Orlando Florida/Disneyworld (Part 2) *CLOSED*

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giovanni wrote: »

Does anyone know what's the best way to get from the airport to WDW?

As Dazzer says you have a few options. I am assuming you are flying into Orlando International (MCO) If you are going into Sanford its a little more expensive

1. If you are staying in a Disney Hotel
You cna use the Magical Express but you will need to book this. Its bus service run by Disney which takes you to your hotel from Orlando International airport (MCO)

2. Use a Town Car service
Someone like Florida Town Cars or Tiffany Town Cars (https://www.tiffanytowncars.com) or even Quicksilver all have rates on their websites (google them) and you are collected from baggage claim and taken in a nice town car to the hotel and collected again

3. Take a cab
For an idea of cost use th taxi fare calculator on https://www.mearstransportation.com

4. Hire a car
Places like https://www.carhireflorida.net are good.

You cant walk, its too far

C

giovanni

Thanks everyone looks like magical express is the best option.

DickyP_2

Blink_Eden wrote: »

Guys - I know I post in here a bit and should probably have a better idea, but ballpark figure what would you budget for 2 people on a flydrive for 2 weeks? Flights, Car, Rooms?
(Have always done it as a big family thing, but wouldn't mind doing it just myself and the better half).

Also, can you get cheap 1 or 2 bed Villas with swimming pools? Much prefer Villa holidays, but couldn't justify the cost of anything big, but doubt Mrs Blink would like a shared pool at a motel (although are these kept well? I can't help thinking of "My Name Is Earl")

Would be looking at going in Septemeber 2010.

Cheers

The smallest villa we had was a three bed townhouse with splash pool at the Windsor hills resort. It was only £100 more for the two weeks than an apartment and only three of us were in it.

Really like the resort stayed there twice now.

ANNEGEDDES

aitch-aitch wrote: »

Can anyone tell me how this works. I understand that you preload the card but then how do you spend it and what happens if you run out of credit whilst in the US?

Can you use it to draw cash out and spend like a credit card?

Sorry if I have posted in wrong forum but I am going to WDW!

i just did it as it was recommended through here, on the travel/transport guide, never done it before hope its ok?!

you an load up via internet but dont know about changing back?? not that i think ill have any to bring home!!!:rolleyes:

KarenG

giovanni wrote: »

It would be Orlando (MCO) through Virgin. Disney resort is Walt Disney World Dolphin. Would disney magical express be available with this as it doesn't mention anything on the virgin holidays website. Is it available as both too and from the airport.

As I have seen from a google map that WDW is MUCH MUCH bigger than disneyland paris it seems like getting from one park to another will be difficult without a car. Just thinking about it at the moment though.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings, but you can't use Disney's Magical Express for the Dolphin (or the Swan). It's because it's not a Disney hotel, it is (I think) a Sheraton or Westin.

The good news is that it is in a brilliant location - 10 mins or so walk to Epcot, 15 mins to Hollywood Studios and right on the Boardwalk :T

giovanni

KarenG wrote: »

Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings, but you can't use Disney's Magical Express for the Dolphin (or the Swan). It's because it's not a Disney hotel, it is (I think) a Sheraton or Westin.

The good news is that it is in a brilliant location - 10 mins or so walk to Epcot, 15 mins to Hollywood Studios and right on the Boardwalk :T

OK thanks, good to know. Still planning though and I won't be going any time soon...:(

Weggy

Blink_Eden wrote: »

Guys - I know I post in here a bit and should probably have a better idea, but ballpark figure what would you budget for 2 people on a flydrive for 2 weeks? Flights, Car, Rooms?
(Have always done it as a big family thing, but wouldn't mind doing it just myself and the better half).

Also, can you get cheap 1 or 2 bed Villas with swimming pools? Much prefer Villa holidays, but couldn't justify the cost of anything big, but doubt Mrs Blink would like a shared pool at a motel (although are these kept well? I can't help thinking of "My Name Is Earl")

Would be looking at going in Septemeber 2010.

Cheers

We were just out there and, despite just the two of us and baby, we got a cracking deal on a 4 bedroom house. Had it's own private pool out the back, ensuite bathroom and was fully detached... so no noise. Price included pool heating and was just £600 for the 12 nights... We've always gone for a villa when we go out there - really enjoy the privacy and the same facilities as home, such as own kitchen, lounge etc.

For villa's, check out the owners section on https://www.thedibb.co.uk Right now, there seems to be more supply than demand for villas, so they're falling over themselves to get business...

toddy2226

DickyP wrote: »

The smallest villa we had was a three bed townhouse with splash pool at the Windsor hills resort. It was only £100 more for the two weeks and only three of us were it.

Really like the resort stayed there twice now.

Hey DickyP i,m staying at Windsor Hills this year ,OCTOBER ,6 bed villa, is this place ok, says closest villas to disneyAny info would be gr8.

aitch-aitch

Blink_Eden wrote: »

Guys - I know I post in here a bit and should probably have a better idea, but ballpark figure what would you budget for 2 people on a flydrive for 2 weeks? Flights, Car, Rooms?
(Have always done it as a big family thing, but wouldn't mind doing it just myself and the better half).

Also, can you get cheap 1 or 2 bed Villas with swimming pools? Much prefer Villa holidays, but couldn't justify the cost of anything big, but doubt Mrs Blink would like a shared pool at a motel (although are these kept well? I can't help thinking of "My Name Is Earl")

Would be looking at going in Septemeber 2010.

Cheers

We are going in August to a villa which sleeps 8/10 in Kissimmee. Costs £350 per week all in which I think is pretty good considering I've just paid £750 for a bungalow in Cornwall for a week.

PM me if you want the detiails.

agincourt

Hi all,

I wonder if anyone can help me. I would like to take OH to Orlando in the middle of November 2009 for surprise 40th trip. Cheapest flight for 3 people return is coming up at £900.00 in total. I cant book it until end of September. Does anyone have any idea if i will be able to get those prices when i am able to book at the end of sept?.I am on a tight budget and have based actually arranging the surprise on these flight amounts so i don't want to get my hopes up :j.any advice gratefully received. FYI i don't mind stops in the flight. Many thanks.