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Mary, Queen of the Universe Shrine


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 178 attractions in Orlando
Traveler 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.
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Attraction type: Religious site
Address: 8300 Vineland Ave. Orlando, FL 32821
Tel: 407-239-6600

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5 of 5 stars
TomandMom   1 contribution
South Florida
Jul 28, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

We've been to Mary Queen of the Universe a few times for mass while in the Orlando area. The priest and staff are warm and welcoming, the church is beautiful and attending mass brings some balance to a vacation. Visit the gift shop- great place to buy Christmas presents. more

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5 of 5 stars
missfendiuk   17 contributions
london
Jan 6, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

Lovely place and they had a Nativity area that was serene more

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5 of 5 stars
whizkidforte   6 contributions
Dover, FL
Dec 27, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

It may look like some mere megachurch to some, but Mary, Queen of the Universe Shrine is a dream come true for Catholics like me - and it has been that way for nearly 16 years! I visited that wonderful place for 12 years and it's just magnificent from the first visit. Here in Florida, where I live one hour... more

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5 of 5 stars
greykitty_8   1 contribution
Des Moines, Iowa
Dec 15, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

This is a beautiful church near Disney World. We stayed at Port of Orleans, French Quarter, so it was nearly 5 miles away. The priest is very welcoming. If you are a small group, there are usually cabs looking for fares after mass. I'm so glad we made the effort. more

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4 of 5 stars
Weston66   46 contributions
St. Louis, MO
Dec 2, 2008
4/5 found this review helpful

This Catholic Shrine provided a nice calm diversion from our otherwise hectic days in Orlando. It's a beautiful shrine to Mary with several options for finding a place to simply rest and reflect. Others have already described its various features in the next few postings, so I won't repeat. While especially appropriate for Catholics, it's also good for non-Catholic Christians... more

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4 of 5 stars
DuaneL   1 contribution
London
Feb 24, 2008
5/6 found this review helpful

If you are Catholic and a tourist in Orlando this church is an excellent way to celebrate Mass. There is overt fund raising but not in a way that is off putting. The church is beautiful and quite inspiring coming from England where churches are empty as this Mass was over flowing with people from around the US and the... more

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4 of 5 stars
soccermom9   1 contribution
Gainesville FL
Jul 22, 2007
4/6 found this review helpful

The shrine is peaceful and inspirational. It is a quiet place to feel closer to your own mother as well as to the church. Even non-catholics will appreciate the respectful and loving tributes to mother and family. Go on Mothers day and rejoice in your roots of love and faith. It is not Disney so don't expect entertainment. You actually... more

Beautiful
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5 of 5 stars
orlandohome   10 contributions
Orlando, FL
Apr 8, 2007
5/6 found this review helpful

This is a must see on your trip to Orlndo. It is a wonderful place to worship and feel closer to god. In addition to the very beautiful Shrine Church is the outdoor Mother and Child Chapel, Rosary Gardens, flowing fountains. a historic statue of Mary holding the Divine Infant, beautiful bronze doors and real candles to light. more

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5 of 5 stars
Moderngypsy   2 contributions
Florida
Feb 11, 2007
5/6 found this review helpful

Our friends had told us about this Church. So when we visited Orlando, we HAD to make a visit. Mary, Queen of the Universe Shrine is a Church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orlando. It is a wonderful, peaceful, prayerful oasis in the midst of so many Theme Parks. It is not a Parish Church but apparently was built... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Fort Myers Florida
Feb 27, 2006
11/12 found this review helpful

We came up to Orlando to get away from one of the hurricanes last year. I pulled into the parking lot and saw that a mass was going to start. My parents and I went inside this was not our first trip to the Shrine but it was however our first time to attend a mass at the Shrine. The... more

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Mary, Queen of the Universe Shrine Address

8300 Vineland Ave., Orlando, FL 32821
Tel: 407-239-6600