orlando area w/ mom
 

we are lucky enough to have received a 5day and 4 night vacation in Orlando. We are taking my mother and want to know some stuff to do during our visit, besides Disney. We have all agreed on a day at Epcot. We will have a car available too.
Thanks

It would really help if you would tell us the type of activities that interest you.

we will be staying in downtown disney. We all like the beach, shopping, entertainment.Wondering about dinner theaters? Nice but not too expensive restaurants ? thanks

Seaworld was great. I hear good things about Busch (?sp)Gardens but I have not been there.

You don't say if you are actually going to the Disney Parks. There are some nice restaurants in Epcot. Also Downtown Disney has some good restaurants. You could also go over to the Universal Parks and City Walk. For a lot of information on the parks and restaurants, go to www.disboards.com

thanks for the advice...yes we will plan on going to Epcot, but need suggestions for pm mostly..wondered about dinner theaters or the luau I saw advertised or a day trip to the coast? or a day boat cruise?
thanks

The last time I researched those dinner theatre options around Disney, they were fairly expensive for a few hours' entertainment. If you are planning on a budget, I would suggest you optimize your Disney passes to take advantage of their night offerings such as the fireworks, etc.