top4718 Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Having a trip to Orlando in October for the first time in a few years only going for 10 days so will not be able to take in everything, what parks would you say are the must visits, my prefernce so far is in this order: Universal Islands of Adventure Universal Studios Universal Volcano Bay (new for 2017) Disney Hollywood Studios Disney Animal Kingdom Disney Magic Kingdom Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon Which others are worth consideration? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy1976 Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Having a trip to Orlando in October for the first time in a few years only going for 10 days so will not be able to take in everything, what parks would you say are the must visits, my prefernce so far is in this order: Universal Islands of Adventure Universal Studios Universal Volcano Bay (new for 2017) Disney Hollywood Studios Disney Animal Kingdom Disney Magic Kingdom Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon Which others are worth consideration? For rides and lots of animals, Busch Gardens in Tampa, without a doubt. For a relaxing day, Discovery Cove. For kids, Legoland. For a water park, Aquatica. You haven't added Hollywood Studios I notice? There's also Disney Springs, which is lots of shops, restaurants and other bits and pieces. That's really good too (with free parking). Do try the minigolf - winter summerland and another one, the name of which escapes me right now. Depending on your Disney tickets, the cost is usually included for a round a day, and it's really good! I could talk about Orlando all day!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMR67 Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 The thing is you really need a couple of days each for the Universal parks because there's so much to do. Magic Kingdom is a must if it's your first time, but it's a long day (last year we were in from 9.30am till 11.00pm). Do the night time airboat ride down at Boggy Creek airboats - Guaranteed to see Gators in the wild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
top4718 Posted May 3, 2017 Author Share Posted May 3, 2017 For rides and lots of animals, Busch Gardens in Tampa, without a doubt. For a relaxing day, Discovery Cove. For kids, Legoland. For a water park, Aquatica. You haven't added Hollywood Studios I notice? There's also Disney Springs, which is lots of shops, restaurants and other bits and pieces. That's really good too (with free parking). Do try the minigolf - winter summerland and another one, the name of which escapes me right now. Depending on your Disney tickets, the cost is usually included for a round a day, and it's really good! I could talk about Orlando all day!! Thanks I've been to Busch Gardens but the distance + time might lead me to miss that one this time, I've also done Discovery Cove previously. I had put Hollywood Studios in the list. I'd definitely consider Aquatica though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martss Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 I wouldn't bother with Hollywood Studios. Quite a bit of it is closed for the building of a Star Wars themed area opening in 2019. The Studio Backlot Tour, Magic of Disney Animation, Lights, Motors, Action!, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure, the Streets of America have all gone. However the Hollywood Studios Star Wars fireworks are not to be missed, we went just to see these after a day at Typhoon Lagoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALAN 58 Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Having a trip to Orlando in October for the first time in a few years only going for 10 days so will not be able to take in everything, what parks would you say are the must visits, my prefernce so far is in this order: Universal Islands of Adventure Universal Studios Universal Volcano Bay (new for 2017) Disney Hollywood Studios Disney Animal Kingdom Disney Magic Kingdom Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon Which others are worth consideration? Don,t forget to book another two weeks holiday for when you get back, you,ll need it.Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
top4718 Posted May 3, 2017 Author Share Posted May 3, 2017 Don,t forget to book another two weeks holiday for when you get back, you,ll need it.Enjoy Yes it's certainly not a relaxing holiday Alan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimrunner Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Its all good my favorite was the Epcot theme park we had a couple of rest days as it was full on, on these days we went on an airboat ride in kissimee and had a morning in Gatorland (suprisingly good) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy1976 Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Yes it's certainly not a relaxing holiday Alan. I find it quite relaxing to be honest! It's a fair bit of walking, but if you want to take it as a more relaxed holiday it's possible. I suspect it might have been easier for us as we had a 5 year old with us, and we weren't therefore rushing to get on all the big rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
top4718 Posted May 4, 2017 Author Share Posted May 4, 2017 I find it quite relaxing to be honest! It's a fair bit of walking, but if you want to take it as a more relaxed holiday it's possible. I suspect it might have been easier for us as we had a 5 year old with us, and we weren't therefore rushing to get on all the big rides. My lads 13 so we'll be running about like loons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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