish you an unforgettable stay.
Your Resort Manager Kuno Estermann and Team
Kuno Estermann
Resort Manager
at Orlando
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CONTENTS
Location 5
History 6
Reception 7
Good to know 8
Theme parks 10
Golf 11 | 14
Resort map 12
Excursions 15
Cuisine 17
Shopping 18
Museum 19
Hapimag diversity 20
Important telephone numbers 22
Online 23
ORLANDO – PURE
ENJOYMENT IN THE
SUNSHINE STATE
With around 300 days of sunshine a year,
it’s not for nothing that Florida is known
as the Sunshine State. The Hapimag
Resort Orlando lies in the heart of central
Florida in Lake Berkley.
The Hapimag Resort is in the ideal location for get­
ting in your hired car and driving in any direction to
explore the Sunshine State of Florida. Including all
its big leisure parks, of course. The renowned Walt
Disney World parks and Sea World are only around
8 kilometers away, and it’s only 10 kilometers or so
to Universal Studios. You can drive to the Atlantic
coast and the Gulf of Mexico in an hour or two as
well.
In the immediate vicinity of the resort you will find
numerous restaurants and a 24-hour shopping
center.
The Hapimag Resort
Orlando is built in
the style of a typical,
colorful American
town house.
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History
HISTORY
AND CULTURE
Orlando takes its name from the US army
officer Orlando Reeves. The first step
towards it becoming the holiday paradise
it is today was taken when Walt Disney
World Magic Kingdom opened in 1971.
Before the first European settlers arrived in 1836
the area around Orlando was sparsely settled by
the Muskogee and other Native American tribes.
By 1842 more and more settlers had found that
they liked central Florida. Among them was Aaron
Jernigan, who founded the settlement of Jernigan
near Fort Gatlin, an old army camp. In 1857, when it
consisted of a collection of shacks and a few ­saloons,
it was named after the US army officer Orlando
Reeves, who had been killed by the Seminole in
1835. In the 1850 s and 1860 s, cattle-raising was still
its defining industry. A first courthouse was built in
1863, which also served as a school and church.
Popular and well known
Orlando is the fifth largest
city in the state and is
thought of as the tourism
capital of the US. It owes
its reputation, above all,
to the theme parks Walt
Disney World and Universal
Studios.
Reception
WE’RE HERE
FOR YOU!
How can we help?
Our reception staff is always
happy to assist you.
If you have any questions, or need information
or help with requests of any kind, reception is just
the place. You can always find someone there to
help you out during opening hours. Just stop by!
Services
–Sale of Nespresso pods
–Sale of postcards, stamps and admission tickets
–Tickets for attractions
–Housekeeping service
–WiFi throughout the resort
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Good to know
USEFUL THINGS
TO KNOW
Opening hours and eating times, how
they tell the time and how you take
money out: what you need to know.
– Americans use a 12-hour clock (morning is from
12 a. m. to 11:59 a. m.; afternoon and evening
is 12 p. m. to 11:59 p. m.). So midnight is 12 a. m.,
and noon is 12 p. m.
– Americans eat early in the evening, between
6 p. m. and 8 p. m. A service charge is rarely in­
cluded in restaurant prices. A tip of 18 to 20
percent is normal, depending on the restaurant
and service.
– Many gas stations and drug stores are open
24 hours a day. The large Walmart supermarket
1 kilometer from the Hapimag Resort is also open
around the clock.
– On cash machines (ATMs) there are signs indicat­
ing which credit cards are accepted. It is generally
not possible to exchange money in banks. When
it is possible, the charges are very high. When you
pay using a credit card, you are asked two things
by the card reader. First: “Debit or credit?”
Choose “credit.” “Debit” means American debit
cards only. Then: “Cash back, yes or no?” Many
Americans choose “yes” to get cash from their
account. Tourists generally don’t do that.
The phone has a key for the
emergency number 911.
The US emergency number
is stored on the phone
in all holiday apartments
in the Hapimag Resort
and can be called by press­
ing the emergency key
on the keypad.
Good to know
SAFE JOURNEY
In Florida things may be very different
from what you are used to at home.
Starting with driving.
–Always keep a few dollars with you to pay the tolls
on the freeway. Many car rental companies offer
a Florida Sun Pass as part of the deal.
–Fuel is sold in gallons (1 gallon = 3.78 liters). There
is a large selection of fuel types. Just choose the
cheapest. If your credit card doesn’t work at the
pump, tell the cashier how much fuel you want.
–At traffic lights you can turn right on a red light –
unless there is a sign explicitly prohibiting it. It’s
nice and practical, but it isn’t mandatory. If you are
in any doubt, wait for a green light.
–You must not pass a stationary yellow school bus if
it has its flashing lights on.
–The car parks are huge! Make sure you know where
you have parked your car so that you don’t have
to spend a long time looking for it when you come
back.
Exactly the right speed
Speedometers and GPS
systems show miles per
hour (1 mile = 1.6 km). The
speeds shown are exactly
right. In other words, there
is no tolerance value as
there is in most European
cars.
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Theme parks
ENJOYMENT IS
THE THEME
Orlando without a visit to a theme park?
Not possible. Let these magical worlds
cast their spell over you.
Walt Disney World alone has six large parks for days
full of enjoyment. Two of them are water parks. Each
of the four theme parks has its own main attraction:
Magic Kingdom has Cinderella’s castle, Epcot has its
huge geodesic sphere, Disney’s Hollywood Studios
has the Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard,
and Disney’s Animal Kingdom has its Tree of Life.
Film lovers shouldn’t miss the opportunity to visit
Universal Studios. Experience how Hollywood
Productions are made. A variety of themed areas
provide fun and excitement. The Harry Potter
attractions in the two Universal parks of Adventure
Island and Universal Studios are a must for all
fans of the little magician.
Other theme parks
– SeaWorld, a very popular
theme park with a marine
life theme
– Legoland Florida
– Kennedy Space Center
– Busch Gardens
– Island of Adventure
You can get information
on these at reception.
Golf
Sand Lake Rd.
Florida
Mall
Convention
Center
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ORLANDO’S GOLF
COURSES
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Shingle Creek
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Windmere GC
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Highlands Reserve
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Falcon’s Fire
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Orange Lake
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Oaks National Golf Club
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Royal St. Cloud GC
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Hunter’s Creek GC
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Bass Road
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Greenway
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Studios Theme Park
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Park Club Drive
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Reception
Outdoor pool
Sun terrace
Sports field
Children’s play area
Fitness room
Waste disposal point
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Golf
TEE TIME ALL
YEAR ROUND
Enjoy your game! It’s always golf season
in Florida.
The Hapimag Resort Orlando is located in the mid­
dle of a golfing paradise with courses to suit every
playing standard.
The following courses are near the Resort:
Oaks National Golf Club
Falcon‘s Fire Golf Club
Kissimmee Bay Country Club
Remington Golf Club
Royal St. Cloud Golf Links
Harmony Golf Preserve
Hunters Creek Golf Club
Shingle Creek Golf Club
Windmere Golf Club
Highlands Reserve Golf Club
Orange Lake Golf
ChampionsGate Golf
Ridgewood Lakes Golf
Providence Golf Club
Celebration Golf Club
You can get information on the
green fees at reception.
SEE ALLIGATORS
UP CLOSE BUT
IN SAFETY
At Gatorland you can look forward to
magnificent scenery, animals and
impressive shows. It is not just alligators
that are at home here.
The adventurer Owen Godwin wanted to allow peo­
ple to get close to crocodiles and alligators without
exposing them to danger. With that idea in mind, he
founded the Florida Wildlife Institute in 1949. Today
the park is known as Gatorland and runs its own
breeding program.
Several hundred alligators, crocodiles and snakes
live here and can be observed. There are a number
of different shows put on every day. The more
daring visitors can take a zip line ride for a view of
the park from above.
More information is available at reception.
White alligators
One of the highlights
at Gatorland are white
alligators, which look
as if they have been
painted. They haven’t
of course.
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Excursions
THROUGH THE
EVERGLADES ON
AN AIRBOAT
In an airboat you can go to places in the
swamplands and nature reserve that are
inaccessible to normal boats.
With the wind in your face and the vibration of the
boat’s propellers under your feet, take a trip to the
Everglades, Florida’s most famous natural wonder.
Discover a world of alligators and turtles living in
the wild, exotic birds and tropical swamp plants. It’s
an unforgettable adventure for the whole family.
You can get detailed information on the various trips
at reception.
The best time of day
In order to see as many
animals as possible, book
your trip before 11 a. m. in
the hot summer months.
On cold days it is advisable
to take an afternoon trip.
Fine food
ENJOY
YOUR MEAL!
Food from around the world: in Orlando
and the surrounding area there is some­
thing to suit everyone.
Breakfast at 4 a. m., or would you prefer 3 p. m.? In
the land of opportunity, everything is possible when
it comes to the first meal of the day. Italian, Mexican,
Chinese, Thai, Greek or genuine American T-bone
steaks and burgers: everyone will find something to
their liking here.
If you like a relaxed, comfortable ambience, you will
find many charming bistros and cafés in Celebration
and Disney Springs. You can combine eating out
with a real spectacle every Friday and Saturday eve­
ning in Old Town in Kissimmee, where you will see
proud owners showing off their immaculately pre­
served antique or classic cars and trucks.
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Shopping
SHOPPING
PARADISE
Micky Mouse ears or designer outfits,
small boutiques or gigantic malls.
There is enough variety in and around
Orlando to keep any shopper happy.
Shops of all kinds and spectacular window displays
make a shopping expedition an inviting prospect.
Featuring some of the best-known stores in the land,
such as Neinam Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue,
For Tiffany fans
Bloomingdales, and one of the largest factory outlet
The Charles Hosmer Morse
Museum of American Art
in Winter Park features the
largest collection of works
by Louis Comfort Tiffany.
The museum shop sells gift
items inspired by Tiffany’s
work, such as colorful
panes of glass and vases.
complexes in the southeast US, there is something
for every budget in Orlando. Lovers of large shop­
ping malls will find the Florida Mall or Mall at Millenia
very much to their taste. With over 180 shops, Or­
lando International Premium Outlets is the largest
shopping center in the whole state.
Museum
FOR YOUNG AND
OLD ALIKE
The whole family will love the Orlando
Science Center, a hands-on science
museum where there is plenty to try
out and discover.
The Orlando Science Center is an interactive
museum revolving around nature and science.
Visitors experience fascinating exhibits on
four floors. Visit Jupiter, for example, or travel
back in time and stroke a dinosaur. Explore
concepts such as light and laser, sound and
waves, electricity and magnetism, or create
your own laser show.
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IMPORTANT
TELEPHONE
NUMBERS
To use the phone in your holiday
apartment, please dial 9 before the
number you wish to call.
Fire service 911
Police 911
Ambulance 911
Internal phone numbers
Reception Emergency Reception key
MOD key
For calls from your mobile phone to a
number in the USA, don’t forget to dial
+1, and for calls to a number outside
the USA, dial 011.
Online
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latest information and recommendations for
what to do and see at our Hapimag resorts and
in the surrounding regions.
YOUR OPINION
MATTERS
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we can improve?
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We hope you have an unforgettable stay and
enjoy some special moments in Orlando.
Your Hapimag Team in Orlando
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Hapimag Resort Orlando
1010 Park Ridge Circle | Kissimmee FL 34746 | United States of America
T +1 (407) 3 90 90 83 | [email protected] | www.hapimag.com