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Komodo Dragon at Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom Park in Orlando, Florida - Associated Content

Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida is billed as the happiest place on earth. Frankly, that is hard to argue with. The Disney parks are an amazing way to spend a family vacation. The variety is close to ...

Disney World Vacation Information - Associated Content

The number one ranked vacation spot in the United States for families is Orlando, Florida is home to the famous Walt Disney World. This is not to mention the plethora of activities on Orlando's strip ...

Florida hosts 3 percent more visitors in second quarter than last year despite BP spill - Orlando Sentinel

... Florida, results differed widely, with some coastal cities in the Panhandle and on the northern Gulf Coast especially hard hit by concerns that BP oil could sully their beaches and ruin vacations ... a Disney ...

Art Van Furniture Sends 20 Families on Dream Vacations to Disney World - Earthtimes

twenty families will win a dream trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida , as part of the new Art Van "Apply and Fly" promotion. The trips will be awarded to one lucky family each week, and include round trip ...

All Star Vacation Homes Announces Stay 4 Nights, Receive 5th Night Free Fall Orlando Vacation Deal - PR-USA.net

... Vacation Homes is also offering guests free pool heat plus special Disney and other Orlando attraction ticket discounts ... property management and marketing company in Central Florida. Representing more than ...

When business trips become family affairs Working parents create productive, inexpensive vacations - Bend Bulletin

They can combine a family vacation with a parent ... When Palmer took his daughter Morgan on a trip to Disney World in Florida, he had to make sure his aunt, who lived in Orlando, could care for her while he worked ...

Tour of Central Florida roller coasters has dizzying results - FOX43.com

Space Mountain at Disney's Magic Kingdom, Florida's oldest theme park coaster. But for the most ardent coaster fans, who travel the country — and even the world — in search of high-speed thrills, Orlando is not ...

No Beaches in Orlando... Ah, Doesn’t Matter. - PRLog (free press release)

... Disney Legend” a freak snowstorm in the area hit the area leading to the construction of Florida's first ski resort ... each other so it may be best to look at some Orlando vacation rentals so you can hop ...

Getting Wet in Florida: A Guide to the Water Parks in the Area - PRLog (free press release)

... quick guide to some of the deals on offer at some of Florida ... Vacation rentals from around the world, direct from the owner at http://www.vacationrentalpeople.com . Try some of the amazing Orlando vacation ...

Arthur Frommer’s best bargain vacations - Toronto Star

... Orlando offered on Air Canada (see below). If you'd prefer a lengthier two-week stay in central Florida and its theme parks ... bargain-price vacation of two weeks' or three weeks' duration. (7) Orlando: $598.62 ...

Resolved Question: Weather in Orlando Florida?

I'm going to Disney World on Wednesday, and will be staying about three days. My fiancee and I had an international trip planned, and that fell through at the last minute. Bummed that we were not going to get our vacation, we decided to make a spur of the moment Disney trip (we live in North Carolina). Well, caught up in our excitement for Disney World, we were stupid enough not to check the weather...and now that I'm looking at it, thunderstorms are predicted for all week. Anyway, my question is about weather in Orlando. I still plan to go (hell, it's Disney. There are lots of things to do even if it rains!), but I was wondering if we were completely out of luck for the outdoor rides and stuff (Test Track and Mt. Everest are my FAVORITE!). I had heard that Florida gets a surprising amount of rain this time of year, but it typically moves in and out pretty quickly. I was wondering if this is true, and if there is a chance we will still be able to enjoy the outdoor rides that would otherwise be closed during a storm. Thank you!I know they close down the rides in thunderstorms. I was just wondering if what I heard about Florida storms not lasting long was true. Thanks :D more

Resolved Question: Question about rain in Orlando Florida?

Resolved Question: Help with a title to this book?

It's the sequel to a Sonny with a chance fanfiction called "Seducing Sonny" (Which if u didn't guess is a Channy fanfic) (Even if you don't like Sonny with a Chance just hear me out please!!! I'm begging you!!! I need a title sooo badly so i can post this on fanfiction.net!! and yes i no i've alreayd posted this!!)) Anyway, it's pretty much right where the last one left off so it's Summer Vacation and Sonny and Chad are trying to go back to their love/hate relationship before the bet (Chad made a bet with his cousin that he could seduce Sonny Munroe in the last book...he ended up suceeding and Sonny and Chad ended up falling in love, but then Sonny found out and got mad and in the end they decided to just go back to how things were before) but things are just really awkward, so Sonny's really glad to be getting away from him for the Summer and visiting her best friend Lucy in Wisconsin. Then, a couple days after arriving at Lucy's she gets a call from Condor Studios saying that the casts of all the TV shows filmed there (including So Random and Mackenzie Falls) have to go to Orlando, FL for a very important meetin (Need a little help with WHY they have to go to a meeting?/ SUGGESTIONS?) But they also get two weeks in Disney World to make up for the inconvenience. Unfortunatly, there's an uneven number of boys, so Chad ends up sharing a room with Sonny, Tawni and Lucy and Tawni. Eventually, Chad and Sonny sit down and talk and Chad confesses that he still has feelings for Sonny and that even though he said they should go back to being frenemies, it kills him to see her every day and not be with her. They end up dating again in the end, but this time secretly. Sorry that was kinda long. Any ideas for titles??? Normally I'd think up my own, but I'm posting this on fanfiction.net so i kind need a title to post it. Any ideas?? Also, I don't want it to have anything to do with them going to Florida or anything, because I don't want people to know what's going to happen.sure no problem...if u wanna read the story when i post it, my pen name is Ra4chel-the 4 is silent I'm not sure if i'll use ur ideas yet, but i'll be sure to give you credit if i do. more

Resolved Question: I need a title for this book?

It's the sequel to a Sonny with a chance fanfiction called "Seducing Sonny" (Which if u didn't guess is a Channy fanfic) Anyway, it's pretty much right where the last one left off so it's Summer Vacation and Sonny and Chad are trying to go back to their love/hate relationship before the bet (Chad made a bet with his cousin that he could seduce Sonny Munroe in the last book...he ended up suceeding and Sonny and Chad ended up falling in love, but then Sonny found out and got mad and in the end they decided to just go back to how things were before) but things are just really awkward, so Sonny's really glad to be getting away from him for the Summer and visiting her best friend Lucy in Wisconsin. Then, a couple days after arriving at Lucy's she gets a call from Condor Studios saying that the casts of all the TV shows filmed there (including So Random and Mackenzie Falls) have to go to Orlando, FL for a very important meetin (Need a little help with WHY they have to go to a meeting?/ SUGGESTIONS?) But they also get two weeks in Disney World to make up for the inconvenience. Unfortunatly, there's an uneven number of boys, so Chad ends up sharing a room with Sonny, Tawni and Lucy and Tawni. Eventually, Chad and Sonny sit down and talk and Chad confesses that he still has feelings for Sonny and that even though he said they should go back to being frenemies, it kills him to see her every day and not be with her. They end up dating again in the end, but this time secretly. Sorry that was kinda long. Any ideas for titles??? Normally I'd think up my own, but I'm posting this on fanfiction.net so i kind need a title to post it. Any ideas?? Also, I don't want it to have anything to do with them going to Florida or anything, because I don't want people to know what's going to happen. more

Resolved Question: Hershey Park???????????????

I live not to far from Orlando FL, so i have already visted ALL the disney parks my whole life. My family wants to take a vacation, maybe around thanksgiving/fall break. we wanted to visit Hershey Park, maybe? The amusement park? http://www.hersheypark.com/ Please if anyone has ever been there please tell me if it was good or not. i am 13 i have 2 brothers that are 15 and 18. and our parents would come too. is that a good park to visit for us? or a good place to take a vacation? are there any hotels around? like i said we live in florida, (close to tampa) so it would be a LONG drive/flight. more

Resolved Question: Help with Orlando Hotel for me and 5 year old son?

I need a little help with planning a trip to orlando with my 5 year old son. Its our 1st time going to Orlando, Florida :) I have only booked my flights so far, could anyone recommend a good hotel for the 1st two weeks of march 2011? I was about to book Holiday Inn Club Vacations Orlando - Orange Lake Resort, which looks like a great resort, our own kitchen (to save a bit of money) and the pools and everything looks amazing..however after reading reviews on trip advisor there seems to be a LOT of extra costs, like $9 a day for tubes for the lazy river and $15 each for a shuttle bus to the disney parks etc. :/ and i plan to go to the disney parks almost everyday for the 2 weeks! My friend told me some hotels offer free shuttle buses to the parks and i came across Gaylord Palms, another gorgeous hotel but they only have small rooms with no kitchen so we'll have to eat out everynight. I've searched the internet and the two best hotels i could find (in my price range was these 2 hotels). Would it be too much hassle maybe booking 1 week in the Holiday Inn, Orange Lake and 1 week in Gaylord Palms? As we'd get free shuttles in one hotel and great pools in the other! Or should i book into the same hotel for the 2 weeks? I'm so confused! Has anyone stayed at either of these hotels? Could anybody recommend any other good hotels around the disney area, preferably with free shuttles to the parks, and good pools, and lots of things to do at the hotel, as i plan to spent the rest of the holiday relaxing at the hotel. Also Im not goin to rent a car as its only me and my son and with the cost of parking at disney, fuel and the Daily Surcharge for drivers under 25, it wouldnt be worth it. Whats the weather like the 1st two weeks of March? Also which parks would you recommend for a 5 year old? The Walt Disney Resort or to get the Orlando FlexTicket, or the Orlando Freedom Ticket which lets you visit: * Magic Kingdom Park * Epcot * Disney's Hollywood Studios * Disney's Animal Kingdom * Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park* * Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park* * Universal Studios Florida * Universal's Islands of Adventure * SeaWorld Orlando * Aquatica * Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Which would be the best for a 5 year old? If we got the Orlando Freedom Ticket, would we have enough time to visit much diffrent parks, or would it be a waste of money? After looking both of them up, I thought the Orlando Flexiticket looked best, but would my 5 year old enjoy it? Sorry for all the question :) hope someone will be able to help, Thanks. more

Resolved Question: Questions for people who have travelled to Orlando Florida?

if anyone has travelled to orlando and done the universal/disney world vacation what are the parks you'd recommend? and how did you buy tickets? i am 16 years old, would i really enjoy going to disney world? is there lost for teenagers to do there? I really want to do the wizarding world of harry potter! how is disney world set up? do you have different tickets for each different park? Also if anyone can attach a link of a map of disney world ive tried to find one on google but they all look different! thanks you all for even just answering one or two of my questions! more

Resolved Question: I'm going on vacation to Florida, do you guys know anywhere fun other that Univ. Studios, and Disney World?

I'm staying for 6 days and I was wanting to know if you anybody knew about other places and sights in Orlando, FL. :D I'm very exited, please help me! more

Resolved Question: Questions about Orlando, Florida?

I'm going on vacation to Orlando, this august (august 9 -august 17). I'm gonna stay at the Howard Johnson Inn at the International Drive. I have some questions since it's been like 3 years that I haven't gone to Orlando. And we don't drive, we can't drive in Orlando. So we always take busses or taxi to go to our destination. If u live in Orlando, I would really appreciate it if u answer/can answer some of these questions :) - What transportation can I take from the hotel that were staying (Howard Johnson Inn, International Drive) to go to Disney World, at a reasonable price? -Does the Ross Dress For Less Stores on Touchstone Drive and Sand Lake Road have a good variety of clothes, and is it worth it to go there? Which One? Are there any more Rosses less than one hour away? - Are there many sales in the days of august 9 to august 17? If yes, what kind of sales and where? - What great restaurant can u recommend me to go, near International Drive? - Are there any activities or (big) events those days that I'm in Orlando? - Does the Burlington Coat Factory on S.Orange Blossom, sell on only coats? Or from clothes to shoe to everything wearable? - Are there any Big Lots! less than one hour away from my hotel on International Drive? - Does the Marshall on Sand Lake Road, have a good variety of clothes? - What stores do u recommend me to go while I'm in Orlando, where I can find good clothes at a reasonable good price? - Which of these 2 are most awesome to go to, Sea World or Animal Kingdom?- Is it worth it to go to Prime Outlets Orlando? - Where can I buy unlock phones (blackberry)? To use while I'm in Orlando and plus that I xan use while I'm back home.- Does the I-ride Trolleys ride round and round on international drive. And do I have to take the numbered trolley to go to the same numbered destination. For example If I want to go to Premium Outlets Orlando, that is number 1 northbound. My hotel is number 11. So i have to take I-ride trolley number 1, to get to my destination. Or I can take which ever numbered trolley, because all of them will go the same way, each at the same time over and over again? It would be really helpfull, if someone would explain me that :)---->>>No answer yet, anyone...???? more

Voting Question: how scary is the disney land tower of terror?

so im going to disney land paris in about a week and i wanted to know how scary the tower of terror there is. Is it as fast as the disney world one (Orlando Florida) are the special effects/characters as scary (ghosts ect.) is it the same amount of time? you know basic stuff and please be as descriptive as possible! and P.S i dont wanna hear and damn crap about the one in orlando or anywhere else! i also dont wanna hear about your vacations to California and Florida and such if its not about the Disney land Paris tower of terror i dont wanna hear it thanks! more

Resolved Question: So, i need boyfriend help!?

I been dating this guy for like two weeks before i left for a 6 week vacation and we hung out once before i left, we didnt even hug, kiss or hold hands yet. We were talking and he wants to do all that, so do i. We been dating since june 12th. He is going to disneyworld(orlando florida) in a couple days and will be there for a week. Where im staying is 2 hours from there, in sarasota florida. Any way me and him could meet up? & i cant afford a disney ticket... more

Resolved Question: hey, okay i need help on planning this short vacation.?

okay, i am going to orlando, florida for only 5 days. my plane lands in orlando on june 13 4:13 pm. the plane departs on june 18 1pm i have tickets to all the disney world parks with park hopper which lasts for the whole week. where should i go for each day? also, i really want to go to the harry potter wizarding world park in universal studios. that is basically my number one priority place to go see. i tried telling my dad it's stupid to go for this length of time..he's retarded. everyone says 2 weeks but who the fuck are the people who told him that in 4 days we'll hate it. fucking cheap ass retard, never wants to do anything when he has to spend money, and don't even say anything about him..i just need to let a bit of it out... what disney park should i take out? more

Resolved Question: Disney World Orlando, Florida vacation packages?

Magic your Way Vacation Package for 6nights/7days that is $1769 for a family of 4. http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/vacation-packages/2010/base/ Question: I believe that $1769 includes lodging, but my question is, I want to stay at the Swan and Dolphin, so can i choose to stay there with the package? Question: For the tickets, I understand the base is just one park a day, but how much does it cost to get the park hopper? Thanks. more

Resolved Question: What should I do in central FL for my birthday on July 7th 2010?

I am turning !!!30!!! YIKES! I am also a guy and I am going to be with my (cool) father on vacation. I was wondering if anyone knew something good to do on Wednesdays in central Florida? I was thinking Downtown Disney however was wondering if anyone else had a better idea. Kinda a bummer to be away from my friends on my birthday and want to enjoy myself. I will be an hour away from Orlando and Daytona. more

Resolved Question: I'm Going to Orlando for vacation and have nothing to wear! help?

Ok, so im going to florida this year on vacation and im going to be going to disney and universal studios and i have no idea what to wear. Does anyone know what i could wear or have any ideas? thanks! (: more

Resolved Question: Cruise From NYC to Walt Disney World?

I want to take a cruise with my family from New York City to Orlando, Florida's Walt Disney World in August 2010. Ideally, we want to depart from NYC on the cruise on the 14th of August and return on or before the 22nd by plane. Are there any cruises or vacation packages that can match up these criteria? If so, which ones??Or are there any cruises or vacation packages departing from NYC by plane on the 14th of August and return on or before the 22nd on a cruise? more

Resolved Question: Which disney theme parks take the least time to go through?

My family and I are going to Orlando, Florida for vacation and we got the 7 day pass thing, but I want to know which takes the least time to get through because I also want to go to the wizarding world of harry potter! So I'm thinking that maybe I should go for half the day To the wizarding world of harry potter and the rest to the theme park that takes the least time. more

Resolved Question: Areas close to Disney world?

I'm planning to buy a vacation home in Orlando, Florida, as I want to be close to Disney World but I would like to know: 1.-What other areas besides Orlando are close to Disney? 2.-Is Orlando the closest area to Disney? (I know Disney is in Orlando but maybe other areas could be as close) 3.-what areas would you recomend me to buy? (nice, safe,close to highways etc?) the thing is that I will only use the house twice a year but Im planning to rent it to people visiting Disney that is why I need it near Thank you for your help!!I am not in USA (I live in Mexico) so that is why I'm looking for local people (that live in Florida) to give me this information as I want to start searching for houses before I go, Thanks again more

Resolved Question: Buying a house near Disney world?

Resolved Question: what if it rains in orlando, florida in july 13 to july 19?

my idiot dad went on by himself and booked the flight and everything for 5 days. i am going to see disney world, universal studios, islands of adventure, sea world, aquatica, and busch gardens no matter what, even if i just go by myself and ditch them before going to the airport. fuck it, i never get a good vacation with my fucking dad. anyways, i just checked, and it's gonna be thunderstorms in orlando until like june 13... what if it rains all week in july 13-19?well maybe i just want to have fun for once instead of rushing everything and him being cheap over a few bucks. more

Resolved Question: Universal Florida City Walk vs Downtown Disney?

Since I only have limited time to spend for my upcoming Orlando Vacation (and will be spending most of the days at the theme parks and 1 night for La Nouba Show), i have 1 nightleft to spend either at Universal City Walk or Downtown Disney. Which of the 2 should I choose? Thanks more

Resolved Question: very cheap airline ticket from mobile alabama to orlando florida.?

My husband and our 3 kids would love to visit Disney World this summer. I' m looking for a very cheap airline ticket with a non stop flight, and also a good and decent hotel near the park. We want our kids to have fun and experience a not soooooooooooooo expensive vacation. more

Resolved Question: very important walt disney world question! best answer to the best answer!?

okay, so.. me, my husband, my 2 daughters, and son. Ages: 13, 11, and my son is 7. This summer we plan on going to Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida for 8 days. However, this is our first time going, so I have many questions. We are staying at a moderate hotel, that goes by the name Port Orleans Riverside. okay questions: 1.is Port Orleans Riverside a good resort to stay in? why? 2. we want a dinning plan for ourselves. How much will it cost, and is it worth it? 3. Does the magical express take us everywhere?, or only drop off, and pick up? if it doesnt take us everywhere who brings us from park to park from our resort? 4.does the cost for the resort,dinning plan, transportation and everything you do on the website only for the resort or the tickets for the parks? we got the vacation package for 8 days. 5. Will we get to meet anybody? example: mickey, miney, poohbear etc. 6.on the website, it only shows airplane flight tickets for US residents, we're from canada? what do i do? 7. is disney world appropriate for my childrens ages? 8. all in all, what should the amount of money being spent be for 2 adults, 3 kids at the port orleans resort at disney along with the magical express and dinning plan. please answer ASAP we want to book our trip asap. and please dont forget to let me know if the magical express takes us around from our resort to park to park.. thanks for your understanding :) more

Resolved Question: need some guide about orlando, florida?

hi this summer i am going with my bf to orlando, FL.... the thing is we never been there first...so i was wondering if someone can help me .. like we are going for 4 days only... i wanna see as much i can in 4 days.... i dont know where to start and where should i stay so its easier for me to see all the places like disney hollywood studio, animal kingdom, disney world, theme parks and stuff... i wanna get a hotel like close to all these places... i checked some vacation packages... but still want to know better from someone who have been there and have a better idea.... pleasee thankss a lot :) and by the way i am from NY more

Resolved Question: Florida for my 3rd time?

Hey guys ;) April 2011 I'm going back to Disney World Florida for my 3rd time. We have been twice before (September 2009 and over the Christmas time December 2010). The next time we go, were looking for different activities to do. We've been to Busch Gardens, every park at Disney World (except the Blizzard Beach water park because it was closed the first time and it was way to cold the second time), Sea World, swam with the dolphins at Discovery Cove and alot of other little activities like Crazy Golf, meals and shopping. Do you have any ideas about what else we could do when we go back? There will be me (14), my mum, my brother (9), my nan and my bampy. Also, were thinking of going down to Miami for one or two days while we're on vacation. How far away is Miami from Florida? What is there to do in Miami? What nice beaches are there? What good shopping places are there? What type of transport could we use to get there? How much would it be (estimate)? Also, is there any nice beaches in the Orlando area? I know it's a long way off but I'm really looking forward to it so I want to start planning and sharing informationon I have found with my family! I appreciate any help, tips and ideas you could give. Paige xoxoOOPS! I meant September 2008 and December 2009 ;) more

Resolved Question: can you help me with my disney world vacation?

I haven't gone on vacation since I was little so my parents did all the work and paying for everything. but I am trying to plan this vacation for my boyfriend and I (we will both be 21 on this vacation)to go on. He has never been to Disney World and we live in Florida so... why not? I plan on checking into a hotel September 18 and checking out on September 23. I have looked at packages but I was just wondering if anyone knew a cheaper way to go. I wanted to get a Disney World and Orlando Studios package, but probably will just go with a Disney World package alone. Just help me I don't know what I am doing. should I just find a cheap hotel somewhere in orlando? should i get an entire package deal? if anyone has and information please pass it along. I would prefer if the people giving me information are adults who have had experience in this area! THANK YOU! more

Resolved Question: Attention Florida, which of these neighborhoods are closest to the disney parks?

I do not know Orlando and I intend to rent a house there on vacation, I would like to stay close to the amusement of disney, I will travel with many children, I do not want to stay far from the central trade. Can you help me, please? - chatam park - creekside - eagle point - fiesta key - great harbor - liberty villa - seasons - terra verde - windsor hills more

Resolved Question: Can anyone help me find a kid friendly hotel in Orlando Florida?

Hi, I'm seventeen and my mother and I have been trying to search for the perfect hotel for our family. There are four of us, two kids (seventeen and nine) and two adults. This will be my sister's (the nine year old) first time to Disney and my last big family vacation before going off to college. Actually I guess you could call this my first time to Disney as well. You see the last time my family and I (a whole big family thing) I went, I was very little and therefore it'll be nice to enjoy it. (especially the theme parks ;]). The thing is that we want this to be the absolute best because we don't go on too many vacations and the ones we do go on aren't spectacular and therefore we wanted a chance. So we started to look and obviously saw the Nick Resort...which I was a bit disappointed with the rooms because there's only four of us and therefore we only need four places to sleep but it seemed like the one br suite was too small and then the 2 bedroom only had a kitchenette and then the huge suite was well, not necessary for our 4 person family. But we would go with the 2 bedroom and suck it up haha so we were impressed with the Nick Resort. We weren't so excited about any of the many Disney hotels or cabins or anythings in Orlando. They all had something that made them a bit gross. Besides, they weren't REALLY kid friendly. The only thing kid friendly about most of the Disney things were the fact that they had characters on the wall, or showed movies ..oh no wait or had ONE thing in the pool. Let's just leave it at I was not impressed. Other than that I'm not sure where else to look. Those were the two biggies that we had thought of right off the bat. I'm getting ready to go and explore all of the hotels and resorts near Orlando or even right near the Parks themselves. I figured it would be easier to ask on here to get anyones opinion that has been there. My question basically (in short) is in your opinion what Orlando hotels/resorts are more kid friendly or kid based or basically which hotel is more entertaining and worth it more so for the kids (yet still enjoyable for the parents. I appreciate this, thank you! more

Resolved Question: What are some really cool things to see and do in Central Florida besides DisneyWorld and Universal Studios?

I'm taking a vacation with my girlfriend in Florida in June and we're looking for fun things to do besides Disney and Universal. We'll be in Orlando for a bit, also Safety Harbor and the surrounding area, like St. Pete, Tampa, and Lakeland. We're even considering going to the Keys. If anyone has any cool ideas for places to go or things to see that aren't what the regular tourists do, please let me know! Thanks! more

Resolved Question: What to do in Orlando Florida for a week in August?

I'll be going on vacation to Florida around August and I'll be staying at Disney Pop Resort. I just wanted to know how the weather is like and what to wear and what to bring. Also things to do at the hotel, at night, whenever. more

Resolved Question: What is the most luxurious accomodations within an hour of Disney?

We are going to take a family vacation in May, and I am thinking of taking my daughter back to Disney because she is dying to go back! I was wondering if any Florida residents or travel experts know what is the most luxurious accomodations to stay in? (Please do not reply with the grand floridian, or contemporary, etc.) I am really looking for the 5-star- like true luxury hotels with presidential-like suites available.. (Has anyone noticed that even the RITZ Carlton in orlando is crappy!?) Somebody please help me find a hotel!!! I am willing to stay in ANY CITY within an HOUR drive of magic kingdom but can be somewhat flexible for a knock-out gorgeous hotel. (PLEASE ONLY REPLY WITH SERIOUS COMMENTS! Please do not comment with mean bitter responses or lectures about how the above listed hotels are nice. I apologize in advance if I offended anyone who likes the above written hotels but I am truly only looking for advice from people who know and understand what I am referring to.) Willing to travel an hour or so if I need to. Please help ! I have looked everywhere and can't find a gorgeous hotel but I have a feeling it's because I don't know the area, so I don't know which cities in driving distance that I should be looking at? Thank you for your help everyone! You yahoo guys always give such great advice! Thanks!Well, thanks for the input, but as I said, not the response I need. I suppose I should add that I am speaking as someone who HAS BEEN to Disney more times than I can count and have personally stayed in the Grand Floridian and it's dirty, and not nice. It's not HORRIBLE, it's just not what I'm looking for. Sure, it has its perks. It's close to the park and easy. But again, NOT WHAT I AM LOOKING FOR. Please someone help me find a luxury hotel that is within hour driving distance of disney. (I take my daughter to disney plenty! SO THANKS ANYWAY! but this time, me and my husband are looking for a luxurious, spectacular suite in a hotel in florida, where we also have the abilitiy to drive to Disney 1 or 2 days out of the vacation). I'm sure my daughter will have TONS of fun running on a beautiful beach, and building sand castles while getting served virgin daquiris and ordering room service from a gourmet restaurant to her spectacular hotel room before bed). serious answers please! more

Resolved Question: Can anyone help with trip to Florida?

. I am 12 yrs old. me and my whole family (30) people. first of all no one say that i am too young, and let my parents plan this. dont giv me a website of a vacation planner. ok. i am goin to orlando area. my aunt works for disney and we can get parkhopper pass. is it worth it? what parks are the BEST. i am also wanting to go to seaworld and universal studios. what should i do?btw. its for 7 daysagain!!!! it is in FLORIDA not california. everyone is putting like epcotsrry bout that last detail. it wasd my cuzin more

Resolved Question: i dont want to go on this family vacation..=[?

well my family wanted to go on a fam. vacation to orlando(disney,sea world, etc.) but i've been to florida so many times its kinda boring. I don't want to go because we are driving there, and i get really car sick, and i cant stand being in a car for a day.(that's how long its gonna take to get there -.-), And its during spring break! i just want to hang out with my friends i want to go because of disney and stuff, but i don't because im gonna have to be glued to my family because im in a different state and i might get "lost" . so my mom gave me the option to go or to stay with my cousin(who is awesome). which one should i pick?? btw, we dont have family vaca's very often, but i just dont want to go =[ more

Resolved Question: Where should a teen go for summer vacation 2010?

I'm 15 and I've always wanted to go to Orlando Florida to Walt Disney World, and to Los Angeles, CA and I've always wanted to go to New York. I would like to be an extra in a movie or show, and I just want adventure.. that's basically what I'm looking for because I live in a small town/rural area and Im just so eager to get out there like this is my chance every year to do something awesome to remember. Where should I go? Other suggestions will help!I like things like going to concerts, broadway would be cool, I love the beach and I've always wanted to see someone famous hehe:) I would like to go to a teen club, theme parks are fun. I love top notch eateries and restaurants more

Resolved Question: How much money will I need for one week in Orlando?

My 3 year old son and I will are vacationing in Florida for one week in early May. Hotel and flight are paid for, as are airport transfers. The hotel offers free shuttle to SeaWorld, Disney, etc. We will be doing two days at Disney and one or two days at SeaWorld. Our hotel is a suite with fridge and microwave, and we will be having the free continental breakfast each morning. On our Disney days, we will return to the hotel for lunch and a nap. It is $289 for the two of us to do Disney, and about $150 for SeaWorld, so I am alloting $450 for theme park tickets. We are doing three character meals, and I am alloting $40 for breakfast with Elmo at SeaWorld, $60 for Donald's Safari Breakfast, and $70 for Chef Mickey's. Does this look about right? How much spending money would we need considering it is my son's first time at Disney? That means all the souvenirs that a first timer would normally get(Mickey ears, autograph book, etc). Would $1200 be enough, including admission prices and character dining? more

Resolved Question: Of all the Disney resorts in Orlando, what is the cheapest?

My friend and I and oue moms are planing a vacation (for 4) to Orlando, Florida to Disney World for October. I was just wondering if anyone knew what was the cheapest Disney resort to stay at. Last time the 4 of us went we stayed at Port Orleans. And we want to stay at a Disney resort again. Any feed back or site links will be helpful. Thaaanks :) more

Resolved Question: WHAT is there to do in orlando florida other than sea world and disney world?

im planning a vacation to orlando florida and id like to know what else they offered other than the two mentioned above. anyone know or have any ideas? and i dont like talking to the tour info people bc they try and sell you everything and half of it isnt legit more

Resolved Question: Is Florida a decent place to live?

I'd love to become an animator for Disney Studios in FL one day. Florida is a bit like my second home, since we've been to Disney so many times, haha. I understand that it's a great place for vacation, but how is it for living? And Celebration (they Disney owned property) would be the area I would consider moving to. :) It's about ten minutes away from Orlando. Thank you!*The Disney owned property more

Resolved Question: I'm planning a vacation to Orlando, Florida.?

I'm going to Orlando in August with my sister, just the 2 of us, and we are not sure which way is the cheapest way. We want to go to: The beaches Disney World Sea World Universal Studios + Many other attractions in Orlando. Would it be cheaper to go with a travel agency? Or would it be cheaper to do everything on our own? We want flexibility as well. we don't want to be tied down to certain schedules. Thanks a bunch in advance! more

Resolved Question: has anybody recently stayed in baymont resort in Orlando florida?

i am planning to stay their for my Disney vacation with my kids in this resort is it good place to stay... please suggest more

Resolved Question: Advice for a vacation to Disney World Florida?

Me and my friend are planning a 10 day trip to Florida for this summer. We want to do the whole Disney/Universal thing. Anyway I have a few questions that I would rather have answered by real people, and not internet sites. 1) My friend and I are 20 and 19 years old, and I know legal drinking age is 21, but what is legal age to book a hotel room? We probably want to stay like 6 days on Disney property and the remaining 3 night somewhere in Orlando near Universal since we cant rent a car. 2) What are the cheapest times to fly to Orlando, and when do you reccommend to go? 3) Please if you have any other good travel tips, or ways to save money I would love to know. We are University students so we would like to save as much as we can. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!!!!!! Most helpful advice will get the points. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!! more

Resolved Question: LGBT - Vacation question?

My girlfriend and I are in a long distance relationship and I will be seeing her for a day when I go down to Orlando, Florida. I will be meeting her in a theme park. But I'm not sure which one would be best for us. We are two females and we will be hugging and kissing a lot during the day. Which park would be the best for us being gay. Also, I would like to take her and her parents out to a nice resturant within walking distance of the parks. A nice but in expensive place near the parks, thanks. The parks that we could meet at are: Disney Islands of Adventure Sea World Universal studios Maybe I missed a few? Sorry. Oh, also I want to get something for her for when I see her. I would get flowers but I don't want to have to carry them throughout the park all day. I already got her a promise ring so that is also out of the picture.My girlfriend and I really aren't into rides, so we'd just walk around and talk and stuff. more

Resolved Question: Orlando Florida hotels/vocational rentals - please suggest - we are planing a trip with our 3 year old?

Could you recommend a good Hotel or Vacation rental close to Disney area and the convention centre in Orlando ? Also we don't drive, so we would prefer to be in a place where we can find restaurants/stores at walking distance. Please suggest a clear and safe area as we will be travelling with our 3 ear old. Thanks more

Resolved Question: What to do or see while in Orlando Florida?

My family and I are going on vacation in March to Orlando. We have never been there before and was just wondering what we should do or see. We are actually staying in Kissemmee. We wanted to find a beach to go to and other things. I am 17 so what place in Disney world would be interesting or fun for me?? All around i just want to know what the best places are to go in Orlando. more

Resolved Question: Where I can find the cheapest Disney World tickets?

I planning on going on vacation with a friend to Orlando,Florida and need to find the best prices for Disney World. Websites, Cubs, Programs...anything will help. more

Resolved Question: Where can I get a good deal on Disney World tickets?

My parents are taking a vacation to Florida and I thought I'd suprise them with a gift. We went to Orlando as a family when I was a kid so I know tht they both love Disney. I'm also getting them some spa treatments so I would like to get the park tickets a bit cheaper than the 60 or 70 something dollars that I've seen at the Disney store and online? Maybe through a travel agent or something. Please help me make them happy! more

Resolved Question: Going to Florida on vacation... need hints?

Hello!!! I am from Brazil and I'm going to spend 10 days in Disney World, FL this coming January. After that I am going to stay 10 more days somewhere in Florida, maybe Orlando or Tampa, I haven't decided yet. I would like to have lots os contact with the American culture and habits while there. So.. what do you suggest me? - Places to eat (can be any kind of food, but cheap!) - Beautiful and interesting things to see and do around town (Orlando or Tampa) - Great stores to buy things for the house and clothing as well Thanx! more

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Resolved Question: Going to Disney world with my infant?

I have booked a vacation to Disney World in Orlando Florida - I am very excited. My daughter is only 1 1/2 years old and I know that she is VERY Young for Disney, but I am hoping to get an advice as to rides or certain things we can do with her.. She is soo full of life runs around everywhere and understands quite a lot already, I know she will have fun at Disney. Any other options for FLorida ?? We are travelling in January and thinking of doing Sea World as well?? Please note ** I realize she is YOUNG To fully enjoy disney, but we wanted a happy vacation, and it's already booked.. thanks more

Resolved Question: How To Un-Pop My Ears After A Flight?

On Tuesday, I went to Disney World in Florida and of course I flew down there with my entire family. We had to have a stopover in Virgina and I realized that when I was going down I had this excruciating pain in my ears. No matter how hard I swallowed or how much I yawned it would not go away. The same thing happened to me when I landed in Orlando and my ears would not un-pop. A couple of hours later, when I was in Magic Kingdom, they finally un-popped to my pleasure. However, a few days into the trip, I started to lose hearing in my right ear--everything was muffled! When I leaned to the side or put my head through my knees while hanging upside down it went away. Until the vacation ended, I couldn't hear anything. This morning and last night I could not hear from my ears as it was all muffled and would not go away when I leaned to the side. I went on a plane today and my ears were still bothering me until I got up into the air where the muffling sort of subsided. Now, after landing and one again having excruciating pain in just my left ear this time, I cannot hear out of my ears and everything is really muffled! I took cold/allergy medicine to see if it would help but it didn't and before the flight I had used nose-spray. I'm getting really nervous but if you have any suggestions whatsoever on what to do in this situation that would be great. Help? more