Orlando, planned properly from the UK
Plain-English, step-by-step guides to Orlando for UK families: theme park tickets, flights from the UK, ESTA, where to stay, car hire, kids, money and getting the most from your days.
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Choose your trip
Plan Your TripWhen to go, how long to stay, itineraries and what it costs.Theme Parks & TicketsDisney, Universal, SeaWorld, LEGOLAND and the Space Centre explained.Flights & AirportsLondon to Orlando flights, ESTA, parking and Orlando airport.Where to StayResorts, hotels and vacation homes near the parks.Cars & Getting AroundCar hire, driving in Florida and getting around without a car.Family & KidsOrlando with toddlers, keeping children safe and planning park days.Money & CostsDollars, tipping, cards, everyday prices and budgets.Muslim Travel in OrlandoHalal food, prayer and practical tips for Muslim families.Practical GuidesWeather, hurricane season, insurance, SIM cards and safety.
Plan Orlando in the right order and it is far easier, and cheaper, than most families expect.
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Ready to start planning?
Start with the tickets: they are usually the biggest cost, and prices change by date.
Compare Orlando tickets →Why UK families choose Orlando
- Several world-famous theme parks within easy reach of each other
- Direct flights from London, around nine hours
- Sunshine for much of the year
- Space Centre, beaches and wildlife within a day trip
- Plenty of family-friendly hotels, resorts and vacation homes
- Cars, space and supermarkets that make self-catering easy
These guides explain each part in the order you will actually need to do it, using official sources for anything that can change.