Orlando Theme Parks & Kennedy Space Center

Three Universal parks plus two Disney parks, ending with the Kennedy Space Center.

The ultimate family itinerary: stay in the Universal area to experience Epic Universe and the classic parks, move to the Disney area, and head east to the Space Center and Cocoa Beach. It is impossible to cover all parks in six days, so this route selects the most popular combination, skipping Animal Kingdom and the water parks. Expect a lot of walking; recommended for children aged five and up.

Summers are crowded and afternoon thunderstorms are common.

Day by day

Day 1 · Arrive at Universal CityWalk

Orlando(Universal CityWalk Orlando)

About 25 minutes from the airport to Universal Orlando Resort by taxi or airport shuttle.

Stay: Near Universal Studios

Day 2 · A Full Day at Epic Universe

Orlando(Universal Epic Universe)

About 15 minutes by hotel shuttle to Epic Universe; arrive before park opening.

Enter the park as early as possible; queues for popular attractions are longest in the afternoon.

Stay: Near Universal Studios

Day 3 · Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure

Orlando(Universal Studios Florida、Universal Islands of Adventure)

The two parks are adjacent; riding the Hogwarts Express requires a Park-to-Park ticket, or you can walk.

Stay: Near Universal Studios

Day 4 · Transfer to Disney's Magic Kingdom

Orlando(Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World)

About 20 minutes from Universal to Lake Buena Vista, then take the monorail or ferry to enter the park.

Crowds leaving after the fireworks are massive; allow extra time for queues.

Stay: Lake Buena Vista (Near Disney)

Day 5 · EPCOT and Disney Springs

Orlando(EPCOT、Disney Springs)

About 15 minutes by hotel shuttle to EPCOT; head to Disney Springs for dinner in the evening.

Refer to the official Disney website for the latest ticket and reservation rules.

Stay: Lake Buena Vista (Near Disney)

Day 6 · Space Center and Cocoa Beach

Orlando(Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex、Cocoa Beach & Pier)

About 1 hour to the Space Center, 30 minutes to Cocoa Beach, and 1 hour back to the airport.

Traffic is heavily controlled on launch days; check the launch schedule in advance.

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