Turlock California to Orlando FLA 12/21

Turlockbill · January 13

We are planning a trip to Disney World the first of December 2021 from Turlock CA, what is the consensus? I have not tried a winter trip cross country! Is the southern route pretty good that time of year? Also any suggestions on were to stay in Orlando and I was also thinking on staying for a while maybe going to the Keys?

Thanks
Bill

agesilaus · January 13

Just stay on I-10 except the I-12 bypass around New Orleans. When you get to I-75 in FL turn south until you get to the Florida Turnpike. Take that to Disney.

<ake sure yopu have reservations in the Keys begore heading that way and prepare for sticker shock

Edited January 13 by agesilaus

Turlockbill · January 14

Thank you, reason for the trip is my Granddaughter is dancing at Disney world so we decided to stick around for a bit. Is there another area that is good to stay a bit in the winter?

agesilaus · January 14

You might try the state parks with springs: Manatee Spring, Rainbow springs, Blue Springs and others and the fed cg Alexander, Juniper and Salt Springs. This year it seems to be possible to get a spot since visitation is down. Be warned that it is in the 30's here tonight in north central FL, we are having another cold (for us) winter. Anyway those parks are excellent. The Florida Parks system has won the best in the US award multiple times including this year IIRC.

packnrat · January 14

down to the 30's ? and here i believed florida never got below 70 F. and 300% humidity. guess i have been told wrong.

but yes take hwy 10, as some places along hwy 40 will be snowed/iced in at times, do not even think about hwy 80 up north.

one of these days i would like to see the state.

Barbaraok · January 14

Are you staying on site at WDW? The RV Park is great and we love staying there. Yes, pricey, but there is so much to do and easy to get around to all the different areas using the Disney Transportation System.