Orlando & Florida - Questions & Answers (Part 1) *CLOSED*

paulie558

supermum4 wrote:

Hi i am thinking about going to orlando at easter with oh and 4 kids with virgin my oldes son is 15 and 6foot3ins tall already. And i was wondering if anyone has flown with virgin in economy ie what's the legroom like. hope someone can help or give me some tips thanks.

You get 32" of legroom in Economy,38" in Premium economy,we flew using both,came back from Orlando last week.I don't think the upgrade is worth the extra 2-300 having tried it.
Pray you get the v-port enterainment system,we got it to New york but not back from MCO.Didnt help we were diverted to the Azores on the return trip for a medical emergency but it was one of those things.Also watch the luggage allownce economy,it was 2 suitcases@32kgs,now 2@23,premium remains at 32.
23 x2 is enough for most unless you spend too much time in the Disney stores...
Have a look at
https://www.seatguru.com

Murphy_The_Cat

I've just got a cracking car hire deal for November this year.

Collecting a luxury class car (Chrysler 300C / Cadillac DeVille / Buick Park Avenue) at Tampa Airport, returning it to Miami airport, all insurances, extra drivers, free tank of fuel, no CC charge, £35 deposit and rest 8 weeks before leaving, and all for just £368 - an absolute bargain.

I read on these pages people asking about what class of car to hire and trying to choose between economy & (say) a standard car. As a comparison, the economy car would be £221 and an econmy car would be £235.

I have used them in the past and the car hire firms that you collect your car from include Dollar, Alamo, Hertz & U-Save.

For the car I wanted to hire, they are about £30 cheaper than anyone else, & you don't have to pay your money at time of booking.:beer:

MTC

supermum4

thanks paulie558 the link is useful, hope you had a good holiday never been to orlando myself first timer and all that ,so any advice is most welcome. thanks again

IClaudius

I've never been to Orlando but thanks to Tesco Deals am booking through Virgin for next June.
Only thing that bothers me are all the different passes for al lthe different parks

Does anyone know of a website or thread that'll break down what's what and where?
(A bit of a who's who to Orlando? :rotfl: )

Any help would be great

Bobsworlduk

IClaudius wrote:

I've never been to Orlando but thanks to Tesco Deals am booking through Virgin for next June.
Only thing that bothers me are all the different passes for al lthe different parks

Does anyone know of a website or thread that'll break down what's what and where?
(A bit of a who's who to Orlando? :rotfl: )

Any help would be great

https://www.thedibb.co.uk

The best site for British visitors.

steve$$$$$_5

Just booked for Regal Palms (Highland Reserve)

Anyone stayed there ?

ianjul

Steve
My family & I stayed at a villa on Highlands Reserve in April of this year. (But not Regal Palms )
However the whole area is very very nice, clean & tidy and plenty of space - typical Florida. Our villa was top knotch. We didn't do any golf but the golf course looked very nice and never very crowded.
The Walt Disney resort is closest to you about 15 to 20 min drive away, with Universal Studios etc being about 35 - 40 mins drive away. Big Walmart about 10 min drive from you or a smaller supermarket only 5 mins away. If you want any more info let us know and I will be more specific !
Regards.
Wish I was going back !!!

anglojock

Help. Urgently require accomodation for 4th - 11th June on Florida Gulf Coast. Web search brings up so many it is impossible to get a realistic view of whats good value. Ideally looking for 2 bed with pool, anyone suggest any good web sites or recommendations for accomodation. Need a response today really as we fly out on Monday.

Edinburghlass_2

Have a look at https://www.disboards.com

Several different boards there, including a UK section and a section with villa owners etc

flang

IClaudius wrote:

I've never been to Orlando but thanks to Tesco Deals am booking through Virgin for next June.
Only thing that bothers me are all the different passes for al lthe different parks

Does anyone know of a website or thread that'll break down what's what and where?
(A bit of a who's who to Orlando? :rotfl: )

Any help would be great

What ages are going?
I find Disney parks are great for all the family but me being a bit older (21) prefer to go to Busch gardens or Universal as the Roller Coatsers are much better.:rotfl: