Ryan Galiotto

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For many travelers an Orlando vacation package is the dream of a lifetime. Why would it not be when you think of all the Orlando area has to offer? Not only are there the four Disney World theme parks and two water parks but also Sea World and Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. Whatever your age, be it two years old or eighty years old or anywhere in between, there is something for everyone.

Many families would love to visit Florida but find that the cost of many Orlando vacation packages are out of their price range because of the cost of flight, accommodation, theme park tickets, car hire and meals. But there are ways to make that dream holiday a reality and here are a few:

* Although booking separate flights, accommodation, car hire and theme park tickets may seem to give you more flexibility, this is often the most expensive option. Instead it is worth checking out companies that offer these as a complete Orlando vacation package. Reputable firms often get huge discounts and are able to pass the savings onto you.

* If you are not constrained by school holidays or having to travel during peak seasons the more chance you have of finding an affordable package. Many companies offer last minute deals at a fraction of what you would normally expect to pay. The more flexible your travel dates are the better your choice of finding the right deal.

* It is well worth doing research to find out if any of the thousands of hotels offer accommodation extras. If you can find a hotel that offers deals on length of stay and also includes some theme park passes these often work out as better value for money than a similar hotel nearby that has a non-negotiable room rate per night and with no other extras included.

* Compare theme park tickets: Orlando vacation packages offer a bewildering range of tickets and passes and it’s up to you to make sure you get the one that best matches your plans and preferences. For example, does the heavily discounted package that still includes two one-day passes to Disney or Universal offer you enough time at your favorite park or will the purchase of additional “top-up” tickets make it less of a bargain than some of the other packages?

* If you’re resistant to sales pressure and hype, give some thought to timeshares. Timeshare sellers frequently make available low-cost accommodation in return for the family listening to a sales pitch aimed at getting them to ultimately buy. It can take anything up to half a day of your vacation but the accommodation offered is highly subsidized. The choice is yours!

So if you work with these tips, you can have that once-in-a-lifetime vacation to Orlando for less than you might have initially thought. Time and effort is required to do the necessary research, but you’ll end up with an Orlando vacation package that meets all your needs and saves your cash into the bargain!