| Orlando cheap Rent-a-car | | | | have become an ideal time for a trip to Orlando. |
| Top 10 Value Tips Stretch Orlando Vacation | | | | Not only will the crowds be reduced and weather |
| Dollars | | | | sunny and warm, but special values blanket the |
| To help stretch your vacation dollars further, | | | | destination. In addition, new must-see attractions |
| we've recently introduced special Endless Summer | | | | open just in time for October/November visitors: |
| values on Familyaccommodations and attractions | | | | the new water park — Aquatica by SeaWorld, |
| throughout the destination. Additionally, these top | | | | The Simpsons attraction at Universal Studios, |
| 10 value tips will help your family make the most | | | | Jungala at Busch Gardens Africa and "Playhouse |
| out of their Orlando stay: | | | | Disney — Live on Stage" at Disney's Hollywood |
| 1. Where to Stay. In Orlando, it isn't necessary to | | | | Studios. |
| blow the majority of your vacation budget on a | | | | 6. Freebies. (Yes, they do still exist.) Keep the little |
| nice and comfortable place stay. Options abound | | | | ones entertained without opening the wallet at the |
| ranging from budget accommodations starting at | | | | Lego Store at Downtown Disney where anyone is |
| around $50 per night to value hotels at around | | | | free to stop by the brightly colored bins just |
| $80 per night to vacation homes, campgrounds | | | | outside the store and make their own Lego |
| and more. For example, a family of four can | | | | creation. At the Peabody Orlando hotel, twice a |
| enjoy four nights in a family suite at the Best | | | | day visitors can watch the March of the Peabody |
| Western on International Drive for $79* a night, | | | | Ducks where the resident birds walk a red carpet |
| totaling $355.50 once tax is added, leaving plenty | | | | to and from the Royal Duck Fountain. Every |
| of money for attractions and dining. For families | | | | Monday morning from 9 a.m. – noon, |
| looking for more comforts of home, the new | | | | admission is free to Harry P. Leu Gardens, a |
| Point Orlando Resort is offering a $129* per night | | | | 50-acre botanical park with the largest camellia |
| rate and includes a fully equipped kitchen, washer | | | | collection in eastern North America. The park also |
| dryer and continental breakfast daily. | | | | runs a free story time program on the third |
| 2. Attractions. Enjoy the world-class attractions in | | | | Monday of every month for young children. |
| Orlando without breaking the bank. Buying tickets | | | | 7. Insider Secrets. If planning a theme park visit, |
| in advance online, can save not only money, but | | | | staying at a hotel on property has advantages. |
| time as well. For example, the gate admission at | | | | For example, guests at Universal Orlando's three |
| Universal Orlando Resort for a two-park unlimited | | | | hotels enjoy free Universal Express |
| pass is $119.28. However, if purchased online in | | | | front-of-the-line access which means less waiting |
| advance of arrival the two-park unlimited | | | | in line. Guests at a Walt Disney World Resort can |
| admission is only $85.95 and can be used for | | | | take advantage of Magic Hours where each day |
| seven consecutive days. You can also save | | | | one of the Disney Theme Parks opens an hour |
| money by purchasing attraction tickets through | | | | early or stays open up to three hours after |
| the Orlando CVB either online or at the Official | | | | regular park closing. Quench your thirst and take |
| Visitors Center. Tickets range from the major | | | | home a souvenir as most Walt Disney World |
| theme parks and dinner shows to airboat rides | | | | resort hotels offer length-of-stay refillable drink |
| and more. It's also important to note that for | | | | mugs for $11.99, good for unlimited free refills of |
| most area attractions, children under 3 are free. | | | | coffee, soda, iced tea and hot chocolate. At |
| 3. Eating Out. Pay attention to three magic words, | | | | SeaWorld Orlando, kids can bring their own |
| "Kids Eat Free." Hotels with "Kids Eat Free" | | | | autograph book for Shamu & Crew characters to |
| specials include: Nickelodeon Family Suites by | | | | sign from 9 a.m. to noon near the front gate. |
| Holiday Inn, Orlando World Center Marriott Resort, | | | | 8. Other Savings Tools. Save up to $500 with an |
| The Hilton Orlando Resort, Royal Plaza in the Walt | | | | Orlando Preferred Visitor Magicard™, the |
| Disney World Resort, Hyatt Regency Grand | | | | year-round discount card provided by the Orlando |
| Cypress Resort (as part of the "Summer Splash" | | | | CVB. It is valid at 97 area establishments including |
| program), Sheraton Safari Hotel & Suites and | | | | everything from attractions and accommodations |
| many more. Other Orlando area restaurants with | | | | to restaurants and golf courses. Download the |
| "Kids Eat Free" programs include: Andiamo Italian | | | | card at orlandoinfo.com/magicard or order one by |
| Bistro & Grill, Gator's Dockside, Giovanni's Italian | | | | calling 1-800-551-0181. |
| Restaurant, Lone Star Steak House and | | | | 9. Research. Planning ahead can not only help you |
| Roadhouse Grill. | | | | find the best deals, but ensure the most |
| 4. Getting Around. Get a ride to major Orlando | | | | enjoyable vacation for the entire family. For those |
| attractions for only $1? It's a reality on the I-RIDE | | | | planning on visiting Walt Disney World Resort, free |
| Trolley, where a single fare is $1 and package | | | | personalized maps are available for each park, so |
| deals are available for those expecting heavier | | | | that families can isolate the shows, attractions and |
| usage. Running daily from 8:30 a.m.–9 p.m., the | | | | venues of the most interest. Maps are then |
| I-RIDE Trolley serves hundreds of destinations | | | | mailed to their home address in full-color versions. |
| within the International Drive Resort Area. If | | | | Each theme park also lists height requirements for |
| planning to navigate Walt Disney World Resort, | | | | rides on their respective Web sites, so checking |
| their transportation systems (monorails, buses and | | | | ahead of time will help quell possible |
| boats) provide free door-to-door access to all | | | | disappointments. |
| four theme parks, water parks, Downtown | | | | 10. Packing to Save. A last-minute purchase or |
| Disney and all 23 resorts. For visitors to | | | | rental of certain items out of necessity can add |
| Downtown's arts, culture and dining scene, a free | | | | up quickly. Pack plenty of sunscreen, rain ponchos, |
| bus circulator called Lymmo offers guests rides | | | | water bottles, band aids and even consider |
| along a three-mile loop in the heart of Downtown | | | | bringing along waterproof disposable camera or a |
| Orlando. | | | | stroller. Although many children once they reach a |
| 5. Timing Your Trip. Don't Overlook September | | | | certain age will resist at first, after a long day of |
| and October. With fewer crowds, lower prices | | | | walking, he or she may end up begging to be |
| and still-warm weather, September and October | | | | pushed along. |