Travel day always sounds exciting… until you’re actually in it.
Add four kids, long flights, airport waiting, and time differences—and it’s a lot. But honestly? It went better than we expected.
Here’s what our travel day to Florida actually looked like.
The Plan
We flew:
- Heathrow → Boston (with Virgin Atlantic)
- Boston → Orlando (with Delta)
So it wasn’t just one long flight—it was a full travel day with a connection in the middle.
Getting to Heathrow
We drove to Heathrow, which took around 4 hours, and made a stop on the way.
By the time we arrived:
- Everyone was already a bit tired
- Snacks had already been started
- The day had very much begun
But it worked well not having to rely on trains or transfers with four kids and luggage.
The First Flight (Heathrow → Boston – Virgin Atlantic)
This was a day flight—which meant one thing…
No sleeping.
We went into it knowing we wouldn’t be getting much rest, and that helped set expectations.
The flight itself was actually really good:
- Plenty of snacks and drinks
- A proper meal
- Good entertainment options
The kids did really well, even without sleep, and it felt like a strong start to the trip.
The Reality of the Connection (Boston)
This is where it got a bit… intense.
The connection wasn’t a nice break like you might imagine.
We had to:
- Get off the plane
- Collect all of our luggage
- Go through the airport
- Re-check the luggage
- Get to the other side for the next flight
With four kids.
At that point in the day, everyone was tired, and it definitely felt like a lot. It wasn’t a relaxed pause—it was more like a full extra task in the middle of an already long day.
The Final Flight (Boston → Orlando – Delta)
By this point… we were definitely feeling it.
Tired, a bit over it, and just ready to get there.
But knowing it was the final stretch helped push through.
The Reality With 4 Kids
It wasn’t perfect.
There were moments of:
- Tiredness
- Boredom
- Snacks running low
- Constant questions
But there were also:
- Excitement
- Little wins
- Moments where everything just worked
What Actually Helped
A few things made a big difference:
- Snacks (always snacks)
- Entertainment for each child
- Keeping expectations realistic
- Not stressing over small things
Final Thoughts
Travel day with 4 kids is never going to be “easy”.
And honestly? The connection made it harder, not easier.
But it’s still doable.
And once you arrive, it’s all worth it.
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