Our company received some exciting news this week! Universal Orlando recognized Destinations in Florida as a U-Preferred Agency. This program was created by Universal Orlando to recognize and reward top-selling travel partners.

We are honored to add this recognition to our other Universal Orlando awards including:

• 2012 Travel Agency Partner of the Year – Recognized by Universal Orlando Resort
• 2011 Travel Agency Partner of the Year – Recognized by Universal Orlando Resort
• 2010 Travel Agency Partner of the Year – Recognized by Universal Orlando Resort

As a Florida local travel agency, we have a passion for Universal Orlando. We visit with our families and love Universal Parks and Resorts. That passion helps us plan exceptional vacations for our guests.

We have planned Universal Orlando vacations for many families over the past 15+ years including royalty, actors, directors, NBL baseball players, famous photographers, Food Network Chefs, HGTV stars, and popular YouTubers. We would love to add your family to our elite list of happy guests visiting Universal Orlando Resort.

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We know things are a bit different at Universal Orlando. Click here to watch a video about what’s new at Universal Orlando Resort. When you are ready to travel, call us at 877-918-8941 or click here to request a price online.

As Floridians, we love that we are just a few hours away from Orlando theme parks. It is one of our bragging rights! We can hop in the car on the weekend and visit Harry Potter, Marvel Island, or get selfies with some of our favorite characters like Sponge Bob and Bumblebee.

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Now you can do this at an unbelievable deal! Save up to 20% off your tickets with special Florida Resident discounts. Plus, book with us and get FREE Early Park Admission to play at Hogsmeade at Wizarding World of Harry Potter (before the gates open).

FREE Early Park Admission

Book your Florida Resident tickets with Destinations in Florida and get into Universal’s Islands of Adventure (one hour) before the gates open (to the general public) with Early Park Admission. This is a great way to explore Hogsmeade at Wizarding World of Harry Potter, without the crowds.

Florida Resident Tickets

Take advantage of discount tickets for Florida Residents. Plus, get FREE Early Park Admission! You can buy at 1-Day, 2-Day, or 3-Day tickets with savings up to 20% off. You can even add Universal Express that allows you front of the line access on rides and attractions at the Universal Parks.

Park to Park Tickets

Save 20% on a 2 and 3 day multi-day ticket when you buy with us. This ticket allows you to visit both Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure on the same day. This ticket is required if you want to take the Hogwarts Express from King’s Cross to Hogsmeade. This discount Florida Resident discount is not available at the front gate.

One Park Per Day Tickets

Save 20% on a 2 and 3 day tickets (that allow you to visit one park per day). This ticket allows you to visit one park day day of your vacation. This ticket will NOT allow you to take the Hogwarts Express from King’s Cross to Hogsmeade. You will need the Park to Park Ticket to ride this Harry Potter train. This discount Florida Resident discount is not available at the front gate.

Annual Passholders

If you currently have an Annual Pass, Universal Orlando is taking care of you, too. They have extended the Annual Passes to include 3 months FREE, just for you. I just bought my Annual Pass a few weeks ago. When I saw this new deal, I was bummed UNTIL I heard they extended the Annual Passes for 3 months. That is pretty amazing.

Book Your Tickets Today

One of our Universal Orlando Experts named Siera Duiser is ready to book your tickets for you. Florida Resident prices can vary based on your vacation dates. She can quickly give you a price for your family vacation. Plus, as a Universal Orlando Expert she knows how to save you money on other parts of your vacation including hotel accommodations, dining, pictures, and more.

You can call or text Siera Duiser her directly at 734-771-1290 or email her at siera@destinationsinflorida.com. She is happy to help!

Where Do I Pick Up the Tickets After I Order My Tickets?

Once you order your Universal tickets for Florida Residents, we will email you an E-Document. You will take this E-Document to any Guest Services Desk at the front entrance to Universal Studios or Islands of Adventure. You will show this E-Doc and a valid Florida ID to pick up your park passes.

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FAQ About Florida Resident Tickets

Does Universal Studios Check ID for Florida Residents? Yes, Universal Orlando will check your ID to confirm you are a Florida Resident.

How do I Prove Florida Residency for Universal Studios? You can show any number of identifications to verify you are a Florida Resident. You can show your Florida Driver’s License, Florida State-issued ID card (must have Florida address), Florida voter’s registration card with corresponding photo ID, College ID from a Florida college or university with corresponding photo ID.

What are the 3 Parks of Universal Studios Florida? The two parks included with this ticket are Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. You can also add Volcano Bay Water Theme Park for an additional fee.

What day is Universal Studios Least Crowded? Weekdays are the least crowded days at the Universal Orlando Parks. We also recommend arriving at opening.

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Which Universal Park has Harry Potter? Both parks have Wizarding World of Harry Potter. With this new Florida Resident ticket you can take the Hogwarts Express and go to Diagon Alley at Universal Studios and Hogsmeade at Islands of Adventure.

Can you Walk Between Universal Parks? Yes! Unlike the Disney Parks where you have to drive or take transportation in between parks, you can literally walk between the Universal Parks and visit both parks in one day.

Can I Bring a Backpack into Universal Studios? Yes, you can bring bags and backpacks into the Universal Orlando Parks. Your bags will go through a security check and x-ray scanner.

Do I Have to Wear a Mask due to COVID-19 at Universal? Yes, Universal Orlando Parks do require face masks. For Universal’s Volcano Bay, you only have to wear the masks in restaurants, bars, restrooms, lockers, and areas with clusters of people.

We are excited to share the latest reopening updates for the Orlando Theme Parks. You can click on the links below for more specific details for each park and the reopening procedures.

LEGOLAND Park, Water Park, & Resorts – Reopening June 1

Universal Orlando Parks – Reopening on June 5

Disney World Parks – Reopening on July 11 and July 15

Our travel agency is right down the road from your favorite parks. We will continue to update this post with any new details about the Orlando Theme Parks.

If you are ready to book your family vacation to Orlando and beyond, call us at 877-918-8941 or request a quote online. Our team of family experts is ready to help you plan your family vacation.

Disney World just released packages for 2020. We know it is early and you may not be thinking about a Disney World vacation or really any vacation in 2020. But, for Disney World vacations…it is the perfect time!

You can reserve your hotel, tickets, and dining with just a $200 deposit. You can then pay monthly payments on your package up until your final payment. This makes a Disney World vacation much more affordable.

Plus, our team watches for any future discounts that may save you money (even after you are booked). This is just one of our FREE services.

Click here to learn more about the 2020 Disney World Packages.

Our agents have over 10,000 hours of Disney World vacation planning under our belt, so we truly are the experts in planning your Disney World vacation. Plus, we are celebrating our 20th anniversary this year! That is a lot of magical vacations we have planned over the past 20 years.

2020 Disney World Package BONUS (Free Disney Gift Card) for One Week ONLY!

As a bonus, if you book your Disney World 2020 package from June 18-June 25 you can be eligible for a Disney Gift Card. You will receive this free Disney Gift Card a few weeks (before you leave for your Disney World vacation). You can use this free Disney Gift Card for Mickey Mouse ice cream bars, Character Dining, a D & B purse, or even a day at the spa.

The amount of your Disney Gift Card is based on your package total, before tax and airfare. Your package must include at least a 3-Day ticket.

Package Total          Amount of Gift Card

$2000-2999.99          $50 Disney Gift Card
$3000-3999.99          $75 Disney Gift Card
$4000-4999.99          $100 Disney Gift Card
$5000-up                   $150 Disney Gift Card

Are you ready for a 2020 Disney World vacation? Call us at 877-918-8941 or request a price below.

Request a Price Today!

Free Disney Dining Plans with Booking for Disney® Visa® Cardmembers

Savor the magic this summer during a fun-filled vacation at Walt Disney World® Resort! As a Disney Visa Cardmember, you can enjoy a FREE dining plan when they purchase a non-discounted 4-night/5-day Walt Disney Travel Company package that includes a room for 4 nights at a select Walt Disney World Resort hotel and 5-day theme park tickets with Park Hopper® Option.

Select Disney Value Resort Hotels – FREE Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan

• Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
• Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
• Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites Only
• Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Select Disney Moderate Resort Hotels – FREE Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan

• The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
• Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
• Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
• Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside

Select Disney Deluxe Resort Hotels – FREE Disney Dining Plan

• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
• Disney’s Beach Club Resort
• Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
• Disney’s Contemporary Resort
• Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
• Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
• Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
• Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

Select Disney Deluxe Villa Resort Hotels – FREE Disney Dining Plan

• Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
• Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
• Disney’s Beach Club Villas
• Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
• Disney’s Old Key West Resort
• Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
• Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

Booking Window: Now-June 16, 2019

Arrival Window: For arrivals most nights Aug. 1-21, 2019

You can book now through June 16, 2019 with your Disney Visa Credit Card.

Package Includes:

• Room
• Theme park ticket(s) with a Park Hopper Option
• Dining Plan
  • Disney Quick Service Dining Plan with Value and Moderate Resort hotel packages includes 2 quick-service meals and 2 snacks per person, per night of stay. Several beverage options are available – including non-alcoholic specialty beverages and, for Guests 21 and older, beer, wine and cocktails.
  • Disney Dining Plan with Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resort hotel packages includes one quick-service meal, one table-service meal and 2 snacks per person, per night of stay. Table-service meals can be redeemed for Character Dining and other magical dining experiences. Several beverage options are available – including non-alcoholic specialty beverages and, for Guests 21 and older, beer, wine and cocktails.

Call us at 877-918-8941 or Request a Price Online

Important Details:

• Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.
• Additional per adult charges may apply if more than 2 adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate, Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts.
• Offer excludes the following room types: 3-bedroom villas, campsites, Cabins at Copper Creek villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Bungalows at Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, and The Little Mermaid standard rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort.
• Gratuities are not included.
• Children ages 3 to 9 must choose from the children’s menu, if available.

The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Everyone in the same room must be on the same package. Advance reservations are required. Tickets valid for admission beginning date of check-in and must be used within a limited period of time, depending on the length of stay and ticket; visit disneydestinationstickets.com/usage for more details. Some table-service restaurants may have limited or no availability at time of package purchase. Must purchase a Walt Disney Travel Co. room and ticket package, and must mention the offer when calling to book. Must use a valid Disney Visa Card or Disney Rewards Redemption Card to pay the deposit. Disney Visa Cardmember must stay in room.

This summer, stay in the magic at Walt Disney World Resort with this great room offer.

Save up to 25% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels, valid for stays most nights May 28 through August 28, 2019 when you book through August 28, 2019.

When you book this offer for arrivals May 28 to June 30, 2019, you’ll receive a Disney Gift Card at check-in—so you can enjoy more magic during your stay! The value of your Disney Gift Card will vary based on Resort Category and original length of stay:

• Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts: $25 per room per night
• Disney Deluxe Resorts: $20 per room per night
• Disney Moderate Resorts: $15 per room per night
• Disney Value Resorts: $10 per room per night

See Important Details below about the Discount and Disney Gift Card.

If this offer isn’t right for you, ask us about the Free Meal offer on most nights from May 28 through August 21, 2019 when you book through August 28, 2019. Other offers may also be available.

Call us at 877-918-8941 or Request a Price Online

Important Details About the Room Discount

• Additional per-adult charges may apply if more than 2 adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts and Studios at Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts.
• Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.
• Advance reservations required.
• Offer excludes the following room types: 3-bedroom villas, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, the Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.

Important Details About the Disney Gift Card

• One Disney Gift Card per reservation.
• If you complete online check-in in advance, the digital Disney Gift Card will be emailed to you on the day of your arrival. Otherwise, you’ll be asked for your email address when you check in at the Front Desk of your Disney Resort hotel—and the digital Disney Gift Card will be sent to that email address. The email will contain a bar code for using the digital Disney Gift Card, and the usage locations will be listed in the disclaimer. If you don’t receive your Disney Gift Card in your inbox, please check your spam folder or stop by the Front Desk for assistance.
• Disney Gift Card is usable only to buy goods and services at participating locations including the Disneyland Resort; Walt Disney World Resort; Disney Cruise Line; Disney store locations in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico; and shopDisney.com.
• Not refundable or redeemable for cash unless required by law.
• Not redeemable to purchase another gift card or towards previously purchased goods or services. Not a credit or debit card.
• Does not expire and no fees apply.
• Lost, stolen, or damaged gift cards cannot be replaced without required proof of purchase and complete gift card number.
• Disney Gift Card Services, Inc. (“DGCS”) is the card issuer and sole obligor to cardholder and is not responsible for any unauthorized use of card.
• Card is valid only if obtained at select Disney locations in the US, Canada or Puerto Rico or authorized third-party distributors.
• Card is not valid and will not be honored if obtained from unauthorized sellers or resellers, including through Internet auction sites.
• For balance inquiry, participating locations, and additional terms and conditions (including arbitration agreement) for this gift card, visit DisneyGiftCard.com or call (877) 650-4327.
• DGCS reserves the right to change the terms and conditions of the gift card upon notice at DisneyGiftCard.com.
• Purchase, use or acceptance of card constitutes acceptance of these terms.