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[matsterrocks]

Will be in Orlabdo Dec 8th 1/2 day Dec 9th and 10th.
1. What parks should I visit? (Not interested in MK as we have been to Disneyland a few times)
2. How much is parking at US/IOA
3. How late do the hotel suttles run? (Do we have time to check out City walk or Downtown disney after parks close?)
4. How close do they check tickets (friends will be there 2 weeks before us and thought maybe they should just buy a extra day on there passes for us to use?)
5. Is one day long enough for US/IOA?
6. Our flight gets in at 1330 what time can we get to the park (need to rent car and check into hotel)
7. Anyone have good luck with Priceline for hotels near park?

Thanks for any answers

 

[the Dark Marauder]

1) USF/IOA if you haven't been (recently)
2) $8/day
5)If you rush and hit only the major attractions, yes. One day per park is recommended, though.

 

[GeminiMom]

6. Not sure which rental car agency you rented through, but we used National Emerald Aisle.....bypassed the lines & went straight to the lot to choose our car, very quick & out of the airport within 1/2 hour to 45 minutes of landing. Took probably another 15-20 minutes to get to the RPR.

7. We stayed onsite at the RPR for 3 nights then the Sheraton Studio City for 4 nights. Got the Sheraton on Priceline....used the tips & FAQ's from www.biddingfortravel.com & got it for $42/night for 6/10 - 6/12/04. Expedia/travelocity..etc had it listed for $99-$109 for those nights. It was very close, 5 minute drive (counting traffic lights) & you could see the park & RPR from the hotel. Bid on a 3 star to hopefully be sure it was clean, didn't want to take chances. If you read the FAQ's of www.biddingfortravel you'll see that most 3 stars that come up in the Seaworld/Universal zone are within 5-20 minutes of the park (with traffic) and are pretty reliable for good experiences. Hope this helps.