HELP!!! Williamsburg, VA and Busch Gardens?? Yea or Nay? - Page 3 - The DIS Discussion Forums

Goofycampers · 01-24-2013, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loveysbydesign

Do you remember the name of the place you stayed at? I'm looking up reviews on tripadvisor today!

Sorry I didn't see this earlier to respond! I think the place was Williamsburg Woodlands or something like that. If you do a google search for colonial williamsburg it will have info on tickets and places to stay. There are several, not the cheapest, but not fancy, just your basic hotel with breakfast. But very conveient. You could walk to historic area if you wanted, but shuttles are available if you prefer because Williamsburg is HOT in the summer.

loveysbydesign · 01-25-2013, 01:36 PM

The bounce ticket have been posted now http://seaworldparks.com/buschgarden...icketsTourists
I wonder if they'll go down in price at all as the summer gets closer?
Not sure now if I want to buy them or the Super Grover Pass for $169 which includes all the Busch owned parks, then we could go to BG multiple times over the summer. Although the SG pass does not include CW.

loveysbydesign · 01-30-2013, 09:32 AM

Well after finishing our tax return we are def. NOT going to WDWor DL this year...unless some extra $ pops up from somewhere!

I've started to read reviews for hotels and condo rentals. Hoping to find one for less than $500 for 6 nights(We're spoiled by the rental prices in FL)...keeping my fingers crossed.

My 10 y.o. dd is doing a unit on Colonial times right now in school so I think CW will be great for us this year!

loveysbydesign · 02-12-2013, 09:21 AM

So I've been pricing out hotels that have good rating on Tripadvisor and they cost double what we'd pay to stay near WDW, in a condo nonetheless....getting frustrated.
Thinking we may only be able to afford to go for 4-5 nights instead of 7-8 and then we won't get as much use out of the bounce tix.

mdsoccermom · 02-12-2013, 09:55 AM

We're going to Williamsburg for a week this summer. We've only ever done weekends, so this is a chance to see it more in depth.

We're Marriott owners and traded into Marriott's Manor Club Sequel. Honestly, my 11 and 13 year olds are thrilled to be going. They love Disney, but have made it clear they want to do and see other things.

Wishing on a star · 02-12-2013, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loveysbydesign

So I've been pricing out hotels athat have good rating on Tripadvisor and they cost double what we'd pay to stay near WDW, in a condo nonetheless....getting frustrated.
Thinking we may only be able to afford to go for 4-5 nights instead of 7-8 and then we won't get as much use out of the bounce tix.

I am not sure about hotel cost... as we used my inlaws time-share week.
Stayed at GreenSprings, and would recommend it.

There should be a lot of time-share condo resorts.
You might try to look them up, and contact them directly about a weeks rental.

Also, try VRBO, for condo units for rent by owner.
You can usually tell which condos and owners have been around with good reviews. You might do much better on the costs that way.

Hope this helps!

Wishing on a star · 02-12-2013, 10:07 AM

Me again...
Out of curiosity, I pulled up VRBO.
These people seem to get good reviews, renting condos at some of the resorts in the area. Maybe they would be helpful?

One review mentioned something about the owner's web-site...
So, if you were to contact them, and get a link to the web-site, then you might find a lot more info about the condos and resorts that they handle???

http://www.vrbo.com/147249

loveysbydesign · 02-12-2013, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wishing on a star

Me again...
Out of curiosity, I pulled up VRBO.
These people seem to get good reviews, renting condos at some of the resorts in the area. Maybe they would be helpful?

One review mentioned something about the owner's web-site...
So, if you were to contact them, and get a link to the web-site, then you might find a lot more info about the condos and resorts that they handle???

http://www.vrbo.com/147249

thanks! will check it out

01-25-2013, 01:36 PM	#32
loveysbydesign I can pinch a penny so hard you can hear it scream for miles! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alburtis, PA Posts: 5,085	The bounce ticket have been posted now http://seaworldparks.com/buschgarden...icketsTourists I wonder if they'll go down in price at all as the summer gets closer? Not sure now if I want to buy them or the Super Grover Pass for $169 which includes all the Busch owned parks, then we could go to BG multiple times over the summer. Although the SG pass does not include CW. __________________ May 2006-1st family trip to WDW! Loved Windsor Hills! Total cost including airfare, condo. rental at WH, park tix and rental car =$1800 Nov. 13-22 2007-2nd trip to WDW with Baby Hartley #3-it's a boy!!! Total cost including airfare, condo. rental at WH, park tix and rental car =$2200 May 2009- 3 nights in a 2 bedroom at SSR and then our 1st Disney cruise on the Magic! Total cost for 2 Cat. 12's -upgraded to Cat. 10's=$2900 June 11-20 2010- Our super cheap, surprising the kids, 1st time driving, celebrating Ryan's 3rd birthday trip! Total cost=$950 Nov.12-22, 2010 Took our in-laws along for their 1st trip ever! Stayed at Indian Creek and had a blast! Oct.10-15, 2011 Crazy Columbus Crowds(did YES program) & cruised on the Dream Oct. 16-20 Oct. 19-29, 2012 Our trip re-do w/the in-laws, swam w/ the manatees & drove home through Sandy!

01-30-2013, 09:32 AM	#33
loveysbydesign I can pinch a penny so hard you can hear it scream for miles! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alburtis, PA Posts: 5,085	Well after finishing our tax return we are def. NOT going to WDWor DL this year...unless some extra $ pops up from somewhere! I've started to read reviews for hotels and condo rentals. Hoping to find one for less than $500 for 6 nights(We're spoiled by the rental prices in FL)...keeping my fingers crossed. My 10 y.o. dd is doing a unit on Colonial times right now in school so I think CW will be great for us this year! __________________ May 2006-1st family trip to WDW! Loved Windsor Hills! Total cost including airfare, condo. rental at WH, park tix and rental car =$1800 Nov. 13-22 2007-2nd trip to WDW with Baby Hartley #3-it's a boy!!! Total cost including airfare, condo. rental at WH, park tix and rental car =$2200 May 2009- 3 nights in a 2 bedroom at SSR and then our 1st Disney cruise on the Magic! Total cost for 2 Cat. 12's -upgraded to Cat. 10's=$2900 June 11-20 2010- Our super cheap, surprising the kids, 1st time driving, celebrating Ryan's 3rd birthday trip! Total cost=$950 Nov.12-22, 2010 Took our in-laws along for their 1st trip ever! Stayed at Indian Creek and had a blast! Oct.10-15, 2011 Crazy Columbus Crowds(did YES program) & cruised on the Dream Oct. 16-20 Oct. 19-29, 2012 Our trip re-do w/the in-laws, swam w/ the manatees & drove home through Sandy!

02-12-2013, 09:21 AM	#34
loveysbydesign I can pinch a penny so hard you can hear it scream for miles! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alburtis, PA Posts: 5,085	So I've been pricing out hotels that have good rating on Tripadvisor and they cost double what we'd pay to stay near WDW, in a condo nonetheless....getting frustrated. Thinking we may only be able to afford to go for 4-5 nights instead of 7-8 and then we won't get as much use out of the bounce tix. __________________ May 2006-1st family trip to WDW! Loved Windsor Hills! Total cost including airfare, condo. rental at WH, park tix and rental car =$1800 Nov. 13-22 2007-2nd trip to WDW with Baby Hartley #3-it's a boy!!! Total cost including airfare, condo. rental at WH, park tix and rental car =$2200 May 2009- 3 nights in a 2 bedroom at SSR and then our 1st Disney cruise on the Magic! Total cost for 2 Cat. 12's -upgraded to Cat. 10's=$2900 June 11-20 2010- Our super cheap, surprising the kids, 1st time driving, celebrating Ryan's 3rd birthday trip! Total cost=$950 Nov.12-22, 2010 Took our in-laws along for their 1st trip ever! Stayed at Indian Creek and had a blast! Oct.10-15, 2011 Crazy Columbus Crowds(did YES program) & cruised on the Dream Oct. 16-20 Oct. 19-29, 2012 Our trip re-do w/the in-laws, swam w/ the manatees & drove home through Sandy! Last edited by loveysbydesign; 02-12-2013 at 10:17 AM.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

Sponsored Links
The DIS Register to remove Join Date: 1997 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,000,000

02-12-2013, 09:55 AM	#35
mdsoccermom DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 2,571	We're going to Williamsburg for a week this summer. We've only ever done weekends, so this is a chance to see it more in depth. We're Marriott owners and traded into Marriott's Manor Club Sequel. Honestly, my 11 and 13 year olds are thrilled to be going. They love Disney, but have made it clear they want to do and see other things.

02-12-2013, 10:07 AM	#37
Wishing on a star DIS Veteran Another proud Southerner! Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 12,512	Me again... Out of curiosity, I pulled up VRBO. These people seem to get good reviews, renting condos at some of the resorts in the area. Maybe they would be helpful? One review mentioned something about the owner's web-site... So, if you were to contact them, and get a link to the web-site, then you might find a lot more info about the condos and resorts that they handle??? http://www.vrbo.com/147249