Disney & Universal - Pixie Dust & Wizardry

Equipped with Disney 14-Day Magic Tickets (for the price of 7), you’re ready to explore all four Disney parks and water parks with exclusive benefits. This includes the ability to explore multiple theme parks on the same day with Park Hopper. Combined with your Early Theme Park Entry as a Disney guest, you have everything you need to get ahead of the crowds at the most Disney popular attractions.

First, we recommend experiencing the new TRON Lightcycle/Run at Magic Kingdom. Reaching speeds of nearly 60 miles per hour, it is one of Disney's fastest-ever rides, racing through a digital frontier both indoors and out that brings the TRON film franchise to life. We also love the new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at Epcot. This 'Omnicoaster' rotates up to 360° as you speed through the universe with Rocket, Groot, Gamora, and Star-Lord and co. 

For downtime after a day of coasters, unwind at your resort’s Singing Spirits Pool Bar. Promising All-American cuisine in a casual setting, it’s perfect for a poolside bite to eat at sunset or a refreshing drink before dipping back into the waters. And if you fall asleep on the sun loungers, make sure you set your alarm for 7. Every night, you can watch a Disney movie on a big screen nearby.

For something a little bit different, consider this optional activity, where you can venture beyond Orlando’s theme parks and take your travels to new heights at the Kennedy Space Center. At Just an hour’s drive from Orlando on Merritt Island, you can try astronaut food, touch moon rocks, and see the tech used in the Apollo missions all in a day trip. Plus, if you time your travels right, you might even get to witness a rocket launch!

You’re now ready for your double dose of theme park magic. After checking in to the universally loved Endless Summer Resort, surrounded by surfing themes and laid-back vibes, be sure to check out the two lagoon-like pools and outside bar. 

Then, when you are ready to explore, rise early each day to make the most of your Early Park Admission. You can utilise the grab-and-go food court, including a Starbucks®, before taking a free Universal shuttle bus to Universal's Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida. Here, you can Enter The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ a whole hour before the muggles. During peak seasons, this is a significant perk for squeezing in the most popular rides, such as Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. 

Plus, with a Universal 3 Park Explorer ticket included in this package, you can not only enter Universal’s two theme parks but also cool off at the tropical getaway of Volcano Bay. This place feels more like a secluded island than a water park and is built around a central volcano-like structure with lava-like waterslides, winding rivers, and wave pools that complete the park's go-with-the-flow vibe. 

All holidays are about balance. With this in mind, we recommend escaping to nature for a day or two. Within a 90-minute drive of Orlando, you can uncover the next optional activity at Crystal River. Known as the Manatee Capital of the World, this is the only place in Florida where you can swim with these awe-inspiring creatures. Top tip: visit during winter months when hundreds of manatees head to bays to warm up and escape the colder climes of the Gulf of Mexico.

Suitably refreshed from your nature retreat, you’re ready to head home with peace of mind. However, before checking out of Universal’s Endless Summer Resort, be sure to make the most of the on-site facilities, particularly on-site gift shops for last-minute souvenirs. You can find everything from Grinch-themed chocolate bars to Harry Potter-themed clothing here, keeping any kids sweet and letting you end your stay in style.