RandallS

Ok, I am planning my family of four's vacation to Orlando. Since I am goign to college we have two options of when to go: The first two weeks in January, or the last two weeks in May. We have two adults and one 15 y/o and one 2 y/o1. Out of these two times, when is it the least crowded and lest expensive at Disney World, Sea World, Universal Studios, ect.2. About how many days do we need in Dinsey world to do everything? 3. About how many days do we need at Universal Studios/Islands Of Adventure do we need to do everything?4. What else besides Sea World and the Kenedy Space Station would we want to do, that is not too expensive?5. How do we go about getting the cheapest airline tickets? Somone told me they went there for only $115.00 Round Trip each.6. Do we want to stay at the Dinsey World Resort while we are doing other things in Orlando after we are done playing at Disney World or do we want to get a differant Hotel somewhere in Orlando?7. Any other tips?Thank you.Ok, my aunt's friend said January is not a god time because that is when many rides are closed. So, should we go in late April/Early May? Or shoudl we go Early to mid-August, exactly one year from now?

camel140791

Quick answer. Check out Holiday Inn Resort on International Drive. Buy a 7 day pass for Universal (it is cheaper than a one day at Disney) and has tons to do plus it will get you into the water kingdom right across the street from the HI. Go in January to avoid the crowds. We found Disney very expensive and not as much fun as Universal.

travellerlcy

I was there the last two weeks in december and it was okay. Not too, too crowded. I stayed at the Radisson Parkway for the first four days and then stayed at a resort on the Disney site. My room at Disney could fit inside the one at the Parkway. I took one day for each park. So disney was a day, Universal a day, Epcot a day, Animal Kingdom a day. Then we went to Sea World and took a day and the space center was a day. We didn't go to the waterparks at all. There was just myself and my son who went. I found Universal is for the older crowd and not for anyone too young at all. Sea World was a really good time. Epcot again I found was for the older crowd. MGM, Animal Kingdom and Disney and the space center was the best. As for flights I think it all depends on where you are flying out of. I think if you do the parks first and then do other things you can stay at two hotels if you want to move around. If you need some more information I can help you. I am a travel agent.

Lilli3290

The first two weeks of January is one of the few remaining great times to go! Low crowds!I would plan on at least 5 days at Disney - one day for each of the four theme parks, plus an extra day to spend at whichever park(s) you didn't finish. I always spend 2 days at the Magic Kingdom because it has the most rides.I have always been able to cover Universal in one day per park. At low-crowd times, I have been able to cover both parks in one day! They are just not as big as Disney.You can also go to Universal's CityWalk and Disney's Downtown Disney for shopping and eating. Disney also has golf courses and putt-putt courses for something different.Airline tickets - you never know what deals are going to come up! You just have to keep checking. Or you can call a travel agent and ask them to help you search for deals.

southamptonkitty

1- january is best when all the lil ones go back to school2- 1 day at each park you want to go to. Magic Kingdom is one day, Epcot and Studios can be one day.. you can even combine Animal Kingdom with Magic Kingdom.. cut it down to 2 days. Animal Kingdom goes fast- so do that early in the morning, and pick another park for the rest of the day3- Both universal parks can be done in 1 day. If you plan on riding a lot of rides try the VIP package, its a splurge but its worth it. You can go to the front of every line. Its worth it.4- Waterparks are always fun, and inexpensive, and can take up the whole day. Or plan a fun beach trip. In Orlando youre never more than 40 min from a beach. - thats a really cheap day (if you have a car) If you dont, go to a disney water park, you usually can get a package with your tickets.5- I fly constantly to orlando from NYC and have never flown for more than $99 each way. Right now on Jet blue if you buy 21 days in advanced you can fly $59 each way to Orlando. Maybe cheaper from where you are.6- Staying on Disney property is EXPENSIVE. You get to utilize their bus system which is great, but they dont take you anywhere off property. For some people this is great, and others need some more freedom. If youre going to rent a car, I'd suggest you staying off property. There are tons of places on 1-92, 10 min from disney, that are like $39/night. Not the nicest place, but def not the worst place in the world. You have a ton of options. For a place youre only going to sleep and shower use your saved money to splurge on another activity.7- do not speed in WDW. OPD is allowed on premise and they will bust your ass! lol Carry a lot of change if youre driving tolls are everywhere, lol. Do not fall for those road side disney discount tickets. they will monopolize one of your days with time share baloney.Wear sunscreen, bring your own water in a backpack as a bottle of water can be $3+ in the theme parks. You can even pack your own lunches. You save so much money doing this.any other questions, i'm a disney fanatic and go 5+ times a year. lol. southamptonkitty@yahoo.com

PatrickJ

Ooh, I love Disney World! You might also think about renting a vacation house for the weekend. Sometimes it can even be cheaper then the hotels and some come with housekeeping, and other services. Plus you have all the comforts of home. Patrickhttp://www.rentals365.com

Christie

1) I'd suggest January. The weather will be warm, but not TOO warm, and it will not be overly crowded.2) EVERYTHING at Disney? That'll take a week in itself, if you do it right. But you could see quite a bit in 3-4 days.3) 2 days at Universal/Islands of Adventure.4) Go to the beach - I personally recommend Daytona over Cocoa.5) Use Expedia or one of those services. In January, I've typically gotten the cheapest flights. 6) I would stay someplace other than Disney once you're finished with your Disney exploration. If you don't mind being in the heart of the tourist district, stay on International Drive. Lots to do and see, and much of it within walking distance of the hotels.7) Avoid I-4 during rush hour. It's a busy road no matter what time of day, but you'll be sitting still if you try to use it during rush hour, morning or afternoon.