Mary Queen of the Universe Shrine

Beautiful church. Interesting architecture. Cool museum. When we were there they had an exhibit and explanations of Christmas celebrations in various countires. There’s also a garden with starions of the cross, plantings and benches. Fountains. A side building with bell tower, mother and daughter sculpture and walls. Well worth a visit. In very close prosimity to Vineland Orland Outlet Mall.

What an unexpected sacred space in the midst of a tourist mega land. The stand glass windows are beautiful and brilliant with color. The Mary statue is lovely, however I was expecting more of a space theme motif. The glass illusion of the cross behind the crucifix fit the universe motif as well as the unique architectural placement of the tabernacle which serves the chapel as well. Highly recommend making time to visit this holy place… and breathe… be still… and feel the universal love that is present. Peace!

By far one of our favorite places to go to on our travels. The Church is absolutely beautiful! If you are in the area, make it part of your travels, you won’t regret it.

Beautiful, serene, holy, blessed, calming… really, I can’t say enough about our visit to Mary Queen of the Universe Basilica. We first visited the gift shop (well worth it), picked up a few souvenirs, and then went to just sit in the chapel and enjoy some quiet time in God’s house.
If you do happen to visit during the holiday season, be sure to check out the manger scene. It’s fantastic.

This is a beautiful shrine. If you are in the Disney area and looking for a Catholic Church for mass this is the place to go. There is a sense of serenity and peace. God bless you!

Its hard not to take notice of this large Catholic church when driving by, it got my attention and warranted a stop out of pure curiosity. I’m glad I did. I was very surprised to discover this Marian Shrine was designated a Minor Basilica. It does not wow in the way grand Cathedrals of Europe do, nor like other historical landmark Cathedrals in the US, like the Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in DC or St. Patricks in NYC, but there is something beautiful about this shrine non the less. The architecture is a bit bland and the walls stark, hence the 4 start versus 5 star. Next visit in Orlando, I think it would be worth it to attend Mass here.

What a blessed place this is! Built and maintained totally on donations from tourists and locals. The Rosary Garden with its statue of St. Pope John Paul II is a great place to come and meditate and pray. The carillon area is also a great place for some quiet time. The chapel in the main church has blue stained glass wiindows that give the room a heavenly feel. Be sure to come there on weekdays for Mass in the chapel. When you’re done spend some time in the museum or the gift shop. The only thing missing is a coffee shop!

This place is beautiful. Hubby tries to attend mass during each trip to Florida. The grounds are pretty. The statue of Michael the Arch Angel is spectacular. You don’t have to attend a service or be Catholic to appreciate the view.

Love that church! Great bookstore. Beautiful Rosary Garden. Choir sings like they are in heaven! I wish they’d offer Spanish Mass.

This Catholic Church is beautiful. We went for mass on Christmas Day, and while there was ALOT of people, the church is huge, so it was able to accommodate. The chapel they have inside the church is so peaceful and really allows you to to contemplate and pray.
Also, don’t forget to check out the gift shop. There are beautiful, one of a kind gifts for friends, family, and yourself.
If you are Catholic and in the area, I highly recommend checking it out.
Update: Went here for Christmas Eve this year and it was beautiful! Absolutely stunning!

Great music, not too crowded and plenty to see after Mass. Pastor is very friendly and interacts with the the visitors before Mass. Glad we chose this place to worship during our trip to Disney. Don’t miss the gift shop, you’re sure to find something to bring home.

This Church is amazing. I have been there for many years. Disney use have Catholic masses at luau area of the Polynesian resort on Disney property. But, many other religions were complaining they did not have there type of service available. So, they stopped the Catholic masses in the 90’s. Disney donated money for the Shrine I heard to get up and running. The Shrine is not a Parish. The only money they get is from tourist every week and donations. The Shrine is stunning. And they have a Rosary Garden to pray in. And they here confession daily. The priest said don’t worry about your telling your sins. His hearing is not too good :)
Like other said already, Get their early. The traffic could delay you 30 minutes around there. And the gift shop they have is not a shop. It’s a super shop. If you can not find something there it does not exists. The variety is amazing. It is a must see.

This church is beautiful!
I would love to have my wedding here — it is just stunning!
The priest is so welcoming, knowing almost everyone is a visitor.
It gets very busy, so get there early bc traffic backs up like a tourst attraction.
You will love going to mass here!

A recent addition to my agenda while visiting Orlando is to make it over here at least once for some meditating in the Adoration Chapel and praying to God that I serve Him in line with the desires of His sacred heart.
While the church is huge, the Adoration Chapel is quaint, quiet, peaceful and moving. Enjoy mass here, give a donation, light a candle, soak up the peacefulness, feel closer to God during your visit here.
The only thing I can caution about is the three visits I made here, traffic was quite backed up on Vineland going North. No traffic going south – so far. Exiting, I’ve headed South on Vineland, but I’m usually heading toward Disney World when leaving so it makes sense.

I don’t get how anyone can give any church less than 5 stars and not feel like a sinner afterward. But anyway, this one is really nice one. Really big, but makes sense since they probably get a ton of visitors from all over. It was like a 90 minute mass though if that factors into your time. Also the parking lot looked like it could be a mess to get out of. I ended up just parking at the outlet mall next door and shopping for a little before mass. Worked out, easy exit.

Beautiful minor basilica in the Orlando area. I visit this place to take pictures of the grounds. There are beautiful fountains out front and a nice walking path called the Rosary garden that meanders around a nice garden with statues. The Mary Queen is a nice place to relax and worship.

Man what can I say about Mary Queen. Where else in Orlando can you go to a Catholic church that holds 3400 people.
You go to check this place out. The artwork is amazing. There is a museum on the property, right next to the gift shop. But if you go into the main sanctuary, just walk around, the statues and the stained glass are priceless. The stained glass tells the story of Creation and Salvation.
There are Stations of the Cross, in painting form. These paintings were salvaged from a Church in Europe and date back to the 1800’s. Check them out, the have been fully restored.

Built to hold mass for the many vacationers from all over the world, The Basilica National Shire of Mary, Queen of the Universe is wonderful. Mass is held regularly.
There are seats for 2000 inside and a small chapel for Mary Queen of the Universe.
There is a museum, free to the public showing their permanent collection.
The professional choir sounds beautiful. The mass often is said in more than one language, as are the hymns, to provide a friendly welcome for visitors.
Entry to the Basilica National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe is down a long walkway over a lake with fountains from the parking lot with plentiful spaces. A nearby garage adds to the space. There is handicapped access.
A large gift shop provides many religious oriented gifts.
A lovely path leads through gardens and is laid out like the rosary, with statues and places to pray and meditate.
Experiencing mass here is quite wonderful. They also have concerts, see the schedule.

Wow, this place is truly amazing! If for any reason, visit for the artistry. The church is quite lovely with breathtaking sculptures and gardens. I enjoy the fountains out front as well as the mother and child outdoor chapel.
The gift shop is amazing in and of itself. It’s seriously out of control with a variety of sculptures, icons, cards, books, music and a wide array of jewelery, prayer, and saint cards.
As for the mass itself, I attended a 7:30am service, which was well attended. The priest gave a very pertinent homily of how we wear masks at Halloween, but before God and others, we are encouraged to take off our masks and be real and honest.
Most of those in attendance seemed to be visitors and I was encouraged by the behavior of the crowd at large. Even the littlest of ones were very behaved throughout.
Because I attended the early service, I did not experience the choir, but must return to hear it. It’s funny to me that at communion the women take their purses up with them. I’m not talking about little wristlets; I mean the huge purses, and honkin camping back pack types were all paraded up front to partake. Has it really gotten to the point where we do not even feel comfortable to leave our purses on the pew to partake of the body of the Christ?
I suppose so. I have known of some who have had their belongings stolen during such times.. .
Well, that was quite the progression.
I felt nurtured and at peace here. Stop by the shrine for visitors if given the chance; for me it was time well spent.

We go to Mass here occasionally and it is always wonderful. I love the Priest and his homilies. He always throws in a few jokes to put a smile on your face.
The Church is absolutely stunning; it’s so beautiful. We would love to make this our Home Parish, but there are always so many tourists here we’re afraid we’d get lost in the shuffle. With that being said, if you are visiting Walt Disney World and are looking to attend Mass, go here!!! The people who do call this their Home Parish are so friendly, welcoming, and helpful.
After Mass, make sure to check out the gift shop. I think it’s the largest I’ve ever seen and the Priest makes a point to walk around the shop after Mass talking with everyone. This is also great because if you make a purchase and want to have it Blessed, the Priest is usually near.
Beautiful Church, Wonderful Mass, Amazing People! :)