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Mary, Queen of the Universe Shrine

8300 Vineland Ave., Orlando, FL 32821
407-239-6600
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Ranked #6 of 172 attractions in Orlando
Type: Religious Sites, Churches/ Cathedrals
Description: A Catholic church built in the 1980s so that the large number of visitors to the Orlando region would have a place to attend church.
Useful Information: Wheelchair access
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Dublin, Ireland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Might be a bit pricey for some but you will enjoy the experience. Ideally located on I-Drive near corner of Universal Boulevard.

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Marietta, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

Very welcoming and absolutely gorgeous. Don't take Vineland Ave. from the Disney resort area (horrible back up on Saturday evening). Instead, take 4 East, get off at the exit for Vineland (Outlet Mall), and go straight across Vineland to the Little Lake Bryan area.

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Germantown, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

Your trip to Orlando should definitely include a stop at the shrine. It is just beautiful and the stained glass just puts it over the top. The priests are most welcoming and it's always a full house! Nice to see people take time to worship while on vacation.

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Lafayette, LA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

We have visited this beautiful church on several occasions. On four occasions I brought groups of young people from Louisiana to Mass here. On every visit we have thoroughly enjoyed the mass and the visit to the gift shop. We actually started coming here many years ago when the church was located in what is now the gift shop and... More

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Lafayette, LA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

We have visited this beautiful church on several occasions. On four occasions I brought groups of young people from Louisiana to Mass here. On every visit we have thoroughly enjoyed the mass and the visit to the gift shop. We actually started coming here many years ago when the church was located in what is now the gift shop and... More

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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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6 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

This beautiful shrine is a real oasis in a land of the un-real, fantasy. Ample parking and a beautiful building and sanctuary. Almost constant reconciliation available and frequent masses. A bit difficult now to drive in and out since the adjoining outlet mall has become so popular - really difficult to go south on Sunday after Mass! Nice to have... More

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Sunrise, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

This church is beautiful everyone should come and visit this church. the architecture of this building is amazing and the gift is great.

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Canada
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6 attraction reviews
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75 helpful votes 75 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

Its a large catholic church, with no character... I cannot begin to imagine how this got to be listed as an attraction... this was a waste of time. If you want to go to church, there are plenty of better and more unique places to try in Orlando area, and if you want to find an attraction, there are hundreds... More

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Boston
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

I like the place, and far from noise it was an amazing adventure in Orlando, the place was great. the fountain was just so great for the kids and we enjoyed lots

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Stuart, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

This is a wonderful shrine and gift shop that I try to visit every time I am in Orlando. They have a plethora of books, etc. to choose from, a rosary garden, confession all day and the church is beautiful! Don't miss it!

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