Hope it wont be

Yeah, exactly the same situation in the UK, in terms of decline... but you guys started from a higher point. Unfortunately, to top everything off, our rate of inflation is higher, too (so our gas and food prices are increasing even faster than yours).

Of course, it's even worse in other parts of the world - Spain, Portugal, Greece, Italy, for example.

Well, our trips to Florida are often in the £12-£20k range (5 people, 3 weeks). The real difference is in the nature of the costs. When you travel to Florida, most of the costs can be handled before you go - flights, accommodation, transport, that sort of thing. In London, the high costs come when you get there - food, attractions, etc. In terms of cash flow, London is harder.

But, yes, I am exaggerating... the fact that such comparisons aren't laughable, however, says a lot on its own.

I think the reason why things like this are much more expensive in Europe than in America might be more complex than "they're trying to con Europe" and "they're too lazy to make a conversion" or something like that. I think there's a lot more going on here, and since we know pricing does matter it would seem to make less sense to price a system that much more in another country. I suppose.

Yeah, we always had to travel during school holidays, because of my mum's job (Educational Welfare Officer... very well can't take time out during term time!) This summer, we flew to, using American Airlines, and back on British Airways (still through AA, but on a BA flight), was the cheapest option. Some people insist on flying with Virgin, though... personally, I don't rate them (hell, I've had better experiences with Jet Airways - India's flagship airline!). You can also save money by avoiding a direct flight to Orlando.

Where do you stay? Hotels or villas? We typically stay at Highlands Reserve, which is a villa development/golf community. Really nice there, though I'm not aware of the costs (friends of the family own property, so we get "mate's rates"). I'm not sure of typical hotels, but villas are definitely a more cost-effective option than Disney Hotels... plus, we prefer the villa experience; I find with hotels, you sometimes feel more obliged to stay in, to make use of the features that you've paid for.

But, yeah, the whole school holiday thing is a massive piss take.

Let me be another one to say that the price is way too high for europe, i was seriously considering it but not anymore.

Long story short, (according to the exchange rate) the price for the deluxe is 30000yen=380$=290euros and according to the street prices the US is getting a lower price (350$) whereas europe a far steeper one (350e).

I've read lots of posts here trying to explain things but im still feeling like someone is pulling my leg.
What tax accounts for such a wide difference.

Man, im sad i don't live in the country of the free and the land of the brave. Hey Romney are you reading this im voting for you if you get me a green card. Im gonna watch Colbert now to feel a little american...

Wonder if I should buy it.

What will be the use of the tablet ? Android ?