Two weeks, two of the world's best resort destinations, and a trip that works for every age in the family. This itinerary covers Disney World and Universal Orlando back to back, with flights from Dublin and park tickets for both included. If you've been thinking about Orlando, this is the one to do.
Disney World is four separate parks and each one is worth a day of its own. Magic Kingdom is the classic, with rides like Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain and the Haunted Mansion covering every age group. EPCOT mixes rides with a world showcase that adults genuinely enjoy. Hollywood Studios has Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and the Slinky Dog Dash coaster, and Animal Kingdom is anchored by Avatar Flight of Passage, one of the standout rides in Orlando.
Your seven day Magic Ticket with Memory Maker covers all four parks and includes every photo taken on rides and by Disney photographers throughout your stay. It saves you the hassle of capturing everything yourself and means you actually have the photos at the end of it. Seven days is the right amount of time to cover the parks properly and revisit the ones you want to go back to.
Universal has three parks and your ticket covers all of them. Islands of Adventure has the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, with Hogsmeade, Butterbeer and Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, which is consistently rated one of the best rides in the world. Universal Studios Florida covers the Hollywood section and Minion Land. Epic Universe is Universal's newest park, opened in 2025, with full worlds built around Nintendo and Harry Potter's Ministry of Magic.
Disney Springs is a free, open air area with restaurants, shops and entertainment, good for an easy evening when you want a night off from the parks. Both hotels have proper pool facilities. International Drive has the ICON Park observation wheel and plenty of casual restaurants that work well for families. There is enough to fill a half day without needing a park ticke
Return flights from Dublin with JetBlue Airways including checked baggage, 14 days car hire from Orlando International Airport with inclusive insurance, 7 nights at Disney's Port Orleans Resort Riverside (room only), 7 nights at Universal's Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites (room only), Disney World 7-Day Magic Ticket with Memory Maker for 4, and Universal Orlando 3-Park Explorer plus 1-Day Epic Universe Ticket for 4. Based on 4 passengers sharing. Flights depart Dublin on 12 August 2026. Price is correct at the time of posting (09 March 2026). Offers are subject to change.
Price from €3,450 per person
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