From Disney splurges to flight simulators, biplane rides and dinner shows, these are the Orlando experiences Worth It Florida has reviewed or researched with one question in mind: is it worth the money?

A practical Worth It Florida guide to choosing a couples weekend getaway, including resort value, hidden fees, privacy, pet costs and experiences worth building a trip around.

We paid about $77 for Medieval Times Orlando. Here's what the 2-hour dinner show is really like—and why our rating is 4/10 but 8/10 for the right person.

We tried the M&M'S Store flavor wall at Disney Springs, sampled unusual flavors and found several dispensers out of order. Here's whether it's worth the stop.

We tried AviaSim Orlando twice. Here is why the extra 20 minutes was worth paying for, who should book it, and what I would personally pay.

AviaSim Orlando has an unusual setup inside a Kissimmee hotel. Here's where to go, how check-in works, what the simulator is like and what we wish we'd known first.

We tried AviaSim Orlando twice. Here's what the nearly $200 Duo flight simulator experience is really like, who it's worth it for, and the strange Kissimmee hotel setup you should know about.

A firsthand look at the changes now visible at Orlando International Airport's Gates 1-29, including the new 4 Rivers, a larger Starbucks, what is still open, and what is still under construction.

Flying from MCO Gates 1-29? Here is what we saw open in September 2026, including the new 4 Rivers, larger Starbucks, On the Border, Hudson and ongoing construction.

MCO Gates 1-29 now has a new 4 Rivers and a much larger Starbucks. Here is what the new spaces look like, what remains nearby, and whether the concourse feels improved yet.

We sailed Harmony after its 2026 amplification. The expanded casino and refreshed spaces came with tradeoffs we did not expect.

Our Harmony cruise was five nights and Utopia was three, for about the same total price. We would still probably choose Utopia. Here is why.

We paid about $200 extra for Harmony of the Seas cabin 12604. The cabin was good, but the extra-spacious balcony upgrade was not worth the premium.

Our included food on Harmony of the Seas was consistently bland. Here is what worked, what did not, and why Utopia changed our expectations.

We once cancelled a Space 220 dinner reservation to do the bar instead. After six bar visits, here is why the flexibility wins for us.

We have used Space 220 bar standby repeatedly. Here is where to check in, our 45-minute rule and when we would wait longer.

After six visits to the Space 220 bar, here is why we think it is one of EPCOT’s best hidden gems — plus what we order, what we spend and how long we will wait.

If you have one premium EPCOT dining or lounge reservation to choose, should it be GEO-82 or Space 220? We have done both, and for a visitor with limited park time, our answer is clear: Space 220. The quick answer Choose GEO-82 if you are 21+, visit EPCOT often, want a sophisticated one-hour break, and like the idea of sitting inside Spaceship Earth. Choose Space 220 if this is a special trip, you want something unmistakably Disney, or you only have time for one experience. W

GEO-82 is the adults-only lounge inside Spaceship Earth at EPCOT, in World Celebration. The location is the main attraction: you are literally spending an hour inside the EPCOT ball with elevated views over the park. We tried it to see whether the atmosphere, drinks and small plates justified using valuable EPCOT time on a reservation. Worth It Rating Overall: 6.9/10 ❤️ Best for: Annual passholders, frequent EPCOT visitors, or adults with extra park time who want a stylish br

Florida Air Tours offered an HD video add-on for about $50 when we flew. We bought it, used our phones too, and would still pay for the professional footage again.