Well, it's not very far outside the bubble, but there's not a Disney restaurant in sight. There's a great selection of fun restaurants in this cute little town and it's well worth the trip just to try something different.

Head out I-4 East toward Orlando and turn left on Sand Lake Road (away from International Drive). After about half a mile, you'll see restaurants and bars on both sides of the road. This is where the locals go and there is quite a variety of excellent restaurants in all price ranges.

It's definitely a bit of a drive from the attractions, but it's like Downtown Disney without the tourists. There's an explosion of condos in downtown Orlando and the restaurants and bars are in hot pursuit of the growing crowds.

Ok, so it's not around the corner...you get on the I-4 and head east....PAST Orlando and turn right onto Fairbanks Avenue At first it looks a bit questionable but if you turn onto Orlando Avenue or, even better, go down to Park Avenue you'll find some really enjoyable restaurants in extremely pleasant surroundings.

Ok, you can call it I-Drive. Out I-4 East past Sea World, there are several exits (Sand Lake and Kirkman). Turn right and you'll run into an incredible tourist zone...but among all of the not-quite Disney attractions, there are some really interesting places to eat

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