Thanks to all for the advice - we ended up not using the various services, but will (as suggested) leave something for the cleaner/housemaid at the end of our stay.

So we finally have to leave the lovely villa tomorrow - with a hotel booking (the Rosen Plaza) for the final 4 nights of our very extended vacation. This is a naive question, I know, but what's the...

Thanks to all for your advice - as wife (and kids) wanted to go shopping anyway, I took them to Florida Mall. I whisked middle daughter off to Barnes & Noble and sampled the cheesecake (for the...

Yes, though Disney don't seem to mention it on their website (or not obviously enough for me to find!) - I only heard of it through this forum. Whereas Sea World did advertise it on their site, I...

We also did Epcot today (it was very busy!) courtesy of Disney's offer - no problem using original e-ticket and passport id - even had parking charges reimbursed[msnsmile]

Impressed with Disney's...

Thanks Blott, we were planning a visit to Florida Mall anyway, so that would work well[msnsmile]

Hi - as a result of the current return flight delays, both my teenage daughters have run out of books to read: so where is the best, reasonably close bookshop? When they asked, I realised that I...

Stuck in Orlando, was due to fly back to London yesterday (Sat), earliest available flight back 28th - 11 day delay. Luckily been able to extend villa for 1 week, and just booked remaining 4 nights...

As advised by US carhire, I extended directly with Dollar at MCO today (had gone there to check and eventually rebook flight) - they were very helpful and gave me pretty much the same daily rate as...

Well, I spent a fair chunk of today at MCO - lots of varying travellers tales, notably inconsistent responses by BA staff (e.g. offers of accommodation ranging from 0 to 3 days), but I guess this is...

I e-mailed the same query to them yesterday evening, got a quick reply - as I had already collected the car I will need to contact the rental company (Dollar, in my case) direct. I presume you will...

Mark - "they have been moved...", was this by the airline or by an agent? I booked direct with BA, so suspect I will have to sort out rebookings myself.

Just rechecked BA site - strangely, my...

BA website says that they have cancelled all flights in and out of London on Saturday. However, for inward flights they do not specify whether they are referring to the departure or arrival...

Anyone been (or expecting to be) affected yet? Most of the info published by BA seems to relate to outward flights, so it's not clear what the position is for those already here but trying to get...

Steph - that's exactly what we did! Journey time was pretty much the same, but as you say, the Beachline route back was less tedious. Thanks a lot for your help.

Zander - thanks for that, should come in useful for our next visit[msnsmile]

Dave, we were there on Weds night (7th) - Tinkerbell certainly flew then, to the delight of our 5 year-old! Must have been a one night stand with Captain Hook...

Steph, thanks for the info. We eventually opted for Melbourne Beach: took longer to get there than I had expected (192 pretty slow all the way through St Cloud), but the beach was pleasant and...

Most threads seem to focus on the stretch from Clearwater down to Fort Myers. But are there good beaches slightly further north - e.g. my map includes Hernando Beach (just north of Aripeka). Is...

Blott, thanks for the information, especially the link. It is probably sensible to rent an ECV for the trip - we have booked a 7-seater minivan for 2 adults and 3 kids, so should have enough room.
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Thanks Martin[msnsmile]

Hi - I have two questions for Martin the ticket guru, regarding the Water Park Fun & More tickets (non-hopping):

1. I understand that you cannot visit two main parks in one day - but can you...

Hi - I was wondering what provision there is for mobility scooters in the various theme parks? My wife broke her leg badly a few months ago - although mainly off crutches now, she is still limping...

Garry, thanks for the suggestions - I suspect you are more active than us(!), but I certainly agree that we don't want to feel afterwards that we wasted time. Sounds like you don't count the water...

...and still the helpful information and advice pours in - I'm glad I found this site[msnsmile].

Thanks all!