Trip Planning Questions

[MDAL12]

I am planning a trip to the CBR in July 2006. I would like to get a preferred room. How soon should I book the room. We plan on doing the Disney parks for about 7 days and then the other 2 days we want to go to Sea World and Discovery Cove. Do you think it would be cheaper to stay at CBR for the other 2 days and get a cab back and forth or is there a bus that could take us or would it be better to move to a hotel closer to Sea World/Discovery Cove?

 

[Samsma]

There are a lot of cheaper hotels in the I-Drive area- Sheraton Safari I've heard of as low as $50/night. Can't remember who posted it recently, but that sounds very good. It is supposed to be really cool with a Snake slide, check it out on their website www.starwood.com , then search Orlando area. I think it is pretty close to SeaWorld.

 

[mkymouse4ever]

IMHO, for 2 days I would not move. too much time wasted. You should check the prices of different limo services for the ride, vs. maybe a rental car for 2 or 3 days vs. cab fare? You might be surprised with what you want to do. A rental car for a few days, is less than you might expect, especially if your only getting it based on people not your luggage too. I also like to do a little shopping or eat a few times "off" property way more economical! Take in some of the sights at your own pace, or tour some of the other resorts without switching buses 800 times. And save yourself some time.

Yes I-drive is much cheaper, as our kissmimmi, and a few other places, but aside from staying at Universal when we go to Universal I have stayed at some of these places and PREFER the safety and security of WDW or Universal areas. Not to mention the other pluses of staying there if $$$$ possible. . Our last I drive experince was the Holiday Inn (tower) looks nice on outside, ok lobby got to the room and had about 7 locks on the door and about 7 old spots where they used to be? Also told the "fence" to the lot closes at XXX time and no cars let in then for security etc... . "There are camera for your protection" so we started to ask questions and they said "yes, they have had some trouble, and have a very large security staff" "if anything happens, or anyone bothers us, let them know, immediately"........ . Luckily it was for 1 nite, and we haven't been back, I comend them for there efforts, but I don't want to be in that enviorment while on vacation at WDW. Didn't feel comfortable leaving anything in the room, camera's etc.. . Although the room was nice, and good view.

Good luck, MKY

 

[MDAL12]

Thanks for the info. I had no idea that they had security problems along I-drive. I think we will definately stay at Disney for the whole stay and explore other transportation options. I have never rented a car before. Do you happen to know if you can arrange to rent a car and have it delivered to a Disney Resort?

 

[mkymouse4ever]

I'm not sure about getting a car delievered to a resort? BUT I always use National and they have a desk at the Dolphin Resort. you can pick up a car there (we use disney transportation there buses or even a short taxi ride from cbr) OR they have a larger selection at the magic kingdom car care service plaza but you have to call and the "van" will pick you up. I find getting to the dolphin easier.

I-Drive years ago was a really nice area, the closer to sea world is better. I wish they would fix this there was alot to do down there. shopping, and sight seeing etc.... . We go down for a few hours to check it out, but we won't stay there, anymore.

Mky

 

[vbarry]

Check on mousesavers.com. She has ideas and discount codes for the rental cars.