September is Magical Dining Month (www.orlandoinfo.com/ magicaldining) when dozens of restaurants throughout Orlando and surrounding areas offer fixed-price menus at bargain prices.

Become an expert in Hollywood movie making - you can learn the secrets behind the makings of some of your favourite movies, by visiting the Special Effects Stage at Universal Studios Hollywood.

If you’ve bought a SeaWorld inclusive ticket and are staying at one of SeaWorld’s official hotels you’ll be entitled to an exclusive range of benefits including early entry to SeaWorld and Aquatica on select days, complimentary Quick Queue Unlimited at SeaWorld and a 20-minute SeaWorld Rescue Tour highlighting SeaWorld’s rescue and conservation efforts on the early entry dates.

Most restaurants alter their hours according to the season, and some close for bank holidays. If in doubt, phone ahead first.

Remember that you can’t take bags on any rides, so put them in the lockers provided at these attractions

Remember on launch days there is no access to the center, unless you have purchased a launch ticket.

The queue for Spaceship Earth is usually quite long during the early morning hours and relatively short in the late afternoon.

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

Pop along to the aviary to handfeed the birds. The bird food is free.

Planning to mall-hop? The I-Ride Trolley (www.iridetrolley.com) passes all the main malls, plus a few attractions. It costs only $10 for a whole week of travel.