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Porturican · 08-19-2009, 01:11 PM

My Sister, Nephew and my Son are leaving Friday Sept 28th at 10:15pm arriving in Orlando Sat Sept 19th at 10am. I am travelling seperatley on frequent flyer miles so the only flight I could get that got me in early on the 19th was a flight that arrives at 5pm.

So heres my dilema....
I can catch a flight Friday afternoon that arrives in Orlando at 10:55pm so I figure I can stay at the airport until early morning???

I just really want to get there and be able to spend the day exploring with the rest of my family.

Ok stop laughing at me

Just curious as to what others may think of this plan or if you have any other ideas???

TYIA!!!

uva185 · 08-19-2009, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porturican

My Sister, Nephew and my Son are leaving Friday Sept 28th at 10:15pm arriving in Orlando Sat Sept 19th at 10am. I am travelling seperatley on frequent flyer miles so the only flight I could get that got me in early on the 19th was a flight that arrives at 5pm.

So heres my dilema....
I can catch a flight Friday afternoon that arrives in Orlando at 10:55pm so I figure I can stay at the airport until early morning???

I just really want to get there and be able to spend the day exploring with the rest of my family.

Ok stop laughing at me

Just curious as to what others may think of this plan or if you have any other ideas???

TYIA!!!

Are you traveling in a Delorean?

Take the Friday afternoon flight and stay in the Hyatt. It is attached to the airport. It will be the easiest way to meet up with your family the next day.

twanner · 08-19-2009, 01:30 PM

Is getting a cheap hotel room for the night out of the question? Because I'll bet you could get something for $50--maybe less.
If you plan on spending the night in the airport, do a google search on sleeping in airports. There are actual websites dedicated to this topic. Good luck!

bavaria · 08-19-2009, 02:02 PM

This thread has some useful info about sleeping in airports

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1777456

Porturican · 08-19-2009, 02:25 PM

Thank you for your responses but I guess hanging at the airport till the AM wont work since the flight would arrive by almost 11pm and my only point would be trying to stay around till the AM to meet up with my family not for any connecting flights or to wait till like 7am to go on ME to the hotels in WDW.

Sooooo do you have any suggestions or know of any threads with information on a cheap hotel for those few hours to stay in nearby? Should I try hotwire or priceline where I name my own price? (i have never done that before...name your price thing so i cant remember which of the 2 websites offer it)

kaytieeldr · 08-19-2009, 04:04 PM

First, please define "cheap". It means different amounts to different people.

crashbb · 08-19-2009, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bavaria

This thread has some useful info about sleeping in airports

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1777456

I remember that thread - such...fun.

It it Priceline that lets you "name your price". I know that there are websites that help you figure out how much to bid, but I am not sure what they are (I'm sure you can find them with Google). Also, Trip Advisor is great for hotel reviews.

bavaria · 08-19-2009, 07:10 PM

www.betterbidding.com and www.biddingfortravel.com Remember, Google is your friend!

Quote:

I remember that thread - such...fun.

I believe that it was established on that thread that if one IS going to sleep in an airport, then to choose mine. Not only is MUC consistently rated one of the best airports in the world, www.sleepinginairports.com rates it one of the best for sleep as well.

DisneyWalker44 · 08-19-2009, 08:37 PM

Priceline tends to work very well for MCO-area hotels.

I often take late flights, stay near the airport, then go to WDW in the morning. Nicer places can almost always be had for $50-ish (+ taxes/fees), and "decent" places are even cheaper.

Check out biddingfortravel.co for details.

Porturican · 08-21-2009, 11:37 AM

Thank you all for your insite

I have gone ahead and booked myself a room thru Priceline. I am so excited

I got the hotel I wanted at the price I wanted.

So I got a 3.5 star hotel Orlando Airport Marriott for $40! plus tax/fees & Free 24 hr shuttle to and from the airport.

So I will just go back to the airport when my family arrives and head on over to WDW!

08-19-2009, 01:11 PM	#1
Porturican Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Bruno, Ca Posts: 191	Am I Crazy??? Travel Question? My Sister, Nephew and my Son are leaving Friday Sept 28th at 10:15pm arriving in Orlando Sat Sept 19th at 10am. I am travelling seperatley on frequent flyer miles so the only flight I could get that got me in early on the 19th was a flight that arrives at 5pm. So heres my dilema.... I can catch a flight Friday afternoon that arrives in Orlando at 10:55pm so I figure I can stay at the airport until early morning??? I just really want to get there and be able to spend the day exploring with the rest of my family. Ok stop laughing at me Just curious as to what others may think of this plan or if you have any other ideas??? TYIA!!! __________________

08-19-2009, 01:30 PM	#3
twanner Need more Totoro! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 187	Is getting a cheap hotel room for the night out of the question? Because I'll bet you could get something for $50--maybe less. If you plan on spending the night in the airport, do a google search on sleeping in airports. There are actual websites dedicated to this topic. Good luck! __________________ Pop Century Dec. 2005 / Caribbean Beach Jan. 2007 / POFQ Oct 2008!!!/ Coronado Springs Resort Sept.28th - October 3rd

08-19-2009, 02:02 PM	#4
bavaria Makes the best of both worlds And to think that I was just starting to like you! No, I'm not in trouble, I'm naturally signatureless! Ein Prosit! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: New month, new city, new hotel! Posts: 10,678	This thread has some useful info about sleeping in airports http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1777456 __________________ Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.... - Mark Twain

08-19-2009, 02:25 PM	#5
Porturican Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Bruno, Ca Posts: 191	Airport Sleeping Thank you for your responses but I guess hanging at the airport till the AM wont work since the flight would arrive by almost 11pm and my only point would be trying to stay around till the AM to meet up with my family not for any connecting flights or to wait till like 7am to go on ME to the hotels in WDW. Sooooo do you have any suggestions or know of any threads with information on a cheap hotel for those few hours to stay in nearby? Should I try hotwire or priceline where I name my own price? (i have never done that before...name your price thing so i cant remember which of the 2 websites offer it) __________________

08-21-2009, 11:37 AM	#10
Porturican Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Bruno, Ca Posts: 191	Thank you Thank you all for your insite I have gone ahead and booked myself a room thru Priceline. I am so excited I got the hotel I wanted at the price I wanted. So I got a 3.5 star hotel Orlando Airport Marriott for $40! plus tax/fees & Free 24 hr shuttle to and from the airport. So I will just go back to the airport when my family arrives and head on over to WDW! __________________

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08-19-2009, 04:04 PM	#6
kaytieeldr Dude, Where's My Tag? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: There is no Pixie Dust on the Transportation Board!!! Posts: 21,127	First, please define "cheap". It means different amounts to different people.

08-19-2009, 08:37 PM	#9
DisneyWalker44 DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 918	Priceline tends to work very well for MCO-area hotels. I often take late flights, stay near the airport, then go to WDW in the morning. Nicer places can almost always be had for $50-ish (+ taxes/fees), and "decent" places are even cheaper. Check out biddingfortravel.co for details.

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