I go to Disney in August (end of August) and I book a full package with air, hotel, park tickets and food through Southwest Vacations.com - two years in a row it has been 600+ per person total!
Where to stay depends on a couple of things. Disney has combo packages that alot of people like--stay at the park and don't drive. I personally don't mind driving a like to have my options for things to do, places to go, dining etc. I usually always check out the rental properties at vrbo.com in the cities I plan to visit. If I don't see anything there I use yahoo! travel hotel reviews and check prices. I also check to see if they have a tourism/visitor info website and get some flyers mailed to me. Have FUN!
I'm planning a trip with my 3 kids to Disney Orlando. Making a road trip from Southern California. Once there I would like to know where to stay. What do you recommend as far as where to stay in Florida? (hotels and such)
Wow! You were there for Mardi Gras- cool :) Will you be posting the rest of the trip report? I can't wait to read about Universal, I never hear enough about that.