Sightseeing Orlando, Florida Cheaply

In Orlando and around the outlying areas, there are many sites to see. On a budget, those choices diminish. Especially in these hard economic times, taking your family to see the greatest place on earth might seem like a daunting task and short of being homeless, but it doesn't have to be. There are many ways to cut corners, vacation inexpensively and enjoy yourself while keeping some money in your wallet or purse.

If you must go to Disney World, if this is a lifetime dream for you as well as the kids, then these websites will offer discounts on tickets. For Florida residents it costs $67.50 to get into the park. For every other state, it will cost $75.00 per adult.

Disney World

Get out your calculator and add up the cost. It pays you to research discounts. You might even stay longer than you thought you were able.

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Walt Disney World Ticket & Passes
Orlando Fun Tickets
IGO2ORLANDO.COM

If you can't afford to go to all Disney parks, you can always walk Downtown Disney where Cirque du Soleil and the famous House of Blues is situated. If your hungry or just want to go to a rock museum, Planet Hollywood is open to serve.

Besides the one and only Mickey Mouse, there is Universal Studios and also Sea World. City Walk is the Universal Studios version of Downtown Disney..

If you've already visited the sites above, you've already noticed that the Disney discount sites also offer discount to other parks in the area. Take advantage of all of the sites have.

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Cypress Gardens in Lake Wales is another leisure park where you can stroll through beautiful and colorful gardens. There are also entertainment venues within the park for all ages. It is more inexpensive than Universal, Disney or Seaworld and the one day park is not as tiring.

Bok Towers around the Lake Wales area is low-key, floral, one-day event where you can take it easy and learn more about Florida. http://www.boktowergardens.org/

Busch Gardens in Tampa is another option. Yes, I know, it's not in Orlando, but it's an alternative and a satisfying distraction to Disney World.

These following websites give access to information about theaters, museums, conservatories and zoos.

They are off-the-beaten-path alternatives to the area theme parks. Priceline.com can get you deals on flights and cruise packages, if you wish to go the sailing route. Hotels.com is a lifesaver because it spells out all the options of staying in Orlando, from prices of hotel night stays to added amenities to help on getting you to the attractions. You can basically create your own vacation package with this site. Yahoo! Also has a section for flights and cruises that can seem generic but is helpful if you just want straight information.

Bob Carr Performing Arts Center
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando Science Center
Downtown Orlando
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Gatorland Zoo
World of Orchids
International Drive
Edison and Ford Winter Estates
The Nature Conservatory
Lakeridge Winery

There is the Yahoo connection webpage to all things local and Orlando. It offers ratings and prices on places to eat so you can make a conscious decision on how to eat cheap. Remember the $5.00 Footlongs from Subway, and now there are $1.00 salads at McDonald's And Wendy's.

Here are other websites for dining accommodations.

Restaurant Guide
Restaurants
Restaurant Row

America's Favorite Coupon Book has a wide array of coupons, including places to eat inexpensively and can be your wallet's best friend.

I hope you enjoy your stay in Orlando, Florida and I hope the information above is medicine to your planning and relief to your mind. Have a great Floridian vacation!