March 2018
Visit Orlando – a hub bursting with ultimate experiences for thrill-seekers and Disney-loving Instagrammers. Ride rocketing rollercoasters, slide around at water parks and discover utterly epic theme parks. Visit the Kennedy Space Centre, get lost in Orlando’s premium outlet malls, or glide across the Everglades.
Make a visit to the Kennedy Space Centre
Venture to Cape Canaveral for ‘out of this world’ discoveries. Experience the exciting Mission Zones at this space centre, from the beginning of space exploration, to current missions. Free your inner quest seeker. Learn about the space station, or take part in an astronaut training experience. See the ingenuity behind space rockets, engage with the greatness of the Apollo era and re-live missions to the moon. You can also find out more about the future of NASA.
Top tip:
Time your visit to catch a live launch and witness this spectacle of power from the main visitor complex. To be up close to the action, buy tickets to view from the LC-39 Observatory Gantry.
For a more leisurely experience, rent a kayak for up to three people, or try stand-up paddle boarding in this tropical oasis.
A trip to Universal Orlando Resort
Make a visit to Universal’s three epic parks. Wander along Diagon Alley™ at Universal Studios™ and discover spellbinding moments in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™. Feel the exhilaration of Universal’s Islands of Adventures™. Come face-to-face with dinosaurs on the Jurassic Park River Adventure™ and soar through the skies on rollercoasters or take a 3D journey with a superhero on The Amazing Adventures of Spider-man®. To cool off, dive in at Universal’s Volcano Bay™, a tropical oasis filled with beaches, waterslides and rubber ring rides.
Top tip:
Check the closing times of each park for your visit, as these often vary. This means that you can have extra time in your favourite park or visit another on the same day, depending on your ticket.
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Butter beer, magic shops and nifty tricks
Find yourself amidst the mix of wands, wizard hats and the magic of all things Harry Potter.£504 pp
Plan your trip
See the best of Walt Disney World®
Discover the wonders of Disney in Orlando. Gaze up at Cinderella’s Castle in the Magic Kingdom and watch your favourite characters party in parades. Take a walk on the wild side at Disney’s Animal Kingdom — then see The World of Avatar or jump on Expedition Everest. Come evening, settle in for the dazzling River of Lights show. Get ready for the action at Disney's Hollywood Studios or head to Epcot for a cosmos of fun. Cool off with a day out at Disney's Blizzard Beach or kick back at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon.
Top tip:
To stay ahead of the game, download the Walt Disney World® app. Check waiting times, see where you are on the map and find character meet-and-greets.
Make a splash at Aquatica
Tipped as one of Orlando’s best water parks, SeaWorld’s Aquatica is a must-visit. Pump up your adrenaline, with a freefall on Ihu’s Breakaway Falls slide. Grab a rubber ring and slide side-to-side on Omaka Rocka, or take the family on Walhalla Wave for a thrilling water maze ride. Take the children to Walkabout Waters or Kata's Kookaburra Cove® for a miniature world of water park fun. Ride through Roa’s Rapids river, hit Cutback Cove’s wave pool, then relax as you drift along Loggerhead Lane’s lazy river.
Top tip:
Enjoy more time on the slides when you buy a Quick Queue pass, which provides unlimited front-of-the-line access to some of Aquatica’s most popular rides.