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Orlando (/ɔrˈlændoʊ/) is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States. The Greater Orlando metropolitan area has a population of 2,134,411, making it the 26th largest metro area in the United States, the sixth largest metro area in the Southeastern United States, and the third largest metro area in Florida. Orlando is the fifth largest city in Florida, and the state's largest inland city.
Orlando is nicknamed "The City Beautiful" and its symbol is the fountain at Lake Eola. The current mayor is Buddy Dyer. The city is best known for the Walt Disney World Resort (located approximately 21 miles (34 km) southwest of Downtown Orlando in Lake Buena Vista), founded by the Walt Disney Company in 1971, and for the Universal Orlando Resort (which consists of two parks, Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, as well as other attractions, including City Walk). Orlando is also home to the SeaWorld theme park, Gatorland, as well as Wet 'n Wild Water Park. With the exception of Walt Disney World, most major attractions are located along International Drive. The city's famous attractions form the backbone of Orlando's tourism industry, making the city the most visited American city in 2009. The city is also one of the busiest American cities for conferences and conventions. Like other major cities in the Sun Belt, Orlando grew rapidly during the 1980s and well into the first decade of the 21st century. Orlando is also home to the University of Central Florida, which is the second largest university in the United States in terms of enrollment (as of 2011).
Winter Park, what a mess you've made us.
After one long drive, we can hardly speak.
So I'll set up camp on an itchy carpet
Where, thanks to you, we'll make plans for the week.
Eight words of advice:
Keep your pneumonia the hell away from me.
'Cause it could have come at a better time
As you've overdosed on supplements and herbal tea.
It's breaking my back, bearing every situation.
And, at the risk of an attack, I'll use delicate persuasion
To keep you in the other room.
Winter Park, what an ironic statement.
Over one long night, we can hardly speak.
Watching romance happen after hours,
But if you need to know, your secret's safe with me.
These things aren't new to me.
I know it's exactly where you want to be.
But to bear the doubt is a troublesome route.
Who's laughing now?
It's breaking my back, bearing every situation.
And, at the risk of an attack, I'll use delicate persuasion
To keep calm and carry on.
To avoid the night completely.
To drive us downtown.
To watch a shuttle launch and Aaron sing.
But what should have been or even is...
Don't get the wrong impression.
Talking over and over and over and oversight.
Getting underwhelmed by a quieter sound tonight.
So draw a finger to your mouth
And start setting up your vows
Of getting out of the house
And driving East and down.
'Cause word is getting around.
Winter Park...