NOTES FROM PEOPLE WHO KNOW

The Orlando guidebook.

The practical advice, honest answers and useful details we wish every Orlando traveller knew before setting off.

PLANNINGFOODSTAYINGDRIVINGMONEYBEYOND THE PARKS
FOOD

Where to eat beyond the parks

From easy family favourites to local places worth leaving the tourist trail for.

STAYING

On-site or off-site: the honest answer

A realistic look at cost, transport, space and which option suits different Orlando trips.

MONEY

The costs people forget to budget

Parking, tips, resort fees, tolls and the small extras that can quietly change your holiday budget.

DRIVING

Driving in Orlando for UK visitors

The straightforward guide to toll roads, turning right on red, parking and collecting your hire car.

PLANNING

Why every itinerary needs a rest day

How to pace a Florida holiday so everyone still enjoys the second week.

BEYOND THE PARKS

Lovely Florida days beyond the parks

Small towns, springs, beaches and slower places to add between the big Orlando days.