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Going to Disney on Thursday; last tips and advice please!

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Hulababy · 08/08/2004 16:29

Finally our holiday is arriving!!!

We (me, DH, 2yo DD, my mum & dad, my brother and my sister) are off to Florida this Thursday. We are staying pretty close to Disney in a big pool villa at Windsor Palms Resort. We have two cars booked. We have loads of pre-booked tickets (lots as each time we ordered some they gcve us free days!):

  • 10 days of Disney (unlimited entrance into parks on those days)
  • 14 days of Universal
  • 1 day Sea World
  • 1 day Space Kennedy
  • 1 character breakfast at Disney (alreay booked)

    DH would also like to get a round of golf in, but will have to hire clubs as we are not taking any with us. No one else but DH plays.

    We know it is rainy season and are expecting hot, humid weather with storms each afternoon.

    DD is now 90cm so just big enough for the first stage roller coasters, etc. Which she loves!!!

    So, has anyone been? Can you give me all your hints, tips and advice? With regards to the flight and the holiday itself?

    TIA!
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sammac · 10/08/2004 21:29

Glad it arrived safely Hula, have fun!

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Hulababy · 10/08/2004 16:31

Thank you so much for the leaflets and the book - the both of you; it's all great and will give me lots to read and plan on the flight

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Hulababy · 09/08/2004 21:43

Cheers all Got lots of packing done today; last washing loads are currently hung drying on airer. Dh will finish that ironing tomorrow to go straight in case. Just realised that my vanity case is broken so have to go and buy something tomorrow to replace it. Also meeting a friend and her DS at soft play for lunch to get me and DD out, and then into town for some last minute bits.

My dad picks me and DD up at lunch time on Wednesday to go to airport hotel, and DH will follow us after he finishes work. Hopefully he will remember everything!!!

I promise to report back afterwards and post lots of piccies on my photobucket albums!

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happymummy1 · 09/08/2004 21:38

Hi hulababy i hav'ent been before but am very excited for you,have fun!

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NMR · 09/08/2004 21:23

Must take advantage of the baby swap. Will avoid hour long queues. We loved going to springs at Rock springs and blue springs. floating down a beautiful hot river on inner tubes very safe and child friendly a great break from all the bustle. We saw lots of alligators and my kids have never forgotten it.

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KateandtheGirls · 09/08/2004 13:38

Oh yeah, you can definitely see the skies start to darken.

Mind you, since we have been home we haven't seen much of the sun at all and I have to say we have had rain at all times of the day. Yesterday I took my kids to the beach, which they closed an hour after we got there because of lightening. This was at about noon. (Just grateful that we had some time there and it wasn't 5 minutes after we arrived.)

I hope for you that it's cloudy (not quite so hot), but doesn't rain except when it's supposed to (i.e. 4pm).

By the way, weather-wise, if any of you have a choice as to when you can visit Florida, I have to say that April has been my favourite month in the year I've lived here. Perfect outdoor weather. Also late October/ early November was good too.

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Hulababy · 09/08/2004 12:51

Cheers sleeplessmum. We will get some ponchos ready, and try and time DD's naps or snack times round the rain. They are supposed to be quite easy to determine timings apparantly??? If anything like when we were in Kenya - you could see the rain clouds coming a few minutes beforehand at least.

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sleeplessmum2be · 09/08/2004 12:48

hi havent got time to read all this thread so apologise if im repeating anything anyone else has said!!

We went last August and yes really really make use of the Fast Pass and Baby Swap, the firework displays at night at epcot was awesome but quite loud so be prepared.


Most of all start early, we got rained/thunder and lightning off most days at about 3ish we were drenched through,keep a change of clothing and dry towels in the car cos its a bit embarrassing driving back to base in Bra and Knickers

Everything but everything got really wet!

Have a fantastic time !!!!

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Gingerbear · 09/08/2004 12:40

Hi Hula, I am sure DD would love that for her babies. Thank you so much.

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Hulababy · 09/08/2004 12:29

It is shown here: password is hulababy . It is made by Fisher Price.

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Hulababy · 09/08/2004 12:26

Whilst you are here Gingerbear - does your DD want a toy highchair - suitable for smallish dolls? DD has a new one for Baby Annabel as this one wasn't large enough. I will post a picture in a second. If so I can save it for oyu and get it to you once we get back.

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Gingerbear · 09/08/2004 12:24

Yippeee!!!

I feel excited for you Hula!

No tips, but will expect a full report on your return!!

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Hulababy · 09/08/2004 11:42

Thank you!

Currently trying to start packing and doing last washes for DH to iron tonight. Have to be all packed by tomorrow night and ready to go as my dad is picking me and DD up Wednesday morning to go to airport hotel (using pool, etc.) Dh is following on after work on Wdnesday with all the cases.

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sammac · 09/08/2004 11:36

Hula, the book is winging it's way to you now!1

Happy planning!

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Hulababy · 09/08/2004 09:42

Havbe a great time My DD is only 2y 4m but is so excited already!

Any tips would be great, hence this thread!!!

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Hulababy · 09/08/2004 09:32

You too! Are you excited yet? How old are your children?

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Hulababy · 09/08/2004 09:21

Cheers dottee; will look into that!

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dottee · 09/08/2004 09:19

Hula - I remembered something late last night.

As you know the last (and only) I went to Orlando was that short hol in 1990. Then, someone I worked with, who was an Orlando regular, told us that the best spot to watch the fireworks at Epcot was from the terrace at the Rose and Crown, which is the British pub at Epcot.

She recommended that we book a table for an evening meal as soon as we got in the park for around the time of the fireworks.

We didn't do it as we were too pushed for time. The meal may work out above average price but its a once in a lifetime event.

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Hulababy · 09/08/2004 08:23

Cheers all; I will report back once we are back to let you know what we did, etc.

Kate - we are flying with a cheaper flight company called Fly City Direct. BA and Virgin quoted us ridiculous prices this summer holidays!!! We fly into Sanford airport from Manchester, UK. My parents have flown with them before and they are fine, but I don't think they have te seat back TVs - we are trying to persuade my brother to take his personal DVD player for DD instead DD is now potty trained so I can imagine several trips to toilet too. Just glad there are 6 adults to keep her entertained!

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KateandtheGirls · 09/08/2004 00:55

Hula, who are you flying with? I just flew back from Gatwick to Tampa (near Orlando) with BA, and was amazed at how well the flight went. I was travelling by myself with my 2 and 4 year old daughters, and we were on the plane for 10 hours, by the time we boarded the plane, them faffing around before takeoff, the long flight and then getting to the gate at the other end. I couldn't believe they both were so well behaved. BA has tv screens in the back of all the chairs and they had a few different channels to choose from (Shrek2, Lion King, Cartoon Network and Playhouse Disney) so that kept them entertained for many hours. And my 4 year old went to the loo about 20 times, just because she was bored! I was dreading the flight like you wouldn't believe, so I was pleasantly surprised.

Too bad about it's a small world. (The kids love it anyway.) But Mickey's Philarmagic is great! Definitely do that.

Have a great time.

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triplets · 08/08/2004 23:48

I second that!We are going in Oct for 3 weeks with my trio who will then be 6yrs and 9 months old! It is our first time, so we too will be very interested to know how you got on, have a wonderful, magical time!

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neetsmassi · 08/08/2004 23:29

Hi Hulababy

So glad I found this thread - we are going in September so will be very interested to hear your experiences - my DD is 4 and we are going with 5 other adults. We too are going for 10 days and will be staying at Clear Creek.

No advice to give but hope that you have an absolutely brilliant time.

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juniper68 · 08/08/2004 23:21

Hulababy, is your DH into American football? My DH is and Tampa Bay buccaneers are training at the Disney's World Wide sports park. It's free, you just turn up and get a ticket. I have the times if he is. I wouldn't go unless you're into it though as it was very hot and even though I like the sport too I found it boring

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