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  • 5/5 Paul S. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful Shrine!!! I loved all the statues. Such serenity and peace in this place. Perpetual adoration in the chapel behind the altar. It was awesome to get some one on one time with Jesus!!!
    6 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Robert R. 8 months ago on Google β€’ 74 reviews
    Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe is a beautiful church inside and out. In the heart of Orlando Florida there are many beautiful statues, and stained glass. Beautiful side chapels and areas to pray. When in Orlando, I recommend visiting here for Mass
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Danny S. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 125 reviews
    The mass itself was absolutely beautiful! I went to the noon mass and the choir was incredibly talented! The priest was extremely reverent and his homily was very relatable. The interior of the church is large and beautiful but also very modern-esc. While it wasn't quite the old-school style church type that I like it was was still an amazing and wonderful Mass. The grounds are beautiful and the gift store is very nice.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Tony M. 1 year ago on Google
    O what a beautiful cathedral! A wonderful and peaceful place to worship and relax. Friendly congregation, a gift shop and lots of parking
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Gladis M. 4 months ago on Google β€’ 332 reviews
    It a β€œnice” Basilica , I would say it was not anything out of the ordinary . The staff is a little racist which is uncommon on a religious ground.

  • 5/5 Elizabeth A. 2 years ago on Google
    Visited for Christmas mass .. great church and the choir was out of this world!! So glad we could make this as part our visit Plenty of parking available
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Rachel S. 4 months ago on Google β€’ 36 reviews
    We attended Mass here for the Second Sunday of Advent. The Basilica is stunningly beautiful! The stained glass windows are gorgeous, the choir was phenomenal. There are wonderful statues and a chapel to pray in. There is also a very nice gift shop. A beautiful place to worship, pray and reflect.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 John R G. 2 years ago on Google
    Love to attend religious services when vacationing in Orlando Florida during the holiday season. My family feels at home with parishioners alike. Take the short time out as thereafter is within Proximity to Parks, shopping and fine dining.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Michael J. 8 months ago on Google
    A very nice church, or basilica, dedicated the Mary, Queen of the Universe. It is great that they offer daily confession. The church is a bit modern. I'm not a huge fan of the acrylic cross on the main altar (only the cross is acrylic, not the corpus). Though somewhat modern, the church is still peaceful and beautiful.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Phillipe R. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautifully crafted Church of GOD. Amazing architecture, statue at entrance of Michael, stained glass windows throughout, art and prayer places. The music and sound echoes off the church and can be felt providing great sermon and gospel. The gift shop boasts your sought after pieces from crosses to necklaces to statues to prayer to books to music. A must visit when in the area. You might even see an otter 🦦 under the bridge.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Guillermo C. 1 year ago on Google
    It was a joy to come back to the Holly BasΓ­lica and Shrine of Virgin Mary, nondoubt a spiritual reawakening. We were blessed to be on time for mass. Take time visit devotedly the minor chapels adjacent to the Basilica. Blessings to all.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Christian G. 3 months ago on Google β€’ 214 reviews New
    The church is just stunning! Beautiful inside and outside. Attended a holy mass for Christmas Eve of 2023. The homily is solemn and so peaceful.

  • 5/5 Mickey R. 7 months ago on Google β€’ 72 reviews
    Fr. Richard Tuttle, thank you for a healing confession. Praying for you always Blessed Spiritual Father. Tucked away in the middle of shops and Disney. This basilica is a symbol of hope and faith. Mary, Queen of The Universe thank you for saying yes. Your example is a gift to all of us and has taught me how to Love and Honor Your Son. Blessed be God in All His Designs..
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Maribel Z. 7 months ago on Google β€’ 71 reviews
    Everything was most beautiful in person , and pictures just don't do it justice. I would have loved to have stayed long enough for the mass. The gift shop was delightful, and i wanted everything. Some things are hard to come by, and i found them in the giftshop.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Matthew D. H. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a beautiful church! Full of amazing sacred art. I went to daily Mass. It was very peaceful and welcoming. I brought the whole family back. We spent a couple of hours looking at the art and the gift shop full of gorgeous religious items.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 J L. 1 year ago on Google
    What a wonderful place to come to! Beautiful, serene, and inspirational! Definite must see for Catholics and non-Catholics alike. While touring the church, I was lucky enough to hear and meet Mr. William Picher, the church organist, and director of Liturgy and Church Music. A very nice and personable man, and an incredible organist! Listening to him play/making notes while taking in the beauty of the Basilica was absolutely transcendent! Talk about a religious experience! I was so enthralled with his performance I purchased one of his recordings in the gift shop. Do yourself and your family a favor, visit the Queen of the Universe Basilica, and try to hear Mr. Picher if you can. It's a once in a lifetime experience!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 Alexandria 1 year ago on Google
    Loved it! Was raised Catholic but now consider myself a Cristian. Either way I like going with my mom to a Catholic mass once in a while. This church is beautiful. Only regret is taking my 8 year old with me to hear the priest during his sermon say that while we sleep we are practicing for the moment of our death. That is pretty deep to throw out there for the little minds listening and learning. Keep it family friendly. I personally did not agree with the part of his sermon this Sunday being thrown out there like that.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Greg M. 5 months ago on Google
    Although a church primarily funded by tourists ( but I miss the good old days when Disney was friendly too God and allowed Mass at the Polynesian, but times sadly change), this church seems to hold to Catholic traditions. Many people well dressed, not many flip flops, etc. Very beautiful choir, good singers (our son is a singer and vocal coach, so we can tell). However, we're not a big fan of applause at Mass, and it seems that is expected after the post-communion song. But no big deal. Doesn't seem to be too far down the Francis led "reject tradition" rabbit hole that many churches seem to have fallen into. Grounds are gorgeous, this is actually a tourist spot in it's own right, very beautiful. The parishioners greeting guests are very friendly and welcoming. Easy parking, many spots with some shade. Just know that you MUST turn right when leaving church, you cannot turn left, even if that's the way you want to go. You must turn right, and then u-turn up the street a bit. It's amazing to me how many people stubbornly turn on their left turn signal and actually block traffic arguing with the police directing traffic. Just turn right, the u-turn up the street a few blocks is easy and you'll waste about a minute, total.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Algin F. 10 months ago on Google
    Always enjoy coming here to worship and celebrate mass. Everything looks well-maintained and very clean. Only mass is celebrated here. Traditionally Catholic.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Kacie P. 4 months ago on Google
    Breathtakingly beautiful! We went for the 1st Sunday in Advent and the homily reflected the message of the gospel well. We also went to the shop looking for a specific medallion for my sister and not only were we able to find it but the lady who helped us was so kind! ❀️

  • 5/5 Luciano L. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice and welcoming church. A beautiful place of peace and joy. Have been there a few times for Sunday mass and it is always great to praise and worship our Lord with that community. Thank you all!

  • 5/5 Mary F. 1 year ago on Google
    It's just beautiful and cool and welcoming. The stained glass windows of Biblical pictures are great as are the statues. Of course Jesus is present in the tabernacle and there is Adoration chapel. There is a small gift shop. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.

  • 5/5 Liz β€œTravel with Liz” P. 2 months ago on Google β€’ 9 reviews New
    I searched the closest Roman Catholic Church as it was a Sunday and found the Basilica, 9 miles from our resort. Beautiful church! The choir was amazing with the perfect harmony. The organ player was superb. My Sunday was complete! Did you know that this church was built for Catholic tourists? There is no fee to enter! This is a church not a museum. The contribution is voluntary. There was also a gift shop with lots of religious items and religious art pieces.

  • 5/5 Yvonne V. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful sanctuary!! Very peaceful. 5 stars The gift shop (2 stars) cashier could be a bit more friendly seeing she works in the house of God. She was not welcoming and didn't even crack a smile.


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