An Idiot's Guide to Booking a Walt Disney World Orlando Holiday Vacation | 2022

[@skelt6or]

This is, hands down, the best guide I've ever seen to holidaying in florida! Well done man!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Stephen! 😁

[@clamioatbar3088]

Whilst it might be difficult for many families to get time off, we managed to do 3 weeks in Orlando. This does have benefits due to following: the bulk of your holiday cost is Flights and park tickets. Neither of which will increase with holiday duration. You simply start one 2 week park ticket such as universal on first day of arrival and then go to your first Disney park a week into your holiday to start your Disney 14 day ticket package. This will carry you thru to the end of the holiday and have access to parks for the full 3 weeks with the ability to access both park chains in your 2nd week. Accommodation cost difference for 2 vs 3 weeks can be surprisingly low with certain hotels & apartments. I found package holidays where the difference was less then a hundred pounds. With this you now have more than enough time to visit all parks and you get opportunity to throw in a good few rest days which I think can make the difference between a good relaxing holiday and a stressful one. Worth considering if you only plan to do Florida as a once in a lifetime. I personally found that in our case as 2 kids / 2 adults. Going for a villa / appt complex worked well , spending a long holiday in a single hotel room might prove demanding as you don’t get anytime away from each other. Even some of the 2 bed appts offer 2 bathrooms and large living space with full kitchens. They can be huge and generally have hotel like facilities.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Amazing advice, thank you for sharing this! I missed Disney’s 21 day ticket offer 🙈

[@loopylocks7746]

I’ve been obsessed with all things Disney since I was a little girl and every year my mum would say maybe we can go next year because we didn’t have a lot growing up. I’m in my 30’s now with children of my own and Its still my dream to go and I want to experience it all with my children. I’ve been binge watching Disney vlogs for months to try and plan our trip and I can honestly say this is the type of video I’ve been searching for.. Thank you so much I’ll be subscribing because your content is very insightful x

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Tammy. I hope you have an awesome trip 😁👍

[@PlanItPark]

Really good and clear information, have saved this, many thanks

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you! Cool channel btw 👍😁

[@RabbitChan]

Thank you for taking the time to make this, as a single mum I am bound and determined to take my little boy here and let him experience the magic my dad allowed to me experience as a child, a holiday I still talk about 24 years later! This guide will allow me to plan properly, get the best experience and allow me to give me son a magical time even if it does take me a few years to get there!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

That’s an amazing goal, but i wouldn’t put too much pressure on yourself.

[@EpicAdventureCouple]

Hello, we have plenty of Disney material on our site. Please watch and subscribe. Waaaaay cheaper then going to Orlando. Plus we have full starwars expierance

[@LaurenandtheCrew]

Wow, I am SO glad I stumbled across this video and your channel today. I'm in the process of booking my first ever trip to Florida and want to do a week in disney + a week at universal and this video is by FAR the best for brits. So up to date with info, so concise, unbiased. Literally perfect! I have a feeling I'm going to be binge watching your videos to help me plan everything!!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

😁😁

[@EpicAdventureCouple]

We also have a lot of Orlando info videos. We just started this 6 months ago please subscribe and like. Thanks for sharing and watching

[@EpicAdventureCouple]

Hello, we have lots of Orlando and vacation videos from Florida. Thanks for sharing and watching. Very nice video well done.

[@TwittyTelly]

OMG! Thank you, KZbin algorithm, for recommending me this video! Pre covid, I was planning on going to Orlando in early 2021, and I was just starting to plan the trip. Luckily, I hadn't booked anything, but I'd pretty much figured out what I wanted to do/where I wanted to stay etc. Obviously, this got put to one side when the pandemic hit, but a few weeks ago I started thinking about possibly going in late 2022/early 2023; but got really overwhelmed with all the changes and price hikes. However, this clear, concise and informative video has cleared up a lot for me and I will be showing this video to my partner. I'm definitely going to subscribe and check out your other videos. Thank you, you have no idea how much you've helped!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

You’re very welcome, glad you’ve found it useful 😁

[@markcunningham597]

All the frugal brit videos on florida are by far the best quality and most useful for a holiday I am going back in May and hope a few more pop up before then to get in the mood

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Mark! I might see you in May 👍😁

[@Merina2222]

Easily the best video I've seen on this topic. Your content is brilliant!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you MT! Really appreciate that 😁👍

[@xBLXCKBRD]

The tongue slapping and audible swallowing is killing me mate 😂 Amazing video though!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah it bothers me too, hopefully better in more recent videos.

[@Lmwpitt]

I hope FrugalBrit does a video transport around Orlando for non-resort guests; from I Drive to the parks, Gatorland, KSC

[@Chrissyhappy]

Hi. I’d have liked that too. I winged it! I’ve done I drive on my own with my two kids (one in a wheelchair). I didn’t want to drive there. I used lynx buses from I drive to Disney. Two buses. Easy, but takes over an hour. Universal, I jumped a mears cab for about $12 or we walked depending on which part of I drive we stayed at. Seaworld is one lynx bus or the I trolley. Very easy and about 20 minutes. A lot of the trips to Busch gardens etc have a coach pick up from the hotels. I did it four times alone. It’s easy enough. Some hotels even have shuttles to the parks but they can be a nightmare. Packed and loads of stops. Good luck to you.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

That’s a good idea. I had planned an I-trolley video but might expand it to cover other transportation needs.

[@MisterBigMack]

What a video! We are going in April/May and great to hear it won’t be too busy, all your videos are superbly put together and detailed completely - thanks very much!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

👍😁 thank you kind sir. Hope you have an awesome trip 😁

[@MC-nb6jx]

Split stays are perfect for Orlando park holidays👍🏻👍🏻

[@TrainerCTZ]

The Frugal Jew has done it again! A fantastic holiday planning guide and this is coming from a Sarasota, FL resident who has traveled to Disney and Universal an unknown number of times. Well done!

[@JP-lx4ov]

With the Universal Premier annual pass it includes early park entry, access to all fast pass rides after 4pm… and free valet parking, which cuts out some of the security queues. Great value! I used to buy the 2 week pass and a one night stay at the Hard Rock Hotel - the cheapest way for a family of 4 to get 2 days fast passes and early park entry!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Great tip 😁👍

[@wellgelnails4081]

Hey can't wait to see your videos from your trip in May, we go May 2023 so will be good to get an insight to travelling this time of year 😀 let us know if the love bugs are something to really worry about talk of them has made anxious. Hope you have a fabulous time and keep up with the videos love them a d very well made .

[@TheFrugalBrit]

I might struggle to vlog on that trip as I have the kids with me and they’re a handful 😂🙈

[@leemoore8068]

Hi we last went in may 2019 it’s an excellent time to go the parks are generally not too busy and the weather is good just getting hot and before all the rain showers in June also the love bugs are nothing to worry about just like flys not sure if they bite but we never got bit by them ! Enjoy your trip we go in April this year 👍

[@lanamcgowan522]

In Scotland, kids would be back to school by end of August- we have July and first two weeks August off , so a lot of our families would have to attend then if not going in term time

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Good point, would have been useful to mention that, apologies. Hope you have a great trip! 😁

[@lanamcgowan522]

Thanks !

[@jenniferlorimer9644]

Another fantastic video 👍👏. Despite visiting Orlando a few times and doing of plenty of research myself there was a lot of great information included that I wasn't aware of. Thanks for putting this together. Great work 🙂

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Jennifer 😁😁👍

[@flaeanes]

Everything in this video is amazing, you're fantastic man!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Flávio 😁

[@edvaira6891]

Very nice as usual! Hoping things go well for you and yours this upcoming May (we’re going to Aulani for the first time at about the same time! Really excited!)

[@TheFrugalBrit]

That sounds awesome!

[@EpicAdventureCouple]

Aulani, check out our Hawaii videos there’s a lot to do in that area. Secret beach in KO’OLINA is a must. It’s on cove #1. Mali pill box hike is not far and a excellent hike. But go to north shore, Sharks cove instead of Humana bay (it’s free) Ko Olina has plenty of things. Monkey pods for dinner, also look up the star gazing it’s amazing. We have plenty of Hawaii content Enjoy. Thanks for sharing and watching

[@voodoonights1671]

As others have said, this is great video with great footage and terrific information if you haven't been. I am sending people to this now before answering questions. As some who has gone a lot over the years, this is THE best info video. Subbed. 😊

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you, loved this! Much appreciated 😁

[@CharlotteJJ]

Love your videos! Please keep them coming. Have also subscribed to your other channel. Would love one on visiting Kennedy Space Centre!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Charlotte 👍👍 I did a review of Kennedy Space Center on this channel in 2020 before the pandemic. Will do a vlog most likely within next 18 months.

[@katszulga1888]

One thing to note about park-hopping in WDW right now is that you have to check into the park you reserved before you can hop. So say you book a dinner reservation for Cinderella's Royal Table on the Monday of your trip, but then you try to book your park reservation and Magic Kingdom is full up for Monday. No problem, thinks you, I'll just book Animal Kingdom and go to Magic Kingdom after two. But Monday comes, and you're jet-lagged, and you sleep in, and Animal Kingdom is so far away, so you just decide to chill and go to MK at two or three, to ride a few rides before your dinner reservations. But if you haven't scanned into Animal Kingdom that day, your park hopping won't work. It seems like a ridiculously specific scenario, but it has happened. Best to make your back-up park Epcot so at least you can quickly monorail over, scan in, and monorail back.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Good knowledge!! Thank you for sharing 👍👍

[@SimonPendlebury]

I’m already booked for summer 2023 flying out of Heathrow direct with Virgin on 27th June for 14 nights including the madness of US Independence Day and flying back on 11th July flights are virgin Upper Class both ways staying at the Rosen Inn International on international drive.. got 14 day pass for both Disney and universal parks and water parks… honestly can’t wait!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Hope you have an awesome trip 😁😁

[@normalizrd]

planning my WDW trip rn! perfect timing!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

😁😁

[@WastelandH]

I'm from Spain, so this is really useful for me too. Thank you!!!! Great video!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

That’s good to know! Thank you for watching 😁

[@renedescats]

Brilliant video guide, I’ve subscribed 😊thank you so much!!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you 👍😁

[@Blazeyblazeyblaze]

Our trip to florida is within late April to early May so I'm glad that it won't be as busy, can't wait to go, your guides are fantastic lol

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you for that! Yes I’m headed there with the family in April/May as well 😁

[@Blazeyblazeyblaze]

@@TheFrugalBrit that's great have a lovely time 🙂

[@frankieo8285]

Great video, thank you! I'm just starting to plan, so it's come in useful. The Universal seasonal pass is a great option if you're planning to book a relatively late notice universal Hotel as it can give you 25-30% off bookings, but it had blocked out dates.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Good knowledge! I have the seasonal pass.

[@patrickrobinson317]

Great Tips - even for Americans like me. 😀😀😀 I live in Maryland, which is about 800 miles from Orlando. So, going to Florida is definitely a special treat for my family. Thanks for sharing these brilliant tips. 😀😀😀

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Very welcome, hope you have a great trip! 😁

[@usecodedeclangaming]

Cant wait for the next disey vid cause i am going and also good vid

[@TravellingMagical]

Just booked to go back to Orlando can’t wait! Booked through TUI so flying into Melbourne airport some great deals on there right now ✨

[@Lmwpitt]

I just booked my first trip to Orlando (for 2 weeks) thanks to FrugalBrit's videos!!!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

👏😁😁👍👍

[@gracep2097]

I stay less at the Disney end so we get the day tickets from Undercover tourist and they were excellent with issuing the refund during covid. Also as an extra back up, especially when booking the DIY version is to pay everything on a credit card to avail of the clause 75 as an extra 'insurance' as long as the purchase is over £100. Great informational video 😀

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Good knowledge, thank you for sharing 😁

[@adammcmackin2087]

Great video Have shared it with my family whom we are planning to visit later in the year, but will b booking in the next few weeks Again really good information very useful to anyone looking to book a florida holiday any time soon

[@TheFrugalBrit]

😁 thank you Adam!

[@lindamartin8360]

Totally agree this is a great guide to holidays in Orlando. Even though we’ve been several times it was still useful especially because of covid.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Linda 😁

[@jessicas1422]

Very informative as always. Thank you! 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻

[@3sixpreme868]

go little rock star

[@TheFrugalBrit]

😁

[@gregharper3238]

Is this Noel? I watch your flying videos - man of many talents!

[@adamkehoe7405]

Thanks for this video. Stumbled across it and having booked for Disney + Universal in September '22, this was really useful.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Very welcome Adam, thank you for watching 😁😁

[@astromanicdave]

I can’t believe how expensive it’s got. We went 5 years ago at Easter for 16 days. And including spending money was 10k euros. We did a week in on-site Disney in a moderate and rest in the Rosen Inn while we did universal and they other attractions. Priced it for this year and it’s 15k.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah the price rises are pretty grim.

[@annah5786]

Great overview video. Finding a hard time of year is a challenge, the second half of August is school in Scotland and if you don't want to take your kids out of school ( which we don't) it's definitely hard to find a good option. As a result we're going in July,hope the heat isn't too bad! 🤣 We're also going to have to suck up the cost of a rental car as we want to see more of Florida than just the theme parks. Our cancelled trip was DIY but we got hit hard by cancellation fees so are going through an agent this time, pricey though. Looking forward to more of your videos, they lay the information out well and I like the focus on being frugal!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah I should have mentioned about schools in Scotland really. Hope you have an awesome trip 👍👍😁

[@annah5786]

@@TheFrugalBrit your videos are helping us prepare!

[@oliveranderson2007]

I’m planning on going in 2023, but I only want to do Disney and universal, this video is very helpful thanks

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Very welcome 👍😁

[@Cokey670]

Another great video from the Frugal Brit! The best and most informative guides out there, keep it up 👏🏻

[@TheFrugalBrit]

😁😁😁😁 Thank you!

[@brynmostyn4893]

Another thoroughly informative and accessible video. We've booked our trip for May also - probably no coincidence based on how much we've used your videos to help prepare!! Beers/Mickey waffles on us if we see you!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

That’s awesome! Hope you have an awesome trip 😁

[@mjc220683]

Another great video thanks. First time visit in Aug/Sep. We are there 19 nights from 18th Aug so very much hoping all is well for travel etc.

[@gjmsox]

Brilliant video , well worth a watch especially if you are a new visitor

[@TheFrugalBrit]

😁

[@user-vf3ne2mv6x]

Please do a video on dining and as someone else commented transport from offsite locations and if it’s really worth it to stay on site!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah they’re in my plans 👍😁

[@grantfreeland9095]

I’m booked for this year at all star music resort and cannot wait! Not been since 2006!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Hope you have an awesome trip 😁

[@JaimieX]

Thank you for this video! I love all your content!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Jaimie 😁

[@AikenAdventures]

Another great video!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you! 😁

[@jessicaholmes7741]

Hi, love your channel so easy and to point. Wondered if you would do one for paris disney

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Jessica. I’m not an expert on DLP unfortunately.

[@jessicaholmes7741]

@@TheFrugalBrit maybe for future haha

[@santiagoorjuela7797]

Love your videos bro, keep it going!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

😁

[@khalidbinwaleed5072]

Digusting they don’t you access the American website. Thank you for being honest and explaining the video so well bro

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Very welcome Khalid 😁

[@letstalklifewithben2678]

Going in April again, can't wait. It's been 3 years since the last time we visited!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Hope you have an awesome trip 👍😁

[@wesdavies2455]

Hey again as always the best Orlando information and content on here, would love it if you could do a full bonnet creek info deal, we have talked about a pool only/vacation and are looking into bonnet creek, away from springs or city walk and idrive, and just wondered if it offered more than enough to do a location break, and not feel the need to venture out. Would it be something you are interested in covering please? 👍🏽🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Wesley! I’m interested! But there’s a long list of videos 🙈🙈

[@EpicAdventureCouple]

Hello, look into the Marriott world center. Great pool and very close to parks with free shuttles. Enjoy Orlando we have plenty of Orlando content also. Thanks for sharing and watching

[@wesdavies2455]

@@EpicAdventureCouple again Thankyou, we have made our minds up now on the next vacation, it’s going to be Rosen shingle creek. Looks a great hotel and not in the thick of it all. 👍🏽🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@CharlotteOconnorTravel]

Another great video. Excellent work 👏

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Charlotte 😁

[@eddavis2661]

Great video. Just one section missing; transfers from airport now that there is no magical express.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah transportation would have been useful to cover tbf

[@MC-nb6jx]

Eighteen/Twenty days (at least😜) per visit if possible, remember two of your days are travelling & jet lag so impact on park days😉😉

[@carmelmurphy5923]

Thank you so much this is a great video.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Very welcome, thank you for watching 😁

[@iangough7659]

Excellent info. Thank you

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Very welcome, thanks Ian!

[@daxhausentraveller8488]

What a great vid . Nicely done and informative . Was unaware about car hire ! Expensive 😯. All in all another quality piece of work . Keep them coming Dax 🤝

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thanks Dax!! I’m hoping prices calm down within 6 months. Supply issues expected to be resolved by then 👍

[@babyalexander]

Surprised this channel only has like 27k subs

[@TheFrugalBrit]

😄 thank you!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

😁

[@PrazerFabiana]

Hi, love your channel! I’m going to Orlando on may and the car rental prices are ridiculous rn as you said 😬 you think I should wait to rent closer to my trip? Is there a chance the prices are gonna drop in your opinion? Hep hahaha

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you! 😁 It’s likely that prices will drop within 6 months, but hard to say. I wouldn’t book it just yet. Your Tiktok is awesome 👏

[@cazwaz1718]

Thank you so much great timing.... how far in advanced can I book my families reservation for each park we're staying of site??? Do we need to make reservation for water parks do you know much appreciated xx

[@TheFrugalBrit]

I’m not entirely sure how far in advance you need to make the reservations unfortunately, but I do know you can make it several months in advance. I’d recommend just trying to do it asap. No need for park pass for water parks 👍👍 Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@djtintin]

I think we are on the same flight as frugal Brit in May

[@TheFrugalBrit]

😁😁

[@josylvester8039]

Can I ask about tipping. What things do you tip for and how much is acceptable?

[@katszulga1888]

Hi Jo, North American here. One of the reasons our prices look so cheap is because a lot of companies barely pay their employees, expecting that the income will be made up in tips. 15% is acceptable, but outdated, as 18% has become the norm. 20-25% if you feel they treated you exceptionally well. Please do absolutely tip at restaurants, as in most cases your server has to tip out a portion of their sales figures for the night to hosts, bussers, kitchen staff, and bartenders. If you don't tip they are paying out of pocket for you to eat there. There is also a trend of "tipping the bill", or a 100% tip. It's not ubiquitous, but if you can afford it and your server was amazing you can really make their whole week. This tends to happen more around Christmas when patrons know that servers have Christmas gifts to buy on top of their regular bills, but is also amazing to do anytime, as American servers often don't have medical insurance, so you might just save them from a crippling medical debt. But if you are on a budget, 15% will at least keep them employed. You might also want to tip you Uber/Lyft/cab driver. Especially in Uber or Lyft where you have an account in the app, tipping will make your account show up as one that drivers will want to prioritize, which might be crucial if you're trying to get a car on time to make a dinner reservation. The last place you'll want to have some cash for tips are porters and housekeeping. This might not matter during the pandemic as a lot of these services are suspended, but if you have a porter carry your bags the usual tip is $1 per bag (minimum of $5) and for housekeeping $1 per person per night (minimum of $5/night). For housekeeping leaving the money out daily will ensure a thorough clean daily, and also means that the staff doing the work will get the tip, as staff might rotate rooms.

[@josylvester8039]

@@katszulga1888 thanks so much. This really helps

[@DonnyRP]

You don’t have to give them anything.

[@leecrawley9862]

Unbelievable how much the combo park tickets have shot up since this video. We are going next April & the Universal/Disney combos have increased quite a bit.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah I think the rise is mainly due to exchange rate deterioration. I also had quite the shock when I checked a couple weeks ago.

[@homerturner3435]

How much did u pay for everything??? Flights, hotels, EVERYTHING!!????

[@leecrawley9862]

@@homerturner3435 We go end of April for 3 weeks. We paid £1400 each for hotel & flights, hotel is on IDrive. Theme parks tickets were expensive, we got 14 days for both Disney & Universal and that was about £900 each.

[@homerturner3435]

@@leecrawley9862 Is that 1400 each person??

[@mde8097]

Great video. Not a surprise given your usual content. Do you have the link to covid travel insurance?

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Oh yeah! Here’s the guide the guide which provides some recommendations: www.moneysavingexpert.com/insurance/cheap-travel-insurance/

[@mde8097]

@@TheFrugalBrit great, thanks a lot!

[@echalms2693]

Hi, this is a great guide! I noticed you said you'll be splitting your stay between Universal and Disney. I'm currently planning my first trip with a 7 & 4 year old and we've booked Cabana Bay for 2 weeks and the plan was to go between Cabana Bay and Disney using Uber. However, would you recommend I amend this and have a week stay at Disney? Many thanks.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Hi, apologies for the delay, I’ve been debating this for a couple weeks! I decided in the end to just stay at Cabana Bay for the full 2 weeks. I cancelled my booking with Expedia and went 2 weeks with Virgin who do free parking. Think I’m now gonna rent a car just for the first two weeks.

[@echalms2693]

@@TheFrugalBrit Thanks so much for replying and you've made me feel much better about my decision. We've also booked through Virgin, very excited and I'll be sure to keep checking up on your videos for tips.

[@EpicAdventureCouple]

Hello. We live in Orlando and renting a car will definitely be a cheaper o-iron.

[@EpicAdventureCouple]

Option, plus you can see a lot more. First tip DO NOT PAY FOR PARKING at Disney. Go to Disney springs park for free and shuttle to any park and not pay for parking. Same at universal, go to a hotel and take their transports. We also have Orlando videos. Enjoy your stay.

[@JacksonandShaw]

Superb!!! Thanks so much ✌🏻

[@TheFrugalBrit]

You’re very welcome Jackson 😁

[@novabuachannott4091]

Totally agree we the comments nailed it

[@TheFrugalBrit]

😁

[@barry888]

Can you use Disney transportation, buses , if you are staying off site ?

[@TheFrugalBrit]

You can indeed 😁

[@OfficialModest]

Can you please do a review on The Rosen Inn Lake Buena Vista? I see you’ve done the others but not this one :)

[@TheFrugalBrit]

I want to do that on my next trip!! There’s a good overview from a nice Yorkshire lady at the moment though 😁👍

[@christiansimmons630]

Awesome video! Just an add on to the content about Genie + if you received the 50th anniversary dining offer you cannot have the genie + discount as well, you have to select one or the other. Found this out with Virgin Holidays (whether this is a Virgin only issue I don’t know) but it’s something to bare in mind, even though I believe the dining offer has now expired for purchase

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Good knowledge Christian, thanks for sharing 👍👍

[@christiansimmons630]

@@TheFrugalBrit you’re welcome :) love your content! It’s so comprehensive! Seriously impressive

[@sB-wl4bp]

I just want to visit the parks for 2 days, am I able to get 2 day tickets? Can't see any on websites I am looking at. Going at half term with family from London

[@TheFrugalBrit]

You can do it, but you’d need to purchase whilst you’re in the US, or buy tickets online using a vpn.

[@xrockinronniex9004]

I’ve been many times tip I’d give is go to park of choice for rope drop stay till after lunch then go back to hotel relax by pool for few hours and cool off then go back to a park of choice later we’ve found it works out perfect for us

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah having that break is really valuable, especially with kids!

[@deanheighway6076]

Hi I am am going to Orlando Universal this year. I am a first timer and don't fly often, I have booked extra legroom seats as I suffer from cramp a lot. Do you have any advice on the best seats on a 787 dreamliner.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Afraid not sorry 😢

[@TheGreatEmigrate]

Did you know if you book with Virgin Atlantic using the flight and hotel option it is normally 300/400 pounds cheaper than Virgin Holidays. Also booking around 11pm at night as prices are cheaper. Top tip I like to share after travelling to floridia every year

[@TheFrugalBrit]

That’s really interesting, good knowledge! 😁

[@MM-tt7hy]

Also, if you book through BA, tickets plus accomodation is only slightly more expensive then just flight.

[@chriswoo6759]

I've my trying to work out a trip for 2023 and are thinking either September or October, do you think I'll see much difference in the crowds, price or weather between the two months? Cheers

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Kinda depends when in October, but September tends to be a lot better for crowds. Weather is nicer in October.

[@Selley61]

We are looking to book for Oct 24, we will be looking for a villa for the first time. What area would you say was the best for access to the parks and dining in the evenings. Thanks in sevance

[@ageoflove1980]

Great guide, most of it sounds logical but its great to have it all outlined in such a compact yet easy to digest video. One question though: Why book through Expedia and not directly at the hotel website? I find that the hotel itself usually offers mors options with rates, like non-refundable, semi-flex and full-flex. Also many offer discounts, sometimes surpisingly big, for long-stay. Usually they have it for more then 5 nights which you will most likely want anyway, and other discounts like early-booking, free breakfast promotion etc. And of course you can often even choose these discounts in combination with flexibility options. My experience is that a intermediary hotel website is rarely cheaper and offers less possibilities when choosing the reservation options. As you rightly point out, these are uncertain times with the pandemic so choosing a rate that suites you seems extra important, for example one that only requires you to pay when you are actually physically there at the reception. The obvious awnser to this of course is : Check both and simply choose what you want, but I was just wondering why Expedia is often the best for you.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Sander. Good points well made. To be honest, whenever I do try to go directly with the hotel, it nearly always seems more expensive. However, most people seem to agree that this is the best approach. Opodo usually comes in the cheapest, but then I tend to go with Expedia as I trust them more. Ideally I would explored this in the video. Tempted to make a mini video on this.

[@ageoflove1980]

@@TheFrugalBrit Sounds like a great idea. There are so many ways to search for and book a hotel reservation. I think there is no one way to always get the best deal, but a video on a strategy to find what you need sounds very useful. Perhaps include a warning that people shouldn't be tempted to go for the often cheap non-refundable rate. Even when you don't encounter problems and save a few bucks, the stress is just not worth it in my opinion. One bad covid test is enough to turn everything into a disaster.

[@MATTFL380]

We are considering booking Disney for three of us, we have a 4 year old who will be 5 when we go. I’m seeing a lot of negative press about Disney world atm, no staff and long ques for rides etc etc. In your honest opinion would you say it is worth the eye watering prices.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

It’s still incredible, but you don’t get as much for your money these days, especially if you’re travelling from UK&I.

[@racheldakers4581]

I have a house in Orlando and am planning on going to Orlando in April 2023. I am wanting to do the 3 universal parks whilst there and this time, have decided to stay in a premier universal resort hotel for two nights to take advantage of the express pass and extra hours etc. I’m planning on booking my flight in May 2022 as they’re released and I’m just wondering if you have any advice on when I should book the hotel / buy universal tickets? Would you book both as you book the flights? 6 months before? Etc. Thank you for any help

[@TheFrugalBrit]

I think the earlier you book the hotel and tickets the cheaper it’s likely to be. But due to Covid, this could take away some flexibility, so no clear answers unfortunately.

[@VelvetEars_]

We've booked with Aer Lingus for May, see you there lol.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

🙌

[@nickpavlidis5735]

I’d like to see information on all the resorts, including the new Star Wars resort.

[@neilferris5170]

If I buy a 14 day UK disney ticket, would I be able to get Park Reservations for each day to give myself more flexibility, even though I know I will only use them for around 6-8 days and would I then be penalised when I failed to use one of the park passes?

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah you won’t be penalised if you don’t use the reservations 👍

[@astraviil3043]

Dear parents! Let the kids choose their favourite Disney Parks souvenirs!!! When the kids are very good, then they deserve more souvenirs. Every good behaviour kid should have 1-2 bags of Disney Parks souvenirs: plush toys, toys, mini figures, bubble blower, Mickey ears, t-shirts, jacket, drinking bottle, and some pins or magnets and etc. Please buy only those Disney Parks souvenirs, what the kids very want!!!! I know many Disney souvenirs are very expensive, but when the kids are very good all the times, then sometimes they deserve these things!!! Please be kind parents and make Your kids very happy with these Disney Parks souvenirs, what the kids have chosen and don’t say NO all the times, when the kids very deserves those Disney Parks souvenirs for good behaviour!!! Respectfully, Astra Viil 😁🙏

[@magicwandsandrollercoasters74]

Just wondered has anyone bought tickets from universal direct as a UK citizen. Only need 4 days and found a good deal 3/2 free it says only sold in US & Canada (I’ve ticked the bit Florida residents option) and it offers international shipping, just wondered if anyone has had experience with them for tickets before?

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Did you say you ticked Florida residents option? I wouldn’t do that unless you’re a resident as you’ll need proof. I bought my annual pass from uk via official universal US site. I picked the pass up from the entrance.

[@magicwandsandrollercoasters74]

@@TheFrugalBrit no I clicked the non Florida resident option and selected from the tickets offered.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

@@magicwandsandrollercoasters74 phew!

[@thesecretphotographer1491]

just been with Virgin and was expensive, amazing but the cost of food was so expensive and made the whole holiday very pricey . Best guide Around. is this all your own footage? I Struggled to record a lot with kids in tow and rushing to rides. etc

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Virgin prices are ridiculous at the moment! Yeah I struggle to film with the kids. But I go out on my own a week before I meet up with the family. I also have two other trips a year to record but they’re mainly for Universal.

[@zaneysvids8851]

I thought you mentioned that you had links to do with DIY & travel insurance?

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Is there not a link for insurance in the description? I’ll check now.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Just added it, thanks for pointing out!

[@JSInOrbit]

Thx 4 the frugal tips

[@TheFrugalBrit]

👍😁

[@ThiagoGirotto]

What happens if I dont cancel my WDW Orlando park reservation (and do not attend)?

[@davidburns8324]

You didn’t mention November for low crowds whats your thoughts?

[@jameswashington1163]

GREAT VIDEO THANK YOU!

[@sarahm7003]

We just booked our first trip to Orlando for September, this video was so helpful thank you so much ☺️ just wondering if anyone knows am I able to book my Disney park reservations now or is it like a 60 day before thing like dining reservations? We’re staying in Disney and have our 14 day pass if that makes any difference! Thanks in advance for any help you can give ☺️

[@CorinnaOsei]

You can book now as you’re recommended to book as early as possible

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah you book as early as you’d like 😁👍 apologies for the delay in responding

[@sarahm7003]

No worries that’s great to know, thanks to both of you for your responses ☺️

[@EpicAdventureCouple]

Book early, book often and don’t forget about booking restaurants as that’s the longest waits at the moment.

[@robertshort1271]

Brilliant as ever

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thanks Robert!!! 👍

[@robertshort1271]

@@TheFrugalBrit If you are looking for recommendations, a ‘how best to make full use of a day at a park’ video would be cool, especially as I’ve never seen one before like that and I think it would fit your styling

[@NiallDoran.glasgow]

If found BA has great offers as I normally booking all myself

[@sB-wl4bp]

I'm staying at clc world resort. Anyone know if the parks are nearby?

[@barry888]

How much to Uber from say champions gate to magic kingdom ?

[@TheFrugalBrit]

I would guess it’s about $55.00