An Extra Day vs. Saving $$$

[dngrmys]

I am planning a surprise trip to WDW for my DW's 30th birthday. Right now we are scheduled to arrive late on the 4th (no park time on the 4th) and fly out late on the 8th. That would give us about 3 and a half days in the park and our flights and hotel (CSR) are basically covered with points. There is an option of flying in on the 3rd that would still give us a couple hours in the park on our arrival day, plus all of the 4th, so it essentially adds a day and half of park time.

I could change the flights for about $40, add another night at $180 and get 6 day hoppers vs 4 day which would add about $50 to our budget. I am trying to decide if the extra $270 is worth the extra day and a half...

A little background - we are traveling with our 2 year old and we've been to Disney about once a year for the past 8 years. Also, my wife will be about 4 months pregnant at the time (we live in Dallas, so we're used to the heat). I won't go as far as saying this will be the last Disney trip for a while, but it's a possibility.

 

[Marionnette]

I am planning a surprise trip to WDW for my DW's 30th birthday. Right now we are scheduled to arrive late on the 4th (no park time on the 4th) and fly out late on the 8th. That would give us about 3 and a half days in the park and our flights and hotel (CSR) are basically covered with points. There is an option of flying in on the 3rd that would still give us a couple hours in the park on our arrival day, plus all of the 4th, so it essentially adds a day and half of park time.

I could change the flights for about $40, add another night at $180 and get 6 day hoppers vs 4 day which would add about $50 to our budget. I am trying to decide if the extra $270 is worth the extra day and a half...

A little background - we are traveling with our 2 year old and we've been to Disney about once a year for the past 8 years. Also, my wife will be about 4 months pregnant at the time (we live in Dallas, so we're used to the heat). I won't go as far as saying this will be the last Disney trip for a while, but it's a possibility.

You forgot to budget for food for the extra 1.5 days.

Even so, if I had the extra cash, I'd certainly do it. If my goal was to do a trip as cheaply as possible without dipping into savings, then the answer would be a very regretful "no".

 

[AquaDame]

Depends on what your budget is/was. It costs us so much to get there in the first place that another day would be a no brainer though so YMMV.

 

[Claire&TheBoys]

Yes, I'd add the extra day+. I think it will make for a more relaxing, less hurried trip. Have fun!

 

[EMode]

I would do it in a heartbeat!

 

[CaffeinatedMama]

Yesssssss... add the day.

 

[Plumeria9]

I vote yes like the others, since w/ a two year old, you might need to take more breaks than you have planned for, and for your DW who might like a break here and there as well. I'm from Texas too, and I know it takes so long to get to WDW. You might as well get the most out of your flight! Have fun!