3 days Disney, 2 days US, and 1 day beach...what order?

[verge1116]

We will be in Orlando May 14-May 21 to celebrate oldest DD college graduation. It will be me and DD22 and DD19, girls trip! We love Disney, but the girls also love HP so Universal was a must this trip. It also helps that we have a family member that works at US so we get free tickets.

I really didn't plan anything on arrival and departure days, I figure we could shop, maybe do Disney Springs or City Walk on those days. My loose plan was 3 days Disney, 2 days US, and 1 day at Daytona beach. Crowds look very manageable at both parks, so just trying to figure out the best order to do everything.

We like to cram as much in as possible, our last visit to Disney we did 3 parks in one day and were in the parks for 16 hours! That's another reason I did not plan to visit parks on arrival/departure bc we will need the rest. I originally thought US on M,T, beach W, and DW on Th,F,S. Now I am second guessing that DW might get too crowded on F,S. We do have Park Hoppers.

Thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated, I am a terrible decision maker

 

[mom2rtk]

2 days US, one day beach, 3 days Disney.

Saves the best for last. Gives you a day in the middle to rest your feet.

 

[salamander3]

We do two weeks in Florida. First week is Disney, second week is beach. I always try to cram too much in at Disney, so as much as it is fun, it's not a relaxing, get your rested trip. That's what the beach is for

 

[Accident]

Let the college graduate you are celebrating pick..

Although, disney can be a let down for that around 20 age group if they are thrill riders who like disney and not disney fanatics over at universal so maybe start with disney, beach break and then end with US.

 

[houseful of boys]

Personally, I'd do US first, WDW second, and beach last to recoup. We actually did this order two years ago and it was perfect for us.

 

[deedubb]

Personally, I wouldn't end with the beach day as it is a bit anti-climactic. We always end our vacation with Wishes at MK. I would do US, beach, Disney.

 

[verge1116]

Thanks everyone! I think We will do US, beach, Disney. I just saw that our last day MK will be open until 11, so that will be a great way to end the trip!