Orlando Florida/Disneyworld (Part 2) *CLOSED*

Valley_Bluenose

Hopefully you guys 'in the know' can give some advice.

We holidayed in Florida last year and focussed on the theme parks in Orlando plus Busch Gardens - had a great time. This year we are getting around Florida a bit more, itinerary as follows:

6 nights in St Pete's
6 nights in Naples
4 nights in Key West
4 nights in Orlando

We're looking for some ideas to keep a fifty-something couple and their 14 year old son happy, particularly when we're away from Orlando.

Everglades springs to mind and possibly Kennedy Space Centre.

Any other ideas and suggestions most welcome.

scrappee

Hi all, wondered if you can point me in the right direction for a good site for Self catering condos or villas. Also can anyone recommend a good area to look out for? Many thanks.

sturll

scrappee wrote: »

Hi all, wondered if you can point me in the right direction for a good site for Self catering condos or villas. Also can anyone recommend a good area to look out for? Many thanks.

Every one of your questions answered here:

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=592789

scrappee

Thanks that's very helpful.

Blink_Eden

Valley_Bluenose wrote: »

6 nights in St Pete's
6 nights in Naples
4 nights in Key West
4 nights in Orlando

We're looking for some ideas to keep a fifty-something couple and their 14 year old son happy, particularly when we're away from Orlando.

Everglades springs to mind and possibly Kennedy Space Centre.

Any other ideas and suggestions most welcome.

Kennedy Space Centre is great (even the shuttle ride, which isn't too scary). Go on the "VIP tour" or whatever it is, a bit more pricey but worthwhile.

Also go to the Dali Museum in Tampa, not a long drive from St Pete's and great. (Listen in on the guides when they talk about his "Great works" - I am sure even the 14yo will appreciate the optical illusions). And from there, leave your car in the car park and catch the bus around Tampa, only about 50c each, the guy also gives a little tour talk, sit on it the whole way around takes about 30 minutes). then visit the pier, not great but will kill a bit more time.

disney_cjd

Hi All

Well all my tips and advice (what advice I hear you cry) well all my post experience etc is now in two Podcasts. The Eye on Orlando podcast is now out on Itunes https://www.eyeonorlando.com and this latest episode we discuss the pros and cons of iDrive and other great tips shared here on MSE

The other is the Disney Brit Podcast which I am not a co host. This comes out twice a month and is the only UK Disney Podcast. This week we are interview the Disney Mons from the Disney Mums panel.

So I have got lots of great tips from the MSE Orlando boards and it would be great to share more with you on these shows. Please come and say hi on Facebook etc and download them.

Take care and thanks again
Craig

ps these are not for profit btw!

giovanni

disney_cjd wrote: »

Hi All

Well all my tips and advice (what advice I hear you cry) well all my post experience etc is now in two Podcasts. The Eye on Orlando podcast is now out on Itunes www.eyeonorlando.com and this latest episode we discuss the pros and cons of iDrive and other great tips shared here on MSE

The other is the Disney Brit Podcast which I am not a co host. This comes out twice a month and is the only UK Disney Podcast. This week we are interview the Disney Mons from the Disney Mums panel.

So I have got lots of great tips from the MSE Orlando boards and it would be great to share more with you on these shows. Please come and say hi on Facebook etc and download them.

Take care and thanks again
Craig

ps these are not for profit btw!

What are the rss links please? As not all of us use itunes...

disney_cjd

giovanni wrote: »

What are the rss links please? As not all of us use itunes...

Sure

Eye on Orlando is here http://eyeonorlando.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=492930#

http://eyeonorlando.libsyn.com/rss

and Disney Brit Podcast is here http://disneybrit.podbean.com/feed/

sturll

Blink_Eden wrote: »

Kennedy Space Centre is great (even the shuttle ride, which isn't too scary). Go on the "VIP tour" or whatever it is, a bit more pricey but worthwhile.

Would you believe that my son has been on probably every ride worth going on in every theme park in Florida. And that includes things such as Hulk, that massive slide at Blizzard Beach, Mummy ride etc etc and his favourite was the Space Shuttle at KSC.

Personally i thought it was a bit of a damp squib - There was such a build up to it - really its just a simulator that puts you on your back and vibrates a bit - Bit like a Friday night in my car with the music turned up and my seats laid back...... But thats another story

clareyocs

Hi all,
I'm going to Disney world in 2 weeks ( yes very excited). Could any one advise me if sun cream is avalible to buy with in the parks ?

Also we are staying at the Caribbean Beach and have read that there is a convineance store?!? If so what items does it sell ? Coffee, milk, etc

Thanks Clare x