A Well-Known Florida City Ranked Among America’s Most ‘Disappointing’ Tourist Spots for 2025

If you’re planning an epic family vacation to Florida, one of the most popular and consistent destinations is Orlando. First and foremost, it’s home to some of the best theme parks in the world, but the city also has so many incredible things to do, other than visiting Disney World. So why has Orlando been named as one of the most “disappointing” tourist spots in America?

This unfortunate moniker comes from the website Radical Storage, which reports that, based on user reviews, Orlando is the fifth most disappointing worldwide, and the only American destination within the top five. According to the data, 10.6 percent of reviews of the city are largely negative, with many of them containing the word “disappointing.” That’s not even accounting for the fact that Orlando’s airport has been ranked dead last for cleanliness.

But is that an accurate assessment? What factors make tourists disappointed and, most importantly, how can you avoid these pitfalls when planning your next Orlando vacation? Let’s dive into this lackluster mess and see what’s really going on.

If you’re not an international traveler, you may not have heard of “Paris Syndrome.” This is a real psychological condition that happens when visitors are less than thrilled when visiting Paris. Basically, everyone seems to have a pristine, marvelous image of the City of Lights in their minds, and the reality is starkly different. Such is the case with all the cities on Radical Storage’s list (with the number one offender being Cancun, Mexico, for reference).

So, which issues does Orlando have that contrast sharply with tourists’ expectations? Although the report doesn’t give specifics, reading through reviews of popular attractions can give some insight. For example, for Disney parks, visitors lament high prices, ride breakdowns, and large crowds. Other places, like Discovery Cove, have reviews pointing to rude staff and poor customer service.

The weather can also be a problem for some tourists, especially those who come from more moderate climates. The city gets hot and muggy during the summer, with temperatures sometimes exceeding 90 degrees. Couple that with waiting in line in a crowded park and fighting traffic everywhere you go, and it makes sense for many people to feel disappointed.