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The Smart UK Family Guide to Orlando: What To Pack, Book & Buy Before You Fly (Disney, Universal, SeaWorld and beyond)
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items After our first ever 14 day Orlando trip! Visiting Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, plus Epic!! And SeaWorld. All captured on Youtube :-) We realised something… Most stress (and wasted money) happens before you even get on the plane. This isn’t a generic packing list — it’s the exact gear, apps, tickets and prep items that made the biggest difference to our trip as a UK family tra...
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Orlando Park Survival (Phones, Power, Filming and Comfort without Regret)
Great ways to save money! Orlando Money-Saving Bookings & Hacks.
Orlando Park Survival (Phones, Power, Filming and Comfort without Regret)
Theme parks drain batteries faster than your energy levels — photos, Genie+, park apps, mobile food orders and navigation mean your phone becomes your ticket, wallet and map. These are the exact tech items that kept us going from rope drop to firewor...
This is not the exact Gimbal we got, as we opted NOT to have one that extend like a selfie-stick, mainly due to that style/version being banned in Disney Parks! So ours does not extend, however all the other amazing functions are there. A gimbal jus...
Osmo Mobile 7 Series - Focus On Every Move
If you are planning a trip to Orlando...you are probably already aware that you will be on your feet and out and about from the crack of dawn until late into the night 🤣 you WILL need more power! And portable power is the best! You may be able to fi...
Xiaomi Magnetic Power Bank 5000 - Xiaomi UK
You could take a load of cables for charging devices! OR, travel lighter and have this one lead in your backpack. Covers 99% of options. And saves cable after cable being pulled out in a frantic rush when your battery is about to die, mid firework di...
Amazon.co.uk: Multi Charger Cable
You do NOT want to miss a single moment when it comes to ‘’park-day life''! Magical memories, funny moments, family pictures…they can all happen so impromtu in Disney/universal. Your little uns (or yours!) favorite character appears from nowhere! A f...
Amazon.co.uk: Anti Theft Phone Lanyard
Water rides!!! Need I say more. Well, maybe waterparks? and we did see people walking round with these but, most of the time you are not allowed to take them on the waterslides.
Amazon.co.uk: Waterproof Phone Pouches
Hopefully, you will decide to go on some water rides in the parks (they are amazing!) but you can easily spend about £10-£15 PER poncho in the parks, and they are not that hard wearing and normally rip!! Save money and buy before you go. And even if you are skipping the water rides ( you should not!) but ...
Water Ride & Orlando Weather Poncho
A hotel lifesaver! We had so many devices! From phone charging to microphones, to Ipads!! Plugs were limited. We had two of these and kept one in our backpack (combined onto a UK-US adaptor)
Multi Usb Plug Charger
Ideal for tracking your luggage (and backpacks in parks!)
Amazon.co.uk: Luggage Tracker
Lenghty waits in long lines, in hot heat are NEVER fun!
Amazon.co.uk: Best Portable Neck Fan
You will NEED these!! Do not get caught out and forget them, and purchase in the airports. You WILL pay heavily for that mistake in the airports and resorts.
Amazon.co.uk: Uk To Us Adapter
I already had a GoPro, before this trip. But, if I didn't, then I would have 100% purchased some form of waterproof action camera before my holiday. There are so many out there nowadays. Why? Because….Phones are great day to day. But, When you are on...
GoPro | Official Camera of Fun | Shop Now & Save
If you choose to get a GoPro to use in the waterparks. Grab a waterproof floaty. Even if you choose a different model of action cam, I would defo recommend getting a floaty handle that fits it.
The Handler - Floating Camera Grip Mount
You more than likely have a water bottle lol! But if not, this could be an option (hey they are loads of options) BUT the main thing to consider is ‘’bottled water'' is expensive! there are FREE water fill stations around Disney and Universal. So if ...
The World's Most Needed Reusable Water Bottle » Ocean Bottle
A cooler backpack/Rucksack!! You *CAN* take snacks and drinks (non alcoholic) into the parks!! And nothing taste better than a cold drink in the Florida heat! A cooler backpack allows you to do that and more. Save money by making packed lunches in yo...
Amazon.co.uk: Cooler Backpack
Our little one is 7 (6 when we went). And although she does not use a pram at home. My partner who has worked in travel for over 15 years, knew that when little legs are doing thousands of steps a day, in hot heat….the results are not great! So, we t...
Save on ''buggy hire'' per day!
Great ways to save money! Orlando Money-Saving Bookings & Hacks.
Orlando is amazing — but it’s designed to separate you from your money very efficiently 😅 These are the bookings, passes and pre-trip purchases that saved us hundreds compared to buying inside the parks or at the airport. If you only look at one lis...
Tickets on here for theme parks and LOTS more are WAY cheaper than "gate prices" We also purchased the 14 day iTrolley pass on here before we went, which works out as amazing value if your staying on International drive!! You can go up and down (and ...
Attraction Tickets
Depending on the time of your flight. You may come across, long check ins, security and lines at the food/drink areas. BEAT the fod and drink Qs and actually, get a seat!! Orlando is normally a once in a lifetime trip (unless your minted?) so why not...
Lounge Pass - Affordable VIP Indulgence
If you are planning to package your own holiday, by sorting flights and accommodation then, you can grab some absolute bargain flights on Jacks Flight club!! You can sign up to a free plan or paid (about £30 per YEAR!) and get alerts to some amazing ...
Jack's Flight Club
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