0203 950 7371universal studios Orlando package holidays can become an expensive affair if you are going for the first time and are not quite sure exactly how to budget for your trip. Here we discuss the key areas you need to plan ahead for so that you can experience universal studios on a budget and help your money go further on your holiday.
If you are planning a trip to Universal Studios from the UK, you probably already know that this is going to be a once in a lifetime trip due to how much it’s going to end up costing. So no doubt you may wonder how do I get to Universal Studios on a budget? In this article we’ll try to give you a variety of tips on how you can try and save money on a variety of different things.
Book Your Flight Well In Advance
It’s really important that you try to book your flight to Orlando as far in advance as you possibly can. It’s also important that you try and book a flight that’s during the middle of the week and if at all possible try to pick your flight date that is not during Universal Studios peak season which would be from June through August. You also will want to make sure that you do several comparisons with several different airlines with a booking website. When planning your trip know that early in September and November do tend to be the least crowded and less expensive. Another good reason for going in these months is that you’ll find that the temperature is much milder because during the summer months it can get extremely hot and very humid.
For Overall Best Rates Make Trip During Slow Season
As mentioned above, the two best months to visit Orlando Universal Studios are September and November. Other months that aren’t quite as bad as the summer months would also be January, February, and the first part of March. These months have much better weather when it comes to heat and humidity but you’ll also see lower ticket prices for the theme parks and lower hotel room prices.
Research The Hotels Months In Advance
You need to give yourself plenty of time to find a good value hotel room. While you are doing this you can check for different kinds of vacation packages and them compare with other hotels. This way it will give you plenty of time to be on email lists that will send you their special promotions.
If you are considering staying at one of Universal’s hotels, the best one for a budget would probably their Cabana Bay. Not only is it one of their least expensive hotels, it also has a lot of perks. It also has a free shuttle to their them parks so this will cut down on paying for a taxi, Uber, or a rental car. Alps, by staying there you get entrance to the parks an hour before the general public.
Plan What Park Restaurants You Eat At In Advance
By planning where you are going to eat when at Universal Studios will give you some time to check the different menus and prices before you get there. This way you can figure out ahead of time how much you’ll be spending on food. It’s also a good idea to take a backpack with you to the theme parks and put sandwiches and other small snacks along with some water to help cut down on eating all of your meals in the theme park.
Make Sure Your Room Has A Kitchenette
Another way in which you can save money is to make sure that you book a hotel room that has a kitchenette. This can actually save you hundreds on your vacation if you cook some of your meals in your room. Dining can often end up being the third biggest expense on your vacation if you’re not careful. You really don’t one with just a microwave, you want one that offers a small refrigerator and a small stove top in order for it to save you the money you are looking to save.
Consider Staying At An On-Site Hotel
You may want to consider staying at an on-site hotel if you are thinking about buying a fast pass when visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Some of the hotels like Loews Royal Pacific, Loews Portofino Bay, and the Hard Rock Hotel offer their guests all a fast pass for every day they stay at their hotels. This is a great perk when you consider that these passes start at $40.00 or £28.42 per day. So, if you are definitely planning on visiting The Wizarding World of Harry Potter you seriously will want to consider staying at one of these hotels.
Visit Parks For More Than One Day
The more days you visit their theme parks the cheaper per day it is for you. For example, if you plan to visit for just one day, you can expect to pay $136.00 or £96.64 per day, per person. However, if you buy a three day pass you’ll pay $185.99 or £132.16 per person. This makes it just $62.00 or £44.06 per day and that’s a pretty good savings. Besides, you really can’t see everything in one day either.
Buy Tickets Online
Not only is this quicker and far more convenient it can also save you $20.00 or £14.21 per ticket by buying them online instead of at the theme park gate. Also, when you purchase your tickets online you’ll also be able to access to their savings coupon book. You should really print this out because it can actually save you a lot of money at the Islands Trading Post, Universal Studios Store, dining, and other shops inside the theme parks
Visit The Orlando Visitor’s Center
Orlando’s Visitor’s Center is a really good place to find a variety of discount coupons for a variety of attractions that include both Universal and Disney theme parks. You can also find a lot of information about all the different things to see and enjoy during your vacation in Orlando.
Consider Having A Few Non-Universal Days
You might want to take a day or two off to just check out the local scenery of Orlando and mingle with the locals, enjoy local foods and visiting local shops. This will not only save you money but give you a better feel for what it’s like living in Florida.
