Planning VA/FL trip in September

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Hello Rob and Elissa (well, pretty much anyone who would like to chime in),

 

I am planning a trip to Virginia (Busch Gardens, King's Dominion) and Florida (Disney, Universal, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens) in September. We are staying at All-Star Sports with the dining plan included.

 

I was wondering if you had any advice on getting cheap tickets to King's Dominion and/or Universal? We have SeaWorld San Diego Platinum Passes so SeaWorld and Busch Gardens are free.

 

Also, do you know of the Universal restaurants which provide the 10% AAA discout?

 

Is the Polynesian Luau and Hoop-Dee-Do Musical revue worth it?

 

Following is the schedule I thought was appropriate:

 

Sept. 14 (Thursday) Fly to Norfolk on red-eye flight after work.

Sept. 15 (Friday) Busch Gardens Europe

Sept. 16 (Saturday) Kings Dominion

Sept. 17 (Sunday) Fly to Orlando, remainder of the day at Epcot

Sept. 18 (Monday) Magic Kingdom

Sept. 19 (Tuesday) Epcot

Sept. 20 (Wednesday) Disney-MGM Studios

Sept. 21 (Thursday) Animal Kingdom

Sept. 22 ( Friday) Universal (both parks)

Sept. 23 (Saturday) SeaWorld

Sept. 24 (Sunday) Busch Gardens Africa

Sept. 25 (Monday) Any park, most likely to Universal again, fly home.

 

Any advice appreciated! I haven't been to Orlando in over a decade and have never been to the Virgnia Parks. Any thoughts on what not to miss or what not to get too excited over?

Thanks,

Nick