Trip-Planning and Money-Saving Tips
Discover general ways to make the most of your Florida theme park vacation.
Walt Disney World Deals
- Walt Disney World Hotels Guide
Before you get to Disney World, you'll need to make plans, including hotel reservations. Includes an overview of Disney World's Hotels, as well as the benefits of staying on property, such as free ground transportation and extra theme park hours. - Deals for Non-WDW Hotels
- International Drive and Orlando Area
Compare rates for Disney World-area hotels in and near Orlando at About.com's booking partner, Kayak. - Kissimmee Area
Compare rates for Disney World-area hotels in and near Kissimmee at About.com's booking partner, Kayak.
- International Drive and Orlando Area
- Walt Disney World Tickets
Learn all about Disney's Magic Your Way 2009 pricing program, and discover how to save money and find the best deal for your next Disney World Vacation. - Walt Disney World Free Admission on Your 2009 Birthday
Learn how to get a free one-day, one-park ticket on your birthday at a Walt Disney World theme park. The promotion runs throughout 2009. - Give a Day, Get a Disney Day- Free Disney Park Tickets in 2010
Learn how to get a free one-day, one-park ticket at a Walt Disney World theme park by offering a day of volunteer service. The promotion runs through December 15, 2010. - 3 more Free Nights with Select Magic Your Way Vacation Packages
Purchase a 4-night/4-day on-property hotel and park tickets package, and Disney throws in another 3 nights plus park tickets. Good for Disney Moderate, Disney Deluxe or Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts. At Disney Value Resorts, Disney is offering an extra 2 nights with purchase of a 5-night package. Book through 12/20/09 for select stays through 3/27/10. - Take a Disney Holiday and Save at Select Disney Resorts
Discounted rates at Disney's on-property hotels for as little as $59 per night. Disney is extending the reduced rates across its array of hotels; for example, discounted prices for studio rooms at its Deluxe Villa Resorts, which include kitchenettes, start at $179 per night. Book through 12/20/09 for stays through 12/24/09.
Universal Orlando Deals
- Universal Orlando Tickets Deals- Buy direct.
Save money and time. Get discounted Universal tickets in advance of your visit. Includes a new weeklong, 2-park pass at a special price. - 4 Nights for the Price of 3
Package includes one free night of hotel accommodations with a three-night hotel and park tickets package at an Orlando-area hotel, plus $50 in Universal Dollars. Universal is also offering packages with five nights for the price of three or seven nights for the price of four at its on-property hotels. For stays through March 21, 2010. Other deals available. - Universal Express Plus Pass
For an extra $19.99 up to $50.99 (depending on the season) beyond the regular price of admission to either Universal Studios Florida or Islands of Adventure, guests can bypass the lines with a Universal Express Plus Pass. There are no pre-determined ride times. Universal limits of one use per attraction. With wait times sometimes swelling beyond an hour, this can be well worth the extra expense. Available for purchase at the parks and online.
Go Orlando Card
If you are planning to visit a lot of attractions in Orlando, and you enjoy packing a lot of activities into a day, the Go Orlando Card could save you some vacation dollars. It includes admission to more than 50 attractions such as Wet 'n Wild Orlando, Gatorland, and the Kennedy Space Center. It also offers admission to attractions in the Miami area. 3-day and higher cards include dinner theater shows such as the Arabian Nights. Make sure that you'll be able to take advantage of enough offers to make the purchase worthwhile. The Go Orlando Card Web page includes suggested itineraries that include potential savings.
Get more info and buy direct from Go Orlando Card.
SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Deals
- The vendor, Kijubi, sells a "length of stay" Busch Gardens Tampa ticket with up to 14 days of unlimited visits to Busch Gardens at a price that is less than a one-day pass purchased at the park's gate. Buy direct.
- The vendor, Kijubi, sells a "length of stay" SeaWorld and Aquatica ticket with up to 14 days of unlimited visits to both parks at a price that is less than the price available at the parks' gates. Buy direct.
- The vendor, Kijubi, sells a "length of stay" SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Tampa ticket with up to 14 days of unlimited visits to both parks at a price that is less than the price available at the parks' gates. Buy direct.
- SeaWorld and Aquatica Adult Tickets at Kids Prices
Buy adult tickets at kids prices online. SeaWorld tickets include second day free. Other deals available. - Buy 3 Nights, Get 2 Free at SeaWorld Official & Approved Hotels
Purchase a 3-night hotel and park tickets package, and SeaWorld is throwing an extra 2 nights along with an additional 2 days of park tickets. Book by Dec. 31, 2009 for stays through August 31, 2010.
Orlando FlexTicket
Good deal. The 5-park program includes unlimited admission for 14 days to SeaWorld Orlando, Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, Aqutica, and Wet 'n Wild Orlando. Price is $234.95 ($214.95 for kids). The 6-park deal adds Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and includes free bus transportation to the Tampa park. Price is $279.95 ($259.95 for kids).
Orlando Vacation Deals
The Orlando Visitors Bureau offers packages that include hotel and theme park tickets, as well as other offers and features.
Magicard Orlando Deals
Family vacation packages, discount offers, and more from the the Convention and Visitors Bureau. Print the card at home using the site's online link.
Orlando Family Travel Deals
A list of deals from About.com's Family Vacations Guide, Teresa Plowright.
Florida Internet Specials
A list of deals from About.com's Orlando Guide, Theresa Johnston.
Dawn's Deals
A list of deals from About.com's Florida for Visitors Guide, Dawn Henthorn.
