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A trip to Orlando is the ultimate family-friendly vacation. Here in central Florida, magic and wonderment come to life. There is no end in sight when world-class theme parks and wild waterparks surround you. Perhaps you are interested in taking a break from the park? Head south to Kennedy Space Center, about an hour southwest of Orlando, for some out-of-this-world excitement.

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• To make it easier to replace your passport if it’s lost or stolen, in addition to your passport, take a photocopy of your passport information page (keeping it separate from your actual passport).
• Carry only a limited amount of cash, just enough for gratuities and incidental purchases. Major credit cards are widely accepted and can be replaced if lost or stolen.
• Always lock your hotel room door (including patio and balcony door on any level of the building) and use the peephole before opening the door.
• Store your valuables (such as cash, credit cards and airline tickets) in the hotel’s in-room safe or front desk safety deposit box.
• If you must carry valuables on your person, do so in a pouch or money belt concealed under your clothing. Purses and backpacks can be easy targets for thieves.
• For complete and current safety and security information, including travelers' tips, public announcements, travel advisories and more, please visit the website of the U.S. Department of State at www.travel.state.gov.
• December through February: 75° to 75° (Winter)
• March through May: 79° to 88° (Spring)
• June through August: 91° to 91° (Summer)
• September through November: 89° to 78° (Autumn)

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Discovery Cove : A unique all-inclusive day resort where you and your family will experience exciting animal encounters in a breathtaking tropical atmosphere.

Disney Springs® : Four fascinating neighborhoods filled with boutiques, eateries, and entertainment.

Exotic Animal Experience : Play with animals in an up-close encounter at the local exotic zoo.

Lake Eola Park : Located in Downtown Orlando with a sidewalk that circles the lake, you can rent a swan-shaped paddle boat, eat at local restaurants, and relax amid beautiful flower beds.

Leu Gardens : Nearly 50 acres of semi-tropical and tropical gardens with trails surrounded by forests of camellias and 200-year-old oaks.

SEA LIFE Aquarium at ICON Park : View sea turtles, sharks, stingrays, tropical fish, and more at Florida’s only 360-degree ocean tunnel.

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition : Step back in time to April 1912 and see more than 300 artifacts, costumed actors, and full-scale room recreations!

Universal Orlando Resort : Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios Florida, and Universal Volcano Bay.

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• Enjoy a shuttle launch experience
• Touch a piece of real moon rock
• Stroll around the Rocket Garden
• Walk underneath the Saturn V
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• Infant  0 to  2
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• 7:30   a.m.  and  8:30   a.m. Please contact Gray Line of Orlando 24 hours prior to your tour to confirm pick up information.
• Camera, film and mosquito spray during the summer months
• A 100% cancellation fee will apply for no-shows or if the reservation is canceled within one day prior to arrival.
• Strollers and wheelchairs are available at Kennedy Space Center.
• Electronic translator systems are available for hire once at location.
• No backpacks, large bags, coolers, food and weapons will be permitted within the facility.
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It’s like stepping right into a dream. Only the places seem real! A place of magic...a place of discovery...one of adventure...one with spotlights and showbiz. The four Walt Disney World® Theme Parks make the real world seem far away, and make-believe as real as the smile on your face. They are the places where innocence is reborn, memories are made, and fun, imagination and excitement surround the young, and young at heart.

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• Magic Kingdom® Park
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios®
• Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park
• Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
• Disney Springs®

Explore three amazing theme parks at Universal Orlando Resort – the movie and TV-based excitement of Universal Studios Florida, the worlds of legendary heroes at Universal Islands of Adventure and the tropical paradise of Universal Volcano Bay water theme park. From theme park thrills to the best in dining and entertainment, Universal Orlando Resort is a vacation of endless awesome.

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• Rates include the daily rental rate, the Florida state general excise tax, the daily vehicle rental surcharge, the daily vehicle licensing and registration fee, and the airport concession recovery fee (where applicable).

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• Renters must be at least 21 years of age at the time of the rental. Renters ages 21-24 will be subject to a daily surcharge.
• Major credit card in own name (AMEX, VISA, MasterCard).

Additional Driver Policy

• One additional driver is included in the rates.
• Additional drivers must be at least 21 years of age. Drivers 21 to 25 years of age are subject to the underage driver's fee.
• Florida state law requires that a child under 4 years of age (up to about 40 lbs) is properly restrained in a child safety seat. (Renter responsible for securing child passenger in child safety seat in rental vehicle.)

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• A request for hand controls must be requested directly through Alamo's Tour Help Desk.

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• Optional insurance plans are available to book directly through Alamo at the rental location.

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• Drop fees do not apply when picking up and returning the car within the state of Florida, with the exception of Key West, Florida.
• If the vehicle is returned to Key West, Florida or another location outside the state of Florida, an additional drop charge will apply, and is payable to Alamo directly.
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• There will be no charge for cancellations made prior to pick-up date.

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• Valid driver's license in own name (required by law). Foreign renters must have a valid license from their home country. An international license alone is not acceptable.
• Major credit card in own name (AMEX, VISA, MasterCard, Discover and Diners Club)
• For additional drivers beyond the one complimentary, a daily fee will apply and will be charged at the Budget rental location will be subject to a daily surcharge.
• Child safety seats are available for a daily surcharge and must be requested in advance.
• A request for hand controls must be requested directly through Budget's Tour Help Desk.
• Optional insurance plans are available to book directly through Budget at the rental location.
• If the vehicle is returned to Key West, Florida or another location outside the state of Florida, an additional drop charge will apply, and is payable to Budget directly.

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Posted: March 2, 2024 | Last updated: March 8, 2024

Disney can feel like the most magical place on earth, but that magic puts some serious stress on the wallet. 

One day in Disney World can get pricey, and for families hoping to visit all four parks in Florida — Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios — or both parks in California — Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park — planning the trip can feel like a burden, both financially and logistically.

Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to step up your travel game  and use specific services to your advantage to create the ultimate Disney dream vacation.

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Pack the basics

You’re bound to need a few things if you plan to spend the whole day in Disney, especially if you’re traveling with family. 

Arriving prepared — with a reusable water bottle, small snacks like granola bars or fruit, ponchos, and maybe even a change of socks — can help guests  keep more money in their wallets .

Disney visitors are permitted to bring most types of nonalcoholic beverages and snack items into the parks.

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Check if you have discounts

If you belong to certain organizations, you might be entitled to discounts on Disney-related purchases. People who have AAA may be able to get discounted rates at Disney hotels (and other hotels in the area) as well as vacation packages and complimentary services.

Also, look into whether you can use credit card rewards for purchases related to the vacation.

Know where to find the freebies

Disney has a few spots where guests can get their hands on some freebies.

For example, in Epcot, Club Cool allows guests to try free samples of Coca-Cola products from around the world — a great option if you’re feeling a little thirsty but don’t want to splurge on a drink at one of the counter service spots or souvenir shops.

Use your Costco membership

You may be surprised to find out that your Costco membership can do more than just help you keep more in your wallet, even if you think you're using every genius Costco hack .

Costco can get you discounts when you purchase cars, insurance, and yes, even Disney vacations. Check out Costco Travel for Disney packages to help you save on tickets and accommodations when you book your next trip.

Consider other airports

Those traveling to Disney by plane may be able to save some money on the trip by crunching numbers at different airports. Orlando International Airport may be the closest to Disney World, but Orlando Sanford Airport is also nearby.

And if you are planning to explore other parts of Florida, you might want to fly into a city such as Tampa or Jacksonville if the fare is cheaper. Then, you can drive to Disney later.

Expanding your airport search could lead to hundreds in savings, especially if you live in an area where you have the option to fly out of a few different airports.

Purchase Disney gift cards

Paying for purchases with Disney gift cards is a great way to avoid carrying cash or whipping out your debit card a bunch of times while visiting the parks. 

Gift cards can be used in many places in the parks and can be purchased online or at certain retailers. You may even be able to score an extra discount on the gift cards if you buy at a retailer like Target and pay with a store card.

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Consider a Disney dining plan

Disney offers a few different dining plan options. Some include quick-service meals while others include sit-down table service or even dinner shows.

Getting a dining plan might be a cheaper option than paying for food throughout the day when visiting the parks. Guests also get an included drink with every meal and can take it to go.

Get free water from counter service spots

If you forget to bring a reusable water bottle, or simply can’t fit it in your bag, there is another way to avoid paying for pricey water bottles. 

Most quick-service spots throughout the parks give away free cups of tap water. It’s also a great way to cut back on overall meal prices.

Stay at a cheaper hotel

While staying on-site at Disney World is fun, you can save a lot of money by instead making an off-site hotel your home base during your trip.

If staying on-site is one of your must-haves, consider the Disney value resorts. Disney separates its Disney Resort hotels into three categories, including value, moderate, and deluxe. 

The value resorts, such as Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Pop Century, or one of the All-Star resorts, are typically less expensive, but you’re still on-site and get the additional Disney benefits.

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Plan around crowds

Disney parks are popular vacation destinations year-round, but there are certain times throughout the year when they are particularly popular — and crowded.

Periods when kids are out of school, like the summer or over Christmas or spring break, tend to get a lot of traffic. So, visitors who wish to avoid big crowds may want to schedule their trip for another time.

Disney also provides a calendar of events at the parks on its website so visitors can avoid things like festivals that may draw larger crowds.

Consider renting a stroller beforehand

If you’re bringing young children who may need a stroller for long days in the parks, renting one before actually getting into Disney might save you some money.

There are other companies around Orlando that may offer cheaper rates on stroller rentals. You are also permitted to bring your own stroller into the parks, although there are limits on how big the strollers can be.

Order from the kids menu

Paying for meals throughout the day in the parks can get pricey fast, but options on the kids menus do tend to be a bit cheaper at Disney’s restaurants.

So, if you don’t have a huge appetite or don’t want to get weighed down by eating a large meal during your Disney days, ordering from the kids menu is a great way to save a few bucks per meal.

Consider an annual pass

Those who visit Disney often may want to consider getting an annual pass. Some passes are only available to Florida residents or Disney Vacation Club members, but the Incredi-Pass is available to everyone and costs $1,449 plus tax for the year.

If you plan to visit the parks at least a dozen times throughout the year, the Incredi-Pass could be a great tool to help when budgeting for your Disney vacation, especially because the annual passes come with other benefits.

Use ride shares apps to get around

While Disney hotels — and many other hotels in the area — offer free shuttles to the parks, paying to get around to other spots in the area can get pricey for guests who don’t bring cars with them on vacation.

Before asking your hotel to call a taxi for you, look into how much the ride would cost on rideshare apps like Uber or Lyft, as they may be significantly cheaper.

Be smart about souvenirs

If you buy every souvenir at Disney World, you’ll go broke in a matter of hours. Do yourself a favor and buy Mickey Mouse ears and other souvenirs ahead of time at your local Target or Walmart.

Not only will they be cheaper than inside the parks, but you can also make a game of leaving them for your kids to find during your trip.

Bottom line

The best tips for making the most out of a Disney vacation really depend on your goals. If you’re looking to book the most cost-effective trip possible, things like researching the best travel credit cards and avoiding big purchases while in the parks are important. 

Remember to consider ways to boost your bank account  to offset the vacation costs, or find the right time of year to plan your trip.

For example, if you’re hoping to avoid major crowds and long lines, planning a trip during a less popular time of year and taking advantage of Disney services — like the Disney Genie app, which can let you know wait times for rides, among many other things — should be a priority.

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• Distance from Airport: 12.9 Kilometres
• 1.4 Kilometres
• Area: Sitting amid a coastal city bursting with life, culture and natural beauty, Water Street Tampa is an entirely new kind of urban community, embodying an entirely unique urban energy. This is a neighborhood designed to deepen people’s interactions with the cityscape, the natural environment and each other. Here, enrichment and discovery can be found around every corner. Technology supports a modern and thriving urban culture anchored by a depth and wholeness of design carefully intended to enrich the city experience.
• Number of Rooms: 172
• Number of Floors: 9
• Elevator(s)
• Check-In Time: 4:00 p.m.
• Check-Out Time: 11:00 a.m.
• Wheelchair-Accessible Room(s) Available
• Minimum Age to Stay Without an Adult: 18
• Nonsmoking Property
• Additional Fees Not Included in Room Price: US $ 40 Destination fee plus tax
• FEATURES    
• ACTIVITIES    
• Air-Conditioning in Public Areas
• Beach (swimmable - nearby)
• Concierge Desk
• Conference Room(s)
• Costco (nearby)
• Dry Cleaning
• Gift Shop/Boutique
• Health/Fitness Facility
• Internet Access (wireless)
• Internet Center
• Medical Facility (nearby)
• Nightclub/Disco
• Parking (valet)
• Restaurant(s)
• Room Service
• Swimming Pool(s) - Outdoor
• Wedding Services
• Swimming Pool(s) - Outdoor: 1
• Golf (nearby)
• Restaurants (nearby)
• Shopping (nearby)

Lilac:  Lilac is a modern Mediterranean restaurant helmed by Michelin-starred chef, John Fraser. Open from Tuesday through Saturday, the dining room’s walnut flooring and the warm glow from the pendant globes create an elevated, convivial space focused around an eight-seat Christian Liaigre chef’s counter in sandblasted walnut and a lively open kitchen. Lilac’s four-course prix fixe dinner menu celebrates the chef’s vegetable-forward philosophy using fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients.

• Air-Conditioned
• Meals Served: Dinner
• Menu Type: A la carte
• Reservations: Recommended
• Cuisine Type: Mediterranean
• Dress Code: Collared Shirt | Dress Pants | Dress Shoes Required | Footwear Required | Ladies Semi-Formal | Long Pants Required | No Swimsuits | No Beachwear | No Flip-Flops | No Sandals | No Shorts

Azure at EDITION:  Featuring elevated food and beverage from Michelin-starred chef, John Fraser, our rooftop dining experience showcases fresh Greek cuisine. Azure at EDITION brings together seaside-inspired fare, expansive views and a breezy ambiance.

• Meals Served: Lunch | Dinner
• Reservations: Not Required
• Cuisine Type: Greek
• Dress Code: Casual Attire

Market at EDITION:  Located on the ground floor and in the heart of the Water Street District, Market at EDITION serves as the gathering place for locals and guests alike. The menu, inspired by the Italian coast, features fresh Neapolitan-style pizzas, charcuterie, and a selection of negronis and spritzes. Start or end your day with a cup of La Colombe and a French pastry at our wraparound coffee bar or on the lush neighborhood terrace.

• Meals Served: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
• Cuisine Type: Italian

Pool Bar:  Pool Bar is the premier destination for relaxing retreats by the water and features panoramic views of Downtown Tampa. On the weekends, watch this tropical oasis transform into an electrifying cocktail lounge with top DJs spinning late into the evening.

• Meals Served: Lunch | Dinner | Snacks

Lobby Bar:  Lobby Bar serves as an ideal destination to meet with friends old and new for refreshing cocktails, crisp glasses of wine or craft beers. Enjoy one of the best seats in the hotel surrounded by lush greenery, where the atmosphere is open, fun and original.

• Meals Served: Dinner | Snacks
• Cuisine Type: American

Punch Room:  Taking cues from Tampa’s history in colonial trading and privateering, Punch Room, the first in North America, boasts a menu of more than 10 specialty punches all dedicated to the flavors of the Caribbean and West Indies.

Arts Club:  Join us at Arts Club, where culture, creativity, cuisine, and community come together to enhance your experience at The Tampa EDITION. Immerse yourself in a meticulously curated space celebrating the arts, offering exceptional mixology, delectable Asian-inspired dishes designed for sharing, and live music—all for an unforgettable experience!

• Cuisine Type: Asian
• Dress Code: No Swimsuits | No Beachwear | No Flip-Flops | No Sandals | No Shorts

The Tampa Edition 172 guest rooms, 30 spacious suites and one penthouse suite with stylishly modern decor and posh detailing by Ian Schrager. Enjoy luxury amenities including floor to ceiling windows that feature stunning views of Tampa.

• Air-Conditioning
• Coffee/Tea Maker
• In-Room Safe
• Internet Access (high-speed)
• Iron/Ironing Board
• Rollaway Bed (fee may apply)
• Satellite/Cable TV
• Housekeeping - Daily

Superior Room - One King Bed

A luxurious personal escape, faceted with floor to ceiling windows, lined in walnut paneling and an enclosed rainforest shower. These rooms provide immediate access to our outlets.

• Approximate Square Metres: 38
• Bedding: King

Superior Room - Two Queen Beds

A luxurious personal escape, faceted with floor to ceiling windows, lined in walnut paneling and an enclosed rainforest shower. The Superior Rooms include two comfortable queen-sized beds with exclusively curated linen only at EDITION Hotels.

• Approximate Square Metres: 40
• Bedding: Two Queens

One Bedroom Suite

With a minimum of 800 Square feet, our one-bedroom suites are distinguished by a generous living space with a large lounge area. The lounge area can allow for a spacious eloquent room or divides the space in two.

• Approximate Square Metres: 79

Costco Travel makes every effort to verify the accuracy of all information provided. Additional fees for amenities or services may be charged by the hotel, resort or cruise line. Amenities or services may be discontinued or revised by the provider without notice. Hotels, resorts, ships or accommodations designated as wheelchair-accessible do not necessarily meet ADA requirements. Costco Travel is not responsible for inaccuracies or provider modifications.

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I just returned from a 10-day family trip to Southern California. In some ways, it was three days too many. In other ways, it was just right, the perfect amount of time to force renewed soft feelings for Florida, this perplexing place we locals know far too intimately, this madcap swamp we make Olympic sport of criticizing and memeifying.

A vacation can be a sacred teacher, a gift no one should take for granted. When possible, setting off somewhere other than home can help us see outside state lines and — pause for twinkling therapy music — inside ourselves.

Sorry to disappoint anyone who has paid for a blue checkmark on X, but this will not be a west coast takedown nor a California vs. Florida slap fight. Gavin Newsom and Ron DeSantis already had one of those , a televised B horror movie in which our governor produced a literal map of human fecal sightings in San Francisco.

Truthfully, California was a stunner, the weather resplendent in cool June gloom split by bursts of warm sun. By day two, I was ready to move, leave Florida in the dust with its hostile politics and looming hurricanes and insurance mayhem, bound for a place with zero problems whatsoever, a paradise where I could drink pressed juice and wear two-piece knit sets with midriff! Yeah!

We watched La Jolla seals and sea lions issuing eye rolls to tourists and sunning their brilliant bellies. We strolled the Rose Bowl Flea Market in Pasadena, rolled past the filming locations of favorite old movies, stomped through a ghost tour of Hollywood Boulevard, peeped the spiny tops of Joshua trees.

But vacations are delusions and require a forceful commitment to the mirage. To plan a holiday is to believe that we will be blissful 1,000% of the time. We will not get locked in a standoff over the shared bathroom. We will not walk past a pile of sick en route to the prized taqueria we have researched. We will not bite into unadvertised gherkins smeared atop a sandwich inside a cafe fashioned like Central Perk from “Friends” while Ross yells “PIVOT” on surround sound.

Stay somewhere for 10 days and you’ll start to see cracks. Cracks in your brain and spirit! In Southern California, for example, the traffic is beyond description and must be responsible for a hypertension epidemic. Gas prices are reserved for railroad magnates. Earthquakes? Mudslides? What are those? And consuming local news on vacation is a real bubble burster. Every nation and state and city has people fighting with each other, fighting the system for a better life, the beauty and the warts inextricable.

Sounds familiar.

By the end of our journey, I was missing all the small familiarities of home. My bed, my uniquely disorganized chaos, my dumb Florida dog, the neighborhood gossip. I craved the ease of the Tampa International Airport, the predictable aisle of my local Publix, the sound of an afternoon summer storm on a window. I never thought I’d say this, but I was missing Tampa Bay traffic. I missed manatees! We don’t have seals, but we have our own roly-poly water blobs! No, I can’t remember the last time I saw a manatee in person, but that is not the point!

The point is, even the most beautiful works of art look a little rough close up, and remembering that can be a balm in an imperfect place. This summer, if you can, get away. No, farther. Farther. Farther. OK, now squint back down at Florida. Isn’t she pretty?

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