1-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Orlando

  • 9:00 AM: Magic Kingdom Park
    15 minutes (7.2 miles) from Downtown Orlando

    Magic Kingdom Park is a must-visit destination for families. With iconic attractions like Cinderella's Castle, Parades, and Fireworks Displays. Walk down memory lane with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse.

  • 12:00 PM: Universal's Islands of Adventure
    25 minutes (12.1 miles) from Magic Kingdom Park

    Experience the thrilling rides with your family at Universal's Islands of Adventure. They have many attractions for people of all ages, including Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, The Cat in the Hat, and Jurassic Park River Adventure.

  • 3:30 PM: SEA LIFE Aquarium Orlando
    10 minutes (4.9 miles) from Universal's Island of Adventure

    SEA LIFE Aquarium Orlando is a perfect place to visit with family. Get up close and personal with sea turtles, sharks, and penguins as you explore undersea tunnels which simulate tropical beach lagoons and colorful coral reefs.

  • 6:00 PM: International Drive
    15 minutes (7.1 miles) from SEA LIFE Aquarium Orlando

    International Drive is Orlando's tourism strip, where excitement never ends. With over 200 restaurants, bars, and shops offering a unique experience, Orlando visitors can shop until they drop here.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Magic Kingdom Park (4 hours, $154/person)
  • Universal's Islands of Adventure (3 hours, $150/person)
  • SEA LIFE Aquarium Orlando (2 hours, $35/person)
  • International Drive (2 hours, $50/person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $389/person

Transportation

People need to rent a car or use ride-sharing services, such as Uber or Lyft, to commute between the places in the itinerary. A rental car may cost around $80/day, and ride-sharing services cost around $30-40/day. The estimated travel time between each site shouldn't exceed 30 minutes.

Useful Tips

1) Get to the theme parks early in the morning to beat the crowds, spend less time waiting in-line, and take advantage of shorter wait times. 2) Stay hydrated and wear comfortable clothing and good walking shoes. 3) Make reservations at restaurants in advance as they tend to be busy during peak hours.

Airports

Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the closest to downtown Orlando is situated 10.6 miles East of Orlando with a driving time of around 20 minutes. Passengers can take the Sunrail or Lynx buses to commute from MCO to Downtown Orlando or Disney World Resort.

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