Determine your travel dates. If you want to travel to Orlando during the holiday season between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, consider making reservations well ahead of time to get the best room rates. If your trip to Orlando includes visiting the major attractions like Disney World, SeaWorld or Universal Studios, reserve your tickets for the theme parks ahead of time to avoid standing in long ticket lines.
Determine where you want to stay in the Orlando area. Being close to the places you plan to visit saves driving time. You can find lodging in Orlando by going online to Orlandoinfo.com, consulting travel agents or by asking theme park representatives for suggestions. If you have a printed brochure, look through it to see if the park partners with hotels and provides guests with discounts for lodging, food and drink. Contact the place where you want to stay either by telephone or use online reservations. If you are calling, ask if discounts are available for which you might qualify, like AAA or AARP memberships. Sometimes hotels in Orlando discount their rates during the low season in the summer since tourism in Orlando slacks off when the weather turns hot.
Reserve your room by providing a credit card or debit card number. Find out what the cancellation policy is at the hotel. Sometimes renting a home or condo from a private party involves sending them a deposit check if they do not take credit or debit cards. Some may require you to sign a contract that specifies your responsibilities while staying at their property.
