[b]june 1, 2013 magic med 7 day[/b]

[HELPDESKGUY]

So any takers on what airfare might look like RT from the States?

[Tracerr00]

Originally Posted by HELPDESKGUY

So any takers on what airfare might look like RT from the States?

Should we all take a guess and see who comes closest to their number? I'm coming from Minneapolis so I'm hoping that I can get it for $1200 or less.

[HELPDESKGUY]

Originally Posted by Tracerr00

Should we all take a guess and see who comes closest to their number? I'm coming from Minneapolis so I'm hoping that I can get it for $1200 or less.

Maybe we can make it part of a lottery that someone wins during our meet and greet?

I'm guessing RT from CLE is $900.

[Tracerr00]

Originally Posted by HELPDESKGUY

Maybe we can make it part of a lottery that someone wins during our meet and greet?

I'm guessing RT from CLE is $900.

I love it! We can put the guesses on the website that I've got going. Let me enter an official guess then - I'll say $1189 per person from MSP!

[HELPDESKGUY]

Originally Posted by Tracerr00

I love it! We can put the guesses on the website that I've got going. Let me enter an official guess then - I'll say $1189 per person from MSP!

Maybe we should take all the guesses and come up with and average. who ever comes closest wins?

Only airfare from USA to Spain?

soonest we will be able to get a price is about June.....

[Tracerr00]

Originally Posted by HELPDESKGUY

Maybe we should take all the guesses and come up with and average. who ever comes closest wins?

Only airfare from USA to Spain?

soonest we will be able to get a price is about June.....

Oops - I just went and added a page with our guesses on the website!

[Disney mam]

I won't be able to play, but will watch you all and hope for low prices.

I will not even be flying from the UK, I will be coming by trains.

[HELPDESKGUY]

Originally Posted by Disney mam

I won't be able to play, but will watch you all and hope for low prices.

I will not even be flying from the UK, I will be coming by trains.

Oh wow...I wish I had that option!

[Disney mam]

Originally Posted by HELPDESKGUY

Oh wow...I wish I had that option!

My kids are really excited about sleeping on the overnight hotel train from Paris to Barcelona. They think it looks sooo cool.

Would still be better if my hubby would fly. But at least this way, we will get the chance to try something different.

I will be taking my travel sick meds before the hotel train. lol I am sure that is going to be quite fast and full on motion. The Eurostar night train from DLP is quite a rough ride, always is. However, the morning train from London to DLP is always smooth.

[HELPDESKGUY]

Originally Posted by Disney mam

My kids are really excited about sleeping on the overnight hotel train from Paris to Barcelona. They think it looks sooo cool.

Would still be better if my hubby would fly. But at least this way, we will get the chance to try something different.

I will be taking my travel sick meds before the hotel train. lol I am sure that is going to be quite fast and full on motion. The Eurostar night train from DLP is quite a rough ride, always is. However, the morning train from London to DLP is always smooth.

Could you point me to some websites...First time we cruise in Europe and not really sure what the method of travel to Spain might be...

[Disney mam]

Originally Posted by HELPDESKGUY

Could you point me to some websites...First time we cruise in Europe and not really sure what the method of travel to Spain might be...

If you fly directly into Barcelona then I guess you can get a cab from the airport.

But if you're hoping to fly to Paris and spend a couple of days in Disney (my tip would be to check the Disney website in the UK as they have been offering kids under 7 stay and play free. Also, they have offered 40% discount for the past 5 years. So hold out until Feb/March to book your hotel.

From Paris there is an overnight sleeper train to Barcelona (which is what we will be taking). This link, is from London to Barcelona and I believe there is a site for USA visitors to book through.

http://www.seat61.com/Spain.htm

This is the Spanish website link... http://www.renfe.com/EN/viajeros/index.html

[HELPDESKGUY]

Originally Posted by Disney mam

If you fly directly into Barcelona then I guess you can get a cab from the airport.

But if you're hoping to fly to Paris and spend a couple of days in Disney (my tip would be to check the Disney website in the UK as they have been offering kids under 7 stay and play free. Also, they have offered 40% discount for the past 5 years. So hold out until Feb/March to book your hotel.

From Paris there is an overnight sleeper train to Barcelona (which is what we will be taking). This link, is from London to Barcelona and I believe there is a site for USA visitors to book through.

http://www.seat61.com/Spain.htm

This is the Spanish website link... http://www.renfe.com/EN/viajeros/index.html

Great Info! Thank you! What does a train ride typically cost you? I'd love to go back to EuroDisney! Thanks for putting the thought in my head!

[Disney mam]

Originally Posted by HELPDESKGUY

Great Info! Thank you! What does a train ride typically cost you? I'd love to go back to EuroDisney! Thanks for putting the thought in my head!

I get the Eurostar from London, not central but Ebbsfleet or Ashford and if you book early enough then it is 69GBP return for adults. Approx $110 per adult. The price is the same same if you book for London Central (St Pancras), Ebbsfleet or Ashford.
It is a nice train ride of 2 hours, easy passport check in with ample parking at Ebbsfleet and Ashford. Train stops right at Disney without any hassle.

I have never caught the train to Barcelona before and for the dates I am looking at as my marker price, it will cost me 546 GBP. Aprrox $875 for myself, DH and 2 boys (8 & 6 years). Hopefully that will be the same price next too.

[HELPDESKGUY]

Originally Posted by Disney mam

I get the Eurostar from London, not central but Ebbsfleet or Ashford and if you book early enough then it is 69GBP return for adults. Approx $110 per adult. The price is the same same if you book for London Central (St Pancras), Ebbsfleet or Ashford.
It is a nice train ride of 2 hours, easy passport check in with ample parking at Ebbsfleet and Ashford. Train stops right at Disney without any hassle.

I have never caught the train to Barcelona before and for the dates I am looking at as my marker price, it will cost me 546 GBP. Aprrox $875 for myself, DH and 2 boys (8 & 6 years). Hopefully that will be the same price next too.

Great information! Thank you!

[Disney mam]

Originally Posted by HELPDESKGUY

Great information! Thank you!

If you do decide to go to DLP then let me know and I will keep an eye out for offers. Especially if you plan on visiting the UK and taking the Eurostar to Disney. You need to book the train about 6 months in advance, if you are lucky you can call up 9 months ahead and they will let you book over the phone before the dates become available on their website.

Also, another tip with Eurostar is, you can print your tickets at home. I phone up early and book (for best price) and then when I have my email, I go and check my seats and change them for a table seat (free of charge). You can swap you seats online once you have booked them with Eurostar. Also, some carriages have plugs, so your kids can play games or use the laptop for movies.
Carriage 5 and 12 if I remember correctly.
1st class isn't really worth the extra as the meal is a very light snack (although very enjoyable).