We are close to deciding wether this is the place for us next year, as we are trying to balance the books i was hoping someone can steer me into the right direction as to when the best time to go is on a budget between june\ sept either kissimee or international drive.
Also.. is it cheaper purchasing theme park tickets at the gate?
We are a family of 5 inc 2 adults 3 children 16 14 & 8 has anyone got a good rough idea as to how much it will cost?
Thanks
Attraction tickets are usually best bought before leaving the UK; no discount on prices when you buy at the gate though some attractions offer a second day free.
Any reccomendations for a family of 5 on a budget?
We are struggling to decide which region would suit us best as we usually stay at the livliest.
New thread merged with existing thread to keep all the advice in one place for you.
It's not quite a military operation, but it can be.
Downtown Orlando has a nightlife scene but that is away from the tourist areas. In reality you have two options for nightlife. If you stay on I Drive, Universal Citywalk has clubs/bars and restaurants. If staying nearer to WDW (Kissimee for example), then Downtown Disney has the equivalent. Both are good nights out.
As for time of year. May would be a good bet, June also but it can be very stormy. Count out July, August and early September. October and November are also good as the weather is more consistent.
Hope this helps.
Bear in mind that while June may be better weather than September, the theme parks will be crowded in June and comparatively empty in September. The American schools break up at the end of May and go back in August. So you should take that into consideration, I feel.
September is great for the parks, one of the best times of the year, the weather is generally still great with the odd shower but generally not as humid as June, flights are normally cheaper in September along with cheaper accommodation. See link for weather guide: http://weather.yahoo.com/climo/USFL0372_f.html
Both City Walk in Universal (International Drive) and Downtown Disney (kissimmee) are good nights out. City Walk is more for older teens because of the clubs but both have great restaurants and entertainment. A villa is a good option after the parks, if you get one with a pool/spa, bbq, games room. Most of the villas are in the Davenport / Kissimmee area, closer to Disney and they are close to a range of restaurants.
Im under the impression that i would need a car with a villa being far out... i hope i am wrong!
Lloyd
you would need a car to stay in a villa , i think your best bet to be central to restuarants and shops is international drive..we dont drive either and we found it ideal ..if you plan on visiting disney parks look for a hotel that does the shuttle to them as it will save you a fair bit of cash.
Whist it would not be a problem to arrange a transfer from the airport, I cannot imagine how you could possibly stay in a villa without a car, I'm afraid. I suppose you would have to call a taxi every time you left the house to take you wherever.
http://www.transportation2disney.com for return transfers 2 years ago and they turned up on time for both journeys ...cost us $160 return and that can be upto 10 people travelling
forgot to add we used to
what airport are you looking to leave from?
The hotels in universal are lovely - although pricey but are within walking distance of universal studios, islands of adventures, city walk with restaurants and shops.
The taxi companies Mears and Florida Town Cars are pretty good firms to use. Florida Town Cars do a good meet and greet service from airports.
http://www.florida4less but im not 100% if there are more hidden charges & dont know if the prices include transfers.
Ive had a quote of £3260 for 5 adults & 1 child in september even tho 3 of the adults are 16 16 & 14 is this good?
Lloyd
Does anyone know of any websites i can use for a cheap deal next year? i am impressed with Ive had a quote of £3260 for 5 adults & 1 child in september even tho 3 of the adults are 16 16 & 14 is this good?
Lloyd
if you can let us know what airport and roughly what days then we can let you know if see any deals
How does the free shuttle bus operate? do you just get on as its free or do you have to show a theme park pass?
Thanks again
Lloyd
when we went 2 yrs ago we stayed at the comfort inn universal,which provides shuttles to main theme parks. the disney shuttle ran 3 times in the morning and also had 3 returns in the evening, for that all we had to do was stand at the pick up point outside hotel and wait ,bus driver only asked room number and how many passengers . For universal and seaworld parks we had to go to desk in reception that sold tickets( you dont have to buy tickets from them) and ask for passes for bus..was a bit daunting the first time but after that it was a breeze.
did the quote you get include hotel or was it flight only?
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