One small thing I'd add for day 1 - if you're driving yourself to Magic Kingdom, parking is $30 now and the trams after fireworks can be a 20 minute wait. I usually park at the Ticket and Transportation Center lot instead, it's a bit cheaper and the monorail ride in is part of the experience. Also, the Boathouse is great but their duck fat fries are the sleeper hit on the menu, don't skip those.

For day 2, if you end up at ICON Park around sunset, the Wheel has a "happy hour" ticket from 4-6 PM that's about $10 cheaper than regular price. The view of the city lighting up is worth timing it for that window. And the Ravenous Pig's cheddar biscuits are honestly better than their main courses, I'd grab an order of those as a starter.

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solid plan overall, but one thing i'd add is for day 1 - if you're doing magic kingdom all day, you might be wiped out by the time you hit disney springs. i'd prob skip the boathouse and just grab a quick bite at d-luxe burger in springs instead, it's way less fuss and you can still catch the live music without a long sit-down dinner. also, for lake eola on day 3, if you're there on a weekend, the farmers market is on sunday mornings - not in your plan but worth a peek if you

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honestly this is a solid itinerary, you've clearly done your homework. one thing i'd tweak is day 2's lunch at east end market - it's great but can get packed on weekends, so if you're there on a saturday maybe grab a quick bite at gideon's bakehouse in the same plaza instead, their cookies are insane and the line moves fast.

also for universal on day 3, if you're not staying at a resort hotel that gives early admission, get there by 7:45 AM instead of 8:30. the early entry crowd floods hagrid's first thing, so you'll beat the worst of the wait if you're in the regular queue right when it opens. i did that last summer and was off the ride by 9:15 with maybe a 30 min wait.

the ravenous pig is a solid pick for winter park, but make a reservation a week out if you can, especially for dinner. they fill up fast and walk-ins can be an hour wait on a tuesday. lake eola at night is a nice touch too, the fountain lights up every 15 mins after dark.

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This is a solid guide. One thing I'd add for anyone visiting during summer is to hit the springs. Wekiva Island in Longwood is about 20 minutes north of downtown and feels like a completely different world from the parks. You can rent a kayak or just float in the spring run with a drink from the bar, and the water stays 72 degrees year round. It's $5 per person to get in and worth the drive if you need a break from the heat and the crowds.

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really good breakdown, especially the leu gardens mention. one thing i'd add is that if you're gonna do the park thing, skip the disney dining plan unless you're feeding a huge family, it's rarely worth the math and you'll end up eating better off property. also the winter park boat tour on the chain of lakes is like $14 for an hour and gives you a totally different view of the city, the captains usually know all the gossip on the old mansions along the way

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solid list, the mall at millenia food court tip is underrated honestly, the sushi spot there is better than it has any right to be for a mall. also if you're doing lake eola for free stuff, the farmers market on sundays is worth waking up early for, local honey and fresh bread type vibe. one thing i'd add for the milk district is Tako Cheena right next door, their Korean-Mexican tacos are like $4 each and perfect after a drink at the guesthouse.

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