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Orlando itinerary

7 days, hour by hour · USAOctober–May

Days
7
Stops
24
Per day
≈ $279
First stop
08:00

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Short answer

The TripWalkers Orlando itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 24 stops, hour by hour, for October–May. The first three days:

  1. Day 1 Magic Kingdom
  2. Day 2 EPCOT
  3. Day 3 Universal Epic Universe

Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Day 5 is a day trip out of the city. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about $279 a day (excluding accommodation and flights).

Day 1 · 08:30–21:00

Magic Kingdom

  1. Culture

    Magic Kingdom Park

    Disney's flagship park. Rope drop is at 08:30 (TRON, Space Mountain). Lightning Lane Multi Pass costs extra, and tickets are dated and bought online (~160 USD).

    ≈ $160 per person

  2. Food

    Columbia Harbour House Magic Kingdom

    Quick-service meal inside the park; order through the mobile app.

    ≈ $20 per person
  3. 6 h 30 min · travel, break, free time

  4. Landmark

    Happily Ever After Havai Fişek

    Night show in front of Cinderella Castle. Claim your spot 1 hour early.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Disney Springs Chef Art Smith's Homecomin'Fried chicken at Disney Springs for an evening outside the park.
  • Disney SpringsFree entertainment and shopping district; an alternative to the fireworks.

Day 2 · 09:00–21:30

EPCOT

  1. Culture

    EPCOT

    Guardians of the Galaxy and Frozen rides; World Showcase has 11 countries, plus seasonal festivals (Food & Wine in autumn).

    ≈ $150 per person

  2. Food

    EPCOT World Showcase Food Tour

    Croissants in the France pavilion, tacos in Mexico: snack your way from country to country.

    ≈ $30 per person
  3. 7 h · travel, break, free time

  4. Landmark

    Luminous EPCOT Night Show

    Light and water show over the lagoon.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Space 220 EPCOTSpace station-themed restaurant; reserve ahead.
  • Disney's BoardWalkWaterfront promenade behind EPCOT; free.

Day 3 · 08:00–21:00

Universal Epic Universe

  1. Culture

    Universal Epic Universe

    Park opened in 2025. Highlights are Super Nintendo World, Harry Potter Ministry of Magic and Dark Universe. Tickets cost 139-199 USD; go for early entry.

    ≈ $139 per person

  2. Food

    Celestial Park Epic Universe Lunch

    Restaurants in the centre of the park; try Atlantic (seafood).

    ≈ $25 per person
  3. 5 h · travel, break, free time

  4. Landmark

    Universal CityWalk Orlando

    Restaurant and bar district outside the park; free entry.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Toothsome Chocolate Emporium CityWalkSteampunk chocolate restaurant.
  • Universal Islands of AdventureVelociCoaster and Hogsmeade; an alternative to Epic.

Day 4 · 08:30–20:00

Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom

  1. Culture

    Disney's Hollywood Studios

    Rise of the Resistance and Galaxy's Edge; spend the morning here, half a day.

    ≈ $150 per person

  2. Food

    Docking Bay 7 Galaxy's Edge

    Star Wars-themed meal; try the blue milk.

    ≈ $22 per person
  3. 2 h · travel, break, free time

  4. Nature

    Disney's Animal Kingdom

    Visit in the afternoon with a Park Hopper ticket. Do Kilimanjaro Safari at sunset, Flight of Passage and Pandora at night.

    ≈ $150 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Tiffins Animal KingdomThe best restaurant in Animal Kingdom.
  • Disney's Typhoon LagoonWater park; a summer alternative to Animal Kingdom.

Day 5 · 09:00–17:30Day trip

Kennedy Space Center

  1. Culture

    Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

    1 hour from Orlando. See the Saturn V and Space Shuttle Atlantis, and take the bus tour to the launch pads. Check the launch schedule.

    ≈ $80 per person

  2. Food

    Orbit Cafe Kennedy Space Center

    The main cafeteria.

    ≈ $18 per person
  3. 2 h · travel, break, free time

  4. Nature

    Cocoa Beach

    Winter beach walk and pier.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Cocoa Beach Pier RestaurantSeafood on the pier.
  • Merritt Island National Wildlife RefugeManatees and alligators; an alternative to the beach.

Day 6 · 10:00–19:00

Winter Park and ICON Park

  1. Nature

    Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour

    1-hour boat ride through lakes and canals, running since 1938, past mansion gardens.

    ≈ $18 per person

  2. Shopping

    Park Avenue Winter Park

    Elegant street with boutiques and the Morse Museum (Tiffany glass, 6 USD).

    Free

  3. Food

    Prato Winter Park

    Italian restaurant on Park Avenue with a wood-fired oven.

    ≈ $28 per person

  4. Culture

    Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art

    Tiffany chapel and glass collection.

    ≈ $6 per person
  5. 3 h 15 min · travel, break, free time

  6. Landmark

    The Wheel at ICON Park

    120 m Ferris wheel on International Drive; go at sunset.

    ≈ $30 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • The Ravenous Pig Winter ParkOrlando's gastropub pioneer.
  • Orlando Museum of ArtMuseum in Loch Haven; an alternative to the Morse.

Day 7 · 09:00–13:30

Lake Eola: a gentle farewell

  1. Nature

    Lake Eola Park

    Downtown lake with swan boats and a Sunday market.

    Free

  2. Food

    Se7en Bites

    Southern-style breakfast and pies; a farewell meal.

    ≈ $18 per person

  3. Shopping

    East End Market

    Local food market; good for souvenirs.

    Free
  4. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  5. Landmark

    Orlando International Airport

    The airport is 20 minutes away; time to say goodbye.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Mills 50 Vietnamese DistrictPho and banh mi; an alternative to Se7en Bites.
  • Harry P. Leu GardensBotanical garden; an alternative to the market.

Good to know: 6 things that make an Orlando trip easier

  1. Orlando is a car city: hire a car (parking at the parks costs 30 USD) or use the Disney/Universal buses. You need a car for Kennedy.
  2. January and February are the quietest and coolest months (20°C). December brings Christmas events and crowds; spring break is in March.
  3. Park tickets are dated and bought online. Lightning Lane/Express Pass is worth it on busy days, and mobile ordering skips the queue.
  4. Meals in the parks cost 15-25 USD. Book restaurants 60 days ahead, and refill your water bottle (free).
  5. Tip 18-20%. Outside the parks, Mills 50 and Winter Park are local and cheap.
  6. For 7 days, plan 4 Disney parks plus 2-3 Universal parks. If there is a launch at Kennedy, plan around that day.

Spending: ≈ $1,950 per person for 7 days

  • Food$450
  • Entry and tours$1,050
  • Local transport$300
  • Other$150

Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.

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Frequently asked questions

How many days do you need in Orlando?

This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too. The day trip is on day 5; skip it on a short stay.

How much does a day in Orlando cost?

In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about $279 per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.

What time should you start the day in Orlando?

The first stop is at 08:00. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.

Which season is this itinerary for?

This page covers October–May. There is a separate plan for June–September: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.