{"id":313,"date":"2008-07-25T10:18:36","date_gmt":"2008-07-25T15:18:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2008\/07\/disney-and-beyond-orlando-vacation-alternatives\/"},"modified":"2017-03-16T15:48:34","modified_gmt":"2017-03-16T20:48:34","slug":"disney-and-beyond-orlando-vacation-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2008\/07\/disney-and-beyond-orlando-vacation-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Disney and beyond: Orlando vacation alternatives"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/migrated\/arabiannights.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 5px 5px; float: right;\" title=\"Arabiannights\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/migrated\/arabiannights.jpg\" alt=\"Arabiannights\" width=\"250\" height=\"179\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nBy Samantha Chapnick<\/em><\/p>\n<p>I haven&#8217;t taken a single trip that didn&#8217;t give me cause to recall John Lennon&#8217;s prophetic words: &#8220;Life is what happens to you while you&#8217;re busy making other plans.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>I hope your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/App\/PerformSDLPDealsContent?deal_id=orlando&amp;cnt=PKG\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Orlando vacation<\/strong><\/a> goes off without a hitch. But should life throw any surprises your way, here are some insider tips to help deal with unexpected weather, delays, costs or changes of heart.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FOOD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Problem<\/strong>: Disney character dining is sold out.<br \/>\n<strong>Solution<\/strong>: Several hotels under the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/App\/PerformMDLPDealsContent?deal_id=disney&amp;cnt=OVI\" target=\"_blank\">Walt Disney World Resort<\/a><\/strong> banner offer character visits. Call them to confirm specific days and times.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Disney Character Breakfast at Watercress Caf\u00e9, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/App\/ViewSpecificHotelLP?masterId=205101\" target=\"_blank\">Buena Vista Palace<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Disney Character Breakfast at Covington Mill at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/App\/ViewSpecificHotelLP?masterId=28634\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Hilton<\/strong><\/a> in the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/App\/PerformMDLPDealsContent?deal_id=disney&amp;cnt=OVI\" target=\"_blank\">Walt Disney World Resort<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Scooby Doo, Shaggy, Woody Woodpecker, Shrek &amp; Fiona Character Appearances at Trattoria del Porto at Universal&#8217;s <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/App\/ViewSpecificHotelLP?masterId=31321\" target=\"_blank\">Loews Portofino Bay Hotel<\/a><\/strong> and The Kitchen at Universal&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/App\/ViewSpecificHotelLP?masterId=31320\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Hard Rock Hotel<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Character Breakfast with Dora the Explorer, SpongeBob SquarePants and more <a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/App\/ViewSpecificHotelLP?masterId=18914\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Nickelodeon Family Suites<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong> Problem<\/strong>: The Disney dinner shows are sold out or too expensive.<br \/>\n<strong>Solution<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/App\/PerformSDLPDealsContent?deal_id=orlando&amp;cnt=PKG\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Orlando<\/strong><\/a> has many themed dinner shows for kidsthat are very reasonably priced (most less than $30 per person) with additional discounts available in local tourist magazines or brochures.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"www.orlandopirates.com\" target=\"_blank\">Pirates Dinner Adventure<\/a>,<\/strong> 6400 Carrier Drive, Orlando, FL 32819\u00a0 (407) 248-0590, (800) 866-2469<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capone&#8217;s Dinner &amp; Show<\/strong> Guide marker #12-13\u00a0 4740 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway.\u00a0 Kissimmee, FL 34746\u00a0 (407) 2378, (800) 220-8428<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medievaltimes.com\" target=\"_blank\">Medieval Times Dinner &amp; Tournament<\/a><\/strong>, Guide marker #14-15, 4510 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, FL 34746,(407) 396-1518, (800) 229-8300<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sleuth&#8217;s Mystery Dinner Show,<\/strong> 508 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819 (407) 363-1985, US 800-393-1985\u00a0 Fax (407) 352-1743<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.arabian-nights.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Arabian Nights Dinner Attraction<\/strong><\/a>, Guide marker #8 &#8211; Off exit 25A of I-4 onto Highway 192.\u00a0 (407) 239-9223 or (407) 396-7400<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>KEEPING KIDS BUSY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Problem<\/strong>: It rains and you want to keep the kids busy:<strong><br \/>\nSolution<\/strong>: Try one of these indoor options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Orlando Science Center<\/strong>: Forgive their misnomer (it<br \/>\nshould have been called the Children&#8217;s Museum). This is a multi-floor<br \/>\nnature and art center for kids.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Monkey Joe&#8217;s<\/strong>: Perfect for kids under 8. For about $8, they<br \/>\nget the run of this large space with several bouncy castles, arcade<br \/>\ngames, a TV and a concession stand (not included in the price). Adults<br \/>\nget free wireless access.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/migrated\/skyventureorlando.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 5px 5px; float: right;\" title=\"Skyventureorlando\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/migrated\/skyventureorlando.jpg\" alt=\"Skyventureorlando\" width=\"250\" height=\"179\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nProblem<\/strong>: The older kids are sick of going to <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/App\/PerformMDLPDealsContent?deal_id=disney&amp;cnt=OVI\" target=\"_blank\">Disney<\/a><\/strong> and want some real athletic action.<br \/>\n<strong>Solution<\/strong>: Take them to one of the adrenaline-inducing activity centers including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vans.com\/vans\/skateparks\/index_orlando.asp\" target=\"_blank\">Vans Skate Park<\/a><\/strong>, 5220 International Drive Orlando FL (407) 351-3881<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"www.orlandoskatepark.org\" target=\"_blank\">Orlando Skate Park<\/a><\/strong>, (Outdoor skate park) 400 Festival Way, Orlando 32803\u2028(407) 898-9600<\/li>\n<li><strong>SkyCoaster &amp; G-Force<\/strong>, 2850 Florida Plaza Boulevard, Kissimmee 34746 407) 397-2509<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.skyventureorlando.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">SkyVenture Indoor &#8220;skydiving&#8221;<\/a><\/strong>, (a powerful wind tunnel) 6805 Visitors Circle, Orlando, 32819 (407) 903-1150<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.epikpaintball.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Epik Paintball<\/a><\/strong>,14200 East Colonial Drive, Orlando 32826 (407) 273-6899<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Problem<\/strong>: You&#8217;ve had it with the crowds but you don&#8217;t want to hang out by the pool.<br \/>\n<strong>Solution<\/strong>:<strong> Lake Eola<\/strong> &#8212; Get back to nature at this park with Swan boats, a modernist playground and no crowds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Problem<\/strong>: Kids want the rides, you don&#8217;t want the lines or don&#8217;t have time to do <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/App\/PerformMDLPDealsContent?deal_id=disney&amp;cnt=OVI\" target=\"_blank\">Disney<\/a><\/strong>.<br \/>\n<strong>Solution<\/strong>: Try these family-friendly alternatives &#8230;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fun-spot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">FunSpot<\/a><\/strong>: A go-kart<br \/>\ntrack, bumper cars, kids rides, Ferris wheel and an arcade are enough<br \/>\nto keep kids of all ages busy for a few hours or all day. It&#8217;s<br \/>\naffordable ($38 adult for unlimited rides and arcade; $24.95 for kids;<br \/>\n$4.95 for adult companion), easy to park and get in and out, and has<br \/>\nvery short lines.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.piratescove.net\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pirate Cove Mini Golf<\/a><\/strong>: A national chain of mini golf done with a nautical pirate theme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>SAVING MONEY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Problem<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Flights<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>rental cars<\/strong><\/a> to <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/App\/PerformSDLPDealsContent?deal_id=orlando&amp;cnt=PKG\" target=\"_blank\">Orlando<\/a><\/strong> are too expensive:<br \/>\n<strong>Solution<\/strong>: Fly into <a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/App\/PerformSDLPDealsContent?deal_id=daytona&amp;cnt=PKG\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Daytona<\/strong><\/a>. This<br \/>\nwonderfully small airport is only about a 40 minute drive from Orlando<br \/>\nbut offers several benefits in certain circumstances. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/App\/GetDealsDetailsContent?deal_id=lastminute&amp;cnt=PRO\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Last-minute flights<\/strong><\/a> into <a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/App\/PerformSDLPDealsContent?deal_id=daytona&amp;cnt=PKG\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Daytona<\/strong><\/a> from Atlanta and New York are often half the price of those to Orlando. With more manageable schedules, there are fewer flight delays for inbound flights.<br \/>\nGoing through security is usually much faster and easier. And if you are flying round trip from Daytona, a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>car rental<\/strong><\/a> is usually less money than renting in Orlando. When we followed this advice, we saved $109 on each of our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>flights<\/strong><\/a> (Daytona to NYC) and $35 per day on a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>car rental<\/strong><\/a>.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>(Note: This doesn&#8217;t apply to the weekends when large Daytona Speedway races are on.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Problem<\/strong>: You want to go to a theme park but have more time than money.<br \/>\n<strong>Solution<\/strong>:<br \/>\nSeveral companies will give one free adult ticket to the major theme<br \/>\nparks (plus some perks like restaurant gift cards) if you sit through<br \/>\ntheir timeshare presentation. Do a search on the Web using keywords<br \/>\nlike &#8220;Free Disney ticket Orlando.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Have you ever had to kick in a contingency plan for <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/App\/PerformSDLPDealsContent?deal_id=orlando&amp;cnt=PKG\" target=\"_blank\">Orlando<\/a><\/strong>? Please let us know what you did in the comments section below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Orbitz resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/App\/PerformMDLPDealsContent?deal_id=disney&amp;cnt=OVI\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Disney World vacation<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/App\/PerformSDLPDealsContent?deal_id=orlando&amp;cnt=PKG\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Orlando vacation<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/App\/PerformSDLPDealsContent?deal_id=orlando&amp;cnt=HOT\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Orlando hotels<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/family.orbitz.com\" target=\"_blank\">Family travel<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"nc_pixel\" src=\"https:\/\/pixel.newscred.com\/px.gif?key=YXJ0aWNsZT0zNTFmZDVhMGY3MGVhYzkxNjhmMjc4ODlkNWM1ZWY1OA==\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are 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