Returning after 3 years away... what changes will we notice (prices, iDrive, Universal etc)

[twogoto]

Hi!

We are very likely returning to Orlando this year, in September and then again in December/January.

We haven't been since September/October 2016

What changes will we notice? Have the prices at restaurants etc gone up a lot? I see that grocery prices have according to other Dibb users. We usually eat on iDrive.

We don't do Disney but do go to Universal and Seaworld - are there any major changes in the parks to be aware of?

Thanks in advance!

[hotspotuk]

Car parking prices have gone up a fair wee bit and u will notice the food in general has taken a hit too

[MEGGYJOE]

We are in the same except it’s 6 years. I’m sure it used to be 15 dollars to park before and think it’s 25 dollars now which is very unfortunate

[Djcraigod]

Originally Posted by MEGGYJOE

We are in the same except it’s 6 years. I’m sure it used to be 15 dollars to park before and think it’s 25 dollars now which is very unfortunate

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Is it really $25 for parking at the parks now?!

[twogoto]

Ok, so we're definitely going back! 109 days to go!

We don't tend to hire a car as find Uber works out cheaper for us.

[Mazascouser]

Price in the restaurants have gone up, you will notice that even with the dollar being at only $1.25 or there abouts to the £. You can still eat reasonably well, lots of happy hours available. universal is expensive, best advice is to buy a refillable mug. Ride wise a lot of the attractions are 3D effects. You can do Universal including Volcano Bay in 3 days I recommend doing a night visit as it is a different atmosphere especially around the Harry Potter areas. Be aware that even the Outlets are charging for parking in certain areas.

[metalguru]

Be aware that even the Outlets are charging for parking in certain areas.[/QUOTE]

Can I ask which outlets are charging?

[bennyboy0751]

we are the same uber for us mears too and from airport way cheaper and to be honest because its local driver its quiker

[twogoto]

Originally Posted by bennyboy0751

we are the same uber for us mears too and from airport way cheaper and to be honest because its local driver its quiker

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Do you find uber cheaper than mears for the airport transfers? Never tried mears. I think last time we paid around $60 in uber.

[pinkspideruk]

Originally Posted by aj26392

Do you find uber cheaper than mears for the airport transfers? Never tried mears. I think last time we paid around $60 in uber.

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We usually get an xl uber from i drive and its between $30 - 40 between 3 of us with plenty of room for our luggage and 3 adults - we have never had an issue with getting an uber (used them last 4 times)

If we are staying on site then we obv use the magical express but if we are staying off site on i drive then we get the lynx from airport to i drive - its 1 bus takes about 45-50 mins depending where on i drive you are staying and costs like $2 per person