Hello fellow MA - driving to Disney? Me too in April! We've done it before with a trailer (children were 2 & 5) and this time we're going without a trailer, but with more people in the vehicle! Go ahead call me crazy!
1. The first thing I will recommend to you is not to overpack! Because you will have your own vehicle you can hit a Super Wal-Mart in FL and usually get all the things - diapers, formula, snacks, wipes, etc you will need. Bring some for the ride down of course, but don't over stuff the car with supplies. Sometimes they are cheaper down there then here in MA!
2. Car entertainment will be important for you and your lovely 10 mo. If you haven't already get a portable DVD player and put a large supply of DVDs in a bag that is easily accessible from the passenger seat. Also bring at least four toys that usually entertains the child. This will be your comfort toys!
3. Snacks - not just for the child. It's a long drive and you'll want to have drinks and snacks. Think about getting a small cooler to keep drinks and bottles cold.
4. TRIP TIC - if you don't have a
AAA membership - GET ONE!! You will need to request a trip tic from them at least four weeks prior to your trip. It will give you specific directions for your transport down. Also pick up a road atlas - even if you have GPS it wouldn't hurt.
5. Bring your own stroller to the park, but don't drive your own car. If you are staying on site - stay on site. Utilize Disney transportation - no reason to put additional miles on your car if Disney has wonderful transportation provided for you. Leave the driving to them while you are at Disney.
Honestly we drive until we can't take it anymore. Last time we drove straight into Georgia the first day stopping periodically on the way. Florida was the longest trip. I think we stayed at a nice hotel in Georgia right on the edge of Florida. However DH and I are use to driving 6 hours at a time because we have our trailer and our kids don't mind driving at least 4 hours without a break. Bring a Hotel locator - AAA will have them for the east coast so you have a recommended 5 star location to stop in -- not a roach motel on the side of the road!!
Don't be afraid of truck stops! Some of the nicest people are truck drivers - hardest working! Remember to lock your doors at all times, but they are nice people.
Also you might want to think about stopping on the way back at Seseame Street Place - big water park in PA near Hershey! Your child is a little young, but I don't know when you're going he might really enjoy seeing Elmo and Big Bird up close. Plus it's a good place to unwind after a crazy Disney experience.
You can PM me if you want to talk more about it. Like I said we're going down in April 2008 so I'm already making my plans now.
for all of your suggestions I might take you up on that offer. We are going to stay at CBR and this is my first time at that resprt so I am a little nervous. I don't know where to request. 
