How many days do you need in Orlando? Planning park days, rest days and day trips
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The short answerMost UK families need seven to ten nights in Orlando. Plan roughly one day per major park, add a rest or pool day for every three or four park days, and leave room for one day trip such as the Space Centre. Cramming too much in is the most common mistake.
Orlando is huge, and tired children make queues feel longer. Here is how to size your trip.
A simple rule of thumb
- One day for each major park you want to see properly
- One rest or pool day for every three to four park days
- One day for a day trip such as the Space Centre or a beach
- Half a day each for arrival and departure
| Trip length | What fits |
|---|---|
| 5 to 6 nights | Two to three parks and a pool day |
| 7 to 10 nights | Disney and Universal, a rest day or two, and one day trip |
| 11 nights or more | Most parks, slower days and a beach or space trip |
1List your must-see parks
See Disney tickets and Universal tickets.
2Add rest days
Heat, jet lag and walking add up. A pool day is not a wasted day.
3Add one day trip
See the Kennedy Space Center day trip.
Prices, ticket rules and park details change often. Check the park or ticket seller before you book.
Related reading
This guide is part of our complete Orlando travel guide for UK visitors. See all plan your trip guides.
Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need for Disney?
Many families spend four days or more across the Disney parks, but it depends on your group.
Is a week enough in Orlando?
A week suits two to three parks plus a rest day. Ten nights is more relaxed.
