No visit to Orlando is complete without a stop at the “Happiest Place on Earth” i.e. Disney World and its wonder filled parks. To get the most out of your visits to Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios it is always a good idea to stay at a Disney resort hotel as they offer extra perks, free shuttles and, let’s face it, some pretty awesome properties with themed pool areas (which by the way stay open till late at night) multiple dining options and lush grounds where you can enjoy various fun activities. Customer service at Disney hotels is always top-notch and adds that extra Magic to your stay. Naturally there are many other options outside of Walt Disney World to stay at as well, so below we will be giving you tips and suggestions on how to save with assorted ways to get Disney World Orlando deals whether it be just on your park tickets and passes or whole packages including hotels and flights.
Perks for all Disney hotel guests
When you stay at a Disney property you will always enjoy free round trip airport transfers as well as transportation between the parks. Two of the best perks, however, are the My Magic+ and Fast Pass options where you can pre-book your preference of shows and attractions at each park in advance, and fast track your way past the lines to the popular rides. These two perks give you more time to enjoy the parks and truly make you feel like a VIP. Then there are the extra park hours offered only to Disney hotel guests; one extra hour in the morning and up to three hours in the evening at a different park each day. You can also opt to join their dining plan which gives you access to affordable and convenient dining options across the Disney World Resort. Your hotel room key becomes the “Key to the World” and can be used to gain admission to the parks, allows you to charge meals and purchases to it, and when shown to a Disney cast member gives you access to the extended park hours.
Park Passes and Hotel Deals
If you are one of the many visitors to Florida that arrive by car or air, Best of Orlando offers the ability to book everything à la carte and still get Disney World Orlando deals on attractions and accommodations. They have hotels inside the Disney World Resort and Lake Buena Vista, as well as other Orlando areas such as Kissimmee and International Drive, giving you the ability to choose the most convenient location depending on your points of interest and budget. They offer a ‘Best Rate Guarantee”on hotel rates. Use the site to filter by price and other preferences. Booking your park tickets via Best of Orlando is easy and offers such perks as one free park day on a 4 day Disney Base or Park Hopper ticket, as well as giving you options to choose from a variety of passes including those that include Disney Water Parks. They also have special rate passes for Florida Residents. If you are heading to Downtown Disney make sure to check out Cirque de Soleil – La Nouba and reserve your tickets in advance.
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For those of you who like to stay on top of things and agree with the concept of “Time is Money”, Undercover Tourist may be just the ticket to getting the most out of your Disney vacation. The site offers you various ways of checking on wait times for rides and shows, whether it be using their Tour Planner, Skip the Lines feature or their new Orlando iPhone Planning App. The latter comes with the handy Crowd Planner feature where you can check on extended park hours, show times and best times to visit parks and the assorted attractions at each park. Find out where and when parades and meet and greet character events take place so you don’t miss out on anything and get detailed info on all of the rides, such as age and height restrictions. Discount offers on hotels and on the park tickets as well as car rental deals round out the offerings at Undercover Tourist. Check out their “Today’s Deals“ as well for the best last minute specials being offered.
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