Snack cabanas are located around the park where you can help yourself to cookies, fruit and soft drinks throughout the day.

If you love coasters but the rest of your group don’t, there are single rider’s queues so that you can get on and off quickly to re-join your group.

Shrek 4D offers non-moving seats so you can still enjoy the attraction even if you suffer from back problems.

Beware of shopping at Walmart on a Friday or Saturday evening when the Americans are doing their weekly shopping.

Shop where the Americans shop. Florida Mall and Walmart are much cheaper for buying souvenirs and theme park merchandise than tourist areas such as International Drive. They’re also great places to buy extra suitcases if you’ve over-shopped!

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