Indulging yourself...where the cost is worth it!

[k5thbeatle]

If you were to tell someone visiting WDW to do one thing that is considered expensive but definitely worth the cost, what would it be? In other words, if there was one thing you would say to "save and spend the money on, because it's worth it", what would that be?

Think of it as a once in a lifetime experience. For example, some would say to be sure to eat once at V&A's. What other WDW "luxuries" are worth the expense for that once in a lifetime indulgence???

 

[15Laura40]

This is not super expensive, but to those who bring in there own bottled waters as to not pay the insane price for hydration....I completly get it, but in terms of an indulgent I highly recommend spending on an overpriced refresher net in magic kingdom of either a pineapple dole whip or a lafrues (spell?) brew. YUMMY and worth every cent!

 

[Princess Mulan]

If you were to tell someone visiting WDW to do one thing that is considered expensive but definitely worth the cost, what would it be? In other words, if there was one thing you would say to "save and spend the money on, because it's worth it", what would that be?

Think of it as a once in a lifetime experience. For example, some would say to be sure to eat once at V&A's. What other WDW "luxuries" are worth the expense for that once in a lifetime indulgence???

Wild Africa Trek

 

[snowwhite84]

Staying on property, and if it is possible at one of the resorts where you can walk to one of the parks.

Eating at the table service restaurants that peak your interest.

Hard ticket events like MNSSHP or MVMCP.

Hoppers

Buying souvenirs to remember your trip by!

 

[Skywise]

Dessert parties (any of 'em). The In-room celebrations. Getting a cake at one of the restaurants (EG A Chocolate Slipper at Cinderella's Castle)
Staying on-site.
Staying at club-level on-site.
Staying at a theme park view, club level, on-site...

 

[Pea-n-Me]

I love my Haunted Mansion bag!

We also buy something nice for the house each trip. Often artwork for our walls.

Oh, and I love a nice Disney bracelet or earrings.

 

[craigkerstiens]

While not V&A'S we recently did the Chef's tasting at Flying Fish (http://thedisneywineblog.com/2015/07/19/chefs-tasting-at-flying-fish/) and it was well worth it. The hard part now is not attempting to indulge that way on every visit.

 

[snowwhite84]

Dessert parties (any of 'em). The In-room celebrations. Getting a cake at one of the restaurants (EG A Chocolate Slipper at Cinderella's Castle)
Staying on-site.
Staying at club-level on-site.
Staying at a theme park view, club level, on-site...

How was your experience with the in room celebration? I am considering it for our trip.

I will second the Dooney bags!

 

[Arden01]

My daughters and I really enjoyed getting pedicures at Senses Spa at the Grand Floridian.

 

[plainoldt]

Club level

 

[DebbieB]

Watch those "once in a lifetime". My first trip to WDW was in October 1994 and I thought of it as a "once in a lifetime" so I booked the flagship hotel, Grand Floridian. Almost 21 years later.......

 

[tomatecerise]

Afternoon tea at the garden view tea room because i deserve. You can call me her majesty lol!

A Disney jewelpop - the one i choose in May

I am a Kameleon jewelry lover

Pick a pearl because it's fun!

 

[GreatLakes]

California Grill. It isn't on the same level as staying at a Deluxe vs value but it is worth the experience at least once.

 

[nene0182]

Wild Africa Trek

I agree!

I'd also have to add staying on site and tea at the Grand Floridian (if you are a tea lover)

 

[k5thbeatle]

Great replies, keep them coming! What else would you say is "worth it to do at least once" despite it being "expensive"?

 

[Sarahbelle341]

character meals. Its worth it to have breakfast with your favorite character at least once.

 

[epcotty]

Staying on property, and if it is possible at one of the resorts where you can walk to one of the parks.

Eating at the table service restaurants that peak your interest.

Hard ticket events like MNSSHP or MVMCP.

Hoppers

Buying souvenirs to remember your trip by!

Agree, as well as any of the behind the scenes tours you're interested in

 

[Skywise]

How was your experience with the in room celebration? I am considering it for our trip.

I will second the Dooney bags!

Mixed. I've done two. I did a princess celebration for my mom which turned out very well and another time did a welcome party for my sister which also went well but I didn't think that was quite worth the cost. Most of the gifts are long gone but the memories are the worthwhile part, it's cool coming back to your room to find it decorated and the surprise from it. (Except for the banners, they kept the banners!)

 

[MermaidMommy]

Not a huge expense, but one I haven't seen mentioned yet, is Dine with an Imagineer at Hollywood Brown Derby. Well worth the price.

 

[ExpatDisneyLover]

Stay at the resort your heart desires and try some signature dining restaurants - totally worth it!