I- drive without a car - It was great!

[Dazed]

Got home last week and had a fantastic trip thanks to all the tips gleaned from these boards

Transport:- Continental - good service. on time. One hour connection at Newark no problem ( thanks Helen). Meals good. No back of seat screens but we survived!
Limo from airport which was brilliant and the highlight of the holiday for my 3 sons (southern elegance $160 return + tip.) Excellent service with grocery stop.

Chose hotel with free transport to US and IOA. Much better than expected. US 1/2 hour, WDW 3/4hour. Buses a bit old, but air conditioned + comfy. 3 departure times a.m. and about the same coming home. Did spectro + wishes with 11pm bus home no problem!! Never been in time for MK opening before - Mickey arrives on train - magical moment for wee ones (not mine!!) Disney bus connection to TL and MGM added another !/2 -3/4 hour
I-ride - variable - pretty busy even in Oct. - summer could be grim. used quite a lot.

A car would have been more convenient, but not cheaper, and for me this option was much better. I would have been anxious +++ and irritable+++ if I had to drive

Hotel :- Hawthorn suites, canada ave. Highly recommended. Rooms big, well equipped and good service. Hot breakfasts. free cocktails/wine /beer hours. We were back for this 5 evenings

HRH - we stayed here 1 night for 2 days FOTL access. Absolutely brilliant. I hate queuing and this perk was well worth the price ( approx £90 ENT rate)

Meals:- ended up having loads of pizza and burgers. Favourite - shark reef at SW -went twice because we loved it ( late lunches ) a bit pricey but lovely food and right next to shark tank.
Golden corral - an all you can eat. very clean, cheap and good food.

Parks:- love them all. SW still my favourite.

Lows:- the Mercado on ID. - walked to this only to find it almost empty and loads of vacant lots.

Highs:- the whole holiday


Sorry this is so long, maybe should have posted in trip reports.

Oops. last week was thinking three times is enough. writing this has reminded me how good it was!!

 

[KayleeUK]

Sounds like you had a wonderful time

So when is your next trip

 

[Miffy2003]

Thank you for sharing that Sounds like you all had a brilliant time!

 

[JohnnySharp]

Glad you enjoyed yourself...the Mercado used to be quite good several years ago but has gradually declined and it's at least a couple of years now since we had a walk around there.

 

[k-herm]

It can work out good without a car, can't it?

We stayed on I-Drive (the low Q - one of the Quality Inns) for our honeymoon and had transfers included (as opposed to a hire car) as part of the package.

Because of this, I think that maybe we missed out on the *full-on* experience, BUT we possibly enjoyed what we did do all the more because it was a more leisurely pace.

Horses for courses and all that because we are now returning in October '05 with our 3 DKs and have booked a villa and a hire car.

Why the change? Only because I reckon children are not so patient when it comes to waiting for a bus

 

[peewakio]

We never drive while we're away and find it to be much better.
Horses for courses is spot on
You've got me looking forward to October now.

 

[floridahippy]

Dazed - how do I contact Southern Elegance for limo from airport - was it pick up at Sanford or International airport?
We dont like to drive in Orlando anymore and although it does take a little more time and planning we prefer it!!
We are going to Orlando in January and I just cant wait!!

 

[Dazed]

Hi Floridahippy

Sorry I don't know how to post links, but it's ************************************. I e-mailed several questions before booking and got immediate replys. Very helpful. We were picked up at mco. Grocery stop was at a Walgreen. Two of my boys stayed in limo watching dvd while my eldest helped me pick up shopping. It was a nice quiet shop and easy to find essentials.

Have fun,

Ann

 

[kazzie]

Welcome back

Glad to hear you had such a good time

 

[floridahippy]

Any chance of writing out the website address *** the stars dont work!!!
Thanks for answering so fast!!
Fi

 

[Dazed]

Blimey - where did all those stars appear from! Maybe we're not supposed to post web addresses?
The website is southernelegancelimousines. com
Now let's see if that works....don't forget the www. !