A mouse, a duck, one goofy dog, a couple princesses, some fish, a Mermaid, a handful of pirates and a few Prince Charmings call Orlando home. And those are just the characters you’ll meet on the street! Orlando, Fla., is the country's largest playground for kids and adults. Start at the Magic Kingdom and walk down Main Street and you never know who you'll run into. In fact, your flight to Orlando could include a couple of your favorite Disney characters…
Careful when booking flights to Orlando – the city sees some steep tourist seasons. Orlando flights and hotels are usually jacked up, and it’s essential to book months in advance. Step off your Orlando flight and enter a world of make-believe, magic and dreams come true. A cheap flight to Orlando will leave you rich with memories.
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If there's one thing about Florida most tourists agree on, it's the great year-round weather. Despite hurricane season, which runs from June through November in the coastal communities, Florida boasts sunny skies and warm temperatures throughout the year. Travelers booking flights to Orlando in the fall can expect mild temperatures and low humidity. Spring through summer warms up in Orlando, but it's also high tourist season. If you're booking Orlando flights during the summer, plan ahead and bring plenty of sunscreen!
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Orlando’s theme parks are popular year round, regardless of the weather. But like any hot tourist destination, there are high and low travel times. Share your thoughts on the best times to travel to Orlando.
Peak Season: More than the weather, school vacations determine Orlando’s peak seasons. The busiest times are Christmas, March spring break, Easter week, and mid-June to mid-August. Book Orlando flights and resort accommodations early if you're traveling during peak season. Prices for Orlando flights and hotels are higher and the city itself is more crowded.
Off Season: The best time to find a cheap flight to Orlando is late May or early June (excluding Memorial Day weekend), as soon as the school year ends; late August, if you must go in summer; or Thanksgiving, which is not as busy as other holidays. There are fewer tourists at the parks from early September until just before Thanksgiving, as well as in early February and early May.
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Flights to Orlando arrive at Orlando International Airport. Most Walt Disney World ® Resort and hotels have shuttle services that take visitors from their Orlando flight to the hotel.
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The local Lynx buses or the I-ride trolley service go from one Orlando theme park to another, but require careful scheduling and timing. The pricier Mears Transportation Group runs shuttle buses between the main accommodation areas, the airport, and Disney Theme Parks, SeaWorld, and Universal Studios. Anyone staying at the Disney Theme Parks or an official Disney hotel has unlimited, free access to a transportation network—buses, monorails, ferries, and water taxis—that runs through Walt Disney World, connecting its parks and attractions.
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- Make a plan before you arrive—there are so many possibilities! Purchase Disney Theme Parks tickets online to avoid standing in line at many of your favorite attractions. If you need to buy tickets after you arrive, get to the park an hour before it opens to queue up for tickets.
- Check out the Orlando/Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau Web site. It provides international guides and maps; advance ticket sales, including Magicards; links for booking hotel rooms and transportation; information on the Orlando night life; restaurant cuisines; and links to goings-on at the theme parks and in Orlando.
- To beat the crowds at WaltDisney World®Resort, use the FastPass system to schedule a ride time rather than waiting in line. For all parks, start at the far end of the park and work your way back to the entrance. Also, go to the big rides first so you miss the mid-afternoon rush.
- Other attractions you might want to visit are Wet N’ Wild, Orlando’s most popular water attraction; the Kennedy Space Center, just an hour’s drive from Orlando; and Busch Gardens, also an hour’s drive from Orlando.
- Orlando is hot and muggy in the summer and mosquitoes and no-see-ums (tiny bugs with a big bite) love that weather. Make sure to pack or pick up insect repellant, especially if you’ll be near the water.
- Don’t forget to also pack or pick up suntan lotion with a high SPF rating (30 or higher), a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses.
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