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letsgoreds · 12-30-2012, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kristenrice

We're looking into possibly doing a YES program (in 2014). Our kids will be 11 and 9 at the time. DH and I will have AP's and my parents will be joining us on the trip. My question is...if we must buy adult tickets for the YES classes (because the kids will need chaperones) can I buy them for my parents? I assume that won't be a problem...but then is there any leeway for which adult accompanies the child to the class? I doubt my parents would want to chaperone (well, my dad might love it!) but I don't want to buy tickets for DH and I since we will already have our AP's.

Any insight??? (I know a lot can change between now and then so I'm just curious how it works right now

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Everything I have seen reported is that they don't care who accompanies the child. I would file everything for your parents, and just have whomever wants to go with the kiddos show up.

kristenrice · 12-30-2012, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jcemom

I'm not sure if it's changed since September, but at that time our tickets did not have names on them. If that's still the case, I don't see any reason you couldn't buy the adult tickets and give them to your parents instead of using them yourself. Just put your name down as the chaperone. I'm sure someone here will chime in and let us know if anything has changed in that respect.

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Originally Posted by letsgoreds

Everything I have seen reported is that they don't care who accompanies the child. I would file everything for your parents, and just have whomever wants to go with the kiddos show up.

Perfect! Thanks!

lilpooh108 · 12-30-2012, 05:54 PM

I am so disappointed!

I have been looking forward to enrolling my DD (now going on 4) in the YES program both for the class and the discount since she was (no joke) 18 months old.

I can't believe the difference in discount pricing at this point. Like someone else said, the risk that we'd have to change our vacation dates is too great.

I would still enroll her in a class at age 5 just b/c it seems really fun (and my nerdy DH would so enjoy going with her) but it's such a bummer that there is no significant savings anymore. We don't go for more than 5 days at a time, and don't do water parks so the "starter package" isn't really that much cheaper than UT, especially considering the restrictions.

am12pm · 12-30-2012, 06:03 PM

Does anyone know the usual timeframe when they release the Fall Homeschool Day date?

Is the Homeschool Day date usually in the last half of October?

letsgoreds · 12-30-2012, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by lilpooh108

I am so disappointed!

I have been looking forward to enrolling my DD (now going on 4) in the YES program both for the class and the discount since she was (no joke) 18 months old.

I can't believe the difference in discount pricing at this point. Like someone else said, the risk that we'd have to change our vacation dates is too great.

I would still enroll her in a class at age 5 just b/c it seems really fun (and my nerdy DH would so enjoy going with her) but it's such a bummer that there is no significant savings anymore. We don't go for more than 5 days at a time, and don't do water parks so the "starter package" isn't really that much cheaper than UT, especially considering the restrictions.

It is still a significant savings (several hundred $$) when we ordered this year vs. UT. Plus getting to attend the class! There really isn't much more risk than scheduling any other part of a trip (if you are flying). From what I have read, there have been instances where they work with you on changes/refunds for extreme circumstances.

If you really want a deeper discount, plan around the Homeschool Day. We missed this by one day (arriving at noon Jan 25th, class is at 10). The deep discount remains for all. You do not need to be homeschooled to take advantage of this. I was told straight from WDW that it is open to all children/families. It is marketed to HS families, and scheduled as such, but open to all that would like to participate.

Jankam · 12-31-2012, 05:17 AM

I was disappointed also that the program changed. For an August booking, I ran the numbers and it would only be $109 savings total for 5 people. Not worth it for the fixed nature of it (ie not being able to take advantage of any free dining, etc that might come up with package discounts in the future). (1288 vs 1397 for 5 people including 3 Disney children and 2 adults for 7 days Myw).

ProudMommyof2 · 12-31-2012, 10:39 AM

Hi-
I was looking at this program but it says for groups of 10 or 15. How do you book for a smaller group?
Thanks,
Pam

doconeill · 12-31-2012, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ProudMommyof2

Hi-
I was looking at this program but it says for groups of 10 or 15. How do you book for a smaller group?
Thanks,
Pam

Go to the Individual Enrollment section.

http://www.disneyyouth.com/our-progr...al-enrollment/

Lehuaann · 12-31-2012, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by am12pm

Does anyone know the usual timeframe when they release the Fall Homeschool Day date?

Is the Homeschool Day date usually in the last half of October?

Early July.

The fall dates will vary. For past reference:
Oct 3, 2011 (Epcot)
Oct 25, 2012 (AK)

mlwolcott1 · 01-01-2013, 03:23 PM

We are going in July. While the ticket prices aren't as great a deal as they were, for the four of us DH, DW, DS12, and DS8 , we will still save $300. For us still worth it and the kids are excited about the classes

TI double-GUH ER · 01-01-2013, 08:26 PM

I posted this question elsewhere, but got no response. Can you tell me who runs the classes? Is it just CMs from around the park, college kids or people with some advanced certification in the area?

Aliceacc · 01-02-2013, 05:36 AM

I responded somewhere, not sure whether it was your question.

Last summer my older 2 kids and I took the Making Waves with a Marine Career class at Epcot. The CM who ran the class absolutely knew her stuff-- I think she was in college (maybe grad school??) as a Marine Biologist. It was such a great class!!

I loveStitchnippyjon · 01-02-2013, 09:04 AM

Now I am totally bummed.

While my DGS was here over Christmas we checked out the YES programs available in June when we will all be at WDW. He absolutely loathed the two available, so I guess we are skipping the class (and the ticket discounts!)
Oh well, this is his vacation so we will certainly not force him to take the class!

kthshh · 01-02-2013, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by I loveStitchnippyjon

Now I am totally bummed.

While my DGS was here over Christmas we checked out the YES programs available in June when we will all be at WDW. He absolutely loathed the two available, so I guess we are skipping the class (and the ticket discounts!)
Oh well, this is his vacation so we will certainly not force him to take the class!

When were the summer classes released? Did I miss that announcement? I was expecting late January or early February. After I read your post I thought I'd better check. And the dates are there. Luckily the classes are still available for the dates my group needs.

melk · 01-02-2013, 03:06 PM

How fast do the summer classes fill up? We had done one last February and booked it only a month and a half ahead. I'm guessing these fill faster.

12-30-2012, 05:54 PM	#2613
lilpooh108 DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Depends on the moment Posts: 3,195	I am so disappointed! I have been looking forward to enrolling my DD (now going on 4) in the YES program both for the class and the discount since she was (no joke) 18 months old. I can't believe the difference in discount pricing at this point. Like someone else said, the risk that we'd have to change our vacation dates is too great. I would still enroll her in a class at age 5 just b/c it seems really fun (and my nerdy DH would so enjoy going with her) but it's such a bummer that there is no significant savings anymore. We don't go for more than 5 days at a time, and don't do water parks so the "starter package" isn't really that much cheaper than UT, especially considering the restrictions. __________________ Mele Kalikimaka-Our Almost Christmas Aulani & Maui Trip, 2011: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2850176 June 1 Med -A Merry Band of Invalids (London, Barca, Med Cruise, Paris): http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3127465

12-30-2012, 06:03 PM	#2614
am12pm Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: West Texas Posts: 75	Does anyone know the usual timeframe when they release the Fall Homeschool Day date? Is the Homeschool Day date usually in the last half of October? __________________ Me DH DS (10) DS (10) DS (3) WDW 1984 offsite, DLR 1986 offsite, WDW 1989 CR,DLR 2000 DLH, WDW 2000 CSR, WDW 2007 CSR, WDW 2008 Poly, WDW 2009 Poly WDW Oct/Nov 2012 WBC WDW Feb/Mar 2013 WBC WDW Oct 2013 WBC

12-31-2012, 10:39 AM	#2617
ProudMommyof2 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: RedSox/Patriots Nation Posts: 2,070	Hi- I was looking at this program but it says for groups of 10 or 15. How do you book for a smaller group? Thanks, Pam __________________ Me(Pam) DH DS14 DD11 1986 Disneyland, 1988 Disneyland, August 1991- WDW Offsite, May 1997- WDW Offsite, May 2007- Wilderness Lodge, May 2009- BCV & AKV, August 2011- Poly & AKV,April 2013- WBC- Universal & WDW

01-01-2013, 03:23 PM	#2620
mlwolcott1 Earning My Ears Join Date: May 2012 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 21	We are going in July. While the ticket prices aren't as great a deal as they were, for the four of us DH, DW, DS12, and DS8 , we will still save $300. For us still worth it and the kids are excited about the classes __________________ April 1994 - Port Orleans / Dec 1995 - Wilderness Lodge / Dec 1997 - Boardwalk Inn / Dec 2007 - All Star Movies / Dec 2008 - Contemporary / July 2010 - Contemporary / Dec 2011 - Boardwalk Villas

01-01-2013, 08:26 PM	#2621
TI double-GUH ER Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 145	I posted this question elsewhere, but got no response. Can you tell me who runs the classes? Is it just CMs from around the park, college kids or people with some advanced certification in the area? __________________

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12-31-2012, 05:17 AM	#2616
Jankam Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 7	I was disappointed also that the program changed. For an August booking, I ran the numbers and it would only be $109 savings total for 5 people. Not worth it for the fixed nature of it (ie not being able to take advantage of any free dining, etc that might come up with package discounts in the future). (1288 vs 1397 for 5 people including 3 Disney children and 2 adults for 7 days Myw).

01-02-2013, 05:36 AM	#2622
Aliceacc We had a wonderful time, but did have our moments! Pretty much down to my hips on one side, but nice and perky on the other Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 9,265	I responded somewhere, not sure whether it was your question. Last summer my older 2 kids and I took the Making Waves with a Marine Career class at Epcot. The CM who ran the class absolutely knew her stuff-- I think she was in college (maybe grad school??) as a Marine Biologist. It was such a great class!! __________________ DH: me: DS (14) , DD (13): DD (10): August 2008: Polynesian. August 2009: Polynesian, August 2012: Beach Club Next trip: hopefully summer 2014 at the Beach Club!! ]We had a fabulous vacation at the Beach Club! (Thanks, Disney Destinations, for the PIN!!! and to the Beach Club staff for all their assistance in our medical crisis.)

01-02-2013, 09:04 AM	#2623
I loveStitchnippyjon DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: Central New York Posts: 1,412	Now I am totally bummed. While my DGS was here over Christmas we checked out the YES programs available in June when we will all be at WDW. He absolutely loathed the two available, so I guess we are skipping the class (and the ticket discounts!) Oh well, this is his vacation so we will certainly not force him to take the class!

01-02-2013, 03:06 PM	#2625
melk DIS Veteran Have you seen my DD's "crappy" (aka capri) pants?? In need of a good sippy cup Psyched DVC Owner Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Too far from WDW Posts: 2,392	How fast do the summer classes fill up? We had done one last February and booked it only a month and a half ahead. I'm guessing these fill faster.

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