Flying or driving--which would you choose?

[torinsmom]

Don't forget that parking is currently $14 per day at the Parks for people not staying at a Disney Resort. (Unless you have an Annual Pass.)

Yeah, I have budgeted $100 for parking( 3 days at Universal, 4 days at Disney) That would be the same whether I stayed in a hotel with a rental car or a townhouse with my own car.

 

[KramBerries]

I hate the modern airport experience, but flying is safer than driving.

 

[Mickey527]

I definately would drive. You can't really rely on those hotel shuttles.
I have heard of shuttles that go to the park only twice in one day and pick up as early as 7 pm so you would miss the fireworks etc..
I am trying to get down south to visit my sister and friend and I am debating driving vs flying and I live in CT. It is normally an 18-21 hour drive depending on the traffic.
I used to try to arrange my trip so I leave here at about 2 pm and miss the NY and Washington traffic, then I drive through the night and arrive at WDw around 8 am, just in time for coffee and bfst somewhere. then into the parks for the day. I can sleep at home, I am on vacation and want to do as much as I can.
But I drive alone and blast the music and sing along, something I can't do when others are in the car.
I have to do my taxes and see if I can afford a short trip this year.

 

[ckay87]

From NC I would NEVER fly.

 

[golfgal]

Have you priced out saying on property and being able to use the ME? Someone else posted about 40% discounts in another thread and it might be the same to stay on property with free dining???

 

[KirstenB]

We've flown many times in the past, but have driven for the last 5 yrs. We're DVC'rs so I always like to have a car to haul everything down in, like water/beer/sodas and some munchies. Also, with all the current airline restrictions on liquids, carryons, etc, I'm sure I'd screw up something and just don't want to deal with the hassle.

 

[torinsmom]

Have you priced out saying on property and being able to use the ME? Someone else posted about 40% discounts in another thread and it might be the same to stay on property with free dining???

No, staying onsite would be no different than staying in a hotel for me. Actually worse than many offsite hotels. Tiny room, no fridge, etc. And I could get a hotel for $40 offsite. ME would be nice, but it wouldn't help with my 3 days at Universal or help me save money by eating offsite.

I've stayed onsite and it has its place. Just not for me this trip.....