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I’ve been to Orlando, Florida twice now and while that doesn’t make me an expert I know a few things about planning a holiday there. It’s a destination I know we are going to visit again and again – if you’ve ever been you’ll know why. The photos from our most recent trip have arrived so now I’m about to start scrapbooking I thought it was time to share some of my tips for planning your Orlando holiday.
Buy Park Tickets Before You Leave
Get your Disneyland tickets in advance – there are different offers available to UK residents so these have to be purchased before you leave as these won’t be available when you get to Orlando. We’ve bought tickets from Attraction Tickets Direct for both our Orlando holidays and waterpark tickets in Tenerife. They arrive very quickly so even if it is a last-minute trip (like ours was last year) they have you covered. Plus, once your park tickets have been purchased the excitement really starts to build.
Plan Transport
Everything is quite spread out so walking isn’t the best decision in Orlando. In November we were able to rent a car which was the best option for us because we were able to drive to both Clearwater Beach and Merritt Island Nature Reserve.
However, if driving isn’t an option for you then the buses are a good alternative. Before we left for our first trip we bought two ‘Fixed Route 7-Day Standard Pass’ bus passes each direct from Lynx, they arrived at our house and we simply had to activate them on our first journey. You can travel all over Orlando and they have airport routes too which is a great way to save money.
Travel Outside of Orlando
One of the big advantages of having a car, as I mentioned above, is being able to travel further. There is so much to see in Florida so why limit yourself to the theme parks and International Drive. We’ve driven to the Kennedy Space Centre, Coco Beach on the Space Coast and Busch Gardens in Tampa. On our most recent holiday we travelled to Clearwater Beach on the west coast and Merritt Island Nature Reserve on the east coast but there is so much else I want to explore.
Visit The Space Coast
Every time a friend tells me they are going to Orlando I’m always urging them to go to the Kennedy Space Centre. It was one of the best days of our 2016 Holiday! The whole visitor complex is so interesting and the tour of the locations where they actually launch people into space is amazing. There is so much to take in you could be there from opening til closing and still not feel bored. Plus, you can also buy your tickets in advance from Attraction Tickets Direct.
Check Out Visit Orlando
I only really started to look into the Visit Orlando website on our most recent trip but they have lots of information about what to see and do in Orlando and they were able to answer lots of the questions I had. Plus, they offer discounts on activaties like bowling and crazy golf which are a must when you’re in America. Great if you want to make the most of your holiday money.
Be Prepared To Eat
There are SO MANY good places to eat in Orlando – some we’ve been to more than once (Olive Garden I’m looking at you) and some we’ve just discovered (Hawkers was delicious). You’re going to want to eat everything and that’s okay – you’re on holiday after all. There is always time for a health kick when your back in the UK! If you are interested I shared Places To Eat in Orlando Florida.
Visit Disney Springs
If Disney tickets aren’t in your budget or you’ve decided to go for Universal tickets instead don’t forget to visit Disney Springs. You can get all the Disney magic for free (even the parking is free) so you won’t miss out. When we visited in November they had all the Christmas trees but there is lots of other things to see, the biggest Disney store I’ve seen in my life and loads of places to eat. It was a really really good day out!
Don’t Over Book Yourself
There is so much to do in and around Orlando you’re going to want to do everything. I always feel the pressure to make the most of visiting somewhere new but you’re in danger of not enjoying your holiday because your stressed about making it to the next activity. Remember to actually relax – have a few days away from the parks and lie beside the pool or just go for a wander and explore.
Get your Disneyland tickets in advance – there are different offers available to UK residents so these have to be purchased before you leave as these won’t be available when you get to Orlando. We’ve bought tickets from Attraction Tickets Direct for both our Orlando holidays and waterpark tickets in Tenerife. They arrive very quickly so even if it is a last-minute trip (like ours was last year) they have you covered. Plus, once your park tickets have been purchased the excitement really starts to build.
Plan Transport
Everything is quite spread out so walking isn’t the best decision in Orlando. In November we were able to rent a car which was the best option for us because we were able to drive to both Clearwater Beach and Merritt Island Nature Reserve.
However, if driving isn’t an option for you then the buses are a good alternative. Before we left for our first trip we bought two ‘Fixed Route 7-Day Standard Pass’ bus passes each direct from Lynx, they arrived at our house and we simply had to activate them on our first journey. You can travel all over Orlando and they have airport routes too which is a great way to save money.
Travel Outside of Orlando
One of the big advantages of having a car, as I mentioned above, is being able to travel further. There is so much to see in Florida so why limit yourself to the theme parks and International Drive. We’ve driven to the Kennedy Space Centre, Coco Beach on the Space Coast and Busch Gardens in Tampa. On our most recent holiday we travelled to Clearwater Beach on the west coast and Merritt Island Nature Reserve on the east coast but there is so much else I want to explore.
Visit The Space Coast
Every time a friend tells me they are going to Orlando I’m always urging them to go to the Kennedy Space Centre. It was one of the best days of our 2016 Holiday! The whole visitor complex is so interesting and the tour of the locations where they actually launch people into space is amazing. There is so much to take in you could be there from opening til closing and still not feel bored. Plus, you can also buy your tickets in advance from Attraction Tickets Direct.
Check Out Visit Orlando
I only really started to look into the Visit Orlando website on our most recent trip but they have lots of information about what to see and do in Orlando and they were able to answer lots of the questions I had. Plus, they offer discounts on activaties like bowling and crazy golf which are a must when you’re in America. Great if you want to make the most of your holiday money.
Be Prepared To Eat
There are SO MANY good places to eat in Orlando – some we’ve been to more than once (Olive Garden I’m looking at you) and some we’ve just discovered (Hawkers was delicious). You’re going to want to eat everything and that’s okay – you’re on holiday after all. There is always time for a health kick when your back in the UK! If you are interested I shared Places To Eat in Orlando Florida.
Visit Disney Springs
If Disney tickets aren’t in your budget or you’ve decided to go for Universal tickets instead don’t forget to visit Disney Springs. You can get all the Disney magic for free (even the parking is free) so you won’t miss out. When we visited in November they had all the Christmas trees but there is lots of other things to see, the biggest Disney store I’ve seen in my life and loads of places to eat. It was a really really good day out!
Don’t Over Book Yourself
There is so much to do in and around Orlando you’re going to want to do everything. I always feel the pressure to make the most of visiting somewhere new but you’re in danger of not enjoying your holiday because your stressed about making it to the next activity. Remember to actually relax – have a few days away from the parks and lie beside the pool or just go for a wander and explore.
If you’re planning a holiday to Orlando right now I want you to know how jealous I am – I can’t wait to go back as soon as possible.
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