We just came back from Florida less than a month ago! We LOVED it. loved it. loved it. We drove! (From just outside Toronto). On the way there, we drove to South Carolina (stayed with a friend) and on the way back, we did the drive straight. Don't think i will do it again. Took us about 21 hrs, plus an additional 4 for gas, meals, stretching legs, etc. It was too long. We went for two weeks, we stayed in Palm Coast for a wedding too. We visited Clearwater, the Orlando area, etc. We only went to Magic Kingdom this time. We are absolutely planning to go back. Next time we will do less traveling around and more of the parks. To save some $ at the park, you can bring your own food, snack and drinks in cooler bags. i am sure somewhere you will find a list of what you can't bring (ie glass, guns, ammo, etc.)

The parents of good friends of ours own a house about 15 min away from Disneyworld, just off the Hwy 192 in Kissimmee. They rent it out to vacationers, i know they would love the advertising - here is the website.

http://itsasunnydayinflorida.com/

It's a beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath house with pool, double garage and driveway. Not because they are my friends, but it's a very nice, well cared for home. Prices are on the website too. Their pricing is very reasonable. If you would like to know about my personal experience at the house or Disneyworld, please feel free to ask!