Orlando/Disneyworld Thread (Part 3)

bugbabe

whatusername wrote: »

That price sounds about right regardless of when the flights were booked. I was simlilar last year for a 5 bed villa direct from Glasgow with a 12 seater van and sharing the cost with another group.

was going to say the same ive got 5 bed villa 12 seater van, flights from man to gatwick then from there to orlando and same back for 7 0f us for just under 5,000

KarenG

bugbabe wrote: »

there 7 of us going no tickets yet:eek: and staying in a villa with a car

Well, in the villa with a car you have freed up cheaper options of offsite dining and eating at home a bit too

I'm a bit too scared to suggest a buget for 7 (!) is that all for one family?

bugbabe

KarenG wrote: »

Well, in the villa with a car you have freed up cheaper options of offsite dining and eating at home a bit too

I'm a bit too scared to suggest a buget for 7 (!) is that all for one family?

yes its one family the rest of the group in another villa 12 of us going all togeather ,am thinking of buying tickets while there

jeanniebeanie_2

SDG31000 wrote: »

Thank you Budget_mum, jeanniebeanie and Stew68 for your replies.

I know that Easter will be really busy, but we can only do school holidays, due to eldest monster doing BTECs and being unable to miss any time at college. None of the family want to be away at Christmas and would be unable to cope with the heat during the Summer months. The joys of travelling with a red head, a fair haired and pale skinned 12 year old and a 15 year old emo who is going to have to be forceably removed from his long coat and black clothes.
I'm reading all the info I can find about beating the queues and considering getting intineraries made. If all else fails I'll just lie in the hot tub and leave the rest of the family to it LOL

We were in that position a few years ago. If it HAS to be Easter and You HAVE to do all the parks then something I would never normally recommend (I am not a fan of ridiculous levels of planning) would give you an advantage.

I am not sure of rules on here about posting links to paid sites, but Google 'MIKE' who is a 'TOUR GUIDE' and for a small charge you can get LOADS of planning info and daily plans you can print off with crowd levels, days to avoid etc and a great forum.
There is also Touring Plans which is free if you have the current Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World book.

Also, there are many lovely non park places to visit in the area if the crowds get too much- feel free to PM.

PMSYORKS

Budget_mum wrote: »

My personal favourites are located just off S Poinciana Blvd. I've styed at villas in Cumbrian lakes, Indian Pointe and we are booked into a villa at Eagle Pointe in July. All are just 5 mins away from the big Walmart on the 192 which is open 24 hours and only a short drive to the theme parks. They are also easy to find even in the dark which is helpful when in a strange place.

On another note can anyone give me any tips about Aquatica please ? Thinking about trying it for the first time and wondering how easy it is to get yourself seated without having to hire a sun lounger or cabana.

I'll second the choice of area, stayed in a 4 bedroom villa on Eagle point last year, very reasonable rate, and you can book directly with the owner , see below, http://www.djwesthomes.info/index.html

Went to Aquatica as well ( Mid August last year) managed to get seating in two separate areas without trouble ( and without having to pay anything)

Mr_Lahey

I will be in Orlando at the end of August for a week. I have 4 Disney annual waterpark passes, if anyone is there at the same time let me know and you can have them. They run out at the end of September.

They are not fingerprinted.

jeanniebeanie_2

Mr_Lahey wrote: »

I will be in Orlando at the end of August for a week. I have 4 Disney annual waterpark passes, if anyone is there at the same time let me know and you can have them. They run out at the end of September.

They are not fingerprinted.

MR LAHEY! I'm welling up! I just KNEW you had a softer side! :A

Budget_mum

Mr_Lahey wrote: »

I will be in Orlando at the end of August for a week. I have 4 Disney annual waterpark passes, if anyone is there at the same time let me know and you can have them. They run out at the end of September.

They are not fingerprinted.

That really is generous and so nice to see :A Shame we'll be there in July and not able to take advantage of your kindness.

piglet74

bugbabe wrote: »

yes its one family the rest of the group in another villa 12 of us going all togeather ,am thinking of buying tickets while there

im only back from orlando, and i could NOT get over how expensive the tickets were to buy over there compared to what i got on the net before i left!!

baileyraggieyogi

Hi there

Can anyone recommend any Jewellers in Orlando/Kissimmee area please

Thank you