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"Ultimate Orlando" is from the July 2002 issue of Southern Living. Because prices, dates, and other specifics are subject to change, please check all information to make sure it's still current before making your travel plans.

As a little girl, I lived next door to Disneyland. The woman who played Tinkerbell was my dad's golfing pal. My parents even named me after a Mouseketeer. As an adult, I moved to Central Florida and began visiting Orlando's parks often. So when it comes to knowing the theme parks, I'm your guide. I've developed a system--one that's mindful of different budgets, ages, and time frames--for making them fun. Let me take you through it.

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Everyone would like to create a dream vacation that includes each park and restaurant. But when it comes to Orlando, that isn't realistic. You can't do it all in one visit, so why try? You need to save something to come back to next year. Here's my advice for making the most of your time in Orlando.