florida flights

THE DOC · 2 Mar 2006 at 17:54

hi guys as the title suggests any ideas for cheap flights to florida ,possibly around the end of june start of july and if i do make it any tips for the disney parks or universal studios ie what to see first

PeterNem · 2 Mar 2006 at 17:56

How old are all the people in the group? If you have younsters with you I'd be sure to do Disney, but if you're all in your teens and older, skip Disney and go right to Universal

Davey_Pitch · 2 Mar 2006 at 17:59

PeterNem said:
How old are all the people in the group? If you have younsters with you I'd be sure to do Disney, but if you're all in your teens and older, skip Disney and go right to Universal

Bah, I'm 28 and the gf is 23 and we're staying in Disneyworld in July/August. I think it's great

THE DOC · 2 Mar 2006 at 18:00

its for myself and wife three kids 6,9,11 got the offer of cheap accomodation but the flights are expensive

PeterNem · 2 Mar 2006 at 18:01

Fair enough then!! I guess I'm saying that from the point of view having been a couple of times.

If you've not been it's probably worth it for the experience

I have fond memories of splash mountain and thunder mountain as a kid!

edit: with kids that age, definately make sure you get to Disney, they'll adore it.

As for flights, check on expedia and have a look. Unfortauntely during school holidays flights to Florida always jump up as it's peak time for UK tourists.

PeterNem · 2 Mar 2006 at 18:05

Total price for this trip: £1,994.50
Average price per passenger: £398.90
1 Review the flight details
flight Fri 23-Jun-06 Expedia Special Fare
London (LGW)
Depart 11:15
Terminal S to Orlando (MCO)
Arrive 15:25
4,336 mi
(6,978 km)
Duration: 9hr 10min
VS Virgin Atlantic
Flight: 27
3Economy/Coach Class, Lunch, Boeing 747-400
Total distance: 4,336 mi (6,978 km)
Total duration: 9hr 10min
flight Fri 7-Jul-06 Expedia Special Fare
Orlando (MCO)
Depart 17:50 to London (LGW)
Arrive 06:55 +1 day
Terminal S
4,336 mi
(6,978 km)
Duration: 8hr 5min
VS Virgin Atlantic
Flight: 28
3Economy/Coach Class, Dinner, Boeing 747-400
Total distance: 4,336 mi (6,978 km)
Total duration: 8hr 5min

That doesn't seem too bad, direct flight to Orlando. there are some cheaper but they connect all over the place.

Davey_Pitch · 2 Mar 2006 at 18:10

PeterNem said:
Fair enough then!! I guess I'm saying that from the point of view having been a couple of times.

If you've not been it's probably worth it for the experience I have fond memories of splash mountain and thunder mountain as a kid!

If that was aimed at me, I've already been once and would still happily stay at Disney. I think I'm just a big kid really

yer_averagejoe · 2 Mar 2006 at 18:14

You'd probably be able to knock a huge lump off the flight by connecting in chicago. one connection isnt too much to argue with if the price difference is enough.

PeterNem · 2 Mar 2006 at 18:15

Yea, it was aimed at you. Having read it again it might not have come across quite as I intended - I'm not trying to question your choice of holiday

My experience of Florida (I've been 8 times and been all over the place, Florida keys, orlando, gulf coast, atlantic coast etc) is that you really can't go far wrong - there's something for everyone.

THE DOC · 2 Mar 2006 at 18:30

yer_averagejoe said:
You'd probably be able to knock a huge lump off the flight by connecting in chicago. one connection isnt too much to argue with if the price difference is enough.

how do i do that