[Milpston]

I know there have probably been dozens of similar posts but would just like people's thoughts.

We have 3 weeks in Florida next October. We have kids that will be 16, almost 4 and 17 months.

We are doing a week onsite at Disney and have 14 day ultimates that I will likely upgrade to 21 days.

I am considering what other parks to do. My plan has always been to add SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and Aquatica but I am having a wobble!


The 16 year old has been before with us and on that occasion we had flex tickets so did Universal and seaworld parks (she likes all the rides now but has not done Disney and will be happy either way). Forbidden journey was open but we have not seen Diagon Alley. We did Discovery Cove last time and have ruled that out because the youngest two will be too young and happy to save that for another year.

I'm now thinking it seems a shame not to see Universal with us being there for three weeks. Totally get that the youngest will only really be able to do the shows. Is there enough for a 4 year old there? It will cost us about £1k to add Universal and night in the hotel to get the passes. If I do it I will only do it with express passes so we can do some of the rides so the kids aren't just waiting around all day. From what I can see it will make a massive difference if the 4 year old reaches the 102cm mark. (it would make Spider-Man, transformers, minions accessible as well as 7DMT, Soarin, BTM and splash mountain at Disney). She is currently 92cm having grown from 82cm since we went to DLP in Feb. I really have no idea if she will make that mark. Are thick soled shoes an option if its tight or are they asked to take shoes off?

I've kind of ruled out VB as the height restrictions for most rides appear much higher and we will already have the other three water parks as options.

I'm thinking that the shows etc will be worthwhile at Seaworld although now a little concerned that she won't be tall enough for even the smallest rides other than Shamu Express. Would you do SeaWorld with kids that young and indeed Busch Gardens? If I do them I would probably get the express passes for me, DD and eldest daughter so we would have the options of the big coasters (we love all the rides).

Is there any other places you would recommend as well as or instead of these options? I know nothing about LEGOLAND gatorland etc...

Sorry for the rambling...