Making a Trip to Disney Affordable

A Disney vacation may be more affordable then you realize. Here are some tips that can help it be more affordable for families. The more tips you are able to follow the more affordable your trip will be. You can also use one of these to save money.

Time Of Travel: The cheapest time to visit Disney is during value season. The dates change from year to year and depend on certain holidays but in general value season includes January through mid-February, August through September, and the beginning of December. Some advantages to traveling during this time are less crowds and great promotions. One of the disadvantages is weather. These are the times of year when it is either cooler or very hot.

Resort: All resort guests are entitled to the same benefits (Disney’s Magical Express, Extra Magic Hours, Disney transportation, Magical Extras, etc.)  regardless of  their resort being deluxe or value. A great way to save money is by staying in a value resort. The rooms are smaller (they only sleep 4) and you don’t have some of the amenities of the deluxe resorts but you will be saving a hundred or two a night. If you have a larger family you will find 2 connecting rooms to be cheaper than a suite too!

Park Tickets: The best savings here is to buy a regular base ticket. If you are looking at a package online you will most likely be offered a park hopper ticket. (Be careful since some sites will not let you downgrade to a base ticket) You will be paying a premium to be able to go from park to park on the same day. With a family and young children you will probably not be running from park to park.

Dining Plan: There are lots of opinions on the dining plans. You do have to eat there and so they can save you money. The question is what types of meals are you planning to eat. All sit down meals, no sit down meals, or a mixture of sit down and counter meals.  Make sure you get the right meal plan. Check out Disney Dining Plan 2011 to make sure you select the plan that works best for your family.

Magic Your Way Packages: One of the ways to save is to book a Magic Your Way Package.  I like the MYW packages because you pick the number of nights, resort, type of tickets and number of days, and if you want to add a meal plan. This is where the special offers come in. You can check here to find out the current specials.

Grocery Delivery:  Another great savings is grocery delivery. You can have diapers, formula, baby food, bottled water, and snacks, even milk and fruit delivered right to your room or vacation house for a lot cheaper than at the resort.

Walt Disney World Update

Walt Disney World, despite Disneyland’s precedence, is the jewel of the theme park industry. Taking advantage of dummy companies and cheap land, when Walt Disney decided to duplicate the success of Disneyland he ended up buying 47 square miles of Florida swampland. In other words, it is almost twice the size of the island of Manhattan, or as large as San Francisco. With the government of Florida eager to see the tourist dollars come to their state, Disney was given unprecedented concessions and can essentially run the entire property the way they want (even building a nuclear reactor if they so desire).

The result, after 35 years is a property that has four major theme parks, more than 20 hotel resorts, a giant sports complex, and a huge mall, with much of the property still unused.

Park tickets are available from several sources and in many different combinations, from tickets good for just one of the parks for a single day up to tickets good for ten days of admission at either park.

The most popular tickets are the various flavors of Magic Your Way (MYW) tickets, which expire within 14 days of first use, unless the No-Expiration Option is purchased. Base MYW tickets provide admission to one park each day for the number of days purchased. The Park Hopper Option is available for a flat $50 charge, regardless of the length of the ticket, and allows the ticket to provide admission to all four major theme parks for each day of the ticket. The Water Park Fun & More Option, also available for a flat $50 charge, allows additional admissions to the two water parks, Pleasure Island, Disney Quest and/or the Wide World of Sports Complex, with the number of admissions depending on the length of the base ticket. The No Expiration Option, available on a sliding scale of $17 (on a 2-day pass) to $200 (on a 10-day pass), is pretty self-explanatory, eliminating the 14-day expiration on the ticket. Annual Passes allow 365 days of admission from first use to the four major theme parks, and the Premium Annual Pass is the equivalent of adding the Water Park Fun & More Option to the standard Annual Pass.

Premier Pass: This pass, equivalent to a Premium Annual Pass at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World, costs $749 per year.

On-Site Ticket Purchase: Ticket booths can be found at the main gates of Animal Kingdom, Epcot, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The main ticket booths for Magic Kingdom are located at the Transportation & Ticket Center, though tickets can also be purchased at the Guest Relations window to the right of the main entrance gates of the park. You can also purchase park tickets at any of the resort hotels on property.

• Online Ticket Purchase: Tickets can be purchased online.  Advance purchase discounts are available for tickets good for four days or longer.
• Other Purchase Locations: Just get to Florida and everybody will be trying to sell you tickets to Walt Disney World, though most of the “Ticket Discount Centers” are fronts for timeshare organizations and purchases will come with hard sells. Many hotels in the area of Walt Disney World also sell park tickets. You can also make your ticket purchases at any Disney Store (including annual passes).

General SeaWorld Orlando Park Info

Waterpark Location

Aquatica is located just across the street from Sea World on International Drive off the Beach Line Expressway (FL 528), 10 minutes south of downtown Orlando and 15 minutes from Orlando International Airport.

Physical Address

5800 Water Play Way Orlando, FL 32821

Private Cabana Rental

A private cabana is the best way to take in all Aquatica has to offer. Your cabana is reserved exclusively for you for the entire day, until the park closes. Cabana rentals include a refrigerator stocked with a variety of sodas, juice, and water (16 beverages per cabana) as well as complimentary use of towels and lockers. While a security member is always present in the park, locker usage is recommended. Snacks and dining options are separate.

As cabanas provide the comfort of a shaded, sheltered environment, guests are welcome to move seating outside of the cabana to soak up some of the warm Florida sun.

Aquatica Orlando Florida Height Requirements

Taumata Racer :

Guests must be at least 42″ tall and wear a life vest. All guests under 48″ are required to wear a life vest.

Tassie’s Twisters and Whanau Way:

Guests must be able to maintain proper riding position holding on to both handles unassisted.

Walhalla Wave & HooRoo Run :

Guests less than 48″ are required to wear life vest and guests must be 42″ to ride.

Dolphin Plunge:

Guests must be at least 48″ tall.

Roa’s Rapids:

Guests under 51″ are required to wear a life vest.

Loggerhead Lane :

Guests less than 48″ are required to wear a life vest.

Kata’s Kookaburra Cove :

Rides in this area require guests to be no taller than 48″.

Aquatica tickets are available at a discount, so why wait in line and pay full price for you r tickets when you can get them here and save? Please call our office today and save big.

Explore Sea World Orlando

A visit to this premier Marine Adventure Park will change your views about the sea and sea life forever. The only place on Earth where the magic of the sea and sky comes to life and gives you the most thrilling, challenging, and splashing moments to treasure for a long time. A complete world of unlimited fun and adventures and don’t forget the high speed coaster rides. Here you will have the opportunity to learn, interact with and discover the best kept secrets of the sea and sea-life. You will encounter exotic sea animals, get up-close with the killer shark, feed & play with the dolphins or witness the famous Shamu (the regal prince of the deep) when it comes splashing….and more!

Your tickets to SeaWorld are not limited to the SeaWorld Park only, but also allow you to visit the other two SeaWorld Parks—Busch Gardens and Aquatica Water Park.

Manta

This next-generation SeaWorld coaster ride offers you the best of sea and sky amidst a mysterious world of rays. It takes you on a thrilling ride head-first like a ray across an array of thrilling encounters, including water-falls, trees, hills and the sky.

Kraken

This legendary coaster will take you on a ride that you will not forget. Get ready to experience the most challenging ride onboard this monster coaster. It will lift you higher, drop you further and spiral you faster like no other coaster.

Blue Horizon
The Blue Horizon is an all new vivid theatrical experience that combines the magic of the sea and sky with Broadway style visions. The show features a cast of acrobatic dolphins, whales, soaring birds and lively performers. This breathtaking show is packed with amazing actions both above and below the waters.

Journey to Atlantis

Enjoy one of Sea World’s most extraordinary water-coaster that takes you straight down and into the lost city of Atlantis. Traveling on water and high speed rails, you have to escape the spirits who guarded the city. The spirits will chase you but you have to escape braving through incredible twists, turns, and mythical waterfalls.

What’s New at SeaWorld Orlando!

The new Shamu show was opened with great reviews. The New show is called, “One Ocean” and replaced “Believe” and is now open for this spring and summer, and will connect guests to the ocean with new energy, excitement and vibrancy as it educates and inspires guests to make a difference in our world.

Islands of Adventure

Universal Studios Islands of Adventure Park welcomes you to a world of endless thrills and adventures. Packed with most innovative rides, shows and attractions it makes a favorite destination for all theme park visitors in Orlando. Islands of Adventure takes you and your family on an amazing journey through Five remarkable islands comprising of – Jurassic Park, Marvel Super Hero Island, Toon Lagoon, The Lost Continent, and Seuss Landing. Each of these islands present to you world-class thrills and activities only possible in your storybook.

Orlando Dinner Show Menus

ARABIAN NIGHTS
Orlando’s #1 DINNER ATTRACTION

Enjoy a sumptuous dinner with your choice of New York Strip Steak, Certified Black Angus Chopped Steak, Grilled Chicken Breast, Vegetarian/Vegan Penne Pasta Primavera, or Children’s Chicken Tenders. All dinners come with unlimited beer, wine and Pepsi products. Cash Bar Available.

PIRATES DINNER SHOW ADVENTURE

Complimentary appetizers, tossed garden fresh salad, Treasure’s chicken, Buccaneer Beef or Roast Pork accompanied by West Indies Rice and steamed vegetables or roasted red potatoes and followed up by Princess Anita’s royal desert.
Beverages served, beer, wine, soda and coffee.
Cash Bar available.
Vegetarian meals available upon request.

MEDIEVAL TIMES DINNER AND TOURNAMENT

Serving garlic bread, vegetable soup, roasted chicken, spare rib, herb basted potatoes, and followed up with pastry of the castle. Beverages served, beer, wine, coffee and soda.
Cash bar available.
Vegetarian meals available upon request.

SEA WORLD MAKAHIKI LUAU – ALOHA POLYNESIAN LUAU

Serving one complimentary Island cocktail or Manchester Beer, tropical salad and fruit plate, freshly baked muffins, Mahi Mahi in Pina Colada Sauce, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Smoked Pork Loin with orange sauce, Fried Rice, Island Vegtable Medley and followed up with seasonal desserts. Beverages served, coffee, hot or iced tea, and soft drinks.
Cash bar available.

SLEUTHS MYSTERY DINNER SHOW

Serving appetizers including crackers and cheese spread, fresh baked rolls and butter, garden salad and your choices of honey glazed cornish hen, lasagna (cheese or with meatballs) or prime rib (additional charge-$3.00 plus tax at door) baked potatoe, steamed vegtables and followed up with a mystery dessert.
Beverages served are unlimited beer, wine and sodas.

WONDERWORKS OTTA CONTROL MAGIC DINNER SHOW

Serving “Unlimited Pizza, Salad, Beer, Wine & Popcorn.Coffee and soft drinks are also available.

Pirate’s Dinner Adventure

Pirates Dinner Adventure invites you to experience Orlando’s most unique and interactive family entertainment and dinner show ever. It offers the opportunity to explore and become part of a high voltage drama of action, romance and comedy. And to top out the excitement, a sumptuous dinner feast awaits you along with an after party event at- Buccaneer Bash.

The Pirate Show

Pirates Dinner Adventure Show presents a spectacular setting back in time to the 18th century pirate invasions in the Caribbean. The stage is set on an enormous replica of Spanish gallon, surrounded by small ships led by fearless pirates. The audience seating as voyagers in the ships will mingle with the cast of actors and musicians – all engaged in an action packed adventure drama along with cannon blast, and lots of cheers and laughter.

In the story, you will be held hostage along with beautiful Princess Anita and her court by a group of reckless pirates. Their evil captain Sebastian the Black wants to kill the Prince and take away Anita and this puts you and the entire cast in the middle of endless action, sword-fights and daring stunts.

Kings Festival Buffet

Before the show starts, you will be treated to a splendid pre-show banquet at the Kings Festival as special guests of Princess Anita. You will enjoy a selection of delicious menu options at the buffet, including assorted salads, special sauces, and more. But make sure to save room as there will be a grand feast awaiting you at the show.

The Pirate Feast

Feasting at Pirates Dinner Adventure is definitely an elaborate affair. The show offers various dining options to make your family’s dinner experience unique and most memorable. Your delicious dinner menu includes fresh garden salads, roasted chicken in savory seasoning and last but not least a royal dessert, and soft drinks or beer.

Buccaneer Bash

This after show event is a perfect way to end the evening at the Pirates Dinner Adventure Show. Here you will be partying with the crew, dancing to the sounds of bone shaking music at a 70’s style discotheque.

Arabian Nights Dinner Theater Attraction

A must see attraction, voted the best dinner show in Orlando. Arabian Nights is a sheer delight of beautiful horses and magical tales. An amazing show of horses that features Walter Farley’s Black Stallion at the backdrop of a dramatic story. The show also provides delicious dinner options, including unlimited beer and wine for guests.

Arabian Nights invites you to enjoy the most thrilling and romantic dinner adventures you have ever seen. Hosted at the “Palace of Horses” – largest indoor equestrian arena in the world, this Broadway-style dinner theater presents the wonderful story of a young girl, Scheherazade. Incredible horses and human performers bring to life Scheherazade’s magical dream of becoming a princess. The show narrates the dramatic tale of romance and wizardry that combine world’s best acrobatic horses, unpredictable performances and actions with sensational music and light effects. Come and be part of a thrilling saga of romance and adventure that Arabian Nights has to offer.

Arabian Nights Orlando tickets are good for any day you would like to use them.

Dinner Menu

Dinner at Arabian Nights Show is a magnificent affair. Here you will enjoy a princely –style dinner that includes delicious menu – Vegetarian Pasta, Green Garden Salads, New York Steak Strips, Chicken Tenders, Grilled Chicken Breast, Certified Black Angus Steak, Fresh Vegetable Medley, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and Rolls with Butter, Unlimited Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic Beverages, and A Delicious slice of the Wedding cake.

Show Background

Since 1988, Arabian Nights in Orlando, Florida has been an amazing night destination for vacationers and locals alike. Renowned for its world famous horses with incredible stunts and horsemanship, beautiful costumes, and special effects – all combined to present a spectacular and most sensational family theatrical event like never before.

The show is hosted at an amazing 140,000 square feet “Palace of Horses”, with seating facilities for up to 1250 guests. The “Palace of Horses” is also world’s largest Indoor Equestrian Arena and presents a great collection of over 60 prized horses from across the world.

Arabian Nights is rated as the #1 dinner show in Orlando by vacationers and is the winner of many awards & recognition such as Golden Palm Award (1999), Best Romantic Restaurant (2001), and Odyssey Award (1995).

Walt Disney World Magic Your Way Water Park Fun & More

Disney Water Parks Fun & More Tickets: A Disney Magic Your Way Ticket with Water Park Fun & More Option, gives you admission to one Theme Park per for the amount of days on your ticket, to all four of the Walt Disney World® Theme Parks; Magic Kingdom® Park, Epcot®, Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ and Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park. It also entitles a certain number of visits, based on the amount of Days purchased, to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park, DisneyQuest® Indoor Interactive Theme Park, Disney’s Wide World of Sports® Complex, and Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course (Tee times are required). All Disney Magic Your Way Tickets with Water Park Fun & More Option expire 14-Days from first use, unless the No Expiration Option is added.

TIP: Many guest that purchase the Water Park Fun & More tickets, use their “Options” at the 2 Disney Water Parks or at Disney Quest beacuse they get more for their money on these 3 choices. It is around fifty dollars a piece for these 3 choices compared to the low dollar amount for the golfing and Wide World of Sports admission.

Walt Disney World Magic Your Way Hopper Ticket

Disney Hopper Tickets: Disney Magic Your Way Ticket with Park Hopper® Option All Disney Magic Your Way Tickets with Park Hopper®, Option expire 14-Days from first use, unless the No Expiration option is added.

TIP: Many guest that have visited the Disney theme parks in the past have found that there are attractions and shows that they enjoyed the most, so they like the park hopper ticket because it allows them to “Hop” from park to park to those attractions and shows that they love, at as many of the 4 parks as they would like to, in that same day. Transportation is provided by the parks and allows you to move from park to park in the same day without having to move your own vehicle and pay for parking at another park.

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