Countdown Begins

[WeLoveABD]

Ok-- it's May 1. Hopefully there will be at least one new and interesting ABD trip announced in the next days/weeks! Maybe after Star Wars Day (May 4), since Disney marketing will be heavily promoting Star Wars merch and the Mandalorian movie? Anyone care to guess re new destinations, like Indonesia (to tie in with the new Disney Cruise Line ship in Singapore)?

 

[thanxfornoticin]

Tatooine??!

 

[jimmymc]

A short escape in Singapore would be great for people who want to make the long journey to sail the Adventure.

A Spain and Southern France trip is one gap in their full adventure offerings. I think a Korea and Japan combo trip would also do well.

 

[sayhello]

I'm really, really hoping for a new domestic itinerary. It's way too expensive to fly internationally right now! And I'm honestly not in the mood to deal with leaving (and returning to) the country at the moment.

Sayhello

 

[hardcorestitch]

I'm really, really hoping for a new domestic itinerary. It's way too expensive to fly internationally right now! And I'm honestly not in the mood to deal with leaving (and returning to) the country at the moment.

Sayhello

Same. I don’t plan on leaving the USA until 2029 for leisure purposes… unless it’s a serious emergency…

 

[Lionezz]

Here is my holiday comparison budget (using help from AI). I have saved money for several years by vacationing in Sweden instead of going abroad, but every year I stay home, it becomes harder and harder to actually make the trip.

18-Day Holiday Comparison (Dec 20 – Jan 7)

Expense Item	The "Mix" (FL)	SeaWorld + DC	Universal (FL)	Disney World	Tokyo Disney	Skiing Sweden
Flights / Travel	$3,400	$3,400	$3,400	$3,400	$4,500	$150
Accommodation (Net)	$3,600	$3,600	$3,600	$3,600	$4,200*	$0
Park Tickets / Passes	$1,780	$660	$2,100	$3,150	$1,480	$1,450
Food & Dining	$1,550	$1,500	$1,640	$1,640	$1,140	$700
Local Transport / Gear	$550	$550	$550	$400	$600	$50
TOTAL (USD)	$10,880	$9,110	$11,290	$12,190	$11,920	$2,350

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10-Day Holiday Comparison (Dec 20 – Dec 30)

Expense Item	The "Mix" (FL)	SeaWorld + DC	Universal (FL)	Disney World	Tokyo Disney	Skiing Sweden
Flights / Travel	$3,400	$3,400	$3,400	$3,400	$4,500	$150
Accommodation (Net)	$2,000	$2,000	$2,000	$2,000	$2,400*	$0
Park Tickets / Passes	$1,780¹	$660²	$1,850	$2,500	$950	$730³
Food & Dining	$850	$800	$900	$900	$650	$400
Local Transport / Gear	$350	$350	$350	$250	$400	$30
TOTAL (USD)	$8,380	$7,210	$8,500	$9,050	$8,900	$1,310

• Accomodation
  If you choose Japan, the strategy is to rent out your points at a high holiday market rate and use that profit to cover the cost of the Hilton Tokyo Bay. For the Swedish ski trip, your accommodation cost is zero because you already own the house and can stay there for free
• Park Tickets: All options price your 11-year-old as an adult (Standard for ages 10+).
  • The Mix: Includes the SeaWorld/Discovery Cove 14-day package + 2 individual peak-day Disney tickets.
  • SeaWorld + DC: The $220/person holiday deal for Discovery Cove + 14 days at SeaWorld/Aquatica.
  • Disney World: 6-day peak tickets + "Lightning Lane Multi Pass" for 2 people to skip holiday lines.
• Food & Dining: Based on your strategy of Walmart grocery shopping and fast food (Panda Express, McDonald's, Taco Bell).
  • Orlando: Includes one "Deluxe" dinner at Cape May Café (~$200).
  • Japan: Includes high-quality "Konbini" (7-Eleven/Lawson) meals and local ramen shops.
• Local Transport:
  • Orlando: Includes airport transfers ($100) and Uber trips to Walmart/SeaWorld/Universal.
  • Disney World Column: Lower cost because you use free Disney buses/monorails for the parks.
  • Japan: Includes the Narita/Haneda Express trains and daily metro/monorail usage.

 

[Lionezz]

My dream would be to take my two oldest daughters a(18y and 20 y) and their boyfriends because their boyfriends' parents take them on trips.

Orlando vs. Tokyo vs. Skiing Sweden (18 Days, 7 People)
All prices in USD. Flights include checked luggage and 1 stop.

Expense Item	SeaWorld + DC (FL)	The "Mix" (FL)	Disney World (FL)	Tokyo Disney (JP)	Skiing Sweden
Flights (ARN-MCO/HND)	$7,800	$7,800	$7,800	$10,500	$200
Accommodation (Net)	$3,800¹	$3,800	$3,800	$4,400*	$0
Park Tickets (7 Adults)	$1,540²	$4,150	$7,350	$3,450	$3,290
Food & Dining	$3,500	$3,610	$3,820	$2,660	$1,540
Local Transport	$1,050	$1,050	$700	$1,260	$70
TOTAL (USD)	$17,690	$20,410	$23,470	$22,270	$5,100

Summary of the Strategy
By combining your DVC Villa (Note ¹) with the SeaWorld/DC Tickets (Note ²), you can take all 7 people on a world-class Florida holiday for $17,690.
Without these two strategies, this same trip would cost you over $60,000. This makes your dream of "matching" what the boyfriends' parents do much more achievable.