College Project - Plan A Disney Holiday

[Keilmeister]

It's official ... My professor hates me ... No, he doesn't really ... He just likes to set us poor students impossible class projects.

This year's topic of torture was to plan a detailed minute by minute trip to out favorite holiday - He started the class of all easy peasy by asking everyone where our favorite family holiday destination was and of course, my trips to Walt DisneyWorld in Florida were my first choice ... His response to this was that I had six months to regimentally plan the perfect holiday for my chosen family at the Disney World Resort - Everything is up to me and I'm afarid to say I don't even know where to start ... Please help me?

If anyone's willing to help out please leave me a message on this post and I'll add any extra information you want me to ... Again, any help with be greatly appreciated

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[torsie24]

You're kidding right?!

What course is this for?

I wish I could have had assignments like that!

 

[Keilmeister]

You're kidding right?!

What course is this for?

I wish I could have had assignments like that!

Ha ha, I wish ... It's an overall english class to go along with my teaching course, have you any ideas where to start?

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[Chilly]

Well the first things that come to mind are:

Flights
Hotels
Park Tickets
Care Hire
ADRs
Other places to visit and/or special events
A plan for each day (eg where to eat breakfast/lunch/dinner and what you'll do)

 

[Keilmeister]

Well the first things that come to mind are:

Flights
Hotels
Park Tickets
Care Hire
ADRs
Other places to visit and/or special events
A plan for each day (eg where to eat breakfast/lunch/dinner and what you'll do)

Wow, thanks ... I'll have a think about that stuff and get back to you but I just wondered if you had any sites which might help me figure that stuff out ... Oh, what are ADRs?

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[Rohais]

ESTA
APIS
travel insurance
wheelchair rental, etc, if necessary

 

[2Tiggies]

On-site or Off-site
Will you have a rental car?
Are you going to plan your park days according to park hours?
Will you use some form of touring plan to tackle the parks?
Will crowds be a factor during the time of your visit?
What is your budget for food, souvenirs, tips, etc?
Would you use a dining plan?
Package or DIY trip?
What are the park hours for your intended period of travel and will you try and arrange your days to include/avoid extra magic hours?
Are there any special events during your trip like the Christmas/Halloween party?
Do you know how to use fastpass and when not to use it?

Oh and one more thing: Can I do your project?

 

[Keilmeister]

ESTA
APIS
travel insurance
wheelchair rental, etc, if necessary

I'm sorry but I have no idea what ESTA and APIS is and I don't know where to begin with insurance - Since you mentioned wheelchair rentals, I figured I should put up the family case study I was given ...

Callum Watson (28) is very family orientated and although doesn't quite understand his wife's obssession, he is happy to lug their four young children around with him through the parks. Laura Watson (28) is the obssessed wife who has always wanted her children to get the most out of Disney and loves the little extras that are avaliable to keep the magic alive for her four little monsters. Benjamin Watson (6) has never been on holiday abroad, only ever experiencing his father's camping trips before but has been brought up with the Disney characters and loves all the "boy" characters. Katherine Watson (4) is the little princess of the family and it shows through her choice in Disney characters with her obssession with the famous Disney princesses although she has never travelled abroad before to see them. Matthew Watson (2) is your typical toddler who has his usual tantrums but is an overall well behaved kid and like, his older siblings has never flown before but is looking forward to meeting Mickey Mouse. Jessica Watson (0) is the baby of the family at only six months and is still fed on a mixture of baby food and formula but as long as she's clean and fed, she's a pretty happy baby.

So that's my family case study

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[Keilmeister]

On-site or Off-site
Will you have a rental car?
Are you going to plan your park days according to park hours?
Will you use some form of touring plan to tackle the parks?
Will crowds be a factor during the time of your visit?
What is your budget for food, souvenirs, tips, etc?
Would you use a dining plan?
Package or DIY trip?
What are the park hours for your intended period of travel and will you try and arrange your days to include/avoid extra magic hours?
Are there any special events during your trip like the Christmas/Halloween party?
Do you know how to use fastpass and when not to use it?

Oh and one more thing: Can I do your project?

As for doing my project, please do!

There is a non exsistant budget on this project which I'm thanking God for considering I have enough trouble budgeting for one college student let along a family of six

I always went to DisneyLand during August so I figure that will be a good enough time to go, any opinions?

I have no idea what fastpasses or touring plans are and I don't know what dining plans include

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[2Tiggies]

As for doing my project, please do!

There is a non exsistant budget on this project which I'm thanking God for considering I have enough trouble budgeting for one college student let along a family of six

I always went to DisneyLand during August so I figure that will be a good enough time to go, any opinions?

I have no idea what fastpasses or touring plans are and I don't know what dining plans include

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Well let's start with August. We have to start with something

August is a popular time to go primarily because across the UK, Europe and North America, almost all schools are on holiday at least until mid August. The upshot is that it is busier for the first two weeks of August, after which most schools (including Scotland, but excluding England) are back in session and it quietens down somewhat.

Weather wise, August is going to be hot, humidity is pretty high and it is still high rainfall season so you can expect a downpour most afternoons, usually accompanied by a thunderstorms. These generally pass quickly although all day rain is not unheard of at this time of the year. If I had the choice to go any time and school holidays were not a factor I doubt I would choose August. This will be irrelevant since you have no budget, but flight prices are significantly higher as are room rates for pretty much anywhere you might want to stay. But everyone is different and I can't tell you what your dream holiday is (I hope that comes across the way I intend it to ).

Favourite times to go to Florida are generally April/early May and September/October. These months are typically more than warm enough for swimming and waterparks, but without the humidity that can make high temperatures feel unbearable. Try this link to compare the historic temperatures of the various months of the year in Orlando. If nothing else, it is really interesting. You simply plug in the dates you are thinking of and it pulls up the weather history day by day for previous years.

http://www.wunderground.com/history/airport/KORL/1972/4/11/PlannerHistory.html?dayend=25&monthend=4&yearend=1972&req_city=Executive&req_state=FL&req_statename=Florida

I think your first challenge is to decide when you want to go and how long you plan on going for. Disney World is much bigger than Disneyland and you will be hard pressed to get everything done in less than 2 weeks. In fact, you choose your priorities for every trip there - it's impossible to do everything even if you double the time you spend there.

Once you know when and for how long you are going, you need to decide on where you want to stay. What are the ages of the members of your family? Are there young children? Do you want a villa with lots of space or would you be happy to book 2 hotel or resort rooms to accommodate all of you?

I think your next question is whether you want a Disney Hotel/Villa, an offsite hotel, or an offsite villa.

Dining plans are another topic on their own. Here is a link to a great thread that should give you all the background you need. read the first few posts which give you the background info and ins and outs of how it works and how to assess whether it is a good deal for you.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2353648

When you're done with this, give us a shout and we will send you some more homework.

 

[disney_princess_85]

I think you should start by browsing these boards. It sounds like a fun, easy project to me and it should be relatively straightforward for you since you have visited WDW.

I have to say, I have an English degree and I never had to do anything like this- it sounds like something you would do on a travel and tourism course.

 

[Pooh's-Honey-Pot]

Wow! Best project ever! I want to re-do my english degree and do this!!!

Enjoy writing it, I know I would!! I will chime in some more when you have some more questions!!

PS - please read my food review and credit me in the bibliography - I've never been noted an an official source before!!! i would like that a lot!!!!!!

 

[joolz1910]

I'm sorry but I have no idea what ESTA and APIS is and I don't know where to begin with insurance - Since you mentioned wheelchair rentals, I figured I should put up the family case study I was given ...

Callum Watson (28) is very family orientated and although doesn't quite understand his wife's obssession, he is happy to lug their four young children around with him through the parks. Laura Watson (28) is the obssessed wife who has always wanted her children to get the most out of Disney and loves the little extras that are avaliable to keep the magic alive for her four little monsters. Benjamin Watson (6) has never been on holiday abroad, only ever experiencing his father's camping trips before but has been brought up with the Disney characters and loves all the "boy" characters. Katherine Watson (4) is the little princess of the family and it shows through her choice in Disney characters with her obssession with the famous Disney princesses although she has never travelled abroad before to see them. Matthew Watson (2) is your typical toddler who has his usual tantrums but is an overall well behaved kid and like, his older siblings has never flown before but is looking forward to meeting Mickey Mouse. Jessica Watson (0) is the baby of the family at only six months and is still fed on a mixture of baby food and formula but as long as she's clean and fed, she's a pretty happy baby.

So that's my family case study

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I teach English and I can't think what the learning outcome of this could possibly be.
This has to be a wind up.

 

[disney_princess_85]

I teach English and I can't think what the learning outcome of this could possibly be.
This has to be a wind up.

See my reply a bit further up Juliette. I'm an English graduate and I don't see the relevance either.

 

[joolz1910]

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=38370790#post38370790

Troll.

 

[disney_princess_85]

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=38370790#post38370790

Troll.

I was just about to post the same link!

If this person is genuine, it looks like they are just looking for someone to plan their holiday for them. It seems a bit strange to pose as a college student with an imaginary project though.

OP, if you are reading, this is a really friendly community and we're more than happy to help you plan your trip. Having said that, no-one here knows ALL the answers. It might be better for you to book through a travel agent, as they will do a lot of the work for you.

 

[joolz1910]

I was just about to post the same link!

If this person is genuine, it looks like they are just looking for someone to plan their holiday for them. It seems a bit strange to pose as a college student with an imaginary project though.

OP, if you are reading, this is a really friendly community and we're more than happy to help you plan your trip. Having said that, no-one here knows ALL the answers. It might be better for you to book through a travel agent, as they will do a lot of the work for you.

I doubt whether the OP has any trip to plan.

 

[disney_princess_85]

I doubt whether the OP has any trip to plan.

Maybe not but I just don't see the point in pretending. Oh well.

 

[cantwait!!!!!!!!!!!!]

I must admit when I read this yesterday it did seem a bit fishy ! Why would you bother making it up though ?

 

[2Tiggies]

I must admit when I read this yesterday it did seem a bit fishy ! Why would you bother making it up though ?

I must admit, it didn't even occur to me. I missed the post about it being for English and only noticed when I saw others had questioned it later this afternoon.

But to be fair, let's invite the OP to come back and explain. Come on Keilmeister. If you need help, come and ask and you will get plenty. If you are bored, with copious free time on your hands and think everyone else does too, you're mistaken. If the latter is true, I think this is the end of your thread.