✈️🏰Orlando on a Budget: 6-Day CAD $1,500 Adventure

Dreaming of Orlando’s theme parks but worried about costs? Here’s a real-life breakdown of our 6-day CAD $1,500/person trip (excluding meals)—plus tips to save without skipping the magic! 💸✨ ✈️ Flights: Direct & Affordable We flew Air Canada from Toronto to Orlando for $350 CAD/person—direct flights are a game-changer! 💺 Pro tip: Skip “flight + hotel” packages if you’re hitting multiple parks. Flexibility > bundled deals. 🏨 Hotels: Smart Stays = Big Saves 1. Universal’s DoubleTree by Hilton ($145 CAD/night): 🚗 5-minute drive to Universal. 🅿️ Parking hack: Early bird 5USDvs.27 USD at closing! Uber’s cheaper after dark. 🚖💰 2. Disney’s Drury Plaza Hotel ($195 CAD/night): Netflix-famous gem! Includes breakfast, evening snacks, and free alcohol for adults. 🍳🥂 🚌 Free shuttles to Disney + early park entry. Worth every penny! Tickets: Play Smarter, Not Harder Universal (1 park/day): $250 CAD/person. Disney (2 parks/2 days): $500 CAD/person. Pro tip: One park/day is enough—you’ll hit 20K steps! 🚶 💦 Prioritize Hogwarts or Cinderella Castle, not every ride. 💡 Savings Hacks Phone Plan: Buy a U.S. SIM on Amazon—$20 CAD for 6 days! Uber Over Rentals: Parking fees add up. Rideshares = 10vs.50/day car rentals. 🚗 Pack Snacks: Park food is pricey. Stash granola bars in your bag. 🍫🎒 🍴 What’s Next? Stay tuned for our Orlando food guide—think butterbeer, giant pretzels, and a $7 USD burger that changed our lives. 🍔🧙♂️ Final Verdict 🌟 Orlando’s magic doesn’t have to break the bank. With smart hotel choices, flight deals, and a “less is more” ticket strategy, we lived like royalty for $1,500 CAD/person (flights + stays + parks). Disney truly feels like “home,” Universal thrills with Harry Potter, and those squirrels stealing fries? Pure Florida charm. 🐿️💖 Pro Tips 💡 Book Early: Hotels fill fast during holidays! Hydrate: Florida’s sun = drink 3x more water. 💦 Comfy Shoes: Your feet will thank you. Orlando isn’t just the “happiest place on Earth”—it’s where dreams, deals, and a little bit of chaos collide. So pack your wand, your Mickey ears, and your budgeting skills. Adventure awaits! 🚀💙 #OrlandoBudget #ThemeParkHacks #DisneyMagic