Who wants a challenge? I need a place to stay LOL.
After booking a SHOCKINGLY great deal for airfare ($500 RT TOTAL including having to pay for seat assignments and baggage) for my family of 6 for MONDAY, I am scrambling to find somewhere to stay. We will arrive Monday around 5 and leave at 9 on Thursday.
We honestly don't even know if DH will be able to come with us yet (LOL) so answer as if I will be alone with my 4 kids (3,5,8,10). We go lots of places so I am not worried, however, it is a consideration.
I prefer to have a little extra space, 'cause there is a lot of us, but it is a short trip so we can compromise but a somewhat equipped kitchen is a must since we will always eat breakfast and will likely pack lunches.
I do plan to spend one of our full days at a beach (probably gulf side but will depend on weather). We are not doing parks.
1. I booked Orange Lake Resort as an option at this point but I can still cancel by 6p tomorrow with no penalty. I am paying $150ish a night for a total cost of $540. Is that good?
2. I have been looking for more detail on Orange Lake Resort and it seems AWESOME, but they nickel and dime you. I can see that there are fees for LOTS of stuff, but when you click on the link for cost, it only takes you to the pass which at $46/person...we will not do! CAN you pay a la carte for the tubes? Will I even want to for my 5-6 family members? I KNOW my kids will want to do the lazy river, are there options for going in there without a tube...although not so lazy! What else do you have to pay for? I'm a little concerned this is going to add up quick...
3. I am going to call magicalvacationhomes tomorrow and see if they will break their minimum night requirement for a condo in Windsor Hills but we will see if they will.
4. I am a total failure at VRBO. If I send to 10 people, only 2 will respond and that is to say their calendar is wrong.
5. I would be okay with a lesser hotel (but I can't seem to get too much lower than the $150 for our family size anyway) and opt to go to Aquatica but I'm concerned my age gap will cause me problems there. I am not comfortable letting my older two roam alone but watching from afar is ok if that makes sense. Any thoughts on that? They are running a $30 ticket deal right now.
6. Totally spin, I am actually okay with not even staying in Orlando if we can stay near a beach, but see #3 and our flight is early on Thursday so we at least need to stay Wed night in Orlando. If you have ideas though, I'm open.
7. I have a rental van for $114 from Alamo for 3 days...good?
Thanks if you made it!
Jen
After booking a SHOCKINGLY great deal for airfare ($500 RT TOTAL including having to pay for seat assignments and baggage) for my family of 6 for MONDAY, I am scrambling to find somewhere to stay. We will arrive Monday around 5 and leave at 9 on Thursday.
We honestly don't even know if DH will be able to come with us yet (LOL) so answer as if I will be alone with my 4 kids (3,5,8,10). We go lots of places so I am not worried, however, it is a consideration.
I prefer to have a little extra space, 'cause there is a lot of us, but it is a short trip so we can compromise but a somewhat equipped kitchen is a must since we will always eat breakfast and will likely pack lunches.
I do plan to spend one of our full days at a beach (probably gulf side but will depend on weather). We are not doing parks.
1. I booked Orange Lake Resort as an option at this point but I can still cancel by 6p tomorrow with no penalty. I am paying $150ish a night for a total cost of $540. Is that good?
2. I have been looking for more detail on Orange Lake Resort and it seems AWESOME, but they nickel and dime you. I can see that there are fees for LOTS of stuff, but when you click on the link for cost, it only takes you to the pass which at $46/person...we will not do! CAN you pay a la carte for the tubes? Will I even want to for my 5-6 family members? I KNOW my kids will want to do the lazy river, are there options for going in there without a tube...although not so lazy! What else do you have to pay for? I'm a little concerned this is going to add up quick...
3. I am going to call magicalvacationhomes tomorrow and see if they will break their minimum night requirement for a condo in Windsor Hills but we will see if they will.
4. I am a total failure at VRBO. If I send to 10 people, only 2 will respond and that is to say their calendar is wrong.
5. I would be okay with a lesser hotel (but I can't seem to get too much lower than the $150 for our family size anyway) and opt to go to Aquatica but I'm concerned my age gap will cause me problems there. I am not comfortable letting my older two roam alone but watching from afar is ok if that makes sense. Any thoughts on that? They are running a $30 ticket deal right now.
6. Totally spin, I am actually okay with not even staying in Orlando if we can stay near a beach, but see #3 and our flight is early on Thursday so we at least need to stay Wed night in Orlando. If you have ideas though, I'm open.
7. I have a rental van for $114 from Alamo for 3 days...good?
Thanks if you made it!
Jen
