Cost frustration

[briellemary]

You could also have a room only reservation with Disney and buy your park tickets separately through undercover tourist. That way you can link your tickets to your room reservation, and use FPP for everyone. (And also save a little bit of money)

 

[briellemary]

Oops. Didn't realize that was posted before me! ^

 

[mickeyluv'r]

Not sure why your rates are so much higher with DD added.

You've gotten some good suggestions.

I agree buying tickets from UTis probably best option in your case, plus the split stay if you don't want to pay extra adult fee the whole time. (You could two bookings at ne hotel, or even two different hotels if you prefer.) We love split stays! PM me if you want suggestions on making them work. Disney will transfer bags for free.

Also, if you end up with two stays, both at same resort, let Disney know and they can usually make them a 'continuing ' reservation- so you get to keep the same room. (though I'm not sure they promise they will do it.)

Disney doesn't make it easy to figure out the advantage on package discounts, but I agree often room only is same/best as any other toffers.

One more option you may want to try is a WDW authorized travel agent. (though maybe still buy tickets yourself). AAA is one option, if you have it.

 

[rwdavis2]

I am curious since you are not doing the dining plan and your daughter needs a 4 day ticket (I assume) anyways, how does it come to an extra $500 to add her to the package?

Ditto. I don't get the problem.

 

[supersnoop]

Or, see if renting DVC points would be worthwhile. You won't have the extra adult charge for that.