we must be one crazy family! Of the three times we've been to Orlando, we've been to all 3 'welcome' meetings. We have been to each one for very different reasons though. And over the course of 7-years, they've remained exactly the same!
The first time, well it was our first time! We were staying offsite and the meeting was in our hotel, so we didn't have to go anywhere, but it provided some very good information for our first trip. Plus, we booked an extra two-day exercusion to the Bahamas. This was, after all, our first proper family holiday ever.
Second time we went, a family 'friend' (no longer a friend after that trip!) came, and it was held at DTD. Since there was a free collection service from our hotel to DTD, we used it as free transport and indulged int the free tea/coffee, and then went straight to the parks from there! We also wanted to book for the shuttle launch, and they were doing a VIP/secluded prime viewing location thing, so we booked that. 3am shuttle launches ROCK!
This last time we went purely for the free Hard Rock meal voucher. We were on a seriously tight budget this last time - $30 a day for ALL food, for 3 adults!! Let's just say it was an interesting experience, and for once, we came back skinnier than before we went!
This time, when we go in August, since we're on the free
DDP, we have absolutely none of the above worries and no need to go scrounging for food coupons/vouchers! Hopefully I can persuade my mum that we don't need to go AGAIN, and that we can just get on into those lovely parks! I have a feeling I can persuade her by dangling TL in front of her face!
We were new to buying on line etc back then but have learned so much since that we buy all out tickets before we go and still save money. We do ask at the airport on arrival who is our rep and where can find them or 'phone number for contacting them if necessary. We have never had to get in touch with them thank goodness but it's always good to know.
seriously though, I don't believe package holidays will die a death, there are still thousands (actually millions) of people who do use them, maybe not to Florida, but to other places.
) video. Another was Mickey's Backyard Barbecue at Fort Wildnerness - our girls had a fantastic time with a couple of friends they'd met at our hotel, and we also got to see the Electrical Water Pageant. I wouldn't mind betting there are quite a few regular visitors to WDW who aren't aware that either of these things exist.
