12 days in Orlando & Clearwater Itinerary

Kids will enjoy Walt Disney World Resort and Universal's Islands of Adventure. Have a day of magic on the 8th (Wed) at Magic Kingdom Park. Have a day of magic on the 10th (Fri) at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park. There's much more to do: find something for the whole family at Universal Orlando Resort, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, and admire the masterpieces at Museum Of Illusions Orlando.

For more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Orlando road trip website.

Edmonton, Canada to Orlando is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 2 hour difference. Traveling from Edmonton in November, expect Orlando to be much warmer, temps between 30°C and 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Clearwater.

Family-friendly places like Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will thrill your kids. Get out of town with these interesting Clearwater side-trips: Siesta Beach (in Siesta Key), St. Petersburg (Duncan McClellan Gallery & The Dali Museum) and Horseback Riding Tours (in Bradenton). Next up on the itinerary: explore the different monuments and memorials at Sarasota National Cemetery, wander the streets of Pass-a-Grille Beach, Florida, look for gifts at Lori's Soap & Sponge Market, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Clearwater Beach.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, use the Clearwater visit planning site.

You can drive from Orlando to Clearwater in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. In November, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.