6. Put Off Your Souvenir Purchasing Until The Last Day
There are fabulous items for sale throughout both parks andCityWalk. Give yourself time to shop around and decide what you truly want in order to curb impulse spending.
7. Pack Appropriately
The weather in Orlando is ever-changing, and the theme parks make a killing selling logo ponchos, sweatshirts, and towels to guests who did not plan appropriately. If you purchase clothing items atUniversal Orlando, it should be by choice, not because you’re suddenly drenched from an afternoon rain show. It is a good idea to always bring a poncho with you to the parks especially in the summertime. A rain shower can pop up out of nowhere. A few of the most popular rides at Islands of Adventure will get you completely soaked. It is a good idea to bring a backpack which has clothes that you can change into. There is nothing more uncomfortable than walking around the parks with wet clothes clinging to your body.
8. Carry A Backpack Containing a Few Snacks And Drinks
Although it is still technically against the rules to bring in food, allowance is made for a small quantity of snack food. Make sure that you bring candy and other fun snacks, as there are vending machines strategically placed in queues and other central locations. The vending machines are extremely overpriced, so distract your kids with their favorite snacks instead.
9. Look For CityWalk Discounts
If you want table service dining at CityWalk’s legendary restaurants, look into special offers that may be in effect. Perhaps you can leave the kids with a sitter while you have Dinner and a Movie special date night. A variety of promotions are usually offered, so visit City Walk Universal Studios Guest Services for information.
10. Keep In Mind That CityWalk Is FREE To Enter
You pay only for the nightclubs. Therefore, it is easy to make a special evening out of simply strolling and shopping, perhaps having dinner on the outside patio of one of the less expensive eateries.
11. Save By Snacking
A nice alternative to the Meal Deal is the plethora of snack stands throughout the parks. An entire meal can be assembled by browsing the stands, often at significant price savings over purchasing a meal.
12. Enjoy The View
Keep yourself and the family distracted when walking through the parking garage and CityWalk. Brightly lit carts selling all manner of light-up toys and other goodies are everywhere. Remember that these items are impulse buys and generally not worth the investment. Try not to even stop, but just walk right on by. Remember that this is your vacation, and you do not have to follow all these tips. In fact, we suggest you only follow the ones that fit your personality and that of your families. Relax, this is your vacation, a time to unwind from the stresses of everyday life, don’t bring more stress on yourself by trying to save every nickel, dime, and quarter. Don’t forget to purchase your discount Universal Studios tickets prior to coming on your vacation, this one tip could save you up to $20 a person. You can also save this much or more when purchasing Disney World discounted tickets or SeaWorld tickets.