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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 170 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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Bexhill-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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31 reviews 31 reviews
16 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

A beautiful building this shrine is a haven of peace and tranquility in a very busy area. The grounds are also worth a visit. The staff are also very welcoming.

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Aruba
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3 attraction reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

A visit to Mary, Queen of the Universe Shrine is always on our program and once again this was a very peaceful moment during our very hectic Orlando rushes.

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See 13 more reviews by Sara M for Orlando
Tyne & Wear
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29 reviews 29 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

We live going to this church and talking to the fantastic Irish priest there. The church itself is beautiful and the grounds are a pleasure to behold. Worth a visit for anyone not just Roman Catholics as it is so pretty.

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See 4 more reviews by hoitytoityTyne_Wear for Orlando
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

Went 2 years ago when it was raining so went back on a lovely sunny day.gift shop staff so helpful.well worth a visit even if you are not of this faith.

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See 2 more reviews by Linda M for Orlando
Niagara Falls, New York
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16 reviews 16 reviews
4 attraction reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

The architecture is breathtaking! The Christian Book Store was an added delight...so many beautiful things.

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London, England
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22 reviews 22 reviews
3 attraction reviews
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33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

This is a large and beautiful church, which even if not Catholic, is well Roth a visit. Very ornate but without being over the top. A quiet and tranquil place to visit. It has an interesting gift shop attached as well as,a lovely garden.

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See 6 more reviews by Catmum67 for Orlando
Northern
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34 reviews 34 reviews
16 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

Attended mass here on Saturday evening, this is quite the church that is funded by visitors. Pastor who said mass was good about welcoming all. The grounds are something pretty astounding, did not make it to the gift shop on site.

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Englishtown, New Jersey
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3 attraction reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

We wanted to go here on our last couple trips but finally made it here on our family springbreak. We took a taxi from Downtown Disney and told the driver to return at a specific time. He was right on time for the return trip. The shrine was beautiful and peaceful. The gift shop was very nice. Many things to... More

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Newcastle, Australia
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25 reviews 25 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

We experienced Easter Mass at Mary, Queen of the Universe Shrine and we so thankful we braved the crowds to attend. The building and its surrounds are maintained beautifully and the volunteers who helped with the crowds were friendly and informative.

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See 3 more reviews by Bellsie17 for Orlando
Fleetwood, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

Spent Easter at this Shrine, it was an amazing experience. After mass we walked through the different parts of the shrine taking pictures in awe of the beauty of this sacred place.

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