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    Avoiding the 2nd baggage claim at MCO

    Try doing it with 3 kids under 6, 4 suitcases, a pushcair, a car seat & a couple of lap top bags! I would love to avoid the 2nd bag drop, but at the moment I dont have a choice.
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    Villas

    Try www.disneypremiervillas.com & www.floridapremiumvillas.com There are many sites to look at & as JonnyS suggests, take your time & wait for the right one.
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    Villa pool heat

    Yes, without doubt have the pool heat on. We were in FL late May with our 3 boys (6,4 & 4 months) & heating the pool is essential in my opinion. It makes the pool a lot more welcoming.
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    7 Seater SUV Rental

    I always order a 4x4 then upgrade to a Dodge Durango. It has 8 seats which can be split in loads of ways & has a DVD player in it which keeps the kids entertained. There is a new Chrysler just out which is very similar as well. The only downside is the 16 miles to the gallon from the 4.7 litre...
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    Villa Rental

    Hi Johnny, There are in my opinion 2 types of villas. Those you would want to rent & those you would not. Obvious I know, but you know what you want, which is in my opinion a premium product. Continuing on the simple theme, you should pay a premium price for a premium product. Owners...
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    Tuscan Ridge

    Hi Chek, I have stayed at Tuscan Ridge. As Johny says its 2 developments on from Calabay Parc. All the houses are 'single family homes' No townhouses. There is a Tennis Court, a small childrens playground & a small gym. On the other side of the road is a Walgreens, Domino's Pizza, Chinese &...
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    Cheats, liars and other shysters!

    Very Interesting indeed. I admit to owning 3 villas in Florida & a plot of land yet to be built on. One is Midway down H27 which we quote 15-20 mins to AK gate which is realistic, but not always possible Its 12 miles. The others are midway down Poinciana Blvd. We quote 20-25 mins to the Disney...
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    Bahama bay resort

    We have stopped there about 3 to 4 years ago. It was fine. The facilities were fine. The apartment was fine. It was a bit of trek to Universal, but Disney was fine. Onlt 2 negatives were the pool not being heated which was not great for the kids & the restaurant food was awful. On the whole...
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    Villa web-sites

    Try, www.disneypremiervillas.com www.floridapremiumvillas.com Enjoy your trip
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    Virgin Atlantic Upper Class

    It is also worth noting that the foot rest can be used as a seat. You can also eat together on the pop up table. I love Upper Class, if you can get a good deal its worth it if you end up paying lots more then PE is probably better particularly if you fly from Manchester as the pre flight club...
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    I go Tomorrow!!

    Hi Tinker, We are on the same flight as you. Hope it not too delayed, like you. I have been keeping an eye on departure times & have noticed that 1 1/2 hour delays is the most common. If you see a group of 13, that will be me & the out-laws, sorry in-laws. Not sure how we are going to cope...
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    Costco - Can we use the US stores

    There is a CostCo on South Orange Blossom Trail. If you are coming down from the Florida Mall its about a mile down on the right hand side. Its also a really good place to fill up on petrol.
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    Terra Verde or Emerald Island Resort

    They are both very nice communities indeed. As Johny said it will be down to the individual features a home has & the price. EI is closer to Disney Parks & TV to Universal/SW. At either I am sure you can have a great holiday.
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    changed from hotel to villa

    Johny, Fair enough about getting the thread back on track. Your comments about Loma Linda are interesting. Maybe all the houses are in bad repair? Or maybe they are not? Johny, You often are the first to respond to those posting with villa enquiries. I think it only fair to state the positives...
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    changed from hotel to villa

    Martina, We have a villa on the H27, nowhere near Southern Dunes, another just off Poincianna. We have stayed at Indian Creek (Horrible in my balanced opinion! That new road really does add to a vacation), Rolling Hills (The houses were pretty tatty), Emerald Island (Very Nice, but was still a...
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    changed from hotel to villa

    We have never stayed at Southern Dunes, but know many people that have. Just to add some balance to what appears to be a current theme on here at the moment which is to have a go at Highway 27. The properties at Southern Dunes are often(if not always) newer than those at Indian Creek, Rolling...
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    Has anyone bought Annual Passes?

    My wife & I plus our 2 boys have AP's. We bought thm last October & have used them 3 times already & are back in 4 weeks for 3 weeks. The big benefit for us other than the free parking & 30% discount on the golf courses is the ability to pop to any of the parks when we want for just a couple of...
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    Accommodation help required

    Hi Dave, Try the following, www.disneypremiervillas.com They normally have some great villas with plenty of extra'a. Good Luck
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    Villa Choice Tips Please

    We stopped at Indian Creek in April 2005. Without doubt it is one of the closest developments to Disney. On the flip side, where we were you could see & here the new road being built & all of the properties appeared really close together & on top of each other without much privacy. Personally...
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    villas and weather in June

    I personally like the 27 & Calabay Parc. Its very close to supermarkets & all your essentials. Its also 2 minutes from I4 at Champions Gate which means its pretty easy to get Universal, Sea World & Busch. In the opposite direction, up H27 you can get to Disney via the 192 & Sherbeth in about...




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