Walt Disney World vs: Universal Studios: Battle Of The Behemoths!
It is the quintessential "Battle of the Behemoths" - the two largest theme park organizations in Orlando, battling for your hard-earned vacation money. Which should you choose? No matter how adventurous and athletic you are, there is absolutely no way you will be able to see every show and ride in more than two theme parks per day. If the theme park is Sea World, whose sprawling design and numerous winding paths encourage weight-loss akin to anything Bally's Gym can dish out -- you'll only see one park that day.
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So what is a vacationer to do?
The first thing to do is to realize that Orlando is a tourist's DREAM, with attractions, museums, shopping, shows, and fine dining on every corner. There is no way you will see it all - or even most of it -- in less than two weeks. You should plan appropriately according to your group's priorities. We've provided below an overview of options for determining which parks to visit.
Options For Your Meager Budget
If your budget is limited, or theme parks are secondary to your group's itinerary, you'll want to choose Universal’s Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, or Sea World Orlando, as your primary park choice. All three offer a variety of live shows, famous characters, thrilling rides, and dining that will satisfy visitors of all ages. Universal Orlando is perfect for "Weekend Stays" because you can see everything in just two days. The two Universal Parks - Universal Studios and Islands Of Adventure - have very different personalities, offering a tremendous variety of famous characters and rides appropriate for thrill-lovers - or even the youngest of children. Sea World is a great alternative for slightly older children, or nature lovers who only have one day to spend at a theme park.
One Day Only - Limited Engagement Adventurers
If you have just ONE DAY to spend at the theme parks, you're really pushing it. However, you need to make a decision about what is most important - getting the most excitement into your day, or getting the best photo opportunities to bring home and share. For photo ops, nothing beats Walt Disney World. If you tell a friend you're going to Orlando, you'd better bring home a picture of your family in front of Cinderella's Castle! Our Advice - head to Magic Kingdom for the most picturesque photo opportunities. The cast can give you tips on where to stand! Unfortunately, the crowds at Disney World can be much worse than Universal, so you may not get to go on many rides. If you just want to have fun, head over to Universal. You can get a One Day, Two Park Pass and access to BOTH Universal Theme Parks for just a few dollars more than the One Day Disney Pass. If you start early, you'll probably get to ride on everything at least once. There's not as many memorable photo ops, but at the end of your day you'll be satisfied - and exhausted.
Five Day Stays And Longer Stays
For "Five Day Stays" or longer we recommend investing in Walt Disney World tickets. Disney's new pricing structure allows you to save more money per day on longer visits. For example, a per-day ticket price for one park, one day, is about $78 for adults -- but for seven days the per-day price is only about $30. Most people can only visit one Walt Disney World park per day, and there are FOUR of them. The inexpensive "Water Parks & More" option also allows you to visit DisneyQuest and Disney Water Parks during your stay. This is yet another advantage to the Disney Multi-Day Passes - access to two SUPERIOR water parks, Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon, becomes part of your ticket deal. An Orlando Vacation or a week or longer demands a full accounting of the Disney theme parks, and ticket prices are adjusted to accommodate that.
Theme Park Addresses And Contact Information
Universal Studios Florida Theme Park
1000 Unviersal Studios Plaza - Orlando, Florida 32819
For Directions & Information Call: 1-407-363-8000
Universal's Islands Of Adventure
1000 Unviersal Studios Plaza - Orlando, Florida 32819
For Directions & Information Call: 1-407-363-8000
Walt Disney World Resorts
Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, MGM Studios, Animal Kingdom
Post Office Box 10000 - Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
For Directions & Information Call: 1-407-824-4321
Walt Disney World Resorts
Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach
Post Office Box 10000 - Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
For Directions & Information Call: 1-407-824-4321
Sea World Orlando Adventure Park
7007 SeaWorld Drive - Orlando, FL 32821
For Directions & Information Call: 1-800-327-2424
Whichever you choose, be sure to shop around and compare before purchasing your tickets. These two famous Theme Park Giants do not often discount their ticket prices. If you are already attending a Timeshare Presentation to pay for your lodging, do not agree to another just to get cheap tickets. You could go to two presentations a day for your whole visit and get enough free and discounted tickets for your whole family -- but you won't have time to use them. You are better off shopping around and getting the best deals online before you travel -- and remember to always buy tickets from licensed theme park ticket distributors.
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