FLORIDA Pre Travel day 2024 | Orlando money saving tips + what we pack

[@Britfam.]

We hope you find this information helpful please let us know your hints and tips

[@TheMarsdenSquad]

I would add a tip to spread your clothing over multiple suitcases, that way if you lose a case, you don’t lose all of one persons possessions, and everyone has a little of something! X

[@Britfam.]

@@TheMarsdenSquad good idea thank you 😍

[@joakablondie]

Thank you for the tip on the portable safe! Been wondering what to do when we go to the waterparks ! X

[@Britfam.]

Thank you for your comment🥰, it has come in handy and saved paying $30 to rent a locker at the water parks 😀

[@Soaringwithkirsty]

Loved this vlog Can’t wait to watch the rest of your trip What editing software do you use please??? I’m looking to start vlogging and I have no idea how to make a video properly xx

[@Britfam.]

@@Soaringwithkirsty hi thank you 🥰 will be uploading new vlogs every Sunday 🤩 we use iMovie and CapCut desktop good luck with the vlogging

[@charlottemartin4697]

Really helpful. I've watched it twice 😂

[@Britfam.]

Thank you Glad you liked it 🤩

[@KerryBarry-n7n]

Excellent video. We're not quite the same as no kids an don't do villa but do bring squash, sweets, washing powder etc.. so grateful we have the pound shop here in UK! Thank you for the video.. I'm going to get those collapsible cups!

[@Britfam.]

@@KerryBarry-n7n Thank you glad you enjoyed our video 🤩🥰

[@sharonsmith381]

Hi enjoy your florida holiday, next year will be our 22nd florida holiday took my granddaughter when she was 4 years old she's been there 15 times she is now 25 love florida

[@clairechristy4023]

Excellent video ! Thank you, great tips . It’s our first time travelling to Florida later in the year xx

[@Britfam.]

@@clairechristy4023 hi Claire, Beckie here.. I’m so glad you found it informative ☺️ I hope you have a wonderful time with your family and make wonderful memories to treasure forever!xx

[@Singsalsing]

Best packing video I've ever seen. Loads of money saving ideas. Every brit should watch this before going to Florida or anywhere abroad. Thank you for posting this.

[@Britfam.]

@@Singsalsing ahhh thank you so much glad you found it useful 😀😀

[@papadoc19]

Legitimately curious how much something like pasta or other food stocks cost in Britain that it would make it worthwhile to bring it with you as opposed to buying it from Walmart or Publix because it is very cheap or if you aren’t brand conscious, places like Publix have bogo deals that make certain food items very affordable?

[@adamwiles72]

Great to see you back have missed ya!!!

[@Britfam.]

@@adamwiles72 thanks Adam 😀

[@Edbop90]

Loving the food suitcase! Taking the kids for the first time in Feb so looking for all the tips for taking littles!! Feel like we’ll need a case of go to snack too!

[@Britfam.]

@@Edbop90 oh wow! How exciting indeed 😊 yes bring a snack case and don’t forget those zip lock bags! They are also handy for when you buy big lolly-pops in the parks. When little one has had enough of the lolly - simply pop inside a zip lock bag until later on in the day! Keep watching our vlogs for more little family friendly hints and tips and thank you for watching us. P.s we are in Florida atm so if there is anything you want to know/see let me know and I’ll do my best to help out 🤗❤️

[@lovingit824]

How many cases do you take for the family? X

[@Britfam.]

@@lovingit824 hi we take 3 full size cases and the kids have a cabin bag each

[@carlyware7969]

This video is brill, really informative. More relatable to see, not necessarily being frugal but saving spending on niffnaff to spend on fun things when you're on hols!

[@Britfam.]

@@carlyware7969 hi Carly , Thank you for your comment , yes exactly 🤗😀

[@jackieegerton7446]

We take reusable straws and poundlands cutlery in a case each, when we go in the parks etc because we hate wood and paper ones.😊

[@Britfam.]

@@jackieegerton7446 hi Jackie good thinking the paper straws are useless 😂

[@troycrombie9778]

Some good tips here. One thing we always do is take a few adaptors and then UK extension leads so we can charge everything with only needing minimal adaptors

[@Britfam.]

@@troycrombie9778 hi Troy thank you ☺️ good idea 👍🏻

[@beckiwhite9392]

That was really really informative. Can I ask, do you have to declare all the food?

[@Britfam.]

@@beckiwhite9392 hi becki ,thank you so much 😀 as far as I know as long as your not taking anything fresh like meat or dairy you don’t need to declare it ,we have been doing this for a few years now and have never been stopped or had any issues.

[@beckiwhite9392]

@@Britfam. oh fab that’s really good to know, thank you ☺️ just watched some of your Paris vlogs too as we go back again this year. Not managed to get to the states yet, but one day hopefully 🤞🏻

[@Britfam.]

@@beckiwhite9392 you’re so very welcome! If you ever need to know anything about a Florida trip give us a message. Please subscribe for our future trips too 🥰

[@michellemarsh1137]

Your food suitcase is brilliant- I would never have thought of taking wine in the hold luggage! You are right though as last time we went I only took teabags & we ended up spending about $300 in Walmart for a family of 6 (2 adults, 4 kids). Even then we had to top-up by the 2nd week. Great vlog though! 👍🏻 Have a great holiday! ✈️☀️🎢🏖️🌊

[@Britfam.]

@@michellemarsh1137 it soon mounts up Michelle doesn’t it! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment - we truly appreciate it!xx

[@faye13l]

Which shoes did you mention you were taking for yourself? I'm desperately trying to find something good after killing my feet last time! Thanks for all the hints!!

[@Britfam.]

@@faye13l hi , I wear nike huarache but to be honest the asics nova blast are the most comfortable they do them in men’s and women’s

[@faye13l]

@@Britfam. Thank you so much! Have a great trip!!

[@Britfam.]

@@faye13l thank you

[@danielkey491]

Great video and useful tips. Just be careful with those trunki car seats. They aren’t recognised in the US so if you were stopped or bumped etc then your insurance would be void. I’d just keep taking it tbh but just make your decision on that 😉. We take the bubble ones 👍

[@Britfam.]

@@danielkey491 ahhh thank you so much for this information. I had absolutely no idea that this was the case, I’ll look into it immediately 🤗 may I ask what is the bubble one?xx

[@rebeccadeacon9480]

We use packing bags but mix them around the cases in case one of them doesn’t turn up so one of us isn’t without clothes. We also take a few days clothes in a carry on as well in case none of them turn up lol

[@Britfam.]

@@rebeccadeacon9480 hi Rebecca good thinking 👍🏻😀

[@Ben20204]

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[@debsym62]

Dollar Tree is also great for smaller size snacks and cereals etc if you do want to try a bit of American food.

[@Britfam.]

@@debsym62 Thank you we will check it out 😀

[@annavaneck_]

New sub here, great vlog. Premium Economy is great, when you book early they don't cost much more then Economy. I also bring food with me even if they have the same, like Nutella, because the taste is diffrent and it's with more sugar. I also pack 2-3 bottles of water so I have some nice icecold water while waiting on the rental car. Dollar Tree or 5 below is a good place to go for cheap tabs and also snacks. I also bring my own shampoo and body wash. Don't you have annual passes of you go 3 times a year?

[@Britfam.]

@@annavaneck_ hi Anna, firstly thank you for subscribing to our channel and welcome. I will certainly check Dollar Tree out thank you for the advice! We do have annual passes for Universal yes! Thanks again for watching and we hope to speak to you again real soon. Xx

[@Sarahsparkles83]

You said u don’t normally let the children have juice at home so do they only just always drink water ? Can’t believe all the things u take with you 🤩

[@Britfam.]

Hi Sarah , yes they usually drink water or milk , haha I know it seems a lot but why not saves a few quid , and all our supplies coming in handy today as we are stuck in the villa at the moment due to tropical storm Debbie

[@StuartSmith-f3f]

Isn’t going to Florida also about the snacks and treats around the parks? And the different items you can buy around the supermarkets? Rather than taking it all from home?

[@MiaL5769]

I agree but the prices in Florida are absolutely ridiculous, as they said, nobody is spending $10 on a little treat thats the size of a small cupcake.

[@StuartSmith-f3f]

But you’re on holiday! I always say to myself if I’m doing it I’m doing it properly, I’m not rich but the last thing I want to do is think about money on holiday….dont we all do enough of that the most of the time when we’re at home !

[@Britfam.]

Yes it is but when your on a 23 night trip and in the theme parks pretty much every day how many Mickey bars and cookies does anyone want to eat ?? Plus we never said we don’t buy treats in the parks or supermarket because we do , we take snacks for our children who don’t really like the american treats

[@MiaL5769]

⁠@@Britfam. Very correct, love your idea of bringing your own food, the prices in America are outrageous, especially because you either get a giant portion that your not going to finish, or you get a tiny amount. The glow sticks are an amazing idea, as you guys said $30 for a necklace is absolutely sick, especially with children, it soon adds up to $60 or over.

[@TheMarsdenSquad]

Great video :) We recently did a Disney series, would love you to check it out! We also fill half a suitcase with food haha I even take soup and noodles 😅 my family laugh at me, I also take several boxes of cereal and dairy free milk, because dear god $6 for one box of cereal..: that’s a no from me ❤

[@Britfam.]

@@TheMarsdenSquad ok we shall check you out when we get home we are still in Orlando at the moment thanks for your support 🥰

[@TheMarsdenSquad]

@@Britfam. I’m so jealous! Can’t wait to get back :) hope you are having a fab time!

[@brianmonkey1697]

Omg this is the funniest….

[@elainethorne4200]

Do you not enjoy your holiday I been 10 times never took food with me

[@Britfam.]

@@elainethorne4200 hi Elaine, of course we love every second of being here and all the yummy treats. My frugal ways are just a little method of saving a few pounds so that I can spoil my babies even more when we are here. Lots of love! Beckie xxx