Orlando/Disneyworld Thread (Part 3)

eviesdad

malkie76 wrote: »

Hope you paid import duty!!

No, they might have looked at the stuff in my 10 cases and found the fags and booze.

scottbeth

Hi,

I wondered if any of you knowledgable M'SERS could point me in the direction of where to start looking at Holidays to Disneyworld. We went to Disneyland Paris 3 years ago and the kids loved it but I am completely lost when it comes to America.

The basics that I need to know / cover are-

Myself (physically disabled - at home I manage on crutches and out and about I use a wheelchair/ mobility scooter)
3 children aged 10, 8 and 6.
10 year old is autistic - His carer will be coming with us so 2 adults and 3 children altogether.

Would we be best to stay at a resort /hotel or a villa and hire a car? How disabled user friendly is the public transport.

The kids want to do animal kingdom, waterparks and swim with dolphin.

Preferrably we would be flying from Edinburgh or Glasgow but would travel to Newcastle if need be.

What is the best time of year to go. I am quite happy to take kids out of school as it will be a once in a lifetime holiday for us. Have been saving for 2 and a bit years so it wont be happening again anytime soon.

Any pointers would be great as brochures are driving me nuts!

Beth

djc2006

Just booked flights for next April
2 Adults 3 children
Both me and missus been before and stayed on I drive this time we are thinking Villa with pool and may be clubhouse on site ?
Not sure where to start as so many areas to look at which is the best and what is the best site to book on, Also tickets as we are looking to do as many as possible in 2 weeks.
Any help will be much appriciated

maemaesmummy

Would thoroughly rec. the previous 2 posters take the time to join the dibb...you have a goldmine of info there and lots of people will help you!

mickymunn

I also agree, Definatly join "thedibb"

mustafachapati

Hi, I am looking at going in Easter 2012 (late March) as I don't want to take our son out of school. Current flight prices are from £420, would anyone out there have any idea if they are likely to get higher or lower over the coming weeks? Bearing in mind that 2 months prior to travel is usually the optimum time to book flights, however £420 seems quite reasonable. What to do?! Any info/advice from more experienced Florida travellers gratefully received, cheers. Jon

heero

just been onto the virgin website this morning and got for me and my other half, 10 nights, flights, v-room at gatwick,, car hire, insurance upgrade 14 day universal tickets for 2, and a place to kip for the night flying out on the 19th of jan for a bargain price and can not wait.

in regards to the £420 flight price, i would snap that up very good price that imo

LisaLou1982

just a quickie!
I'm looking at Orlando for November 2013, virgin are the only airline offering flights for the dates we want at £485
anyone know when the other airlines open their routes or should I book with virgin at this price?

maemaesmummy

where are you flying from...BA is an option from LGW

maemaesmummy

mustafachapati wrote: »

Hi, I am looking at going in Easter 2012 (late March) as I don't want to take our son out of school. Current flight prices are from £420, would anyone out there have any idea if they are likely to get higher or lower over the coming weeks? Bearing in mind that 2 months prior to travel is usually the optimum time to book flights, however £420 seems quite reasonable. What to do?! Any info/advice from more experienced Florida travellers gratefully received, cheers. Jon

Easter is terribly busy.....2 to 3 hr queues for rides I wouldn't want it to be my only trip to Orlando in a year