1000 Island Bridge to WDW

[PhotobearSam]

How was I supposed to know what the OP posted on a different thread?

Sorry, I see what you mean about the other thread but we could not have known about it.

 

[mermaidmuse]

I go I-81-I-77-I-26-I-95-I4. Little traffic and no cities.

Hi there - just found this thread. We are leaving on March 6 from just over the TIP bridge and heading down to Disney. We are trying to figure out the best route - our CAA Trip Tix sent us right through Washington last time - and it took up a bunch of time. We checked out your suggestion of the I-77 - do you find it any faster? This may also be a silly question but how is the weather along that route? My hubby is concerned that it is in "the foothills" and we might encounter more weather (and more hills/mountains?) Are there rest stops along that way? We are travelling with a 4 years and a 3 month old. Also, how long do you find it takes you?
Any other suggestions much appreciated!
Thanks so much for your help!
CG

 

[DisFan2]

You can cut your hotel/motel costs roughly in 1/2. We stayed outside Richmond, VA at a Courtyard for $55/nt, and at a Springfield Suites (less than a year old) in Savannah, GA for $50/nt using Priceline. (We also got the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando for 3 nts before our Disney check in, but it was over a $100/nt.)

The only real drawback with Priceline (if you're careful) is that once you bid, you're committed.

 

[ontario2orlando]

Most of the Choice Hotels chain are very inexspensive. Some include a continental breakfast with the room. Also, Motel6 has very value rates. The rates on their websites along I-81, 64, 66, 95, 4 were mostly consistent. They were all less than $100USD regular rate and most were less than $75USD.

These are not plush hotels with room service and such. These are a bed to sleep in. Most should be fairly clean.

One tip on road tripping: Take your own pillow(s) from home. It can make a difference when you lay down at a roadside motel.

 

[PhotobearSam]

One tip on road tripping: Take your own pillow(s) from home. It can make a difference when you lay down at a roadside motel.

Just don't leave them in a WHITE pillow case...They get left behind too easily.

I can't tell you how many times I have people left pillows at our motel. If they were in a bright coloured pillow case, they probably would not have been left behind.

 

[Cdn Gal]

We live close to the 1000 island bridge and go over quite frequently to the US. When you cross, try to stay in the LEFT lane- it ALWAYS goes quicker b/c the right lane just moves straight into customs, where as the left lane splits into 3-4 customs agents so you move faster. Also, try to cross at night or EARLY in the morning. (6-7:45am) After that it gets busy and you don't move as fast through. Also AVOID Sunday night no matter what- it is the busiest time at the border for crossing on both sides- and Sunday afternoon too!
We're flying down instead of driving in March. Have a great time!

 

[Nagle]

When you cross, try to stay in the LEFT lane- it ALWAYS goes quicker b/c the right lane just moves straight into customs, where as the left lane splits into 3-4 customs agents so you move faster. Also, try to cross at night or EARLY in the morning. (6-7:45am) After that it gets busy and you don't move as fast through. Also AVOID Sunday night no matter what- it is the busiest time at the border for crossing on both sides- and Sunday afternoon too!

http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/general/times/menu-e.html