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Mary, Queen of the Universe Shrine

8300 Vineland Ave., Orlando, FL 32821
407-239-6600
Ranked #8 of 162 attractions in Orlando
4.5 of 5 stars 153 Reviews
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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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Very beautiful basilca, resembled similar churches in Rome that we have visited. Service was a bit on the long side, 1 1/2 hours, but tolerable. Easy in and out with plenty of parking. Several times to choose from.

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Orlando, Florida
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

what a mess- coming and going - its next to the outlet mall and every hotel in orlando sends people there,. go elsewhere

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Lakeville, Minnesota
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8 reviews 8 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012
1
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Money changers in the temple comes to mind. Do yourself a favor and visit Corpus Christi Church in Celebration instead.

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See 7 more reviews by DianeDAire for Orlando
Holtsville, NY
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

So pretty and peacefull. A nice place to come to come to to bring any prays you have and be quiet.

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See 7 more reviews by disney07us for Orlando
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 via mobile

This is the church that my family and i visit while vacationing in Florida. It's easy to get in and out and it's also a short drive from all the Disney resorts. We have been attending mass here while in town since i was a child. It's right next to one of the best Outlet malls

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Chicago
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

My toddlers didn't want to sit for the entire mass and it has lovely grounds to walk them around and keep them occupied.

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See 8 more reviews by vickiew1978 for Orlando
Orlando, Florida
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

We visited this shrine. It was really a site to see with relics of old and people from all over the world visiting. Very interesting

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See 2 more reviews by Manaki for Orlando
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
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Park in the back and cross over a small bridge. Don't forget to take your loaf of bread. There are turtles in the water you can feed, including a large softshell turtle. The church is easy to see from the freeway and easy to find as well. I encourage you to go. The priest was there ready for confessions as... More

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Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
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The mass was beautiful! However, the priest talks to the congregation before mass and it always starts 15 minutes late. There is a huge gift shop with anything religous you could need on site!

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

This church has grown with the city of Orlando. It is near WDW and is very large. It has beautiful grounds and convenient mass times

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