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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mary Queen of the Universe Shrine Orlando Fl. Wonderful Church and surroundings. You get a real feeling of peace at this shrine. The adoration chapel is especially inspirational. To find this church in the midst of all this commercialism is wonderful. A peaceful sanctuary. The mother and child garden chapel is a wonderful tribute to the memory of either a... more