Orlando in 7 days with the kids: theme parks, space and beach

~9½ hoursdirect from Gatwick, Heathrow or Manchester

6 nightsplus an overnight flight home

Jan–May · Oct–Novquieter and cooler; summer is hot and stormy

ESTAneeded before you fly

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1Flights to Orlando

British Airways flies direct from Gatwick and Heathrow, Virgin Atlantic from Heathrow and Manchester, Norse Atlantic from Gatwick and Aer Lingus from Heathrow. Holiday flights also land at Melbourne Orlando (MLB), about an hour away.

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2Hotels, night by night

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Kissimmee and International Drive have family suites and villas with pools at lower prices than on-park hotels; you will need a car. Hotel searches open Booking.com for 2 adults; add children there.

3Tickets, transfers and the rest

🚗Car hire in OrlandoAirport pick-up, free cancellation on most cars→🎟️Tickets and toursSkip-the-line tickets and day trips in Orlando→🛡️Travel insuranceMedical cover, delays and baggage→📱eSIM for OrlandoData as soon as you land, no roaming bills→🚕Orlando airport transferA driver waiting at arrivals, fixed price→🅿️UK airport parkingCompare car parks near your airport→

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Day by day

Day1
Arrive and settle in
Land in the afternoon, pick up the hire car and check in. A gentle evening at Disney Springs (free to enter) to stay awake until bedtime.
Day2
Magic Kingdom
Be at the gates before opening. Plan your first three rides, take a break at the hotel pool after lunch, and come back for the evening parade and fireworks.
Day3
Universal
Islands of Adventure for Hogwarts and the big coasters, or Epic Universe, Universal's newest park. Book tickets ahead: they are dated.
Day4
Pool or water park
A slower day after two big ones: Volcano Bay, Typhoon Lagoon or just the hotel pool.
Day5
Space and beach
Drive about an hour east to the Kennedy Space Center (rocket garden, Space Shuttle Atlantis), then sunset on Cocoa Beach.
Day6
EPCOT or Animal Kingdom
EPCOT for the world showcase and Test Track, or Animal Kingdom for the safari ride, best early in the morning.
Day7
Last morning
Outlet shopping or a last park morning, then return the car. Evening flights land in the UK the next morning.

Before you go

ESTA. British citizens need an approved ESTA before they board. Apply only on the official ESTA website; other sites charge extra.
Buy park tickets before you fly, from the parks' own websites or authorised sellers. Dated tickets are cheaper on quieter days.
Hire a car. Orlando is spread out. A full UK licence is accepted; most roads near the parks have tolls, so ask the hire company about a toll pass.
Weather. Summer afternoons bring heat and thunderstorms, and hurricane season runs 1 June to 30 November. Travel insurance with strong medical cover is essential in the USA.
School holidays (Easter, summer, October half-term) are the busiest and most expensive weeks.

Sources

Facts last checked on 5 November 2026. Opening days, schedules and entry rules change, so always check before you travel.

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