Orlando/Disneyworld Thread (Part 3)

zoecan82

Hi

Trying to plan our first dream trip to orlando for four of us,(2a &2C) but I feel as though going round in circles!!! Can anyone offer some advice for my queries;

Want a villa for 11 nights in lake berkely/ terra verde/ sunset lakes/ bella videa area.....want a specific villa (as want lake view and spa) and have had some really good private quotes from villa owners, but hubby worried about protection as dealing with someone personally and could fall through.....but have found lack of companies who let u choose a specific villa location and the price is alot more? Is there a way to protect you for private villa or is it just a matter of trust?

Flights - i had budgeted £2000 for 11 nights mid may ....but am being quoted £2236 by thomson and virgin, monarch are cheaper but obviously rubbish leg room and no seatback tvs.....should i wait till the 11 month window will there be more operators and prices come down?

Any help would be REALLY appreciated as I am driving my hubbie mad with talking about it!

123-abc

Thanks Kefrif - . Its just my wife and I going (no kids), so was hoping to do something similar and walk there from Idrive, then get a taxi back!

Thanks for the info

louiser123

KarenG wrote: »

This should help:

http://sheriff.org/safety/carseat.cfm

hi when we took our grandson over there it was about $80 to hire the booster seat. we just went to walmart and bought one for about $20 then left it there it works out much cheaper x

disney_cjd

mumofjusttwo wrote: »

you could try the Dibb the have meet ups quite often

www.thedibb.co.uk

or you could try the forums here https://www.eyeonorando.com/forum or https://www.disneybrit.com/forum in fact the DisneyBrit people had a meet last year in MK

Also look out for Lou Mongellos meet of the month which is https://www.wdwradio.com which is great, very american-ized but he is a nice guy and easy to talk too

disney_cjd

I was speaking to some contacts at Universal about the food situation and the crack down on taking it in. Like FH Brit we have annual passes and never been challanged BUT they did say to me they do not like it because its affecting their meal deal offer (all you can eat for 20 bucks adult 10 bucks a kid). I did say but what if they child etc or person has an allegy? They said thats fine.

So just tell a white lie if they ask. At least you will save some bucks.

johnnyroper

disney_cjd wrote: »

I was speaking to some contacts at Universal about the food situation and the crack down on taking it in. Like FH Brit we have annual passes and never been challanged BUT they did say to me they do not like it because its affecting their meal deal offer (all you can eat for 20 bucks adult 10 bucks a kid). I did say but what if they child etc or person has an allegy? They said thats fine.

So just tell a white lie if they ask. At least you will save some bucks.

thanks for the info i will be telling a little porkie when i go next so as to save a few quid with walmart supplies.

Edinburghlass_2

Harry Potter stars visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1279985/Emma-Watson-joins-stars-Wizarding-World-Harry-Potter-Universal-Orlando-Resort-Florida.html

Mic2904

We wil be over for the Opening :j

dexter_fan

I am sooooo excited. We are going to Floriday TOMORROW :j

We have never been to America before. I am rather scared about the flight (not a great flyer) but we are taking 2 DDs (grown up)with their partners, for OH 50th Birthday.

I am all but packed. We did the deal all seperately, (flights, found our own villa, car hire etc.) I only found out about ESTA's last night, so frantically did them this morning (immediately approved). As someone who is a terrible worrier, is there anything else I should have done?

We have park tickets and DD has american sat nav. have printed vouchers for car park, flights, car hire, villa directions

Once I know I have done everything, then I can get REALLY excited :j:j

jackieblack

dexter_fan wrote: »

I am sooooo excited. We are going to Floriday TOMORROW :j

We have never been to America before. I am rather scared about the flight (not a great flyer) but we are taking 2 DDs (grown up)with their partners, for OH 50th Birthday.

I am all but packed. We did the deal all seperately, (flights, found our own villa, car hire etc.) I only found out about ESTA's last night, so frantically did them this morning (immediately approved). As someone who is a terrible worrier, is there anything else I should have done?

We have park tickets and DD has american sat nav. have printed vouchers for car park, flights, car hire, villa directions

Once I know I have done everything, then I can get REALLY excited :j:j

As long as you have:
Tickets
Passport
done ESTA
$$$
Any essential medication
Any vouchers for villa/car/park tickets etc that you have pre-paid

then you're good to go!

Anything else you've forgotten can be sorted/bought when you arrive

Have a fantastic time!!