For those folks driving!

[Disneynutbsv]

nice to see the different strategies, we are driving down next week. We are debating when to leave. We will probably do the early morning departure and see how far we can go.

At this point, unless really great airfare comes out, we are driving (dh loves to drive anyhow). We'll probably leave around 3am on a friday morning and knowing my dh, he won't stop until we hit North Carolina (and if he pushes it..South Carolina ). They just have so many great websites now for going down 95! This will be much easier this time around

 

[sticker231]

we are all set to drive this time unless a $9 fare comes our way from Spirit.

 

[boswellnakia]

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[scottb8888]

We are planning to take I77 to I95 and leaving Friday (early). I notice that there seems to be alot on construction on 95. Can anyone verify how bad 95 might be?

 

[*DisMom*]

Okay, we have driven to WDW plenty of times. We always just drove straight through...stopping for gas and restrooms. But this time we have 4 children 3 years old and under. My question is about good places to stop and let the little ones get out and stretch and possibly run around...maybe indoor playgrounds at mcdonald's or something! We are driving from the Mississippi Gulf Coast area. If you know any exits that are good for this, please, please let me know. Thank you so much for any advice or information!!

 

[Flamingomo]

We are planning to take I77 to I95 and leaving Friday (early). I notice that there seems to be alot on construction on 95. Can anyone verify how bad 95 might be?

The construction on I95 is from Philly to the Delaware border but they only do it from 9pm-5am mondy-friday, and it is almost complete (or so they say). The traffic gets heavier going south at the evening rush hour on a daily basis and its heavier in the am rush hour going north. Lucky me I have to fight it both ways when I go to and from work.

I live in DE and we will be driving to WDW and leaving on a friday morning at 4am driving straight through with only bathroom breaks as we want to make the best time possible. We are packing a cooler so we can jsut eat in the car.
Have a safe trip!

 

[Disneynutbsv]

The construction on I95 is from Philly to the Delaware border but they only do it from 9pm-5am mondy-friday, and it is almost complete (or so they say). The traffic gets heavier going south at the evening rush hour on a daily basis and its heavier in the am rush hour going north. Lucky me I have to fight it both ways when I go to and from work.

I live in DE and we will be driving to WDW and leaving on a friday morning at 4am driving straight through with only bathroom breaks as we want to make the best time possible. We are packing a cooler so we can jsut eat in the car.
Have a safe trip!

have you driven to wdw before? I was just wondering if you did, how long did it take you? Thanks and have a great time!

 

[MinMouse]

There is also construction further south on I95. Here's a website that lists the construction areas: http://www.i95exitguide.com/alert/ Triptiks from AAA also will indicate construction areas. We haven't driven to Florida since April (next trip not til June ) so maybe someone who has done the trip recently can let you how construction is right now.

 

[Flamingomo]

have you driven to wdw before? I was just wondering if you did, how long did it take you? Thanks and have a great time!

Hi Brenda,
last time I "drove" to FL I was about 7 or 8 and I wasn't driving. I have no idea how long it took, but I have mapped it out on Google maps, randMcnally.com and also mapquest and I'm getting about 14.5 hours max. That is also going about 55mph with no stops, I assume. I am hoping for a max time for us at 16hrs. We will be driving with our two kids ages 6 and 3, but I already have them well stocked for the ride. And they also have no idea we are going! We will jsut wake them up before 4 am dress them and we will tell them right beofre we walk out the door. I of course will be filming their reactions

Have a safe trip and have fun driving!

 

[Disneynutbsv]

Hi Brenda,
last time I "drove" to FL I was about 7 or 8 and I wasn't driving. I have no idea how long it took, but I have mapped it out on Google maps, randMcnally.com and also mapquest and I'm getting about 14.5 hours max. That is also going about 55mph with no stops, I assume. I am hoping for a max time for us at 16hrs. We will be driving with our two kids ages 6 and 3, but I already have them well stocked for the ride. And they also have no idea we are going! We will jsut wake them up before 4 am dress them and we will tell them right beofre we walk out the door. I of course will be filming their reactions

Have a safe trip and have fun driving!

Oh, how exciting for them!!! Have a wonderful time

 

[cruisinpan55]

Hi Brenda,
last time I "drove" to FL I was about 7 or 8 and I wasn't driving. I have no idea how long it took, but I have mapped it out on Google maps, randMcnally.com and also mapquest and I'm getting about 14.5 hours max. That is also going about 55mph with no stops, I assume. I am hoping for a max time for us at 16hrs. We will be driving with our two kids ages 6 and 3, but I already have them well stocked for the ride. And they also have no idea we are going! We will jsut wake them up before 4 am dress them and we will tell them right beofre we walk out the door. I of course will be filming their reactions

Have a safe trip and have fun driving!

We drive down from just north of Philly and drive time for us is about 15.5 hours. We have done the trip in 18 hrs. with stops. (two kids ages 5 and 3) Enjoy your trip!!!!!!!!!

 

[Mainers1stime]

My family will be headed to Disney next month. We are taking the 84-81-77-26-95 route and will be stopping night 1 around Harrisburg, PA and night 2 around Columbia, SC. Any suggetions on where to stay? Are these safe areas? Any suggetions are greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Disneynutbsv]

My family will be headed to Disney next month. We are taking the 84-81-77-26-95 route and will be stopping night 1 around Harrisburg, PA and night 2 around Columbia, SC. Any suggetions on where to stay? Are these safe areas? Any suggetions are greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Hi there! If you go to this website:
http://www.usastar.com/i95/homepage.htm
It can tell you what is available in SC, not sure about Harrisburg?

 

[cruisinpan55]

I've stayed in both places and they are safe areas. I suggest Hampton Inn. They are always clean and very nice. They also offer a nice continental breakfast.

 

[littlebitsmommie]

Thanks for the I95 link posted.... We used it for NC - Disney! We are driving from Coastal NC to WDW the weekend before Thanksgiving. Does anyone have any suggestions????

Also, its 3 adults and 1 child (age 5) and the drive is 10.5 hours. Should we drive the entire way or halfway (staying one night in Savannah, GA). I am just curious about everyone's oppinions.

Thanks

Jessica

 

[MinMouse]

Thanks for the I95 link posted.... We used it for NC - Disney! We are driving from Coastal NC to WDW the weekend before Thanksgiving. Does anyone have any suggestions????

Also, its 3 adults and 1 child (age 5) and the drive is 10.5 hours. Should we drive the entire way or halfway (staying one night in Savannah, GA). I am just curious about everyone's oppinions.

Thanks

Jessica

Jessica,

Are you all used to long distance driving? If so, I'd so go for it! Of course our drive to Disney is about 16 driving hours. Prior to driving to Disney we had done several 6 hour trips and a few 10 hour trips to various places. Our first time we drove 12 hours the first night and then the remaining 4 the next day. Since then we've driven it another 6 times. Now we usually drive to just north of Disney and stay overnight. We really like staying in Lake Mary (about 30-45 minutes from Disney off I-4) at a LaQuinta that has a great breakfast in the morning. A few times we've stayed at a Wingate Inn in Jacksonville (about 3 hours from Disney still on I 95) with an okay breakfast. We head to Disney the next day all refreshed and ready to hit the parks! Good luck! Enjoy the drive

 

[JonS99]

We are heading to WDW for 12 nights in June from the Chicago area..

We are leaving at around 2:00A, we should be able to be into Florida by 5:00P, of course that could change with 2 pre-k children... Any suggestions for places to stay in either the Ocala or WDW area? How do you handle a reservation? Get one well in advance? Or on that day once you decide how far you are actually going to make it?

 

[candleonwater]

I have found, for me, driving as far as I feel comfortable with, but still being able to get a good nights rest is MOST important. I like to arrive at Disney early, but not exhausted.

It's a 13 hour door-to-door drive for us, and we usually end up in the Savannah area. One word of warning - if it's late enough, it can be difficult to find a room in that area.

This year we're lucky enough to be able to head out earlier than ususal, so we're hoping to make it closer to Jacksonville.

Thanks for the I95 link posted.... We used it for NC - Disney! We are driving from Coastal NC to WDW the weekend before Thanksgiving. Does anyone have any suggestions????

Also, its 3 adults and 1 child (age 5) and the drive is 10.5 hours. Should we drive the entire way or halfway (staying one night in Savannah, GA). I am just curious about everyone's oppinions.

Thanks

Jessica

 

[MinMouse]

We are heading to WDW for 12 nights in June from the Chicago area..

We are leaving at around 2:00A, we should be able to be into Florida by 5:00P, of course that could change with 2 pre-k children... Any suggestions for places to stay in either the Ocala or WDW area? How do you handle a reservation? Get one well in advance? Or on that day once you decide how far you are actually going to make it?

JonS,

We usually make a reservation in advance through AAA. The cancellation policy is usually between 4-6p.m. the day of arrival so that way we can make a cancel the reservation with no penalty if we are going to try and go further or if we won't make it to our desired stop. For the return trip we usually get our AAA books out and try and determine a place to stop and call ahead about a hour or so before we get there. We don't go through Ocala as it's a straight shot for us from I-95 to I-4. We stay off I-4 Exit 98 at a LaQuinta in Lake Mary but I'm not sure you'll come in that far north on I-4.

We there for 10 nights in June. . . . maybe we'll see you there!

Mindy

 

[MinMouse]

We've stayed in Jacksonville twice on our trips down. Both times at a Wingate Inn that was very nice, clean, continental breakfast. It's off I95 at exit 344.