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Orlando with a day in Kennedy Space Center

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  1. Orlando6 nights

Trip format: Single base + day trip · One city hotel for every night

Tradeoff: A day trip avoids repacking. Check the last return option and whether the travel time is worth the outing.

Compare: Local transit, rail, ferry or road for the outing as applicable

Trip stats

Trip days
7
Nights
6
Home Bases
1
Scheduled entries
41

Days by place

Orlando
6
Kennedy Space Center
1

Hotels and other stays

DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
6 nights

Schedule by type

Meal
17
Activity
15
Ground transport
7
Lodging
2

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 Orlando
  1. to · Lodging Check in or drop your bags DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
  2. to · Activity Explore the Universal CityWalk public areas Universal CityWalk, Orlando

    Confirm the walking route or transport from the hotel and keep the outing optional if you arrive late.

  3. to · Meal Dinner near Universal CityWalk Universal CityWalk, Orlando
DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal OrlandoOrlando
Day 2 Orlando
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Universal Boulevard, Orlando
  2. to · Ground transport Reach Universal Studios Florida and clear security Universal Studios Florida, Orlando

    Adjust this block to the official park hours and your admission. Choose a single-park ticket if you plan to stay in this park.

  3. to · Activity Start with your two film-themed priorities Universal Studios Florida, Orlando

    Choose from open attractions such as Diagon Alley and a studio-themed ride. Use the app for current hours, waits, and ride status.

  4. to · Meal Lunch inside Universal Studios Florida Universal Studios Florida, Orlando
  5. to · Activity Fit in an indoor show and a second attraction area Universal Studios Florida, Orlando

    Use the actual show schedule and keep time for lines, weather, and breaks.

  6. to · Activity Revisit your highest-priority open attraction Universal Studios Florida, Orlando

    Use this slot for one more ride or an early exit if you have seen what you came for.

  7. to · Meal Dinner at CityWalk or near the hotel Universal CityWalk, Orlando
DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal OrlandoOrlando
Day 3 Orlando
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Universal Boulevard, Orlando
  2. to · Ground transport Reach Islands of Adventure and clear security Universal Islands of Adventure, Orlando

    Set the actual entry time from park hours and your ticket terms.

  3. to · Activity Compare one coaster and one indoor story ride Universal Islands of Adventure, Orlando

    Choose open attractions you are comfortable riding. Notice how the queue, seating, movement, and sightlines support each experience.

  4. to · Meal Lunch inside Islands of Adventure Universal Islands of Adventure, Orlando
  5. to · Activity Explore Seuss Landing and a second themed area Universal Islands of Adventure, Orlando

    Compare how paths and building details shape the transition between areas. Keep the route flexible if rides or paths close.

  6. to · Activity Use the afternoon buffer for a priority attraction Universal Islands of Adventure, Orlando

    Check current waits and skip the extra stop if the morning ran long.

  7. to · Meal Dinner at CityWalk or near the hotel Universal CityWalk, Orlando
DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal OrlandoOrlando
Day 4 Kennedy Space Center
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Universal Boulevard, Orlando
  2. to · Ground transport Drive to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Florida

    Check actual opening and road access, allow time for parking and security, and confirm admission terms.

  3. to · Activity Prioritize the bus tour and Apollo/Saturn V Center Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Florida

    Check whether the bus is operating, the day's last departure, and how to access the Apollo area. Move this ahead of other exhibits if operating hours are limited.

  4. to · Meal Lunch at the Visitor Complex Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Florida
  5. to · Activity See Space Shuttle Atlantis and nearby exhibits Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Florida

    Choose a shorter second block if lines or a launch-related schedule change affected the morning.

  6. to · Ground transport Return to the Orlando hotel area Universal Boulevard, Orlando

    Build in extra time if event traffic is expected.

  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Universal Boulevard, Orlando
DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal OrlandoOrlando
Day 5 Orlando
  1. to · Meal Breakfast around the hotel Universal Boulevard, Orlando
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to Mills 50 Mills 50, Orlando
  3. to · Activity Explore public murals and shops around Mills Avenue Mills 50, Orlando

    Use the blocks nearest your lunch choice and verify storefront hours.

  4. to · Meal Pick a Vietnamese lunch in Mills 50 Mills 50, Orlando
  5. to · Activity Walk around Lake Ivanhoe Lake Ivanhoe, Orlando

    Keep to open paths and change to an indoor stop in stormy weather.

  6. to · Activity Browse shops around Ivanhoe Village Ivanhoe Village, Orlando
  7. to · Meal Dinner in Ivanhoe Village or back near the hotel Ivanhoe Village, Orlando
DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal OrlandoOrlando
Day 6 Orlando
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Universal Boulevard, Orlando
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to Loch Haven Park Loch Haven Park, Orlando

    Confirm museum opening days and adjust the departure time.

  3. to · Activity Visit the Orlando Museum of Art Orlando Museum of Art, Orlando

    Choose an exhibition before setting the rest of the route.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near Mills 50 Mills 50, Orlando
  5. to · Activity Walk Loch Haven Park or choose another nearby museum Loch Haven Park, Orlando

    If you choose another museum, check its admission and hours first.

  6. to · Ground transport Travel downtown for dinner Downtown Orlando
  7. to · Meal Dinner downtown Downtown Orlando

    If you booked a performance at the Dr. Phillips Center, move dinner to fit your curtain time.

DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal OrlandoOrlando
Day 7 Orlando
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Universal Boulevard, Orlando
  2. to · Activity Take an optional short walk near the hotel Universal Boulevard, Orlando

    Choose an open pedestrian route and skip this block on an early departure.

  3. to · Lodging Check out and collect bags DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando

    Confirm checkout time and leave a departure buffer.

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  1. Day 1

    Orlando

    America/New_York Open map for Orlando
    1. to · Lodging Check in or drop your bags DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
    2. to · Activity Explore the Universal CityWalk public areas Universal CityWalk, Orlando

      Confirm the walking route or transport from the hotel and keep the outing optional if you arrive late.

    3. to · Meal Dinner near Universal CityWalk Universal CityWalk, Orlando
    DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal OrlandoOrlando
  2. Day 2

    Orlando

    America/New_York Open map for Orlando
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Universal Boulevard, Orlando
    2. to · Ground transport Reach Universal Studios Florida and clear security Universal Studios Florida, Orlando

      Adjust this block to the official park hours and your admission. Choose a single-park ticket if you plan to stay in this park.

    3. to · Activity Start with your two film-themed priorities Universal Studios Florida, Orlando

      Choose from open attractions such as Diagon Alley and a studio-themed ride. Use the app for current hours, waits, and ride status.

    4. to · Meal Lunch inside Universal Studios Florida Universal Studios Florida, Orlando
    5. to · Activity Fit in an indoor show and a second attraction area Universal Studios Florida, Orlando

      Use the actual show schedule and keep time for lines, weather, and breaks.

    6. to · Activity Revisit your highest-priority open attraction Universal Studios Florida, Orlando

      Use this slot for one more ride or an early exit if you have seen what you came for.

    7. to · Meal Dinner at CityWalk or near the hotel Universal CityWalk, Orlando
    DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal OrlandoOrlando
  3. Day 3

    Orlando

    America/New_York Open map for Orlando
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Universal Boulevard, Orlando
    2. to · Ground transport Reach Islands of Adventure and clear security Universal Islands of Adventure, Orlando

      Set the actual entry time from park hours and your ticket terms.

    3. to · Activity Compare one coaster and one indoor story ride Universal Islands of Adventure, Orlando

      Choose open attractions you are comfortable riding. Notice how the queue, seating, movement, and sightlines support each experience.

    4. to · Meal Lunch inside Islands of Adventure Universal Islands of Adventure, Orlando
    5. to · Activity Explore Seuss Landing and a second themed area Universal Islands of Adventure, Orlando

      Compare how paths and building details shape the transition between areas. Keep the route flexible if rides or paths close.

    6. to · Activity Use the afternoon buffer for a priority attraction Universal Islands of Adventure, Orlando

      Check current waits and skip the extra stop if the morning ran long.

    7. to · Meal Dinner at CityWalk or near the hotel Universal CityWalk, Orlando
    DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal OrlandoOrlando
  4. Day 4

    Kennedy Space Center

    America/New_York Open map for Kennedy Space Center
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Universal Boulevard, Orlando
    2. to · Ground transport Drive to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Florida

      Check actual opening and road access, allow time for parking and security, and confirm admission terms.

    3. to · Activity Prioritize the bus tour and Apollo/Saturn V Center Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Florida

      Check whether the bus is operating, the day's last departure, and how to access the Apollo area. Move this ahead of other exhibits if operating hours are limited.

    4. to · Meal Lunch at the Visitor Complex Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Florida
    5. to · Activity See Space Shuttle Atlantis and nearby exhibits Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Florida

      Choose a shorter second block if lines or a launch-related schedule change affected the morning.

    6. to · Ground transport Return to the Orlando hotel area Universal Boulevard, Orlando

      Build in extra time if event traffic is expected.

    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Universal Boulevard, Orlando
    DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal OrlandoOrlando
  5. Day 5

    Orlando

    America/New_York Open map for Orlando
    1. to · Meal Breakfast around the hotel Universal Boulevard, Orlando
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Mills 50 Mills 50, Orlando
    3. to · Activity Explore public murals and shops around Mills Avenue Mills 50, Orlando

      Use the blocks nearest your lunch choice and verify storefront hours.

    4. to · Meal Pick a Vietnamese lunch in Mills 50 Mills 50, Orlando
    5. to · Activity Walk around Lake Ivanhoe Lake Ivanhoe, Orlando

      Keep to open paths and change to an indoor stop in stormy weather.

    6. to · Activity Browse shops around Ivanhoe Village Ivanhoe Village, Orlando
    7. to · Meal Dinner in Ivanhoe Village or back near the hotel Ivanhoe Village, Orlando
    DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal OrlandoOrlando
  6. Day 6

    Orlando

    America/New_York Open map for Orlando
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Universal Boulevard, Orlando
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Loch Haven Park Loch Haven Park, Orlando

      Confirm museum opening days and adjust the departure time.

    3. to · Activity Visit the Orlando Museum of Art Orlando Museum of Art, Orlando

      Choose an exhibition before setting the rest of the route.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near Mills 50 Mills 50, Orlando
    5. to · Activity Walk Loch Haven Park or choose another nearby museum Loch Haven Park, Orlando

      If you choose another museum, check its admission and hours first.

    6. to · Ground transport Travel downtown for dinner Downtown Orlando
    7. to · Meal Dinner downtown Downtown Orlando

      If you booked a performance at the Dr. Phillips Center, move dinner to fit your curtain time.

    DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal OrlandoOrlando
  7. Day 7

    Orlando

    America/New_York Open map for Orlando
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Universal Boulevard, Orlando
    2. to · Activity Take an optional short walk near the hotel Universal Boulevard, Orlando

      Choose an open pedestrian route and skip this block on an early departure.

    3. to · Lodging Check out and collect bags DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando

      Confirm checkout time and leave a departure buffer.