Trip-Planning and Money-Saving Tips
Discover general ways to make the most of your Florida theme park vacation, such as the best time of year to visit.
Disney World Deals
Disney World Ticket Deals
- Are you ready to buy tickets? Best of Orlando has the latest Disney World deals and offers passes for slightly less or at the same price as Disney. Buy direct from Best of Orlando
- Are you looking for info about tickets? Disney World Tickets Overview
Learn all about Disney's Magic Your Way 2012 pricing program, and discover how to save money and find the best Disney discounts for your next Disney World Vacation.
Disney World Hotel Deals
- Walt Disney World Hotels Guide
Before you get to Disney World, you'll need to make plans, including hotel reservations. The Guide includes an overview of Disney's Hotels, as well as the benefits of staying on property, such as free ground transportation and extra theme park hours. - Compare rates for Orlando-area hotels at Best of Orlando.
- Compare rates for Disney World-area hotels in and near Orlando at TripAdvisor.
Deals for Non-WDW Hotels
Other Walt Disney World Deals
Book through January 22, 2012 for stays on most nights February 21, 2012 to March 31, 2012. Book through February 28, 2012 for stays most nights April 13, 2012 to June 14, 2012.
Purchase a 3-night, 3-day hotel and park tickets package at select Disney Resort hotels for most nights February 26 to March 10, 2012 and get an extra day's worth of tickets and a hotel night for free. Book through January 31, 2012.
Universal Orlando Deals
- Universal Orlando Tickets Deals- Buy direct from Universal Orlando.
Save money and time. Get discounted Universal tickets in advance of your visit. - Will you be visiting other parks? Consider the Orlando FlexTicket, which bundles unlimited admission passes for 14 days to Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure as well as SeaWorld Orlando, Aqutica, and Wet 'n Wild Orlando. The bundled price ($274.95 and $254.95 for kids) is less than the combined single-park ticket prices. A 6-park deal adds Busch Gardens Tampa and includes free bus transportation to the Tampa park. Buy direct from SeaWorld Orlando.
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Vacation Package
Package includes onsite or offsite hotel, park tickets, and early admission to Islands of Adventure, including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. - 2-Park Getaway Package
Discounted packages include accommodations at an Orlando-area hotel and park tickets. Other deals available. - Universal Express Plus Pass
For an extra $19.99 up to $69.99 (depending on the season) beyond the regular price of admission to either Universal Studios Florida or Islands of Adventure, guests can bypass nearly all lines (note that Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is not included) with a Universal Express Plus Pass. There are no pre-determined ride times. Universal limits 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.
Learn more about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
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, Discovery Cove, and Busch Gardens Deals
- Discounted SeaWorld and Aquatica Tickets
Save $10 off SeaWorld tickets and get the 2nd day free. Save $5 to $10 off Aquatica tickets. - Discounted SeaWorld, Aquatica, and Busch Gardens Tickets
Online tickets available at a discount including adult SeaWorld and Busch Gardens combo tickets at reduced prices. Other deals available. - Best of Orlando offers limited discount tickets for Discovery Cove, SeaWorld Orlando's swim-with-dolphins experience. Check availability and buy direct from Best of Orlando.
- Kids Free and Eat Free All Day
Buy a hotel and tickets package from SeaWorld, and the park will throw in free kids park tickets or a free all-day dining pass. - Buy 2 Nights, Get 1 Free at Busch Gardens
Buy a 2-night hotel and Busch Gardens combo tickets package and get 1 hotel night free.
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.
