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There's More to Luxury Orlando Vacation Rentals than Disney World

December 8, 2006. No doubt, many people think of Disney World when they think of Orlando. But one can have a blast in this area without ever setting foot inside the famous theme park. Nothing against Disney, but as a recent L.A. Times article reminded us, theme park competition gets fierce in this quintessential luxury vacation rental destination.

"… when Universal Studios announced construction of a theme park of motion-picture attractions, Disney rushed its own MGM Studios to completion … when nearby Busch Gardens enhanced its animal attractions with 'Edge of Africa,' Disney rushed to create its Animal Kingdom park. Even the U.S. government is competition. Disney's multimillion-dollar Mission: Space astronaut ride at Epcot competes with… nearby Kennedy Space Center."

For people staying in vacation rentals, that means great deals on admission. The $190 Orlando FlexTicket provides two weeks of unlimited visits to SeaWorld Orlando, Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and the Wet 'n' Wild water-slide park. Visitors can also pair down the choice to one week at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure for just $85. Disney has its own offer, of course: Magic Your Way deals offer various combinations to suit your taste.