09/05/2023
ORLANDO HELPFUL TIPS UPDATED REGULARLY
TIPS BELOW ARE FROM PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AND RESEARCH BY ADMIN
WERE POSSIBLE PAY FOR HOLIDAY AND PARK TICKETS ON A CREDIT CARD MUCH BETTER PROTECTION THEN DEBIT CARDS
Florida seasons
The northern area of Florida, including Daytona Beach and Orlando, is best avoided between January and March if you're looking for a week in the sunshine
Winter dec-feb
Average temperature: 68-70 degrees
Spring sep-nov
Average temperature: 77-88 degrees
Summer june-aug
Average temperature: 70-91 degrees
Fall march-may
Average temperature: 60-90 degrees
https://www.101holidays.co.uk/best-time-to-visit-florida/ #:~:text=The%20northern%20area%20of%20Florida,a%20week%20in%20the%20sunshine.
Entry requirement do this before confirming booking to ensure no issues
https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/
Companies to maybe look at for best deals compare with each ask for better quotes and haggle untill u find the best for your family
https://www.loveholidays.com
https://www.tui.co.uk/
https://www.firstchoice.co.uk/
https://www.holidayhypermarket.co.uk/
https://www.onthebeach.co.uk/
https://www.icelolly.com/
My top tip regardless of who you book with once you have confirmation of your booking with hotel voucher wait couple of weeks then contact your hotel directly via social network or email asking them to confirm on there end that your booking is there thay will then send you there own confirmation so you know there is no doubt about your stay we do this every year
My personal choice is to stay in hotel on IDRIVE and we use mixture of public transport i-trolly lynx and regis taxis to get around orlando family of 4
Pre existing medical condition travel insurance
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/insurance/pre-existing-travel-insurance/
https://www.allcleartravel.co.uk/
https://www.medicaltravelcompared.co.uk/
If you fly long haul with tui dreamliner row 31-36 are extra 2inc extra legroom seats available to purchase at additional cost for whole family to sit together in comfort
Covers All Airports In Orlando
Airport private transfer highly recommended if booking holiday check out price of there return travel and compare with these
https://www.skippytransportation.com
Alternatively you could opt for shared shuttle
Service with mearsconnect having spoken directly to them thay advised thay offer shared shuttle service from other orland airports not just mco however anyone from alternative airports wanting pricing info must contact there Special Accounts department in orlando on 407-843-0855 or before travel contact them on their email [email protected]
https://www.mearsconnect.com/
Flying in to MCO Airport
Looking for cheap transportation to idrive/disney then check out these
https://sunshineflyer.com
https://www.mearstransportation.com/
Regis taxis cheaper then uber/lyft
+1 (321) 900-6007
Cheapest way is lynx bus from mco to idrive $2 pr person
Airport & olando Taxi service highly recommended by hotel Monreale express IDRIVE to get around cheaper & more reliable then uber/lyft
Regis -highly recommended
available on WhatsApp
+1 (321) 900-6007
here is uber/lyft links to use to get ideas of fare costing before going
https://www.lyft.com/rider/fare-estimate
https://www.uber.com/global/en/price-estimate/
Car hire in Orlando
USCARHIRE
https://uscarhire.com/
discountfloridacarhire https://www.discountfloridacarhire.co.uk/
find your quote on any hire care sites including his own then email Andy direct to see if he can better it
Email [email protected]
We Generally find this one is best places for theme park 14day tickets and i-trolly passes it also offers are selection of free gifts including gatorland entry
https://www.orlandoattractiontickets.co.uk/
Universal 14day +free gifts
2023 :Adult £310pp Child (3-9) £304pp
2024 :Adult £345pp Child (3-9) £335pp
Disney 14day with magic maker +free gifts
2023 Adult £535pp Child (3-9) £509pp
2024 Adult£560pp Child (3-9) £533pp
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I-Ride Trolley 14 Day Unlimited Pass
2023 Adult: £11.00
2024 Adult: £12.00
There is a selection of other sites all recommend same as above by Martin Lewis
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/cheap-disney-florida-theme-parks/
https://www.americanattractions.co.uk/
The next 2 is sister companies
https://www.floridatix.com/
https://www.attractiontix.co.uk/
Central florida zoo tickets
Offer 20% discount for bluelight card holders at gate awaiting to see if thay will do it online aswell if not compare gate prices-20% with purchasing from a legitimate reseller which could work out cheaper then going direct if with bluelight discount here is link + code
https://www.tiqets.com/en/checkout/tickets-for-central-florida-zoo-botanical-gardens-skip-the-line-p999125/booking_details/?partner=funex&selected_date=2023-08-15
With 10% code FUNEXDISCV
Plan on visiting all attractions @ Icon park then purchase 10 play entry from here cheaper then going direct =£68.85pp thay also sell theme park tickets
https://www.orlandoattractions.com/tickets/icon-park-play-pass
If your looking for less then 14 days then look @ https://www.undercovertourist.com
Pricing varies depending on ticket selection thay offer from can 1-9day passes for theme parks
Funspot America definitely worth a try
https://fun-spot.com/
=£48.18pp day pass
Dezerland multi activity worth a try
https://club.dezerlandorlando.com/app/cart
All fun all day =£80.35pp
Or opt for
Recharge card $200+$100 free =£160.77
I know some attraction tickets company offer short term discount cards with there purchases however not all do so if u don't get free discount cards u can always pick them up from this website thay offer cards such as shop&dine/play4less/ kids eat free either yearly or like us go for lifetime global cards valid not only in Orlando but also in Las Vegas/New York more destinations to be added Variety of Discount cards for
Orlando/Las Vegas/New York you can purchase either orlando or City hopper cards which have expiry dates or lifetime global cards that will expire in 100yrs time you can also download there apps and enable location while there it will bring up all discounts available in your location there's a wide range of discounts available
VIP play 4 less
VIP shop & dine 4 less
Kids eat free
https://st.thattravelsolution.com/cart/
There apps from playstore
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.taktik.play
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.taktik.dine
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.taktik.kids
BlueLightCard info
If you are a BlueLight card holder in the UK
then bring your card on holiday and Instead of asking if thay accept ask if they offer Emergency Services discount instead could possibly get between 10% and 20% discount at participating stores and restaurants in addition to other offers running
Usa sim cards unlimited data unlike others
Not the cheapest but seem to be most reliable after a lot of research and decided to get 2 usa simcards from here as all British mobile networks want ridiculous amounts to use roaming in usa this includes monthly/PAYG so definitely worth looking here
https://smartsimusa.com/shop/valencia-orange-sim/
Looking for good prepaid travel card check out this https://www.weswap.com/
With our Multi Currency travel card you can be part of a community of travel lovers all helping each other to holiday better.
Also recommended usa bank chase you get cashback for spending aswell
https://www.chase.co.uk/
https://join.monzo.com/c/zkzsnw9
If u use multiple cards i recommend Signing up to Curve u can link 2 cards free or pay 14.99 a month put as many as u like also has go back in time if paid on wrong card and lots of reward including Airport lounge access travel n mobile insurance plus spending rewards use my link to get a £5 welcome gift. 🤝 https://www.curve.com/join
Hopefully this doesn't happen but if you need to make a complaint regarding travel and getting no were then this is the website is good to help deal with it also recommended by Martin Lewis https://www.resolver.co.uk/companies/best-online-holiday-complaints
Getting around from International Drive using orlando public transport I-trolly and lynx
Shopping
THE FLORIDA MALL
Walgreens
Aldi
THE MALL AT MILLENIA
LAKE BUENA VISTA FACTORY STORES
ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL PREMIUM OUTLETS
ORLANDO VINELAND PREMIUM OUTLETS
outlet marketplace just up the road from the actual Outlets (across the road from Deezerland)Make sure you sign up as a VIP member for Simon outlets - you’ll get access to further discounts online - eg additional 20% off
I-trolly to funspot America and dezerland
Take the i-trolly northbound to 1A fun spot America
take i-trolly northbound get off at brass pro shops/outdoor world then walk to dezerland
Using lynx use the lynx busses 8, 37, 38, 42, 300, and 350
Getting to Gatorland From International Drive, take the #8 and tell the Driver you are trying to connect to #50 and Oldtown or Gatorland. They will make sure you transfer to the right bus near Seaworld. The #50 also takes you to Disney Springs and Walt Disney’s Parks and Resorts. U can purchase on International Drive both at Walgreens (Pharmacy) and at the Florida Travel Welcome Center. You can also order online and have them as an App. https://www.golynx.com/fares-passes/where-buy-passes.stml
going to Gatorland From International Drive, you need to make your way to Florida Mall. From there, take the Lynx 441. Otherwise, you are going around in a huge circle for about an hour. Take the Lynx 8 towards UNIVERSAL Drive. Tell the Driver you wish to Transfer to the LYNX 37 to FLORIDA MALL. Once at Florida Mall, you want to take the Lynx 441 to Gatorland.
Getting to Oldtown from idrive using public transport is easier. Take the Lynx 8 on International Drive towards SEAWORLD. Tell them you are going to Oldtown. Transfer to Lynx 50 and go to DISNEYWORLD (NOT DisneySprings). Once at Disney World’s Transportation and Ticket Center, hop on the LYNX 56 and it’s a really short trip.
There are 2 stops you can use to get to universal, you can either cross the road and get the 38 lynx or you can come out of the hotel turn left and walk along until you are opposite red lobster and get the 37
