Honeymoon in Orlando

  • Day 1: Discovery Cove
    20 minutes (11.7 miles) from Orlando International Airport

    Discovery Cove offers a tropical oasis where honeymooners can swim with dolphins, snorkel with thousands of tropical fish, and relax on sandy beaches. The park also includes unlimited access to the water park, Aquatica.

  • Day 2: Universal’s Islands of Adventure
    18 minutes (9.3 miles) from Discovery Cove

    Universal’s Islands of Adventure is an immersive theme park that features thrilling rides based on popular movies such as "Jurassic Park," "Harry Potter," and "Spider-Man." The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is a must-see for Potterheads.

  • Day 3: Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom
    23 minutes (12.9 miles) from Universal’s Islands of Adventure

    Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom is a classic Disney park that offers enchantment to couples of all ages. Experience classic attractions like "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "It’s a Small World" and catch the nighttime fireworks show over Cinderella's Castle.

  • Day 4: The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
    17 minutes (7.6 miles) from Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom

    A change of pace, The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art houses an extensive collection of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany, including Tiffany lamps, vases, and stained-glass windows. Couples can take a self-guided tour through the galleries and gift shop.

  • Day 5: Cocoa Beach
    1 hour and 15 minutes (72.1 miles) from The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art

    A day trip from Orlando, Cocoa Beach offers white, sandy beaches and clear blue waters for swimming, sunbathing, and surfing. Couples can also tour the iconic Kennedy Space Center to learn about NASA's history of space exploration.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Discovery Cove (8 hours, $199+)
  • Universal’s Islands of Adventure (10 hours, $119+)
  • Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom (12 hours, $109+)
  • The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art (3-4 hours, $6+)
  • Cocoa Beach (8 hours, free-$25+ for activities)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $642+

Transportation

While Orlando is a car-oriented city, transportation to and from the airport can be done with a shuttle service ($20+). Since parking fees can add up quickly, consider using rideshare services like Uber or Lyft to get between attractions. The LYMMO bus service is a free option for visitors going to Downtown Orlando.

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, consider visiting other Disney parks like Epcot or Hollywood Studios. Orlando is also home to several outlet and shopping malls, like the Florida Mall or Orlando Premium Outlets, if you want to add some shopping to your trip. For those with less time, skip the museum and beach day trips and focus on the theme parks.

Airports

There are two airports that service Orlando: Orlando International Airport (MCO), located 11.7 miles from downtown and a hub for many major airlines, and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), located 27.3 miles from the downtown area and serviced by several budget airlines.

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