• Universal Studios Florida
• Universal Islands of Adventure

Now the trick is that each park requires a ticket to enter.  That being the case, what do they cost?

Universal Studios Ticket Prices

You can purchase any of the following, which have different pricings:

• A 1-day 1-park admission:  $82 for ages 10 and over, $74 for ages 3 through 9.  This is good for either theme park.
• A multi-day 1-park admission:  this varies in price, depending on the number of days purchased.  For example, a 4-day 1-park admission is $139.99 for 10 and up, while ages 3 through 9 cost $122.99
• A 1-day park-to-park admission:  $112.00 for ages 10 and up; ages 3 through 9 is $104.00.  This allows you to move back and forth through the parks in a single day.
• A multi-day park-to-park admission:  this one also varies in price according to the number of days purchased.  For example, a 4-day park-to-park admission is $149.99 for 10 and over, with $132.99 for the 3 through 9 crowd.

As you can see, if you buy a 1-day 1-park pass and select the wrong park (based on your interests), it can be mighty expensive.  But in reality, both parks are great; it’s just mainly a function of how many rides you want to ride!  (Hint:  Islands of Adventure has more rides, and especially roller coasters.)

Best Ticket Prices

You may want to roam around on the internet and check out various packages; especially if you plan to stay at an area hotel, you can get great deals.

Remember, the prices quoted above are the highest you would ever pay.  Now go find some cheaper ticket prices for Universal Studios in Orlando!

Choosing a Resort – Location

First off — do you want to be close to the attractions, or would you prefer to be further away? 

If Disney World is your primary destination, the obvious choice is to stay at a Disney resort.  With three types (value, moderate, luxury) and 4 pricing seasons, you’d be surprised at how little you can pay.  And you cannot beat the convenience.

If you’d like to visit some non-Disney attractions, too, then you’ll likely want to stay in the Kissimmee resort area.  Kissimmee is right next to Orlando, and the two kind of merge, so I include them in my list of Orlando vacation resorts.

Not into the attractions?  While some of the best vacation resorts are in the “attractions” area, there are also some closer to Orlando proper.

Resort Pricing

As you might imagine, Orlando vacation resorts are priced all over the map.  As a general rule of thumb, I usually say stay away from the really low prices and the really high prices.

One exception is the Gaylord Palms Resort — it’s flat-out gorgeous.  And also very large, so if walking is an issue, this Orlando resort might pose problems.

Orlando Vacation Resorts List

Other Orlando area vacation resorts to consider include:

• Caribe Cove Resort, located in the Kissimmee area.
• Floridays Resort Orlando, closer to Orlando proper.
• Ritz-Carlton Hotel Grande Lakes, it’s expensive, but then again, it’s the Ritz.
• Renaissance Resort SeaWorld Orlando, it’s snuggled up against SeaWorld (thus the name).

So those are a few of the Orlando vacation resorts that are good bets.  If you’d like to explore other options, here are some more hotels and resorts in Orlando and Kissimmee.

Enjoy!

So to start off the new resorts section, I’m introducing the Disney Vacation Club Villas.

What are the Vacation Club Villas?

The Vacation Club Villas are the Disney version of time-shares.  Only better than the standard Orlando time-share, because you get all the Disney magic and service.  You have the use of the complimentary Disney transportation, can use the Disney meal plan, qualify for the extra bonus hours — all that neat sort of stuff.

Without further ado, here are the Disney Vacation Club resorts I’ve just put up on the site:

• Beach Club Villas
• Boardwalk Villas
• Old Key West Resort
• Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa
• Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Other Walt Disney World Resorts

Yes indeed, I will be putting up all the Walt Disney World resorts on the site.  It will take awhile, since there are bunches of them, but I’ll be posting notices as the pages come online.  Quite a few of the resorts I’ve stayed at, and for all that have photos, I’ve personally visited them.

Anyway, enjoy the info in the Vacation Club Villas pages, and have a great weekend!