apugslife
Earning My Ears
- Joined
- Nov 21, 2003
Hi! My dh and I are planning a trip to WDW in Decemer 4 - 17 2004 (we find out in a few days if he can have the time off from work, more than likely). I know we have plenty of time still, but I like to find out as much as I can, especially with this being such a long and (expensive, I'm sure) trip. We are traveling by vehicle from Central Ohio and will probably stay in Atlanta and arrive in Orlando on 12/5. We will be leaving Orlando on 12/16 and stay in Charlotte that night (wanted to take a different way to and from). Home on the 17th. This is his 2nd trip (1st was at young age with family) and my 1st. I will be making every arrangement. I was thinking of using priceline for each hotel we need. I know they charge a fee, but I thought it would be neat to try a few different hotels while in Orlando. We are looking for top notch under $80 (before tax) if possible. I saw a few hotels online that look nice: Sheraton Vistana Villages, Best Western DTD, Radisson Parkway, Gaylord Palms, etc...
We were thinking of doing the 7 day Park hopper plus and 1 day at Universal Studios. I also want to hit the outlets as soon as we can for disney gear (to save money from the parks) our big all out meal of the day will be lunch, to save from dinner costs. We also will be doing all our Christmas shopping there (one reason we are driving). Any advice would be appreciated. We are trying to keep costs down, while still having a magical time. We have an extra cost over most. We have 4 dogs to board, grand total around $850!!!!
When should I book our hotels? When should I buy tickets?
Thanks!!!
Stephanie
We were thinking of doing the 7 day Park hopper plus and 1 day at Universal Studios. I also want to hit the outlets as soon as we can for disney gear (to save money from the parks) our big all out meal of the day will be lunch, to save from dinner costs. We also will be doing all our Christmas shopping there (one reason we are driving). Any advice would be appreciated. We are trying to keep costs down, while still having a magical time. We have an extra cost over most. We have 4 dogs to board, grand total around $850!!!!
When should I book our hotels? When should I buy tickets?
Thanks!!!
Stephanie