You don’t need to spend a ton of money to enjoy the Disney and Universal Orlando experiences. If you fee like taking a break from the parks but don’t want to miss out on the experience, there are plenty of other things to do! For example, you could go to Downtown Disney. It’s an outdoor area filled with shops, restaurants, a movie theater, live shows, Cirque du Soleil’s La Nouba, and even a small theme park of its own- Disney Quest. Getting into the last two can be a bit costly, but it’s free to walk around, see the sights, listen to the music, and- most importantly- it has free parking. You could also opt to visit Disney’s Boardwalk. It surrounds a lake and contains hotel, stores, restaurants, a dance hall, street performers, and more, and connects to Epcot’s World Showcase back entrance.
And don’t forget Universal Orlando- connecting the two theme parks is CityWalk, also surrounding a lake. It has stores, restaurants, And don’t forget Universal Orlando- connecting the two theme parks is CityWalk, also surrounding a lake. It has stores, restaurants, carnival games, hotels, and a variety of clubs and bars. It also features a huge stage for live music, as well as the Hard Rock Live and Hard Rock Cafe for music buffs. You can also visit the movie theater or get a tattoo. It’s a great place to grab a Cinnabon or slice of pizza between park visits or just hanging out with the locals. The only downside is having to pay for parking, but it’s definitely worth the fee. It’s open until 2am and there is usually something interesting going on, such as Mardi Gras or concerts.