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mizzy
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Status: offline |  Posted - 16 Feb 2007 : 08:49:03  
| my villa owner has given me two sets of directions from mco to the villa
one says south via central florida greenway
and then the other says north via the bee line express way
we are staying at glenbrook of the US27 and we have also hired a sat nav and given the car hire people our villas address to program in
can i ask does anyone know which direction we will be sent in and is one route easier than the other?
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blott
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Status: offline | Posted - 16 Feb 2007 : 08:55:39
| I think the reason that they've probably given you the 'south' or 'north' direction is that you'll find that's what it says on the road signs. The directions I give our guests is to follow a road sign that says 'north' even though they're going south!
You could find that the sat nav directions will be exactly the same as one of the the ones you've received from the owner. The sat nav will usually work out the quickest route for you so personally, I'd follow that.
Here's another set using the 192 if you're more comfortable with that.
From Orlando International Airport MCO:
Take the Airport South exit to 417 and take 417 Greenway South.
Exit at Celebration Avenue and turn right.
At the traffic light, turn left on Highway 192 West.
Proceed past the Disney main gate entrance about seven miles.
Proceed onto Highway 27 North.
Go approximately one mile, until the third traffic light, and turn right.
BTW, the Beeline Expressway is now called the Beachline Expressway or the Martin Andersen Beachline Expressway but it's State Road 528.
Both the Beachline (SR 528) and Central Florida Greenway State Road (SR 417) are toll roads. You'll need some $1 or small denomination bills so make sure that you get these in the UK or by purchasing something at the airport and getting change. |
Blott
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mizzy
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Status: offline | Posted - 16 Feb 2007 : 08:59:38
| but that's the problem Blott, i've been emailed two sets of directions (both from mco to the villa) from the owner
different routes, same destination, one must be easier for a first timer behind the wheel?
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Snapper
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Status: offline | Posted - 16 Feb 2007 : 09:41:47
| There isn't much difference between them Mizzy. You will probably also find that both routes end up on 192 west, and from there it's the same directions to Glenbrook.
For what it's worth I tend to find 417 (via the south exit from MCO) a bit quieter most times.
If you use the Celebration exit off 417 (as per Blottie's directions) you will need a couple of quarters. There is an unmanned toll on that exit and you need a couple of quarters for it. I don't think it takes dollar bills or cards.
If you want to avoid this (and we usually do) we go to the end of 417 where it joins onto I-4. We then take I-4 west down to exit 55 and at exit 55 pick-up hwy-27 north. It's a few miles longer but it always feels quicker because there are hardly any traffic lights. |
Steve.
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Status: offline | Posted - 16 Feb 2007 : 11:35:13
| Don't want to confuse things - I have used the same route as Steve (Snapper) but would imagine there's very little difference between his and Marks suggestion.
If you're using sat nav why not wait and see which route it takes you? |
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Status: offline | Posted - 16 Feb 2007 : 16:25:41
| Hi Mizzy
If i am out without hubby and i have to drive i use the same as Snapper (Steve) i find this route fine i also have a villa on Glenbrook. On my next visit in April i am taking sat nav just so i can venture further afield and hopefuly will find my way back.  | | Report this post to a moderator | goto top of page |
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KJH
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Status: offline | Posted - 16 Feb 2007 : 18:23:51
| | We have a villa on Glenbrook and the 417 to Celebration then onto the 192 is usually the quickest and easiest route. Make sure you have $$ and cents for the tolls. |
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Status: offline | Posted - 22 Feb 2007 : 09:01:39
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Originally posted by MarkJan
Hmmm, I thought my directions based on only 4 roads to Glenbrook were pretty easy. I'll have to have a look at 417 in April.
Mark
The 417 route is good for first time drivers whom haven't drove in the US before and are not familiar with US highways.
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thornton
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| | As one who has a villa very close to Glenbrook I would think that the the 417, then Osceola Parkway and then 192 onto the 192 then 27 would be the best way. Just make sure you have some notes less than 20 dollars and get some change inclusing 25c coins so you have some for the unmanned tolls. We have done this journey four times in the last five weeks picking up various guests and think it is the best way. Mizzy if you DM when we get home I will give you our home phone number and let you know what we think is the best and easiest way. |
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