Rent a car (VERY cheap in Florida) and use motels along the way. Cross to gulf coast (Tampa/St Pete) then drive down western side to Naples (lovely place) with plenty to see en route; across to Everglades (lots of wildlife visible as it's dry season and they congregate at remaining water); drive out along The Keys to Key West (fascinating drive and Key West great for people watching!); back up east coast via Miami, etc. and maybe Cape Canaveral. A couple of days by a pool at the end.
Did similar in 9 days, 1600 miles with no stress. Easy driving with warm temperatures, low humidity and no bugs (unlike summer). Americans get out of Florida in summer, return Oct to spring.

did they fire you for spelling, diction and grammar?

Get the Brits Guide to Orlando on Amazon (other guides and book retailers are available), it's a really good go to book and updated each year.

Have you checked on The Dibb? - it has a wealth of information, make sure you look at the forums too... http://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/wiki.php?index=1

did they fire you for spelling, diction and grammar?

this is still a busy time but not as busy as this week would have been. check disney crowd calendars for more information. I use to work for Disney world in Florida and now wrote a Orlando Florida Guide which is regularly updated.

So did the kids who haven't had their 2 week break yet go to school on Friday and today? Thought not.

So how are all these Lancashire kids going to make up those 2 lost days?? Just more evidence that the DoE's 'everyday is precious' mantra is pure ****

amazing especially as schools in Lancashire are on Easter 2 week break
Cheapest Florida holiday ever!!

Depends what you're into of course - by their very name though Busch "Gardens" are not just about the rollercoasters - though of course that's what tends to rake the money in for them. Orlando as a whole though would seem to be pretty much set up as a touristy kind of place - not exactly a historical site seeing touring destination. And I've absolutely nothing against those either.

But only if you really must spend days at expensive, contrived entertainment (though, of its kind, it's usually well done). The cost of entry will get you to so many more interesting places.

After going last year I'd avoid sea world.
The place was completely dead and atmosphere nowhere near like it was prior to a certain film.
Don't rule out universal. The Harry Potter set up is amazing (even for non potter fans like myself)

Busch Gardens and Universal.

Unfortunately not my primary & high school in Lancashire. They're on the Easter break now.

Checked for September and by time I pay luggage and book a seat it's same price as virgin!

​like it foxy!

Yes my kids break up on the 9th April for 2 weeks both in primary and secondary school - it's just what Lancashire decided this year
We've already booked Florida so have about 10 other families!! So cheap

Fait enough, certainly better timing for holidays with weather.

But cant really call it easter.

​Some schools in Lancashire are on their two weeks now but some schools are off w/c 11th April for two weeks. They didn't feel it was enough time from the Feb school hols to have two weeks off so soon.

Yep a lot of schools in lancs are on their 2 week Easter break from the 8th April.

Posted last week some time....

hot, wish I had the money to spare, my kids break up 8th April for their Easter hols, managed to get a very good deal at haven out of it for the week tho :-)

looks good

Rent a car (VERY cheap in Florida) and use motels along the way. Cross to gulf coast (Tampa/St Pete) then drive down western side to Naples (lovely place) with plenty to see en route; across to Everglades (lots of wildlife visible as it's dry season and they congregate at remaining water); drive out along The Keys to Key West (fascinating drive and Key West great for people watching!); back up east coast via Miami, etc. and maybe Cape Canaveral. A couple of days by a pool at the end.
Did similar in 9 days, 1600 miles with no stress. Easy driving with warm temperatures, low humidity and no bugs (unlike summer). Americans get out of Florida in summer, return Oct to spring.

HHHHEEEEAAAAATTTTT !!!!!!!

What are your non Disney top tips?

Wow Mickey here I come

Alternative airports and dates are available from this thread as well. Just had a quick look and the prices are still about this price.

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/bargain-orlando-return-flights-now-260-269-return-dependent-which-uk-airport-dreamliner-2418117

Very tempting. We went to Dusney this time 2 years ago, not as busy as we thought it was going to be and we had a great time.

Watching a Floridian's YouTube vids - i.e. someone who lives there AND has a Disney Annual Pass - I can assure you that it is NOT any less busy at this time of year. :stuck_out_tongue:

My search Gatwick 14 days depart 13 April showed £244 !