Just booked - and we go in 8 weeks!

[juliebro]

Didn't think we were going to be able to make it this Easter. Flights all seemed very expensive - and DS (now 17) didn't seem too keen to come with us. Anyway - DH decided to have one last try to get some flights - and Ocean Florida (anyone used them?) came up with the goods yesterday. Had to twist DS's arm up his back - but he finally gave in - and we're off in a little over 8 weeks.

Just ordered Simon's book from Play.com - and getting into planning mode.

So little time - so much to do - great isn't it?

Julie



and just spotted it's my 600th post! - how cool is that??

 

[grannyed]

hello we have booked with ocean floida as well - like you we also had to book for Easter because of school holidays - we booked late as well - my leave dates were confimed late - where are you flying from - did you get direct flights, we couldn't find any anywhere which were n't really expensive so have settled for indirect flights, at a reasonabl price, it 'll all be worth it when we get there ......

AND we also go in a little over 8 weeks

 

[juliebro]

We're flying indirect too - with US Airways. Manchester-Philadelphia-Orlando.

Julie

 

[ely3857]

Excellent news

Have a super time planning!



Jodie

 

[grannyed]

we.re flying from Leeds Bradford via Amsterdam - we live quite close to Leeds so LBR is good for us

 

[jns]

Good for you

Happy planning

know whats its like when DS says they are too old to go

we left our 17 DS with my Mum one time
she said he really missed us not that he let on
phoned us every morning his time


Then i have an Aunt that would love to go on Holidays without there family 32 and 29

 

[squitty]

Great news Julie

Where are you staying?

Happy Planning

 

[cannp123165]

Brilliant News!!!!

 

[juliebro]

Great news Julie

Where are you staying?

Happy Planning

No idea yet! Have to sort that one out tomorrow. Probably a condo or a villa somewhere off the 192 - maybe Emerald Island or Windsor Palms.

Need to sort some ADRs (if that's what they're called now!) too. Normally I have almost 12 months to do all the planning!

Julie

 

[grannyed]

hello Julie I see that you have stayed at Windsor Palms a couple of times....this is where we have booked our villa......since you say that you may go back there this time you were obviously happy there....any tips you can pass on to us regarding the resort would be very welcome.....I notice that yo always go April time as well.....how is the weather usually then....also which supermarket do you use locally and is there anything you would reccommend we take with us.......happy to receive a private message from you....any tips will be welcome...ta

 

[Minniespal]

Excellent news ~ Let the planning begin

 

[JohnnySharp2]

We got Simon's book from Play.com too - enjoy your holiday planning.

 

[minnie29uk]

I was in same boat..thought I couldnt afford flights this Easter.But got our 3 seats for £777 from Virgin sale and Fly out April 13th for 3 weeks.Nver flown Virgin before - so looking forward to see difference.
Ive booked our character meals and theme park tickets.
Its great to have the next visit to look forward to.
Happy Hols everyone,

Lynn

 

[juliebro]

hello Julie I see that you have stayed at Windsor Palms a couple of times....this is where we have booked our villa......since you say that you may go back there this time you were obviously happy there....any tips you can pass on to us regarding the resort would be very welcome.....I notice that yo always go April time as well.....how is the weather usually then....also which supermarket do you use locally and is there anything you would reccommend we take with us.......happy to receive a private message from you....any tips will be welcome...ta

We stayed once at Windsor Palms and really enjoyed it. Stayed in a 2-bed condo. Liked the resort - nice pool area - although it did get a bit crowded some days.

The weather has usually been pretty good for us in April. Occasionally a storm - and very occasionally a coolish day - but mostly hot and sunny. Having never been at any other time oof year - I can't compare it - but I think Jul/Aug would be too hot and humid for us.

There's a very good supermarket not too far away on the 192 - I can't remember the name now - but I'm sure someone will tell us.

We take very little with us - just t-shirts, couple of pairs of shorts, jeans, a fleece and a light waterproof each - and buy loads of stuff over there. We have even stopped taking anything other than travel sizes of tolietries with us - as we buy all that when we get there. Reduces risk of breakage/spillage in the suitcases - and they are cheaper over there too.

Getting sooooo excited now!

 

[JohnnySharp2]

We stayed once at Windsor Palms and really enjoyed it. Stayed in a 2-bed condo. Liked the resort - nice pool area - although it did get a bit crowded some days.

The weather has usually been pretty good for us in April. Occasionally a storm - and very occasionally a coolish day - but mostly hot and sunny. Having never been at any other time oof year - I can't compare it - but I think Jul/Aug would be too hot and humid for us.

There's a very good supermarket not too far away on the 192 - I can't remember the name now - but I'm sure someone will tell us.

We take very little with us - just t-shirts, couple of pairs of shorts, jeans, a fleece and a light waterproof each - and buy loads of stuff over there. We have even stopped taking anything other than travel sizes of tolietries with us - as we buy all that when we get there. Reduces risk of breakage/spillage in the suitcases - and they are cheaper over there too.

Getting sooooo excited now!

We stay at nearby Indian Creek and the supermarket is a Publix.

April weather is ideal I agree.

Lynne - just sent you a PM

 

[brighton boy]

What is this book by Simon called?? is it good, does it give you lots of tips??



TONY

 

[Cyrano]

Excellent news on yout trip

What is this book by Simon called?? is it good, does it give you lots of tips?

A Brits guide to Orlando and Walt Disney World. Got for Christmas and can't put it down.. and we've yet to vist WDW

 

[kristieuk]

Excellent news - how exciting! Have fun planning

 

[Miffy2003]

Great news Julie! You'll have to squeeze a year's worth of planning into 2 months

 

[juliebro]

Great news Julie! You'll have to squeeze a year's worth of planning into 2 months

I know! Gonna be busy!

Julie