Take your seat for the sea lion and otter show at least 45 minutes before Clyde and Seamour take over Pirate Island. You won’t want to miss the zany pre-show antics of the world-famous mime artist. You’ll be rolling in the aisles!

Take very little in the way of toiletries. Not only does this free up space in your case, but it’s cheaper to buy in places like Walmart, especially sun cream.

Take the Kilimanjaro Safari early in the morning – you’ll see the animals before they find shade from the strong sun.

Take a look at the ‘tip board’ on the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Hollywood Boulevard. This will tell you the live show times, which celebrities are visiting during the day, and the current waiting times on the rides.

Why not take a change of clothes and a towel for kids so they can cool off running through the fountains?

Try to avoid Wet ‘n Wild on a Wednesday, as this is when water parks are at their busiest.

Always ensure that your kids wear sun lotion and a hat – the sun in Florida can be very strong.

The sun in Florida can be very strong, so always ensure that your kids wear sun lotion and a hat.

Summit Plummet is not for the faint hearted. It’s one of the tallest, fastest water slides in the USA and probably the most fun you can have in a swimming costume!

Stop by the talking fountain near the entrance to Sinbad to cool down. It’s great wet fun for the kids too!