Orlando Holidays - Things to see and do for families

 Orlando Travel Guide - Family Friendly Orlando holidays - Orlando Hotels & Apartments only

Any Orlando guide has to start with Walt Disney which is only fare considering it was Walt who started it all at the beginning of the 1960's. Unfortunately he died before the first park, the Magic Kingdom, officially opened in 1971, but his legacy has taken root and is still growing. There are several ways to purchase attraction tickets and the best way is to get them before you go as this is cheaper and safer. The wrong way to buy tickets is from a road side vendor and you will see plenty of these during your trip. They offer cheaper tickets but it's linked to getting you to visit a timeshare complex which can take up half a day of your holiday. So with more attractions on offer than you could fit in, where do you go. The best way is to plan well ahead and if you're in Florida for 14 days then it would be best to spend half of them (giving yourself a rest day in-between) at the attractions and the other half visiting the sites, shopping malls or simply just relaxing by the pool. To save money try and buy Flexi tickets and multi park tickets but the golden rule is to never buy what you can't use. Below are the best family attractions in Florida and details on the various ticket deals available.

Disney's 14 Day Ultimate Ticket (2009): Looking for the one ticket that allows you to experience all there is to see and do at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida along with all the flexibility and freedom you need to make your dream holiday come true? You can do as much or as little as you please - for example, take an early morning safari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, then a refreshing swim at a Disney Water Park in the afternoon, followed by the fireworks at Epcot in the evening – it’s up to you, and there’s no need to plan. See more...

Disney's 7 Day Premium Ticket (2009): Imagine a holiday where dreams come true, fantasies become reality and unbelievable fun and relaxation all join together to provide a magical escape for people of all ages. Whatever your idea of holiday fun, the answer can be found in the 47 square miles of Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, the number one holiday destination in the world. See more....

Discovery Cove Choice of Adventure Swim Discovery Cove® gives you the unique opportunity to swim with an Atlantic bottlenose dolphin, snorkel amongst tropical fish, glide with rays and relax on white sand beaches. As a reservation only experience, which is limited to a capacity of about 1000 guests a day, it’s a rare opportunity to set your own pace. Hand feed exotic birds in the colourful aviary, paddle along the crystal clear tropical river and soak up every moment of this blissful day. Put away your watch, kick off your shoes, and enjoy our indulgent experience to the full. Offered on an all-inclusive basis with breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks included nothing is going to tax you… See more...

SeaWorld® and Aquatica^TM Ticket 2009. Experience seven great days of marine life adventure at two great parks. The SeaWorld and Aquatica ticket gives you 7 consecutive days of admission to SeaWorld® Orlando and Aquatica™. This is SeaWorld® - the world’s best loved marine park! Take a seat at our sensational shows including the spectacularly choreographed Believe® starring Shamu®, enjoy up-close animal encounters and take the plunge on one of our thrilling rides. Explore, enjoy and smile until it hurts - it doesn’t get any closer than at SeaWorld Orlando! Introducing Aquatica™, opening in March 2008, Orlando’s whimsical, one-of-a-kind waterpark that could only come from SeaWorld. From awesome tube slides through playful dolphins, to tranquil and rapid rivers and relaxing on white sand beaches. The fun here at Aquatica is as endless as the sea. See more...

Orlando FlexTicket^TM With the Orlando FlexTicket enjoy 14 days of unlimited admission to Universal's Islands of Adventure®, Universal Studios®, SeaWorld® Orlando, Wet 'n Wild® Orlando and Aquatica, Florida’s newest water park. Your adventure doesn’t have to end once the parks have closed. Whatever your choice of ticket, you’ll also get complimentary entrance to Universal CityWalk®, Orlando’s hottest entertainment and dining venue*. See more...