fkj2-I was thinking the same thing. I have seen posts on this very board for considerably less. No way should you pay 710.00 for 7 days in a timeshare. I searched timeshares on this board and found alot of deals out there. Someone got a 3bdrm for a week for 400.00, someone else got 4 days for 199.00. Search this board to get a feel for what's out there. You can also post for help. The people here are great. Another option you may want to consider is Priceline. At this time suites w/kitchenettes aren't coming up. But if you monitor Sheryl's board
http://pub4.ezboard.com/bpricelineandexpediabidding.html and only bid on two or three days at a time you can get a 1bdrm suite w/full kitchens for less than 35.00 total a day. And since you have some time before your trip you can afford to keep a look out.
As far as the food goes if you are willing to make some meals and quick breakfasts then that's cut into the cost deeply. If you want to do some character dining or dinner shows, Connections is a great way to save money and have those Disney meals prepaid. Check out
http://www.mousesavers.com
As far as park tickets you need to compare the savings of Connections, Disney Club,
AAA, and other online brokers. Go back and read through some of the previous posts.
Last year we went for 10 days for less than 2,500 and it included 4 days offsite and 6 days onsite.
Good luck! And have fun planning.
