General
What is ItsOrlandoTime?+
ItsOrlandoTime is your all-in-one Orlando trip companion. We provide live theme park wait times, crowd level predictions, weather forecasts, special event schedules, sports info, and a full trip planner — all in one place.
Is ItsOrlandoTime free to use?+
Yes! The site is completely free. We show non-intrusive ads to cover hosting costs, but all features including the trip planner, live wait times, and event calendars are available at no charge.
Do I need to create an account?+
No account is required. You can use all features immediately. Your trip plans are stored locally in your browser so they persist between visits without needing a login.
Which Orlando parks do you cover?+
We cover all major Orlando parks: Walt Disney World (Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom), Universal Orlando Resort (Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Epic Universe), SeaWorld Orlando, LEGOLAND Florida, Busch Gardens Tampa, and more.
Data & Sources
Where does the wait time data come from?+
Live wait times are sourced from the ThemeParks.wiki API, which aggregates real-time queue information directly from park systems. Data refreshes every 5 minutes.
How accurate are the crowd level predictions?+
Crowd levels are calculated from current wait time averages across all rides at each park. They reflect real-time conditions rather than predictions, so what you see is what's happening right now.
Where does the weather data come from?+
Weather data is provided by Open-Meteo, a free open-source weather API. We show current conditions and forecasts specific to the Orlando area, updated every 10 minutes.
How often are event schedules updated?+
Special event data combines a curated catalog (with pricing, descriptions, and highlights) with live schedule data from the ThemeParks.wiki API. Dates are validated against live schedules hourly.
Where does the sports data come from?+
Sports schedules and scores for Orlando-area teams are sourced from ESPN. This includes the Orlando Magic (NBA), Orlando City SC (MLS), Orlando Pride (NWSL), and UCF Knights.
Trip Planner
How does the trip planner work?+
Our wizard walks you through your trip details step by step: dates, accommodation, park selection, special events, transport, and dining preferences. It then generates a personalised day-by-day itinerary optimised around park hours, crowd levels, and your priorities.
Can I edit the generated itinerary?+
Absolutely. Once generated, you can drag and reorder time blocks, add custom activities, remove suggestions you don't want, and adjust timings. The itinerary is fully customisable.
Does the trip planner book tickets or hotels?+
No. ItsOrlandoTime is an information and planning tool only. We don't sell tickets, book hotels, or process any payments. We help you plan, then you book through official channels.
Is my trip data stored anywhere?+
Your trip plan is stored only in your browser's local storage. We don't send it to any server or share it with third parties. If you clear your browser data, the plan will be lost.
What are "must-do" vs "if time allows" parks?+
When selecting parks, you can mark each as "must-do" (guaranteed a full day in your itinerary) or "if time allows" (included only if your schedule permits). This helps balance ambition with realistic planning.
Still have questions? Reach out at hello@itsorlandotime.com