What are some good ideas for an Orlando vacation? I have 2 kids (ages 9 and 7).?
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We've never been to Orlando before but are looking at visiting for a week or so in June. I know about the theme parks in Orlando and about some other attractions, but does anybody have any good information on ideas where to take 2 boys, ages 9 and 7? Also looking for any good tips on lodging...if you have any idea about homeowners who rent out apartments on a weekly basis, I'd be grateful for any information you can share.
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WDW (Walt Disney World) consists of 47-sq. miles, larger than most cities. Just doing its 4-major parks will encompass almost your entire stay, especially considering the summer crowds. You won't have much time for ancillary activities, plus it'll be difficult to even squeeze in Seaworld, Universal, or IOA (Islands of Adventure). Fortunately, you're considering a week's stay, you'll need every bit of it. The 1st challenge is to decide on where you want your vacation to center around. If you're considering a WDW vacation, then here are just a few suggestions, especially for young boys, outside its major parks...
> Water parks: Disney has 2. Typhoon Lagoon is better suited for them. It'll be hot, and kids are all about the water. Purchase passes to include a water park option. This will be cheaper than buying passes separately.
> Dinner shows: Medieval Times, in Kissimmee. Again, your boys will gravitate to this more so than the more "romantic" Arabian Nights, or the corny Hoop-Dee-Do, etc.
> Downtown Disney: Good to kill a few hrs and stroll around for free. Shops, restaurants, some activities. Disney Quest is an interactive arcade, not cheap, but it has interactive games/simulators that cannot be duplicated @ home (there's even classic games in their original arcade format for Mom & Dad).
> WDW's Ft. Wilderness/Wilderness Lodge outdoor activities: The Fort is the campground. The Lodge is the lodge. Both resorts offer outdoor activities (e.g. Fishing, Jet-Skiing, horsebacking, etc.) for a fee of course.
> Gatorland, Orlando: Perfect 1/2-day attraction. Affordable. It's not exactly a "refined" attraction, but that's part of the appeal. The largest gators in captivity are there. Enough shows, swamp walk, gator nuggets, and other animals to keep the boys interested. They can take a picture holding a real gator (don't worry, only like a 3-footer w/jaws taped). You can also opt for a package that includes an airboat tour @ East Lake Toho.
> I-Drive (International Drive, Orlando): I-Drive is the #2 resort destination in Central FL. It's tourist-central on steroids. If you won't be driving, you can always board the I-Ride Trolley along it's 7-mile route. Simply get off to do the outlets, restaurants, or smaller attractions (e.g. Ripley's, Wonder Works, Titantic, etc.). Even the largest McDonald's in the world is there.
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Lodging:
Advise that you do not rent from any individual directly. Bona-fide vacation home rentals are typically done via professional property mgmt companies.
Most Disney experts will advise that you stay on Disney property. Sounds like you're looking for accommodations that have good size, full kitchen, separate bedrooms, etc. Here's my #1 recommendation for your particular group...
...Disney's Ft. Wilderness: You get everything that I just mentioned, plus...
> Rustic setting.
> Log home style.
> Extra Magic Hours.
> Free transportation from/to OIA (Orl International Airport).
> Free transportation w/in WDW (no need to rent, no parking fees, no worries).
> Overall, the Disney "Magic".
Yes, you can always rent a villa/condo/time-share/home, etc., outside of Disney, for considerably less. However, make sure you factor in the extra cost of renting a car, parking, gas, commute times, loss of certain perks, and overall inconvenience. Don't get me wrong, plenty of people are very happy staying outside of Disney. The choice is yours, but I normally advise Disney "rookies" to stay on property.
WDW (Walt Disney World) consists of 47-sq. miles, larger than most cities. Just doing its 4-major parks will encompass almost your entire stay, especially considering the summer crowds. You won't have much time for ancillary activities, plus it'll be difficult to even squeeze in Seaworld, Universal, or IOA (Islands of Adventure). Fortunately, you're considering a week's stay, you'll need every bit of it. The 1st challenge is to decide on where you want your vacation to center around. If you're considering a WDW vacation, then here are just a few suggestions, especially for young boys, outside its major parks...
> Water parks: Disney has 2. Typhoon Lagoon is better suited for them. It'll be hot, and kids are all about the water. Purchase passes to include a water park option. This will be cheaper than buying passes separately.
> Dinner shows: Medieval Times, in Kissimmee. Again, your boys will gravitate to this more so than the more "romantic" Arabian Nights, or the corny Hoop-Dee-Do, etc.
> Downtown Disney: Good to kill a few hrs and stroll around for free. Shops, restaurants, some activities. Disney Quest is an interactive arcade, not cheap, but it has interactive games/simulators that cannot be duplicated @ home (there's even classic games in their original arcade format for Mom & Dad).
> WDW's Ft. Wilderness/Wilderness Lodge outdoor activities: The Fort is the campground. The Lodge is the lodge. Both resorts offer outdoor activities (e.g. Fishing, Jet-Skiing, horsebacking, etc.) for a fee of course.
> Gatorland, Orlando: Perfect 1/2-day attraction. Affordable. It's not exactly a "refined" attraction, but that's part of the appeal. The largest gators in captivity are there. Enough shows, swamp walk, gator nuggets, and other animals to keep the boys interested. They can take a picture holding a real gator (don't worry, only like a 3-footer w/jaws taped). You can also opt for a package that includes an airboat tour @ East Lake Toho.
> I-Drive (International Drive, Orlando): I-Drive is the #2 resort destination in Central FL. It's tourist-central on steroids. If you won't be driving, you can always board the I-Ride Trolley along it's 7-mile route. Simply get off to do the outlets, restaurants, or smaller attractions (e.g. Ripley's, Wonder Works, Titantic, etc.). Even the largest McDonald's in the world is there.
.........................
Lodging:
Advise that you do not rent from any individual directly. Bona-fide vacation home rentals are typically done via professional property mgmt companies.
Most Disney experts will advise that you stay on Disney property. Sounds like you're looking for accommodations that have good size, full kitchen, separate bedrooms, etc. Here's my #1 recommendation for your particular group...
...Disney's Ft. Wilderness: You get everything that I just mentioned, plus...
> Rustic setting.
> Log home style.
> Extra Magic Hours.
> Free transportation from/to OIA (Orl International Airport).
> Free transportation w/in WDW (no need to rent, no parking fees, no worries).
> Overall, the Disney "Magic".
Yes, you can always rent a villa/condo/time-share/home, etc., outside of Disney, for considerably less. However, make sure you factor in the extra cost of renting a car, parking, gas, commute times, loss of certain perks, and overall inconvenience. Don't get me wrong, plenty of people are very happy staying outside of Disney. The choice is yours, but I normally advise Disney "rookies" to stay on property.
Any recommendations for a nice part of Oahu to stay in outside of Waikiki?
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We (3 adults and 3 babies) will probably be going to Waikiki to see the sights and shop quite often, but we don't want to stay in Waikiki. I'm looking for a nice vacation condo somewhere close to the beach or mountains and yet driveable to Waikiki since we'll have a car. Any ideas for somewhere safe and peaceful since my 3 boys are very young at 5,2, and 2. We'll be there for about 10days. Thanks!!
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Welcome to Hawaii, ok? So hea the thing bout Oahu, parking in Waikiki very spensive, figure 25 buck a day if yo uwanna park near beach, and while some public parking, ova by zoo, it fill up most day by 8 or 9 inna morning, ok? Now, for sure stay way from leeward of island, that mean no go to Makaha, ok? Yeah, cheap condo there rite now, and renter gonna say it very safe there, but for sure it not, too much drug, alcohol, and lotta homeless people onna beach, ok? So, notta good vacation place for you, ok? Now it spensive to park in Waikiki, figure 25 buck for the day IF YOU CAN FIND it, ok? Most hotel won't let you park less you stay there now, cause of shortage of space, and liability, ok? They do have some metered parking ova by the zoo, but for sure most that filled by 9 am, so can't depend on that, yeah? Same with metered lots, parking justa problem so know that before you drive to Waikiki, ok? Now, for sure there some great condo deal between Waikiki and Diamond head, not rite in Waikiki, but still close nuff to walk, even with little ones, and gotta great beach, so check out "diamondheadcondo.com", you see what I mean, ok? Now of course new disney hotel and Marriot, and coupla otha ova Aulani area, nice place, manufactured beach, little spensive, notta condo, but far from Waikiki, like almost 20 miles, and lotta traffic hea, so can take ova 1 hour to go that far, even onna good day, ok? Now, you already decide that you not wanna stay Waikiki, but I gonna tell you bout one more place, it in Waikiki, call the Aston Tower Condo, it not too well known, but finest kinda place, you getta tow bedroom 2 bath condo, with great view of ocean, if you above the 17 floor, (they got 40), and very quiet, very safe, and for sure you gonna love, and kid can walk easy to beach, to eat, and condo got full kitchen, you can cook or make sandwich, so consider that too, ok? Hope this help, peace and aloha to you!
Welcome to Hawaii, ok? So hea the thing bout Oahu, parking in Waikiki very spensive, figure 25 buck a day if yo uwanna park near beach, and while some public parking, ova by zoo, it fill up most day by 8 or 9 inna morning, ok? Now, for sure stay way from leeward of island, that mean no go to Makaha, ok? Yeah, cheap condo there rite now, and renter gonna say it very safe there, but for sure it not, too much drug, alcohol, and lotta homeless people onna beach, ok? So, notta good vacation place for you, ok? Now it spensive to park in Waikiki, figure 25 buck for the day IF YOU CAN FIND it, ok? Most hotel won't let you park less you stay there now, cause of shortage of space, and liability, ok? They do have some metered parking ova by the zoo, but for sure most that filled by 9 am, so can't depend on that, yeah? Same with metered lots, parking justa problem so know that before you drive to Waikiki, ok? Now, for sure there some great condo deal between Waikiki and Diamond head, not rite in Waikiki, but still close nuff to walk, even with little ones, and gotta great beach, so check out "diamondheadcondo.com", you see what I mean, ok? Now of course new disney hotel and Marriot, and coupla otha ova Aulani area, nice place, manufactured beach, little spensive, notta condo, but far from Waikiki, like almost 20 miles, and lotta traffic hea, so can take ova 1 hour to go that far, even onna good day, ok? Now, you already decide that you not wanna stay Waikiki, but I gonna tell you bout one more place, it in Waikiki, call the Aston Tower Condo, it not too well known, but finest kinda place, you getta tow bedroom 2 bath condo, with great view of ocean, if you above the 17 floor, (they got 40), and very quiet, very safe, and for sure you gonna love, and kid can walk easy to beach, to eat, and condo got full kitchen, you can cook or make sandwich, so consider that too, ok? Hope this help, peace and aloha to you!
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