JimmyRB5PRO

ending up going with virgin direct flights so whats worth seeing then and what isnt ..........come on scoobynet give me the do's and dont's so i don't waste to much time !!

Cheers.....

edit to remind myself dont type whist on phone as = crap spelling !!

kbsub

go to Seaworld and see SHAMU also some great shows on as well in Seaworld

SJ_Skyline

Get yourself a hire car and visit Kenedy Space Centre and the circuit at Daytona, for $100 or so you can be driven for 3 laps by a race driver in a nascar

Nick100

Another vote for those above.
Did Cape Canaveral (Kennedy) Space Centre and SeaWorld a year ago - both excellent.
Had a reasonably full day at each.

Buzzer

5 day flexi ticket

1 day Islands of adventure
1 day Universal Studios
1 day Busch Gardens
1 day Wet n Wild (or go back to Islands of Adventure for another day )
1 day Seaworld
1 day resting
1 day Florida Mall (poss just over half a day would do)

Roofus

Yeah, for a bloke it would be enough

SJ_Skyline

I also really enjoyed Epcot

JackClark

If you're going to go to Daytona don't forget to thrash your hire car down the beach.

speedking

Decide whether to do Disney or Universal. We filled a fortnight of Universal (including a couple of days left over from a previous Disney pass. You can't do both justice in just a week.

Try and plan what you want to do so you don't waste time thinking or doing too much driving.

Wet 'n' Wild is better taken in small chunks every day or other day IMHO rather than a whole day just once. They charge for lockers/tubes though so it isn't really free. Also the car park is cheaper than Universal and the ticket is transferrable so you don't have to pay again for parking at Universal/Sea World. (Parking charges mount up adding to the cost of your flexticket).

Mall = evening, not necessary to spend a whole day.

When you go to Busch (I would recommend twice to cover everything) go on to Clearwater Beach which is great.

PS If you go to Seaworld then you often get a second day free without having to use a day off your flexticket

I would say Universal is more adult, Disney more for kids.

HTH

DaveMiddleton

Also suggest you buy the "unofficial Guide to Disney". Has some great tips to beat the crowds.
I also used to arrive prior to gates opening (with pre booked tickets) and head for the most popular rides first, then you can relax and go on the remainder.

Daryl

Go to Hooters for lunch

Use valet parking at Universal - not much more than the car park and you'll appreciate it at the end of a long day.

Islands of Adventure (Hulk and Duelling Dragons coasters, Spiderman, Dr Doom's Fearfall) has more thrill rides than Universal Studios, but The Mummy is a must ride

Drink your way around the World at Epcot

Aerosmith Rock 'n' Roller Coaster and Tower of Terror at MGM.

Play golf at Orange County National

Stay at Grande Lakes

Have dinner at Charley's Steak House

Visit Winter Garden and take the scenic boat tour, proving that Orlando has more to offer than just Disney

New_scooby_04

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Agree, but ***** to resting and shopping, you can do that at home. You'll need a second day at Busch Gardens! Pity you're not going for longer, the Disney parks are wonderful too, and there's so much to see, but you really need another week for them!

Enjoy!!

andy1505

When are you going? Time of year makes a big difference to what you can get done.

jonc

Church Street Station on any one of those evenings if you have any energy left.

Ninnybobs

Jimmy,

Things to do will really depend on whether you are taking children with you.

You will not be able to cover more than 20% of the attractions in Orlando in a week and it is incredibly tiring. You will need to rest.

Seaworld is a must. Shamu and 'Clyde and Seamore (get there early) are a must see.
Busch Gardens in Tampa is probably the most complete of all the theme parks with something for everyone from wildlife to wild rides. Worth the hours drive.
Both Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure are excellent. The latter being for the older children and adults.
If you are taking kids, I think one of the Disney parks should be visited (just for the magic). Young children will love the Magic Kingdom or Animal Kingdom. Adults may enjoy Epcot or MGM Studios.
Currently high 70's in Orlando.
Have fun. I am sure you will want to return.

Martin (4 times visitor, hopefully to become resident)

JimmyRB5PRO

cheers people, am going next week - no kids - just me and a couple of mates - bit of a rest after xmas ...... not ....so will be doing a few of the parks but not all the week , perhaps just a couple of days !!!!!

Buzzer

Then if its with the lads you should do Islands of Adventure and MGM Studios or Universal Studios.

TBH i would have to do all three

........................ but then theres Busch Gardens ................ so make it 4 Days in parks

robuk

Did Cape Canav and Daytonna just over a year ago, both well worth the trip too

Rob