Orlando/Disneyworld Thread (Part 3)

atro1

OurKev wrote: »

A big THANKYOU from me.......

My jobs for tonight were to book a car and fill in 6 ESTA forms.... I was having a quick look here in case anyone was recommending a good car hire deal.

Than I spotted this.... just as I was about to register 6 people through what looked like the official ESTA site at $45 each.

Thanks again (I'll think of you when I pay for a slap-up meal at the Rainforest Cafe out of the money you saved me).

PS Do we think this needs publicising a bit more (I like to think of myself as fairly sharp in such matters and I nearly got taken for a ride).

You are more than welcome, but rather than think of me I would rather you take me to the Rainforest:rotfl:. I Hope you have a great time!

MOLLYBRUSH

OurKev wrote: »

A big THANKYOU from me.......


Than I spotted this.... just as I was about to register 6 people through what looked like the official ESTA site at $45 each.


PS Do we think this needs publicising a bit more (I like to think of myself as fairly sharp in such matters and I nearly got taken for a ride).

Yes, me too - I did it in a rush as I got a very late flight, paid for the esta and then realised that I didn't need to. Perhaps a note in big letters at the beginning of the thread?

Winnie1973

Weggy wrote: »

Sorry for the delay.

To be honest, it wasnt a site. I'd contacted a villa owner directly but he was unable to help us. He offered to post our request onto an owners site he was a member of - and the offers came flooding in from there. I think it may of been the Cumbrian Lakes owners forum but the villas were all over...

Many thanks for that :beer:

atro1

MOLLYBRUSH wrote: »

Yes, me too - I did it in a rush as I got a very late flight, paid for the esta and then realised that I didn't need to. Perhaps a note in big letters at the beginning of the thread?

Can you add????

Squish_21

Can anyone advise how long you need at each of the following parks please? e.g 1 day, 1/2 day etc.

Busch Gardens
Aquatica
Islands of Adventure
Sea World
Universal Studios
Wet n Wild

Thanks in advance!:money:

Weggy

Squish_21 wrote: »

Can anyone advise how long you need at each of the following parks please? e.g 1 day, 1/2 day etc.

Busch Gardens
Aquatica
Islands of Adventure
Sea World
Universal Studios
Wet n Wild

Thanks in advance!:money:

Hard to answer, especially without knowing how many there are of you and if you have kids etc (and of course what age they are!). Also, have you been to any of them before?

My experience, with just me and the wife:

BG - A day. It's a reasonable drive anyway.
AQ - not been
IoA / US - we did these over a few days but would normally do one for half a day and the other for the 2nd part of the day... get a nice mix of show type stuff and then the 'proper' rides.
W&W - not been

lex

Squish_21 wrote: »

Can anyone advise how long you need at each of the following parks please? e.g 1 day, 1/2 day etc.

Busch Gardens
Aquatica
Islands of Adventure
Sea World
Universal Studios
Wet n Wild

Thanks in advance!

Just to add I would allow 1 day for Seaworld (but not an intense day)

lex

Squish_21

Weggy wrote: »

Hard to answer, especially without knowing how many there are of you and if you have kids etc (and of course what age they are!). Also, have you been to any of them before?

My experience, with just me and the wife:

BG - A day. It's a reasonable drive anyway.
AQ - not been
IoA / US - we did these over a few days but would normally do one for half a day and the other for the 2nd part of the day... get a nice mix of show type stuff and then the 'proper' rides.
W&W - not been

Theres 6 of us, 4 adults and 2 kids (ages 12 and 8). None of us have been before.:cool:

atro1

We used to do Universal in one day. But we were there at opening time! Adventure in the morning lunch in the Hard Rock and studios afternoon and evening. Then thru City Walk before we returned to the villa. There is a lot to do. Three of the best rides in Orlando with the Hulk, Spiderman and the Mummy!
Aquatica, is very nice but I much prefer the two Disney Water Parks. But water parks should be a whole day thing so you can have a couple of drinks and relax as well as a couple of flumes and rides.
Busch.A whole day, great white knuckle rides good couple of shows. But no free beer anymore! Pleasant drive to the bay although the area around Busch not so nice. The free bus that comes with the combi ticket is ok but it leaves Busch early and can take a long time returning with all the hotel stops.
Seaworld a very relaxing whole day [and Mall visit in the evening.] But once again no free beer! Do not recomend the big sandwiches anymore no where near as nice as they used to be, now very dry.
W&W only went the once and will never go again. It was busy, seats uncomfortable. It may have changed but I doubt it.
Please take on board that this is in my opinion, and it will not suit everybody!:beer:

Squish_21

Atro, thanks for your helpful response.