Recently we drove as a family from Canada down to DisneyWorld in Orlando, Florida. It took us almost two days with one hotel stop, but with young kids I usually prefer driving over flying.
On this trip I learned a few things that I will remember for future trips to Florida. And in case you are thinking of taking a trip to Florida, I’m going to share my new found knowledge with you:
- Tea isn’t the same as tea. If you were to go into a restaurant up here in Canada and ask for a tea you would be brought a hot, brewed tea. Seems logical. But ordering tea in some of the southern states has a different meaning. They’ll bring you brewed tea, but it will be cold. If you want hot tea you need to specify. You also have to specify sweet tea if you’re looking for something like a Lipton’s or Nestea. I happen to like cold brew tea so it was a pleasant surprise.
- Avoid boiled peanuts. Driving down highway 75 we encountered many signs for citrus fruit, pecans, and boiled peanuts. I know, you’re probably thinking ‘why would I stop for something as unappetizing sounding as boiled peanuts.’ I had the same thought. But I’m married to a man who has a different thought pattern. He bought a bag. We both tried one. My husband tossed the bag in the garbage.
- You don’t get if you don’t ask. When we went to DisneyWorld last August we were upgraded to a junior suite on t he club level of our hotel (The Wilderness Lodge). It was free. It was awesome. Our recent August trip they didn’t automatically upgrade us, but when we asked they offered us a regular room on the club level. Speaking up sometimes pays off.
So on your next trip to Florida, remember these things so you don’t make the mistakes I did. Your turn: what tricks or tips have you picked up on your travels?
Tags: disneyworld, just me, staying in Disneyworld, summer fun
