For those folks driving!

[stone1061]

It looks like we may be driving in April to FL. Unfortunately the airline prices are astronomical and for 5 people I could take another vacation! Fortunately the gas prices as of yesterday were at $1.31 so at that rate driving from NJ will cost next to nothing. I have 3 kids 12,3, & 5 and we did drive once before and I said NEVER AGAIN!

Im hoping to find some good driving tips here to make the drive a little better than last time.

 

[BC1836]

It looks like we may be driving in April to FL. Unfortunately the airline prices are astronomical and for 5 people I could take another vacation! Fortunately the gas prices as of yesterday were at $1.31 so at that rate driving from NJ will cost next to nothing. I have 3 kids 12,3, & 5 and we did drive once before and I said NEVER AGAIN!

Im hoping to find some good driving tips here to make the drive a little better than last time.

Try the "For 2,000+ Mile Drivers Only!" thread for more info.
All the best.

 

[DVCisME]

It looks like we may be driving in April to FL. Unfortunately the airline prices are astronomical and for 5 people I could take another vacation! Fortunately the gas prices as of yesterday were at $1.31 so at that rate driving from NJ will cost next to nothing. I have 3 kids 12,3, & 5 and we did drive once before and I said NEVER AGAIN!

Im hoping to find some good driving tips here to make the drive a little better than last time.

We will be driving from Southern NJ for the first time, with a 4 year old and a 2 year old. It says that we will only be spending $160 roundtrip for gas, compared to $1000 for airfare.

 

[Luvamouse]

Having a tough time searching for this-- can anyone recommend grocery stores to stop at on our drive in to the Poly? We come in off of 417 direction. Garden Grocer is convenient, but too pricey considering we are driving and will have a cooler. and they will never slice the meat to my specifications AND I will miss out on being cheap and looking for the sale items.

Question 2 then comes to mind--anyone have a 12 volt cooler that they can recommend? There are some good looking ones under $100, but I don't want to buy something that is not worthy. Thanks!

Direct me to an existing thread if available!

 

[casey49781]

I am driving from Michigan any tips would be very much appreciated.

 

[BC1836]

I am driving from Michigan any tips would be very much appreciated.

Also post your question on the "For 2,000+ Mile Drivers Only!" thread.
All the best.

 

[Mickey89rules]

I am driving down to Disney from the Detroit Area for the first time. The only other time I traveled to Disney in a car I was 9. My question is, to anyone that has driven from Detroit to Disney recently down I-75 where do you recommend stopping and were did you spend the nigh on the way down and also back home? I will be traveling with my wife and also our 5 year old daughter and 1 year old son.

 

[mamak02]

I am driving from NJ for the 4th time with my 2 ds. I know where to stay overnite but my only question is, is there anyplace to stop and have fun on the way down? I always see the Fighter Jet on the North bound side of the highway. Is that a museum or just a Monument. I think my ds's would love to see jets ond other planes. Also are there any train museums close to 95? Can anybody help me?

 

[mamak02]

=stone1061;29388781]It looks like we may be driving in April to FL. Unfortunately the airline prices are astronomical and for 5 people I could take another vacation! Fortunately the gas prices as of yesterday were at $1.31 so at that rate driving from NJ will cost next to nothing. I have 3 kids 12,3, & 5 and we did drive once before and I said NEVER AGAIN!

Im hoping to find some good driving tips here to make the drive a little better than last time.[/QUOTE]

I love the dollar store!! I will spend $20 at the dollar tree before I leave to go down. They can also play with the stuff while you are at disney in the room. If you have to you can find a dollar store in Orlando before you come home. I always make sure a I have plenty of treats and juice boxes also. Chips and fruit snacks and slim jims. I also bring crackers and beef jerky and water for my dh.

 

[duffy]

Seconding the dollar store!! I load up on cheap junk. I also put a lot of this stuff in what we call "the fun bag." I keep it away from them and dole out the treats as needed. What makes a good item for the fun bag? Well, it should not make much noise, be something that will keep their attention for at least 1/2 an hour, and doesn't have a million little crucial pieces!!

 

[baby1disney]

I am driving down to Disney from the Detroit Area for the first time. The only other time I traveled to Disney in a car I was 9. My question is, to anyone that has driven from Detroit to Disney recently down I-75 where do you recommend stopping and were did you spend the nigh on the way down and also back home? I will be traveling with my wife and also our 5 year old daughter and 1 year old son.

First off, let me say hello neighbor!!!! I live in Toledo and we usually take I-75 straight down. We usually stop at a rest area in each state within the first 30-45min. Usually around Warner Robbins/south Georgia we stay the night. Then, when we wake up in the morning, we only have a bout 4-6 hours to drive. But, I guess FIL wants to take a different way down that seems to be more scenic. As soon as I find out for sure those routes, I could let you know.

 

[katybugsmom]

=stone1061;29388781]It looks like we may be driving in April to FL. Unfortunately the airline prices are astronomical and for 5 people I could take another vacation! Fortunately the gas prices as of yesterday were at $1.31 so at that rate driving from NJ will cost next to nothing. I have 3 kids 12,3, & 5 and we did drive once before and I said NEVER AGAIN!

Im hoping to find some good driving tips here to make the drive a little better than last time.

I love the dollar store!! I will spend $20 at the dollar tree before I leave to go down. They can also play with the stuff while you are at disney in the room. If you have to you can find a dollar store in Orlando before you come home. I always make sure a I have plenty of treats and juice boxes also. Chips and fruit snacks and slim jims. I also bring crackers and beef jerky and water for my dh.[/QUOTE]

Check out my thread in Disney for Families I started called Dollar Deals! We had a great one started last summer and I've tried to start another for this summer! Happy hunting!

 

[Princesspigletsmom]

I am driving from Michigan any tips would be very much appreciated.

We are driving from Michigan as well this is our #5 trip driving.
Do you have kids, if so what ages?

We drive to Georgia and get a hotel to sleep, since we have kids we just can't do the straight drive through.

Its a pretty easy drive and in my experience quite do-able.

 

[albertamommyof4]

Also post your question on the "For 2,000+ Mile Drivers Only!" thread.
All the best.

where may i ask this thread is , i can't seem to find it ?
Thanks

 

[duffy]

where may i ask this thread is , i can't seem to find it ?
Thanks

Here it is.

 

[albertamommyof4]

Here it is.

Thank you

 

[TSMAMI]

Anyone driving down in the next few week? I leave in 2 weeks!

 

[BC1836]

Anyone driving down in the next few week? I leave in 2 weeks!

You might want to also post your message on the "For 2,000+ Mile Drivers Only" thread.

All the best.

 

[WeLoveLilo05]

I really do not like to fly, I like to be in control...call me weird

We had always flown but I have been thinking about driving...the problem...our car has 150000+ miles on as of now and I fear we will break down if we do choose to drive. We would be leaving from Jersey. We also do not have AAA but we would need it if driving down (obviously). Also, how long would it take? I am sure we would stop somewhere.

Anyone have any ideas/suggestions/comments? I figured this would be the place to come to

 

[WeLoveLilo05]

It looks like we may be driving in April to FL. Unfortunately the airline prices are astronomical and for 5 people I could take another vacation! Fortunately the gas prices as of yesterday were at $1.31 so at that rate driving from NJ will cost next to nothing. I have 3 kids 12,3, & 5 and we did drive once before and I said NEVER AGAIN!

Im hoping to find some good driving tips here to make the drive a little better than last time.

How long does it take you? How do yours kids hold up?
We are from Jersey too and are thinking about driving.