Orlando is said to have been named after an American soldier, Orlando Reeves who almost miraculously saved fellow soldiers from a Seminole Indian attack and then, sadly, perished.\u00a0 Over the years Orlando changed from a cattle and cotton area in the early pioneer years to citrus farming in the 1880\u2019s. Growth in Central Florida was achieved by way of railroads, post-depression and post-World War II building booms, the addition of airports, colleges and new jobs created by the relocation of technology companies.\u00a0 In the 1970\u2019s Walt Disney major sprinkled pixie dust on the town fostering a surge in incredible development. The magical city of Orlando was on its way to becoming a world-class tourist and family thrills destination.\u00a0 The addition of hotels, motels, commercial centers and tourist enterprises changed the face of this bustling town once again.\u00a0 Today, Orlando is well-known for the excitement provided by the imagineers at Walt Disney World, but industries related to travel, entertainment, tourism, high-tech, bio-tech, digital media and software development have been instrumental in the success and growth of the metropolitan area as well.\u00a0 Central Florida will no doubt evolve and change with the times and millions of visitors will continue to find their way to \u201cThe City Beautiful\u201d, Orlando.<\/p>\n
A great place to stay in Orlando is Disney\u2019s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, <\/strong>a resort with comfortable accommodations and a colorful Turn-of-the-Century horse racing theme.\u00a0 Choose from Studio, 1- or 2-bedroom villas or the unique, oversized, 3-bedroom Treehouse Villas.\u00a0 The resort, settled on Village Lake and a lovely golf course, offers plenty of amenities to satisfy guests: full kitchens, WIFI, 24-hour fitness center, jogging trail, tennis and basketball courts and campfire activities. \u00a0Unwind at \u201cSenses\u201d, the full service on-site spa.\u00a0 Take a refreshing swim in High Rock Spring Pool, Paddock Pool or one of the three leisure pools found at the Treehouse Villas, Congress Park and The Grandstand. Enjoy casual dining at The Turf Club Bar and Grille, or grab quick bites at Artist\u2019s Palette, Paddock Grille or Backstretch Pool Bar. The charming Victorian-style resort is conveniently located within walking distance of all the dining and entertainment options of Disney Springs. There\u2019s also a water taxi and ample bus transportation available to transport guests to various to various locations throughout the Disney complex.<\/p>\n