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Disney Vacation (2 Viewers)
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HellToupee
Footballguy
I think your only options w/kitchenette are Ft Wilderness Cabins or renting at a DVC propertytry here for better info ---> http://www.disboards.com/Gamblor said:
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Godsbrother
Footballguy
You should be able to rent a home or condo for about the same rate as a Disney Moderate resort and possibly even cheaper during non-peak times. The advanatges are obvious: more room, full size kitchens and you'll probably get your own private pool and/or hot tub. Many of the condos & home have HOA that offer themed pools, workout rooms, game rooms, etc. It is also easier to get to non-Disney attractions when you're offsite.
The disadvantage is you are farther from the Walt Disney World so you're going to spend more time getting to and from the park and you're paying for parking and dealing with the parking lot trams. You probably won't be getting daily maid service either. You'll also miss out on perks that are only for resort guests: free shuttle to/from airport, the Disney dining plan, early entry/extra magic evening hours, use of the WDW transportation system, room charge privileges and merchandise delivery to your room anywhere on WDW property.
It is a personal choice as to what is important to you. We have stayed both offsite and onsite and we prefer onsite.
azgroover
Footballguy
Car rental: you gotta use priceline. I booked a standard size for $10/day when the chepest all the other sites had was an economy for $17/day.Your ticket price seems in line with what I've seen. Where are you buying from?
Ticket maniaFigure they are legit, a little cheaper than the website. Doesn't seem like there are too many Disney scalpers. (Course then I would pay more.) I will surely look at Priceline, what are they nailing you for mileage?Edit:I will be down there May 18-25, if any other FBG's want a drink.
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azgroover
Footballguy
I'll check out ticketmania. No mileage charge. Do rental companies still do that? Anyway, I won the bid through Hertz. Be mindful of which company you get. Some of them are actually at the airport--just walk out the door to the parking garage. Others you'll have to grab a shuttle.
big country
Footballguy
CA or FL?
Yankee23Fan
Fair Tax!
Will be hitting the World Showcase on Sept. 17. :dancingpickle:
O'hana here I come. Get ready.
O'hana here I come. Get ready.
snogger
Footballguy
:finger:I have to wait for December 2009
Frank_Black
Footballguy
Free dining plan is back 8/24/08-9/20/08. 
Disco Stu
Confirmed FBGal
All I know is that the longest line we waited in all week was for car rental check-in at the airport. It was ridiculous... well over an hour.
Kiddnets
Footballguy
Leaving on sat for a week long Disneyworld trip with our 7 and 4 yr olds. Haven't been to Disney in 20 years. Staying at the Grand Floridian - Car service picking us up rather than take the shuttle.
How are the lines this time of year at the Magic Kingdom? We'll be spending most of our time there.
How are the lines this time of year at the Magic Kingdom? We'll be spending most of our time there.
chet
Footballguy
I've heard this is the 6th worst week for Disney. Who'd have thought Gay Week would have such an impact?
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azgroover
Footballguy
Not till June 2nd.
big country
Footballguy
Well for the west coast FBGS ill be at Disneyland in Anahiem, CA on June 13th and 14th
ffldrew
Footballguy
That is why you go Emerald aisle with National - pick any car in the garage and drive out - show DL and credit card and you spent maybe 10 minutes total - most of the time is spent trying to decide which car to take.All I know is that the longest line we waited in all week was for car rental check-in at the airport. It was ridiculous... well over an hour.
ATC1
Footballguy
That is worth staying on grounds to me. Shuttle and extra time in the parks.That is why you go Emerald aisle with National - pick any car in the garage and drive out - show DL and credit card and you spent maybe 10 minutes total - most of the time is spent trying to decide which car to take.All I know is that the longest line we waited in all week was for car rental check-in at the airport. It was ridiculous... well over an hour.
snogger
Footballguy
That is worth staying on grounds to me. Shuttle and extra time in the parks.That is why you go Emerald aisle with National - pick any car in the garage and drive out - show DL and credit card and you spent maybe 10 minutes total - most of the time is spent trying to decide which car to take.All I know is that the longest line we waited in all week was for car rental check-in at the airport. It was ridiculous... well over an hour.
I loved not having to worry about driving, finding a parking spot, etc. Jump on the Boat( we stayed at the Wilderness), a shuttle bus.. or if we wanted we could have grabbed the Monorail and relax before the frenzy begins. 
ffldrew
Footballguy
What do you do when you want to go to Universal?That is worth staying on grounds to me. Shuttle and extra time in the parks.That is why you go Emerald aisle with National - pick any car in the garage and drive out - show DL and credit card and you spent maybe 10 minutes total - most of the time is spent trying to decide which car to take.All I know is that the longest line we waited in all week was for car rental check-in at the airport. It was ridiculous... well over an hour.I loved not having to worry about driving, finding a parking spot, etc. Jump on the Boat( we stayed at the Wilderness), a shuttle bus.. or if we wanted we could have grabbed the Monorail and relax before the frenzy begins.
snogger
Footballguy
Didn't have the time.. heck we didn't even get to EpcotWhat do you do when you want to go to Universal?That is worth staying on grounds to me. Shuttle and extra time in the parks.That is why you go Emerald aisle with National - pick any car in the garage and drive out - show DL and credit card and you spent maybe 10 minutes total - most of the time is spent trying to decide which car to take.All I know is that the longest line we waited in all week was for car rental check-in at the airport. It was ridiculous... well over an hour.
Next time we are going to stay for 6 or 7 days instead of 5 and still don't have any plans to go to Universal.
snogger
Footballguy
You should plan to go - it's the best park in Orlando.Didn't have the time.. heck we didn't even get to EpcotNext time we are going to stay for 6 or 7 days instead of 5 and still don't have any plans to go to Universal.
Wife hates rides and my daughter is still 
.. Maybe by 2009 (she'll be 11) she'll be more up for them, but as we look at it now we'd need a 10 day stay to fit in everything we want to do + Universal.
ffldrew
Footballguy
My daughter is 11 and it is her favorite park now - there are lots of tamer rides as well - but she loves the Hulk after she was a bit unsure(she was 10) at first and I don't think I could get her off the Mummy. My favorite was a couple of years ago she just jumped on the line to Jaws without knowing what it was and I wasn't going to tell her - she thought it was a boat ride. At first she didn't like it but I think that ride got her over any ride fears and since then has been a more fearless rider.Best part about Universal is BEER - it is amazing how low key the place is because of it - less freaked out parents, kids are having fun, the people who work there are a lot more fun. For a 9-10 year old there is a bunch of great rides and it is the age they begin to get bored with Disney.You should plan to go - it's the best park in Orlando.Didn't have the time.. heck we didn't even get to Epcot
Seems like some good info here especially with theMy daughter is 11 and it is her favorite park now - there are lots of tamer rides as well - but she loves the Hulk after she was a bit unsure(she was 10) at first and I don't think I could get her off the Mummy. My favorite was a couple of years ago she just jumped on the line to Jaws without knowing what it was and I wasn't going to tell her - she thought it was a boat ride. At first she didn't like it but I think that ride got her over any ride fears and since then has been a more fearless rider.Best part about Universal is BEER - it is amazing how low key the place is because of it - less freaked out parents, kids are having fun, the people who work there are a lot more fun. For a 9-10 year old there is a bunch of great rides and it is the age they begin to get bored with Disney.You should plan to go - it's the best park in Orlando.Didn't have the time.. heck we didn't even get to EpcotNext time we are going to stay for 6 or 7 days instead of 5 and still don't have any plans to go to Universal.
Wife hates rides and my daughter is still
. I hate to hijack this Disney thread even more but can some of the FBG who have been to Universal give some more details. IE, price, crowds, best time of the year to go, etc. We had the annual pass for Disney last year and got to go 4 times. Kids (boys 7 and 4) had a blast and talk often about wanting to go back. I really want to check out Universal one of these times but am hesitant. We have another child on the way in Sept so we probably won't get to go until next year at the earliest.
Disco Stu
Confirmed FBGal
Magic Kingdom is the only one of the four Disney parks that doesn't serve beer. Tons of good beer at Epcot...
There's also a brewery at Disney's Boardwalk.
ATC1
Footballguy
Universal is for thrill seekers. Great rollercoasters. But expect to pay alot for tickets. The price is why I don't go back every year when I go to Disney. I go everyother trip to universal and we never fly, so we drive.Seems like some good info here especially with theMy daughter is 11 and it is her favorite park now - there are lots of tamer rides as well - but she loves the Hulk after she was a bit unsure(she was 10) at first and I don't think I could get her off the Mummy. My favorite was a couple of years ago she just jumped on the line to Jaws without knowing what it was and I wasn't going to tell her - she thought it was a boat ride. At first she didn't like it but I think that ride got her over any ride fears and since then has been a more fearless rider.Best part about Universal is BEER - it is amazing how low key the place is because of it - less freaked out parents, kids are having fun, the people who work there are a lot more fun. For a 9-10 year old there is a bunch of great rides and it is the age they begin to get bored with Disney.You should plan to go - it's the best park in Orlando.Didn't have the time.. heck we didn't even get to EpcotNext time we are going to stay for 6 or 7 days instead of 5 and still don't have any plans to go to Universal.
ffldrew
Footballguy
Online you can get a 2 Park unlimited 7 day use pass for 80.00 - I think thru AAA you can get some good deals on price. Cheaper than Disney.They have a bunch of kidde stuff - Barney, Dr. Seuss, Jimmy NeutronOther cool rides are Terminator, Shrek 4-D, Dudley Doo right, Jurrasic park, Men in BlackThen you have some rocking rides like the Hulk, Spiderman, Fire and Ice and the Mummy(my favorite)Universal is for thrill seekers. Great rollercoasters. But expect to pay alot for tickets. The price is why I don't go back every year when I go to Disney. I go everyother trip to universal and we never fly, so we drive.Seems like some good info here especially with theMy daughter is 11 and it is her favorite park now - there are lots of tamer rides as well - but she loves the Hulk after she was a bit unsure(she was 10) at first and I don't think I could get her off the Mummy. My favorite was a couple of years ago she just jumped on the line to Jaws without knowing what it was and I wasn't going to tell her - she thought it was a boat ride. At first she didn't like it but I think that ride got her over any ride fears and since then has been a more fearless rider.Best part about Universal is BEER - it is amazing how low key the place is because of it - less freaked out parents, kids are having fun, the people who work there are a lot more fun. For a 9-10 year old there is a bunch of great rides and it is the age they begin to get bored with Disney.You should plan to go - it's the best park in Orlando.Didn't have the time.. heck we didn't even get to EpcotWife hates rides and my daughter is still
Kiddnets
Footballguy
Gator Shawn
Footballguy
Earlier this week they announced free Dining plan for trips late august to sep 20th.
we re-booked with free dining.
8 days, 7 nights, free dining, park hopper passes (8 days) $2045
we re-booked with free dining.
8 days, 7 nights, free dining, park hopper passes (8 days) $2045
Tat
Has-been punter
I have been twice with the wife and kids the past 3 years.
IMO, if you are going for the 1st time with your kids, spend the extra $$$ to get a personal VIP tour.
It's pricey, $100 an hour minimum of 5 hours, but for my daughter who was 4 the first time and 6 this time, it was the nuts.
No lines, no waiting for anything (although they tell you not to expect it
), plus the guide will plan out the rest of your trip there, where to go, when to do it and so on. Both times, our VIP guides were really cool guys that can make your kids really feel special and in turn tell you where the best beers are in each park.....
We also stayed @ the Grand Floridian, which, for the money was well worth it. The first time we went was just with our daughter who was 4 at the time. The hotel was the last stop leaving the MK, but the first stop getting to the MK. The service/rooms was top notch. We stayed there again ;ate last year with my daughter (6) and my 15 month old. Staying that close allowed us to jump on the boat or monorail and be back at the hotel in less than 15 min.
IMO, if you are going for the 1st time with your kids, spend the extra $$$ to get a personal VIP tour.
It's pricey, $100 an hour minimum of 5 hours, but for my daughter who was 4 the first time and 6 this time, it was the nuts.
No lines, no waiting for anything (although they tell you not to expect it
), plus the guide will plan out the rest of your trip there, where to go, when to do it and so on. Both times, our VIP guides were really cool guys that can make your kids really feel special and in turn tell you where the best beers are in each park.....We also stayed @ the Grand Floridian, which, for the money was well worth it. The first time we went was just with our daughter who was 4 at the time. The hotel was the last stop leaving the MK, but the first stop getting to the MK. The service/rooms was top notch. We stayed there again ;ate last year with my daughter (6) and my 15 month old. Staying that close allowed us to jump on the boat or monorail and be back at the hotel in less than 15 min.
Morton Muffley
Footballguy
FYI, I'd highly recommend checking out renting a Disney Villa from a DVC owner as this will enable you to stay at a Deluxe resort (Beach, Boardwalk, Animal, Wildenerness) for about 50% off the bDisney price for a comparable hotel room.
Check out disboards.com in the folder marked DVC Rent/Trade.
I'm happy to answer questions tomorrow,but am going to bed now.
Check out disboards.com in the folder marked DVC Rent/Trade.
I'm happy to answer questions tomorrow,but am going to bed now.
ATC1
Footballguy
Link to free dining? Is that for DVC members to or is that through a package?
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Mr. Chumley
Footballguy
Who spends time in the room when your at Disney? When we went the only time we spent in our room was to sleep.
snogger
Footballguy
Which is why we LOVED staying at Wilderness. We went to Magic Kingdom early one morning, came back to the hotel for Lunch and a nap and went back around 4pm and spent the rest of the night there.
Da Guru
Fair & Balanced
My memories of my Disney vacations when my kids were younger are having a feeling of total exhaustion, arguing with my wife because we were both hot and tired, and the kids crying and begging to go back to the hotel swimming pool after two hours at the Magic Kingdom.
One thing I see at Dinsey is people trying to force fun on their kids and themselves..."Look at me and my family..we are having the time of our lifes"
When in reality on a busy day at Disney you will probably see more spouses arguing and in a bad mood than on any other vacation.
One thing I see at Dinsey is people trying to force fun on their kids and themselves..."Look at me and my family..we are having the time of our lifes"
When in reality on a busy day at Disney you will probably see more spouses arguing and in a bad mood than on any other vacation.
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snogger
Footballguy
I was worried about this but maybe it was just the "magic" of my wife & Daughters first time seeing Disney (I had gone to Disneyland as a kid) But we never had one argument the whole week :WHEW:. If we got hot we found shade and took a break.. if we got tired we found a bench and rested. If one of us was "worn out" but the other one wasn't, the worn out one rested while my daughter and the "non worn out one" took off for a ride or two.
My wife's idea of vacation is to go somewhere and not do much of anything but rest & relax.
While my idea of a vacation is one in which you get back home and need a vacation from your vacation.
Yet Disney offered both of us plenty to do. There were a couple of times my wife stayed back at the room while my daughter and I went swimming, walking the grounds, etc...
If I had the
we'd go back each year.
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goramzgo
Footballguy
Didn't go back to read through 11 pages to find if this was mentioned, but wait and buy tickets while you are down there from the "brokers".
We just went a month ago and bought tickets for Sea World's water park from the guys on the street selling leftover days from 7-day multi-passes. Paid $25 a ticket, got into the park for the day and then sold them back to the guy for $10 with a day or two left on them.
Also, we bought Universal Studio tickets (7-day pass) online for $80 a piece, went for a couple of days and then sold them on craigslist while we were down there for $40 each.
The whole "fingerprint" thing wasn't a problem. They didn't even ask when it didn't match the ticket.
We just went a month ago and bought tickets for Sea World's water park from the guys on the street selling leftover days from 7-day multi-passes. Paid $25 a ticket, got into the park for the day and then sold them back to the guy for $10 with a day or two left on them.
Also, we bought Universal Studio tickets (7-day pass) online for $80 a piece, went for a couple of days and then sold them on craigslist while we were down there for $40 each.
The whole "fingerprint" thing wasn't a problem. They didn't even ask when it didn't match the ticket.
Godsbrother
Footballguy
This is risky because there is no way to know how many days, if any, are left on the passes.
Yankee23Fan
Fair Tax!
You got lucky. There is no way to check how much is left on those tickets.
Yankee23Fan
Fair Tax!
Yes there are people like this there, but that isn't a Disney problem. Those people would act like that no matter where they went. If you can't have a fun and even relaxing time in Disney then there is something wrong with you.
Yankee23Fan
Fair Tax!
We do go every year. We try our best to get their twice a year if we can. When you take everything into account, everything you can do, see and eat and drink, and how it's available, there isn't a better place to go on vacation if Disney type stuff is your thing. OBviously, if you hate big mice, ducks and dogs, not the place for you.I was worried about this but maybe it was just the "magic" of my wife & Daughters first time seeing Disney (I had gone to Disneyland as a kid) But we never had one argument the whole week :WHEW:. If we got hot we found shade and took a break.. if we got tired we found a bench and rested. If one of us was "worn out" but the other one wasn't, the worn out one rested while my daughter and the "non worn out one" took off for a ride or two.
My wife's idea of vacation is to go somewhere and not do much of anything but rest & relax.
While my idea of a vacation is one in which you get back home and need a vacation from your vacation.
Yet Disney offered both of us plenty to do. There were a couple of times my wife stayed back at the room while my daughter and I went swimming, walking the grounds, etc...
If I had thewe'd go back each year.
goramzgo
Footballguy
Actually, yes there is. The date is right on them. They are 7-day consecutive tickets.
goramzgo
Footballguy
Depends on the ticket. If they are the plastic kind, then it probably won't work. But the paper tickets have the date the tickets were bought on them and also "7-day" so you'll know when they expire. There were 10 of us so it saved us a ton of money.
Godsbrother
Footballguy
I've been to Disney lots of times but never did the VIP tours. It was my understanding that you aren't given any special treatment regarding waiting in lines for attractions (other than preferred seating for shows, parades, etc.).We did the keys to the Kingdom tour and they took us in private lines for 2 attractions (Haunted Mansion and Jungle Cruise). Are you saying they let you skip the lines for every attraction? If so how did they do this ? Did they give you an unlimited fastpass or take you through the handicap entrances? Just wondering...I have been twice with the wife and kids the past 3 years.IMO, if you are going for the 1st time with your kids, spend the extra $$$ to get a personal VIP tour. It's pricey, $100 an hour minimum of 5 hours, but for my daughter who was 4 the first time and 6 this time, it was the nuts.No lines, no waiting for anything (although they tell you not to expect it
Yankee23Fan
Fair Tax!
I didn't read your post the right way at first. Maybe that worked for SeaWorld and Universal, but it won't for Disney. I've read the horror stories. I guess people can get lucky from time to time though.
