Orlando & Sarasota Multi & Twin Centre 2025 & 2026

For peaceful Orlando and Sarasota twin-centre holidays, try avoiding the peak summer and Spring Break crowds. We think February, March, and September are the best months due to the combination of high sun and fewer crowds, but ultimately there’s no wrong time to visit Orlando. With its year-round sunny weather and a calendar full of seasonal events and festivals, there’s no doubt you'll find something to love in every season.

Sarasota similarly offers good sunny weather year-round. We’d also suggest avoiding the hottest and most humid period from May to September as the milder months of November through to February bring great weather without the risk of high humidity and hurricane storms.

Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the most popular airport for flying into Orlando as it’s just 6 miles from the main theme park district, where Universal and Disney can be found. The main airport in Sarasota is Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (around 4 miles north of Downtown Sarasota).

Good news! Orlando and Sarasota are both on the Eastern Time Zone (ET) meaning there’s no time difference and you won’t need to adjust your clocks (or deal with any jet lag!) on your twin-centre holidays. 

The travel distance between Orlando and Sarasota is approximately 120 miles (if you’re travelling by road), meaning the drive time is around 2 to 2-and-a-half hours. You can choose to rent a car and hop on the road yourself; alternatively, there are plenty of direct coach and bus trips you can take if you’re not renting your own vehicle. 

Yes! Sarasota boasts a prime locale on the gorgeous Gulf Coast of Florida. It’s a sophisticated coastal city situated on the Southwestern Coast of the Florida state and it’s well-known for its bright, white sand beaches where you can dip your toes in the gentle waves of the Gulf of Mexico. 

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Sarasota is a paradise for beach lovers! One of the most popular coastal spots is the award-winning Siesta Key Beach known for its powdery crystal sands that stay cool even in scorching summer months. Or there’s Lido Beach, another gem for that quintessential beachy escape with its serene atmosphere and calm turquoise waters. You can also spot nesting turtles on Turtle Beach or venture off the beaten track a little at Beer Can Island, known for its rustic coastline and peaceful sense of seclusion away from Downtown Sarasota. The options are practically endless.

Multi-centre holidays to Orlando and Sarasota don’t have to be all about the beach dwelling. There are plenty of fun things to do and must-visit places elsewhere in the city. Learn about the city’s spectacular circus history at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art filled with all sorts of exciting exhibitions and art galleries. Or there’s Myakka River State Park, Florida's largest state park home to unique wildlife, hiking trails, airboat tours, and the must-try Canopy Walkway that takes you high up amongst the park’s treetops. And don’t miss St. Armands Circle, a charming shopping and dining district found along St. Armands Key and home to all sorts of restaurants, bars, and boutiques for picking up souvenirs. It truly comes alive at night!

Our Orlando and Sarasota twin-centre holidays make for a perfect family getaway! Sarasota’s super welcoming atmosphere and mix of kid-friendly attractions make it the perfect place to visit with youngsters. When you’re not building sandcastles on Siesta Key Beach, you’ll be getting up close and personal with all sorts of marine creatures at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, including turtles, sharks, manatees, and lots more. There’s also Sarasota Jungle Gardens, a fun-filled zoo offering animal interactions with all your favourites like parrots, tortoises, lemurs, alligators, and more.

Calling all foodies! Sarasota is home to all sorts of restaurants, each unique to the moment. If it’s a fine dining experience you’re after, try booking a table at Michael’s On East renowned for its chic piano bar vibes or Indigenous, a local favourite loved for its warm atmosphere and farm-to-table-style menu of delicious locally-sourced ingredients. 

There are plenty of kid-friendly restaurants if it’s a family Orlando and Sarasota twin-centre holiday you’re planning. Grab a casual bite to eat at Oleary’s Tiki Bar after a day relaxing around Sarasota Bay or head to Owen’s Fish Camp, an outdoorsy country-style eatery serving up freshly caught seafood, craft beer, and a wooden swing for kids to play on in between courses.

Split between the iconic Universal theme parks (Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios), the Wizarding World has all sorts of magic to experience. Head to Hogsmeade for a butterbeer and a venture inside Hogwarts Castle with a ride on Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, a groundbreaking dark ride where you’ll encounter dementors, the Whomping Willow, and Aragog the spider. 

Or, you can take the iconic Hogwarts Express over to Diagon Alley where you’ll explore shops like Ollivanders and Weasley’s Wizard Wheezes, take the wrong turn down Knockturn Alley, or hop on board the underground thrills of the Escape to Gringotts 3D rollercoaster. And don’t forget to join everyone’s favourite groundskeeper with a ride on Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, an award-winning family rollercoaster that takes you on an unforgettable ride around the Forbidden Forest (just watch out for the three-headed Fluffy!

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Orlando and Sarasota multi-centre holidays are simply made for theme park fun, because (in our humble opinion) all of Disney’s theme parks are big contenders for being the best. It’s almost impossible to choose a number one. The Magic Kingdom is a family favourite with its classic fairy tale rides and the iconic Cinderella’s Castle. There’s also Disney’s Hollywood Studios, a park packed with immersive lands like Star Wars’ Batuu and Toy Story Land — plus plenty of thrill rides like Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster ideal for adrenaline junkies. 

Or there’s Animal Kingdom, a nature lover’s dream with its combination of rides and wildlife experiences including Kilimanjaro Safaris, which takes you on an open-air tour of Disney’s very own manmade savanna. And don’t forget EPCOT, a place where imagination meets discovery thanks to its showcase of innovation, technology, and world culture (the park’s name stands for Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow). 

It’s all down to personal preference, so let’s weigh up the pros and cons. Renting a car can provide convenience and flexibility for exploring Orlando on your terms, and it’s particularly great if you plan to theme park hop from park to park or venture a little beyond the city to other nearby destinations like Clearwater or Tampa. However, just beware it helps to be confident driving on Orlando’s roads and make sure you budget for additional costs like fuel.

And remember, there are plenty of other transport options if you decide car rental isn’t for you. Ride-hailing apps like Lyft and Uber are readily available and the Universal and Disney resorts offer complimentary transport around the resorts (perfect for if you’re staying on-site in one of their hotels).