"For 2,000+ Mile Round-Trip Drivers Only!" (Part V)

[AaronInWI]

Question for the drivers. One of my DDs tends to get a bit carsick sometimes, I do too occasionally. Do you all have any tips for dealing with this on our drive in 2 weeks? I am heading to Walmart this morning and may pick up some of the natural dramamine but in case that doesn't work.

For me I can pretty much stop it by closing my eyes or staring straight ahead and sometimes need to use the nausea pressure point on my wrists but DD doesn't always listen and tends to freak out over it.

I don't know if it'll help with carsickness, but whenever my wife feels like she's going to get sick she'll put a couple drops of peppermint oil (we found ours at a local health food store) on a gauze pad and she'll breath that in. She swears by it.

 

[BC1836]

Gas prices slowly edging down once again. The price for regular fell two cents to $2.45 yesterday. It's not much but the savings on three tanks of gas (the amount needed for us to get to WDW) can translate into three "paid-for" tolls (DE Mem. Bridge, DE I-95 toll and the McHenry Tunnel toll) heading south. And compared to last year's prices at this time, it's one "free dinner" at WDW (except V&A's!). For example, we spent $75.75 on regular gas driving to WDW in June; it cost us $107.75 last August.

All the best!

 

[amcnj]

Gas prices slowly edging down once again. The price for regular fell two cents to $2.45 yesterday. It's not much but the savings on three tanks of gas (the amount needed for us to get to WDW) can translate into three "paid-for" tolls (DE Mem. Bridge, DE I-95 toll and the McHenry Tunnel toll) heading south. And compared to last year's prices at this time, it's one "free dinner" at WDW (except V&A's!). For example, we spent $75.75 on regular gas driving to WDW in June; it cost us $107.75 last August.

All the best!

One "expert" is predicting $2.00 gas. But don't bet the farm on it! I am seeing $2.38 by me for same price cash/credit, and some on the way to work as low as 2.28 (cash price).

 

[OKW Lover]

Gas prices at WDW are currently (8/4) at $2.32.

 

[amcnj]

Gas prices at WDW are currently (8/4) at $2.32.

Hmm, maybe I should take a ride down there to fill up! That sounds good to me!

 

[BC1836]

Gas prices at WDW are currently (8/4) at $2.32.

We intend to check out that price this weekend.

All the best!

 

[crzy4dsny]

In the $2.80-90 range on LI.

 

[deedisneydream97]

There's a very decent part of Florence, very traveler-focused, at Exit 160 (it's the terminus of I 20.) Many chain hotels and restaurants, as well as our favorite place, San Jose Tacos and Tequila. Makes those 8 hours easier knowing we have a margarita waiting.

Thanks for the info. Will be checking out AAA in a few!

Where in Northern Jersey???

Wouldn't it be easy to just hop on the turnpike to Delaware, than just continue on 95 the whole way..?

Nope, closer to 80 and PA. And will NOT consider 95 on a weekday in the busy areas of NJ, DC, Virginia. The inner route may be a little longer and a bit slower, but from my experience, a lot less stressful.

 

[DizDaD7]

Thanks for the info. Will be checking out AAA in a few!



Nope, closer to 80 and PA. And will NOT consider 95 on a weekday in the busy areas of NJ, DC, Virginia. The inner route may be a little longer and a bit slower, but from my experience, a lot less stressful.

LoL Ok....Yea I'm kinda bummed because it's a Friday when we leave , and I have to beat the D.C. morning Commute..So I'm guessin I have to leave by 2:30 am the latest..Not looking forward to that but What Dads, gotta do to sacrifice for their kids...And themselves too..LoL

 

[deedisneydream97]

LoL Ok....Yea I'm kinda bummed because it's a Friday when we leave , and I have to beat the D.C. morning Commute..So I'm guessin I have to leave by 2:30 am the latest..Not looking forward to that but What Dads, gotta do to sacrifice for their kids...And themselves too..LoL

Really not looking forward to the drive, but am doing it this time.

Another question.....was going to stop in Florence, SC on the way back, but it is a little too close....I want to get a bit further up 95 and was thinking Wilson, NC. AAA says about 9 hours from Disney. Is that an over-inflated estimate? It will be on a weekend. Thanks in advance.

Gas prices around here are about $2.34, for those that are wondering.

 

[Simba's Girl]

10 days till we leave on our trip to WDW from central MA.

 

[DizDaD7]

Really not looking forward to the drive, but am doing it this time.

Another question.....was going to stop in Florence, SC on the way back, but it is a little too close....I want to get a bit further up 95 and was thinking Wilson, NC. AAA says about 9 hours from Disney. Is that an over-inflated estimate? It will be on a weekend. Thanks in advance.

Gas prices around here are about $2.34, for those that are wondering.

Google has it at about 9 hours as well....8 hrs 37 mins. w/out traffic so it sounds like a good midway point for ya. Thanks for the info about the gas...The last time we drove back in 2008 Gas was like $3.50 - 3.80 gal.... So this will be a significant savings...Also we get 5% back on our freedom card, so that'll help... Have a great trip.

 

[DizDaD7]

10 days till we leave on our trip to WDW from central MA.

Congrats & See you on the road!!!

 

[amcnj]

Really not looking forward to the drive, but am doing it this time.

Another question.....was going to stop in Florence, SC on the way back, but it is a little too close....I want to get a bit further up 95 and was thinking Wilson, NC. AAA says about 9 hours from Disney. Is that an over-inflated estimate? It will be on a weekend. Thanks in advance.

Gas prices around here are about $2.34, for those that are wondering.

The last couple times on the return trip, it took me about 7-7.5 hours to hit NC, and 9.5-10 hours to hit VA.

 

[cranbiz]

9 hours is spot on for WDW to Wilson, NC. I live in Durham and it's 8.5 hours to Deltona, FL and from Deltona to WDW is about 45 minutes. Durham is about 30 minutes from Wilson.

 

[Ngwira]

$2.21 in my neck of the woods. South Jersey.

 

[Shir Kahn]

Well, we're off again! Just booked another trip yesterday. I work 12 hours on Aug 15th, 12 hours on the 16th, then I work another 10 hours on Monday the 17th. The minute I get off work at 12:30am Monday night, we're starting our drive down. I'm going to drive until around sunrise, then my wife will take over while I sleep. We're going to try and do all 32 hours in about a day and a half. I think we're probably going to make it to Nashville before we stop for the first night, then get up early and finish off the drive. We'll be doing 2 16 hour days on the way back on Aug 27th and 28th, and then I get to work 3 straight 12 hours days when I get back.

 

[disneydad1000]

9 more days til we hit the road from upstate ny!!

 

[Simba's Girl]

9 more days til we hit the road from upstate ny!!

See ya on the road! We're leaving the same day from MA

 

[disneydad1000]

Just look for the Ice Blue mini van that my daughter named Elsa..couple of Disney magnets also

See ya on the road! We're leaving the same day from MA