Trip-Planning and Money-Saving Tips
Discover some 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-Walt Disney World 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. - Magical Disney Getaway
Discounted rates at Disney's on-property hotels for as little as $69 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 $169 per night. Book through 8/8/09 for stays through 10/3/09. - Free Disney Dining Plan
Purchase a 6-day/5-night on-property hotel and park ticket package and Disney will throw in the food, which include a quick-service meal, a snack, and one table-service dinner for each night of the package. Good for stays on selected dates between 8/16/09 and 10/03/09. Must be booked by July 26, 2009.
Universal Orlando Deals
- Universal Orlando Tickets Deals
Save money and time. Get Universal Orlando tickets in advance of your visit. Buy discounted tickets online, direct from Universal Orlando. Includes a new weeklong, 2-park pass at a special price. - Kids Free Vacation at Universal Orlando
Buy a hotel/park tickets package for four or more nights and kids (ages 3 to 9) get a free 2-park ticket with each paid adult. Must be booked by July 31, 2009. Other deals available on this page. - Stay 4 Play More at Universal Orlando
Package includes four or more nights of hotel accommodations at Universal's on-property hotels plus theme park tickets. Other deals available on this page. - 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 single Universal Express Plus Pass. There are no pre-determined ride times. Universal places a limit of one time only 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, the Kennedy Space Center, Silver Springs Nature Park (featureing the famous Glass Bottom Boats), and Ripley's Believe It or Not. 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
- Buy SeaWorld, Visit Busch Gardens or Aquatica Free (for Florida and Georgia residents only)
Pay for a one-day SeaWorld ticket, and get a second day at Aquatica water park or Busch Gardens Tampa. - SeaWorld Buy 3 Nights, Get 2 Free
Nothing fishy about this deal. Book a package online with SeaWorld and get 5 nights for the price of 3 at participating hotels. Depending on your vacation dates and hotel choices, a six-day, five-night vacation could cost as low as $28 per person per night for a family of four. And that includes length-of-stay passes for either SeaWorld and Aquatica or SeaWorld and Busch Gardens. Offer good most nights through 12/31/09. Book by 9/1/09. - More SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Deals
Online deals include reduced online prices for park passes. For example, adults pay children's price for select tickets purchased online.
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. The site also offers hotel-only accommodations. Other features include Orlando vacation family reunion planning assistance and a list of low- and no-cost area attractions that can help families have theme park fun without breaking the bank.
Magicard Orlando Deals- Print-at-home Feature
Family vacation packages, hot hotel rates, discount offers, and more from the Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau. You can now print the card at home using the site's online link.
Orlando Family Travel Deals
About Travel With Kids Guide, Teresa Plowright, compiles her own list of deals.
Florida Internet Specials
About Orlando, FL Guide, Theresa Johnston, compiles her own list of online deals.
Dawn's Deals
About Florida for Visitors Guide, Dawn Henthorn, compiles her own list of theme park deals.
