Would you fly to WDW for one day?

[TAKitty]

My Dh has a work trip coming up and I really want to go to WDW! I know we are going together in Dec. but I love alone time in WDW.

Would you go for just a day? I can usually score cheap airfare and I have a credit with one airline. I also have an AP. I figured it would cost about $197.00 for the day. I would leave very early one day, spend the night in a value, and leave in the evening of the next day.

Do you think it is worth it or too much of a hassle?

[Momof2princess]

Yes, Yes, Yes:woohoo: I would and I am, this Saturday actually. I fiqure I have the opurtunity so why not. I have never done Disney alone and I think that it would be great!!!(my DH is a pilot so airfare is $$$0.00)

Go and Have a Blast!!!:wizard:

[MATTERHORN]

Absolutely!! If I had the money available to spend, I'd be there in a heartbeat!! One day is better than none, right? Have fun!

Andrea

[winniethepoohsmom]

I think of that as 2 days and yes I would do that, you could actually do 2 days in the park! :) Linda

[MATTERHORN]

I agree, that definitely counts as two days!

Andrea

[TAKitty]

Thanks for the responses! Yes, I would plan to do two parks for the two days. I started to wonder if I was crazy for considering this, so your encouragement helps!

Have fun momof2princess!

[Ladysunflr]

yeppers! :thumbsup2

[standleyent1]

I was in Tampa in 2002 and I only had a day to go to Disney, I had some leftover days on unexpired tkts and took a friend with me. We truly only had one day to do Disney and we did it, we were rushing but it was a blast and we topped the evening off by going to DTD and having a GREAT time. I think it was worth it and would do it again in a heartbeat, come on its Disney how can you possibly go wrong!
Have Fun!!pirate: pirate:

[DaisyDuck001]

If your question is really "would I", not "would you", then personally, I probably would not. I would find it more frustrating than enjoyable to be able to stay there only one or two days.

But, that is just my personal preference. Others obviously have other feelings on this.

Even though I probably wouldn't, if you do, have fun!

Daisy

[WICKEDWILLINGWENCH]

I am afraid I agree with Daisy...I would NOT go for one day. Now...let me also say...a friend called and asked me to join him for two and a half days...Mickey, here I come!

One day...not even worth the hassle of going to the airport.

[ChisJo]

If you have a flight that would be direct and would only take an hour or two at the most to get there, then maybe. If my flight didn't arrive until the afternoon of the first day, and then left in the early-late afternoon of the next, I wouldn't. But, if I could get an early morning flight and still arrive in the morning, and then a late evening flight the next day, why not? I wouldn't be able to do that where I live as my flights always have a layover somewhere, so it takes me about 9 hours to get there (from flight take-off to landing, + the time change).

But, if all works out and you are able to get the flights that you want and the value resort that you want, go for it!

[TAKitty]

I'm lucky that the flight is 2 and a half hours and I always fly non-stop. I also travel to WDW on average 4 times a year so I don't mind a quick trip. I don't feel like I am not seeing everything because I know that I will be back in Dec. and June.

Right now I think I am going to go if my Dh's trip is confirmed soon. I usually spend a couple of $100 shopping while he is away, I would much rather spend the same about at Disney.

[angela3676]

My Dh has a work trip coming up and I really want to go to WDW! I know we are going together in Dec. but I love alone time in WDW.

Would you go for just a day? I can usually score cheap airfare and I have a credit with one airline. I also have an AP. I figured it would cost about $197.00 for the day. I would leave very early one day, spend the night in a value, and leave in the evening of the next day.

Do you think it is worth it or too much of a hassle?

I would go in a heart beat. Go, Go, Go, Go, Go and have fun.

[dahirsh]

I wouldn't, but I can understand why other people would in a heartbeat.

[fakereadhed]

Yes, and I am in Oct. just for MNSSHP. Spirit had $68RT so I couldn't resist. Go and have fun!:mickeyjum

[brightspark]

Weyhey if we lived close enough dh and I would def do that. Sadly the UK is a bit far... LOL. But we will be taking our 3rd trip in 15 months in November! I should think that must be equivilent madness!

[Mickeyistheman]

I am hoping to do that for my 30th birthday as a treat to myself, I told my friends and family I don't want a party. I am going to do down for about 2 days, that is all I can spare from work and it has already been a year and half since I was there last and each day gets worse.

Once I have the plane booked then you will see me on here and very excited!!:woohoo:

Until then though......:sad1:

[disneychrisk]

I would without a doubt hop on a flight and head to WDW for the day -- no question. It may cost $200 or more for the day, but it would be well worth it!!!:)

[sugahjunior]

After a day of work that put me completely over the edge. I am actually thinking about doing this tomorrow night. Fly down Friday night. Saturday night at the parks. Back on Sunday mid-day. In some ways I think I should have my head checked. In others, I am totally excited about the idea of a day in all the parks just being able to do whatever I want. I decided too late to get a hotel tonight (Reservations was closed), but I figure I'll call in the morning to see what's available.

[kneemeister]

Ive left Michigan on Friday morning, drove all night, Spent Sat at MK and AK, and drove back home by Monday afternoon!! And I have done several trips with just the weekend. esp in 2002 and 2003 when you could steal hotel rooms offsite using Priceline or Hotwire. Now two years in a row I can only afford time for one week in October.:confused3

[SHAYMARAYSMOM]

Yes I would fly down for a short trip. DH and I are leaving in 30 days, but we just flew down to surpise my two nephews and niece in Aug. We went to Dinsey for a total of 12 hours then flew home.

[marc1477]

If I could, I would in a heartbeat. :cool1: :banana:

Have Fun!

[RSHale]

I've actually flown down two or three times for just one day (without spending the night). I used to be able to get a 7:00 a.m. flight out of Nashville which arrived in Orlando by 9:00 a.m. I could be on Disney property by 10:00 a.m. and not leave for the Orlando airport until about 6:00 p.m. for a late evening flight.

Airfare was very cheap at the time, and I already had an annual pass. Including rental car and food, I could make a trip for well under $200 and spend about eight hours in the parks. It's fun to leave home, spend the day at WDW, and sleep in your own bed again that night. It's also nice to hop on a plane without having to pack. If you are spending the night, you should be able to get by with a small carry on bag.

So, I would say go for it if you don't mind airports or flying, especially if you get to stay overnight. Keep in mind that you aren't going to be able to do everything. Just enjoy the things that you have time to do.

[Mouseaholic!!!]

Some of you may remember my friend Joan, diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma. As strange as it sounds to those who do not believe .....every time I visited WDW and "wished" for her health during "Wishes" - she would rally and do better.....eventually even into remission. (During her remission I was able to take her to WDW in early December --- it was a trip I will remember for a lifetime....watching WISHES with Joan in remission....that had been my wish).

Sadly, she came out of remission after the trip. I could not afford it..but a friend bought a round-trip ticket - Saturday down and home Sunday - so I could fly to Orlando and "wish" for Joan.

Besides the magic of that wish (which gave her an additional 6 months) and all the emotions, I actually managed to have time to visit the parks on Saturday afternoon/evening and Sunday morning.

Sure, was BEAT when I returned home on Sunday evening....but it was an adventure.

If you can afford it......heck why not!

[Glendamax]

My immediate answer was "no", untill I read the circumstances. If your husband's job does go, then you should too. It's not going to cost you that much money, and it'll be fun! Go for it! Let us know how it was! :goodvibes

[AaronandJessica]

yes, when do we leave??

:)

Jess

[Glendamax]

yes, when do we leave??

:)

Jess
After she picks me up first! :lmao:

[TAKitty]

My immediate answer was "no", untill I read the circumstances. If your husband's job does go, then you should too. It's not going to cost you that much money, and it'll be fun! Go for it! Let us know how it was! :goodvibes

Well, I am going to do it! I am traveling the end of Oct. I am going to post my one day trip report when I return. I am nervous but excited.

[NancyIL]

Well, I am going to do it! I am traveling the end of Oct. I am going to post my one day trip report when I return. I am nervous but excited.


Have a GREAT time!

I'm doing a quickie 2 night/3 day trip in November to help a friend celebrate her birthday at WDW. I got cheap airfare ($93 RT from Indianapolis), I have an AP, and I'm staying with my friend. Funny thing is - I'll fly back to Orlando with my husband and kids at Thanksgiving - 8 days after I get home from my quickie trip!

[seashoreCM]

Probably not, at least not for an entire trip with just one day at the destination.

But if I won a Dream consisting of complimentary everything including limo from home to airport, two nights in the resort so as to have a full day for the parks, etc. then maybe.

Disney hints: http://members.aol.com/ajaynejr/disney.htm

First trip to WDW, part of a "spring break" drive down from New England. Before Epcot. Spent one night in a nearby hotel, one day at "Disney World" i.e. MK, then went off to do other things.

[Glendamax]

Well, I am going to do it! I am traveling the end of Oct. I am going to post my one day trip report when I return. I am nervous but excited.

YAY!!!! Aaron, Jessica and I will all be waiting for you to pick us up! :rolleyes1

[DisneyBride'03]

TAKitty...

You will have a great time!! I am going just 2 nights/3 days..RT $188...my rationalization..lol..it would cost more for a hotel for ONE night in downtown CHI for me to do CHristmas shopping...I am only using 31 DVC pts...no parks, already did 2 x this year...so I am going to resort hop, christmas shop, maybe a spa thingy and a really nice dinner!
My first time SOLO!
Gals have been wonderful on this board!!!!!
Have a terrific time!!!!!

[TAKitty]

YAY!!!! Aaron, Jessica and I will all be waiting for you to pick us up! :rolleyes1

Sure...except traveling around the country defeats the "only gone for one day" :) . Now to tell Dh or not....:rolleyes1

[TAKitty]

TAKitty...

You will have a great time!! I am going just 2 nights/3 days..RT $188...my rationalization..lol..it would cost more for a hotel for ONE night in downtown CHI for me to do CHristmas shopping...I am only using 31 DVC pts...no parks, already did 2 x this year...so I am going to resort hop, christmas shop, maybe a spa thingy and a really nice dinner!
My first time SOLO!
Gals have been wonderful on this board!!!!!
Have a terrific time!!!!!

Have a terrific time too!!! DVC is so wonderful for cheap trips! I, unfortunately, need all of my points plus points I don't have for a June trip so it looks like PoP for me. I did get air for 44 one way and it looks like the return will be 55!

Enjoy your time! :wizard:

[solgent]

Just got back from a quick trip. Arrived at resort 5 pm on Fri, departed 8:30 am Mon, so 3 nights. We had credit on Southwest that had to be used up, so airfare was not an out-of-pocket cost.

The rest, for myself & 3 kids (ages 9, 13 and 13), was

AsMu $222
Saturday park admission (1 day each of 10 day noexp PHs) $150
Sunday MNSSHP tickets $160
meals $180
airport parking $40

We had SO MUCH fun!

[ILoveDisney&Cruising]

I agree, that definitely counts as two days!


Yep, sure does! Go for it! :woohoo: