Disney USA Tour
Planning a Disney/Universal holiday from South Africa for your family can be quite a thing. How to get there, where to stay, which resorts to go to etc, etc. The age of your children also influences this decision. You can’t take them too young, as they won’t remember/appreciate/make the size requirements for certain rides & you can’t take them when they are too old as they lose their craving for “Disney” plus when they older everything costs more.
Flights are pretty easy to choose as your budget will determine this very quickly. The most direct flights are usually the most expensive. Do you want to visit NYC or another US city, may play a role.
Do you book time share or stay in the resorts? The Disney resorts in Orlando are very spread out. You want to stay somewhere central, which has transport options, especially on the monorail or Skyliner to avoid any additional transport costs. You don’t want to have to hire a car really. However, you can also take Uber once in a while to a water park or Outlet mall. For the Universal resorts its easier as the two resorts are linked & not as spread out. When you stay in the Disney/Universal resorts the entrance tickets to the Theme parks are free of charge so you certainly safe money this way. When you stay in a Time Share you have to pay for the entrance tickets as well as transport to & from the Theme parks as well as parking costs. Staying in the resorts is a better option from that point of view.
We suggest doing Disney first then Universal. Universal has the more current rides & movie themes with the likes of Hulk, Spiderman, Harry Potter to name a few. Disney has had to up its game because of Universal, Hollywood studios now has Starwars, Epcot has Guardians of the Galaxy, Magic Kingdom is a must.
Prices based on 2 adults & 2 kids U/12 sharing.
Planning a Disney/Universal holiday from South Africa for your family can be quite a thing. How to get there, where to stay, which resorts to go to etc, etc. The age of your children also influences this decision. You can’t take them too young, as they won’t remember/appreciate/make the size requirements for certain rides & you can’t take them when they are too old as they lose their craving for “Disney” plus when they older everything costs more.
Flights are pretty easy to choose as your budget will determine this very quickly. The most direct flights are usually the most expensive. Do you want to visit NYC or another US city, may play a role.
Do you book time share or stay in the resorts? The Disney resorts in Orlando are very spread out. You want to stay somewhere central, which has transport options, especially on the monorail or Skyliner to avoid any additional transport costs. You don’t want to have to hire a car really. However, you can also take Uber once in a while to a water park or Outlet mall. For the Universal resorts its easier as the two resorts are linked & not as spread out. When you stay in the Disney/Universal resorts the entrance tickets to the Theme parks are free of charge so you certainly safe money this way. When you stay in a Time Share you have to pay for the entrance tickets as well as transport to & from the Theme parks as well as parking costs. Staying in the resorts is a better option from that point of view.
We suggest doing Disney first then Universal. Universal has the more current rides & movie themes with the likes of Hulk, Spiderman, Harry Potter to name a few. Disney has had to up its game because of Universal, Hollywood studios now has Starwars, Epcot has Guardians of the Galaxy, Magic Kingdom is a must.
Prices based on 2 adults & 2 kids U/12 sharing.
Planning a Disney/Universal holiday from South Africa for your family can be quite a thing. How to get there, where to stay, which resorts to go to etc, etc. The age of your children also influences this decision. You can’t take them too young, as they won’t remember/appreciate/make the size requirements for certain rides & you can’t take them when they are too old as they lose their craving for “Disney” plus when they older everything costs more.
Flights are pretty easy to choose as your budget will determine this very quickly. The most direct flights are usually the most expensive. Do you want to visit NYC or another US city, may play a role.
Do you book time share or stay in the resorts? The Disney resorts in Orlando are very spread out. You want to stay somewhere central, which has transport options, especially on the monorail or Skyliner to avoid any additional transport costs. You don’t want to have to hire a car really. However, you can also take Uber once in a while to a water park or Outlet mall. For the Universal resorts its easier as the two resorts are linked & not as spread out. When you stay in the Disney/Universal resorts the entrance tickets to the Theme parks are free of charge so you certainly safe money this way. When you stay in a Time Share you have to pay for the entrance tickets as well as transport to & from the Theme parks as well as parking costs. Staying in the resorts is a better option from that point of view.
We suggest doing Disney first then Universal. Universal has the more current rides & movie themes with the likes of Hulk, Spiderman, Harry Potter to name a few. Disney has had to up its game because of Universal, Hollywood studios now has Starwars, Epcot has Guardians of the Galaxy, Magic Kingdom is a must.
When travelling to the US, you may as well see some other cities while you are there. Below is what we think is the ideal USA, Disney/Universal package.
Prices based on 2 adults & 2 kids U/12 sharing.
Adults from – R 129 000pp
Kids U/12 from – R58 000pp
- Return flights from Johannesburg to NYC including taxes.
- 4 nights New York City – Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel.
Set among elegant buildings in Midtown, this polished landmark hotel designed by flamboyant architect Morris Lapidus is across the road from a subway station and 9 minutes’ walk from Rockefeller Center. Refined rooms have flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi (fee); some offer pull-out sofas. Upgraded rooms add city views, and suites feature separate living areas. Club-level quarters provide access to a lounge serving complimentary continental breakfast and snacks. Room service is available. There’s a casual, modern restaurant serving breakfast and lunch, as well as a library bar and a Starbucks cafe. Other amenities include a fitness center and 61,808 sq ft of event space.
- Train from NYC to Washington DC.
- 2 nights Washington – Yours Truly DC.
In the Downtown area surrounded by shops and eateries, this upscale hotel is a 12-minute walk from Farragut West metro station, and 1 mile from both the landmark Lincoln Memorial and The White House. Refined rooms with vintage-chic accents offer Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minifridges, plus desks and safes. Upgraded quarters add city views; some include sitting areas. Suites feature separate living rooms and vinyl players.
A trendy, industrial-chic restaurant/bar serves South American-inspired cuisine and cocktails. There’s also a fitness center and event space. Parking and breakfast are available.
- Flights to Orlando.
- 5 nights Disney – Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort.
Set along the shores of Barefoot Bay in Walt Disney World, this sprawling Caribbean-themed resort is 4 miles from Epcot and 20 miles from Orlando International Airport. Relaxed, colorful rooms sleep up to 4, and have free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus minifridges and coffeemakers; some have lake views. Upgraded pirate-themed quarters feature boat-shaped beds. Free perks consist of parking, and theme park and airport shuttles. There are 6 pools (1 with a 102-foot waterslide), plus sandy beaches, fishing, nightly campfires and pirate cruises (fee). Dining options include a food court, a buffet eatery and a food truck. Bike rentals are offered.
- 5 day Disney park hopper ticket.
- 5 nights Universal – Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort.
Set inside the Universal Orlando Resort, this bright, retro-themed hotel is across the road from Universal’s Volcano Bay, 1 mile from Universal Studios Florida and 2 miles from Interstate 4. The colourful, casual rooms with 1950s-inspired furnishings come with minibars, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Suites add kitchenettes, and living areas with pull-out sofas; some have pool views. A theme-park shuttle and early admission are complimentary. Additional amenities include 2 outdoor pools, a waterslide and a lazy river, as well as a bowling alley and an arcade. There’s also a laid-back food court with a diner, a cocktail bar, and a bar and grill.
- Universal 3 Park explorer ticket.
- 1 day Sea World ticket.
Excluded
All meals, all drinks, all transfers, visas, items of a personal nature!
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Orlando, Florida
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