Having kept my eye on Mousesavers.com for the past few weeks, I was disappointed to see that no new "resort only" codes had been released and had resigned myself to the idea that I'd have to use a AAA or AP code (and thus likely have to buy an AP). Mary Waring's comments about the new package intrigued me, although I've always been anti-package when it comes to saving money at WDW. I've had great luck on my past two trips with published codes and with buying Park Hopper passes from a reliable wholesaler in Orlando instead of directly from WDW.
After several calls to CRO/WDW Travel and a thorough read of Mary's article on Mousesavers, I booked 7 nights in late July at the Grand Floridian in a standard lagoon view room along with 7-night/8-day UPH passes for two adults. The total (with tax) comes to $2355.59. At rack rates, the same package would cost $3853 assuming advance purchase of the Park Hoppers. Room only for 7 nights at the AP rate would be $2458 plus the cost of an AP and any other needed passes. Room only for 7 nights with a AAA rate would be $2654 plus passes. I've crunched these numbers at least half a dozen different ways, and I can't figure out a better deal at the present time. Share your thoughts and experiences with me, and let me know what you think. I'll post this thread on the resorts board as well.
After several calls to CRO/WDW Travel and a thorough read of Mary's article on Mousesavers, I booked 7 nights in late July at the Grand Floridian in a standard lagoon view room along with 7-night/8-day UPH passes for two adults. The total (with tax) comes to $2355.59. At rack rates, the same package would cost $3853 assuming advance purchase of the Park Hoppers. Room only for 7 nights at the AP rate would be $2458 plus the cost of an AP and any other needed passes. Room only for 7 nights with a AAA rate would be $2654 plus passes. I've crunched these numbers at least half a dozen different ways, and I can't figure out a better deal at the present time. Share your thoughts and experiences with me, and let me know what you think. I'll post this thread on the resorts board as well.
we are HOPING that it will be done by our wedding, August 3. If not, I know it will be a big weight on his shoulders during the whole trip. He was really set on no honeymoon at all because he really wants to get the house done, but I convinced him 
So we agreed on a length on six days ( A full week away from the house would make him nuts 
), booked the airfare, and prayed that codes would come out. Instead, the FTP came along and now we're stuck knowing we could have had a free day.
