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Planning an Orlando holiday? We’ve got an expert for that

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EllieSmumsnet · 30/09/2026 10:45

There’s a lot to love about an Orlando holiday but also a lot to work out. Parks, tickets, hotels, transport, dining plans, queues, weather, budgets… it can all get quite overwhelming, quite quickly.

So we’ve brought in someone who knows Orlando inside out and back to front - a Visit Orlando Vacation Planner.

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  • The best places to stay with children, and whether on-site is worth it
  • Which parks suit different ages and which you can probably skip
  • What to book before you travel
  • Saving money without missing out
  • Things to see and do beyond the theme parks
  • Food, transport, shopping and getting around
  • The Orlando tips that make a holiday run more smoothly

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About Visit Orlando’s Vacation Planners

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Planning an Orlando holiday? We’ve got an expert for that
OP posts:
redboxer321 · 30/09/2026 15:32

When is SeaWorld Orlando going to stop exploiting marine animals and exposing them to damaging psychological trauma, social stress and physical injury just so people can turn a profit?

Kweenxo · 30/09/2026 22:52

When is the best time to go e.g. less crowded but with good weather?

ruqiya1965 · 01/10/2026 00:36

Which Orlando parks would you recommend for those with young kids, ages 4 and 8? And which would you recommend for a higher age bracket?

FrustratedApples · 01/10/2026 00:49

What things are there to do beyond the parks?

sharond101 · 01/10/2026 17:15

We have done all the theme parks, where else should we go?

saffysabir · 01/10/2026 22:09

Which parks have activities to do outside of the park such as sightseeing, shopping etc.?

Summergarden · 01/10/2026 22:50

What is the shortest length of stay you could get away with that still enables you to experience a decent amount of what Florida has to offer?
I was thinking of a week to 10 days hopefully.

mrsturkey · 01/10/2026 22:53

What are the pros and cons of staying in a villa v a hotel?

is there a pass you can get for 3 or 4 different parks, like a water park and others?

salemaxo · 02/10/2026 23:26

How long should one plan for to get the most of everything? And what would you say the budget should be for that length of stay?

Haleyscomets · 03/10/2026 09:20

Best app to use when there - to beat queues, navigate the area, and get the best out of your stay ?

1AngelicFruitCake · 03/10/2026 09:25

Hi we want to do a split between Disney and universal. How long in each would you suggest?

alshareif · 04/10/2026 23:47

What budget would you set for a family of 4?

Kentishbirdlife · 05/10/2026 09:18

Is there a list of all the parks with a breakdown on entry prices and a ‘comparison chart’ for pros and cons of each park?

chickenpotnoodle · 05/10/2026 14:58

How would you keep your costs down when you are there - I feel we would need a LOT of spending money, how would you eat out and travel - any hacks you can share ?

Floradon · 06/10/2026 07:37

Why are you advertising cruel swim with dolphins experiences?

Lolo1845 · 09/10/2026 20:39

Is it difficult to get from a disney property to universal? Not planning on car hire

JacCharlton · 10/10/2026 12:03

What hire car company would you recommend, if we want to explore - is the park and ride any good ? are the shuttle busses chaotic - or is there a time you'd recommend to get one ? (lot of q's I know 😂)

tealpanda49 · 10/10/2026 20:35

Best age for travelling to Disney, general concensus?

Autumnwoman · 11/10/2026 12:33

We're trying Uber/Lyft this time - as when we looked at the cost of parking at the parks ($30 per day), we realised we might as well get a Lyft and save ourselves the stress!

I do wonder though where at Universal the rideshares are able to drop you.

prettypeace · 22/10/2026 17:55

Hi, would you recommend the Everglades for young children?

MayCottage · 22/10/2026 18:23

Any tips to help with the jet lag - what flights would you get - would want a holiday that we would enjoy every minute of ?
If you are having a 2 week holiday I am thinking of the parks and exploring the area around the parks also - and what time of year is best (I'd love to go next Halloween)

shoebedo434 · Yesterday 17:42

my son is in a wheelchair
how accessible is Florida (apart from Disney)?
also can you hire WAV's there?

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