Orlando Florida/Disneyworld (Part 2) *CLOSED*

theskintfamily wrote: »

I'm going to Florida next year with DH & 3yr DD & 10 DS. We are staying on international drive and plan to do all the usual attractions. Ive read throught this thread and had loads of advice but I still don't know about hiring a car. . We're not really keen on driving but not sure how easy it is to bus it to all the attractions with 2 kids in tow. the cost of the car to hire is just under £400 or the airport transfer will cost £120.

Help!!!

Hi

Its hard to tell you whether to take the car of not. When we never used to take a car it was before the kids were born so we only had to worry about ourselves. So I would be minded to suggest a car for a few reasons really.

If your 3ry was anything like mine last year then they still have a buggy and even if they do not use one at home here they may well want one over there. Its much easier to throw this in the boot than lob it around the trams

Also you will have freedom, you will leave when you want and arrive when you want and your kids can sleep. You will also be free to go places like Busch Gardens etc nice and comfortably.

Now if you do not take a car there is a huge cost saving. The IRide trolley is so cheap its unbelievable but to get to other place you may need a cab or shuttle.

As for your car hire quote thats a lot! We just got my inlaws a mini van for 12 days for 210 quid all in. So I would shop around. The usual sites like Travel Supermarket or carhireflorida. Also there is a great new service you coudl try if you do not want to drive from the airport which is https://www.caronthedrive.com Peter who runs this company basically will collect you from the airport and take you back home again and your hire car will be waiting. Tell him Craig sent you and you want a good deal!! Cars are about 45 dollars NOT pounds a day.

HTH
Craig

disney_cjd wrote: »

All

OMG I have just read all of these posts, I am a little humbled and did not expect that sort of response. I was not going to post any more as it appear a few people thought I was after personal gain and pushing the shows, which was not the case. I am not in this for anything other than to help and spread the news.

It was not a knee jerk reaction but I wont help where its not needed or wanted but seeing all the messages I can see that it was just a few so I am happy to stay on.

Thanks all.

Craig

craig, thankyou so much for ur invaluable contribution on this thread

i regularly dip in and out as we're going to orlando next month (5th time)

there are always new tips/suggestions to find....

i have posted a few q's and have been given ur time and effort by replying, and i have been enormously grateful

please keep ur sterling contributions up:T

ditto to all those other posters who share their advice too

floydy:j

disney_cjd wrote: »

all

omg i have just read all of these posts, i am a little humbled and did not expect that sort of response. I was not going to post any more as it appear a few people thought i was after personal gain and pushing the shows, which was not the case. I am not in this for anything other than to help and spread the news.

It was not a knee jerk reaction but i wont help where its not needed or wanted but seeing all the messages i can see that it was just a few so i am happy to stay on.

Thanks all.

Craig

excellent news !!!

Quick question or 2 planning to go to Florida next year and i needed to Know
1 can i hire a car with points on my License
2 Will my sat nav work in a American car
3 can i take over my laptop can i charge it up over their
thanks in advance