Orlando Summer Vacation Deals
If you’re considering an Orlando summer vacation trip this year, there’s a lot of ways to save money as a Florida resident. And even deals for out of staters. There’s theme park and hotel deals, plus special events you may not have known about. Here’s some of the discounts we found for your Orlando summer vacation. Click on the link for details, there’s some exclusions, and some differences between Florida and non-Florida resident, so read the fine print.
Walt Disney World Resort theme parks: 4-Day, 4-Park Magic Ticket from $94 per day. The price varies up to $112 a day based on when you want to go, but it’s certainly a less expensive way to do all 4 parks.
Universal Orlando Resort theme parks: Play 4 Days Ticket from $67 per day. This allows you to go to both parks for 4 days within a 7 day window. So you can squeeze in a rest day or 2.
SeaWorld Orlando: Save up to 50% on admission. Sea World Orlando actually has some of the best coasters in Florida. I think people overlook that and think that it’s all about whales and dolphins and stuff.
Legoland Florida Resort: $29 children’s tickets. And that’s for 2 days for all 3 of their parks. You do need to buy at least one adult ticket to get the deal, you can’t just drop your kids off at the gate. The adult ticket is $104.
Orlando Summer Vacation Hotel Deals
The best case when doing an Orlando summer vacation is having a relative that lives in the area where you and the kids can stay. When I was a kid it was my Uncle Ernie in Lakeland. DO NOT FEEL BAD ABOUT STAYING AT A RELATIVE OR FRIEND’S HOUSE. Anyone who lives within 50 miles or so of Disney World expects this. They knew it when they moved there. It’s like a rule or something. If you need, or would rather, do a hotel -here’s some summer deals.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels: 30% off at select resorts for stays of five nights or more. This deal ends July 7th.
Universal Orlando Resort Hotels: 20% off stays four nights or more; 30% off a 3-park, 5-night vacation package for select resorts. There’s several different packages on that link.
Conrad Orlando: 20% off stays at the waterside retreat with dedicated butler service when you book 5 nights. It’s still gonna be 2 grand, but the place is really nice.
Marriott’s Grand Vista, Marriott’s Cypress Harbour Villas, Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas or Sheraton Vistana Villages Resort Villas:10% off 3-night stays, 15% off 4-night stays and 20% off five or more nights. This is a much cheaper alternative.
Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando: 10% off 2-night stays, 15% off 3-night stays or 20% off stays four nights or more. A little pricier, but this place is amazing.
Four Seasons Orlando: Pay for 3, get the fourth night free.
Orlando Summer Vacation Events.
SUMMER LONG HAPPENINGS
- Walt Disney World Resort:
- Disney Dreams That Soar: A nighttime drone spectacle.
- Meet Joy from Pixar’s ‘Inside Out’ at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Starting June 10 from “Inside Out 2.”
- Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom: A musical journey inspired by “The Princess and the Frog” opens June 28.
- Star Tours: The Adventures Continue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Now featuring characters from “Ahsoka,” “Andor” and “The Mandalorian.”
- Universal Orlando Resort:
- CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular – a nighttime lagoon show debuts June 14 at Universal Studios Florida; Hogwarts Always – a castle projection show debuts June 14 at Universal Islands of Adventure; and Universal’s largest daytime parade, Universal Mega Movie Parade, debuts July 3 at Universal Studios Florida.
- Dreamworks Land opens June 14 at Universal Studios Florida, featuring characters from Shrek, Kung Fu Panda and Trolls; Trollercoaster; and more.
- Penguin Trek at SeaWorld Orlando: Indoor/outdoor launch coaster features snowmobile-inspired cars racing up to 43 mph, ending in the park’s penguin habitat.
- Tassie’s Underwater Twist at Aquatica Orlando: A waterslide journey through Australia’s Shark Bay seagrass meadow.
- “Life” at Orlando Science Center: New exhibit featuring three distinctive habitats with 300 animals.
- Discovery Cove: As a Florida resident, you can double your discount to 40% (normally 20%). You’ll also receive a FREE Premium Drink package (a $40 value) on top of your all-inclusive breakfast, lunch, and unlimited snacks.
SPECIAL SUMMER EVENTS
- Aloha to Summer at Aquatica Orlando: Dance parties, culinary delights and live entertainment. Weekends through June 2.
- AquaGlow at Aquatica Orlando: Nighttime event with DJ dance parties and more. Select nights through Aug. 31.
- Viva La Música at SeaWorld Orlando: A Latin festival with music, international flavors, and more. Weekends June 1-30.
- Summer BRICK Party at LEGOLAND Florida Resort: All-new shows, costumed characters and bricktastic fun. Select dates through Aug. 11.
- ¡Celebración Encanto! at EPCOT: A summer sing-along event. June 10 to Sept. 6.
- The Lion King 30th Anniversary Celebration at Disney’s Animal Kingdon: Celebrate with food, characters and more. June 30 to Sept. 6.
- Orlando Fringe: The longest-running fringe theater festival with live entertainment from fringe artists. June 27-30.
- Bands, Brew & BBQ at SeaWorld Orlando: Weekends from July 6 to Aug. 25.
Instead of an Orlando summer vacation, if the beach is more your thing, the newest resort in Southwest Florida has a summer deal going on as well.
