2009-2010 Fort Wilderness Rate Calculator

[Shan-man]

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[Tri-circle-D]

How cool is that?

You are the uberist of the uber-geeks!

I am not sure that I will make much use of this calculator, as I don't plan too far ahead, and often don't have a choice when making reservations, but this is sure a great tool to have for those who like to plan far ahead.

Thanks!

TCD

 

[Cindy F]

THANKS!!!

 

[ftwildernessguy]

It would cost $107,421.78 for a cabin from 3/1/2009 to 12/31/2009.

 

[Shan-man]

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[BigDaddyRog]

It would cost $107,421.78 for a cabin from 3/1/2009 to 12/31/2009.

Add a another month or two and ya could buy my house!!!

This sure puts the cost of an RV in perspective, doesnt it!!

 

[Shan-man]

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[medic9016]

Thanks Shan-man for taking the time to do this. If your not busy later Washington needs some help with a stimulus and housing package.

 

[BradyBz12]

Wow... we're not worthy....

Nice work, Shan!

 

[Shan-man]

Glad you like it, hope it gets some good use!

 

[MaineWoodsTribe]

Very helpful, thanks so much

 

[mrsscooter]

Thanks for putting that together.........its great to just punch in dates and have your budget figure!!

 

[Mmketeer]

All I can say is "Wow"!
I'll have to check this out and download it at work where I have Excel.

Thanks for all your hard work!

 

[Mary2e]

That's a great spreadsheet. Thanks.

One thing it doesn't take into account is AP discounts or the 4/3 deal which right now, brings the cost of the cabin down to about $1750 in the example you're showing - and that includes a 1 day base ticket plus a $200 gift card.

Last summer, on an AP rate, a cabin for a week in July with 1 day in reg. season and 6 in value came to under $1400.

I wish I had better Excel skills so I could monkey with additional variables.

Great job!

 

[Shan-man]

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[Mary2e]

I didn't even think of AAA, etc rates. I think those discounts are fixed based upon season - either 10 or 15% off. You could add those and be fairly safe.

I agree with the rest of them. They're so variable it's not worth it to even try.

Still, I don't know anyone who normally pays the rack rates listed, unless they go at Christmas

 

[AuburnJen92]

Still, I don't know anyone who normally pays the rack rates listed, unless they go at Christmas

If you frequent these boards, you are right, odds are you are not paying rack rate!

 

[Shan-man]

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[Mary2e]

Yes, I was talking about discounts on the cabins. I don't pay attention to the campsites.

But yes, I can't remember if I've ever paid rack rate for any room on Disney property. Using it as a comparison really isn't all the informative, and can even give the impression discounts aren't available.

I agree that if you want the 4/3 deal for 14 days it would be difficult to get that into your scenario. But, I think you could break it out by day and then multiply by number of days to get a 14 day total.

The AAA and AP discounts apply to the daily rate.

This is what I found on mousesavers re: AAA discounts:

Value Season: 15% off at Value, Deluxe and Deluxe Villa (Disney Vacation Club) resorts; 20% off at Moderate resorts and Ft. Wilderness cabins and campsites.

Regular Season: 10% off at the Deluxe and Deluxe Villa (Disney Vacation Club) resorts; 10%-15% off at Value and Moderate resorts and Ft. Wilderness cabins and campsites.

Peak Season and Summer Season: 10% off at all resorts.

 

[Shan-man]

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