Disney Christmas 2004

[breammom]

I need help saving some money on plans to Disney Dec.23-Dec.30. We are probably going to stay offsite because we want to do Sea World and maybe Universal this time when we go. I have read alot of great advice on the boards, just curious if anyone else has gone at this time of year and has some good advice.

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[swilshire]

I wanted to email you with a suggestion, but you don't have an email listed. If interested, you can email me at momwilshire@yahoo.com.

Sheila

 

[IMADSNYLOVR]

We are planning on going Dec 26-Jan 2; I would appreciate any tips you have to offer also!

Sarah

 

[Disbug]

We usually go at Christmas time and this past Christmas stayed at the Polynesian. I always bring decorations from home to make the room feel Christmasy. Things like a small artificial pre-lit tree. No real setup... just out of the box and plug in! Then I hang a wreath somewhere, usually the back of the door using one of those suction cups that lock in place. A little garland goes around the mirror in the bathroom with lights and you have an instant night light!

To save money: #1 Hotel Cost: stay offsite, but nearby. Stay in a room that pleases you and does not make you wish you'd spent the extra money for a nicer hotel.

#2) Breakfast: Eat in the room. Most hotels offer a coffee maker, bring your own coffee and condiments as needed. A toaster can make some nice english muffins. Spread with jelly, peanut butter, butter, or a slice of cheese. I have brought a waffle maker and gotten the Bisquick pancake mix that you add water and shake. Add a little butter and syrup and voila! Breakfast. Juice and milk will keep nicely in your cooler during the day, if you ice it down before leaving.

#3) Lunch: Use vouchers and share meals. Best deals are at Beaches & Cream (YC/BC) and Tangierine Cafe (morocco in Epcot). Pepper Market at Coronado Springs is also a very good option.

#4) Souvenirs: Purchase in advance at DS outlets or clearance sales.

#5) Drinks: Bring your own Bottled water. If your room has a refrigerator keep stocked. Do not order sodas at meals. This will easily add $10 or more to your bill.

I'll let someone else chime in now! Hope these help and have fun!

 

[Deb & Bill]

Please don't cook in your room unless you are staying in a DVC resort that has either a full kitchen or a kitchenette.

#1 for this time of year: Stay onsite so you can get into the park. If you stay offsite, and the parks close, you aren't guaranteed any entry. If you stay onsite, you are at least given the opportunity to go to one park. Also, if you stay onsite, you can go to at least one park 1 hour early everyday for Extra Magic Hour. Further, if you stay onsite, you can leave the park when it gets too crowded and go back to your resort for a swim.

Go to the park you want to be at early. If you wait too long in the AM, you may be shut out from that park until later in the afternoon or evening.

Eat a large, late breakfast and early dinner. Then you can skip lunch.

 

[KELLIE JONES]

have you guys looked at the dates for all of the rates?? most of the disney resorts have value season up until december 19 th!!! you could save major $$$$ as long as the 1st day of your stay is on the 19th, then you get that rate for your whole trip!! regardless of how long your stay is. my DH and i are doing this for christmas in 2005.

 

[HappyLawyer]

we are going that itme too, we are at the howard johnson enchanted i will give u the link they offer comp shuttles to disney, seaworld and universal they also have many activities for kids, i stayed there befor
e and had no complaints
http://www.orlandoflus.com/Howard_Johnson_Enchanted_Inn/index.htm#javascript:;
if u go to hojo.com u can reserve the room and pay when u get there

 

[breammom]

I don't know any details on vouchers... can someone give me some info on them?

 

[HappyLawyer]

i am so sick of people telling other what to do and not to do in their room, people need to understand 95% people are comming with children and families, they eat and cook in their room, either stop complaining or just stay somewhere that does not have that option, everyone is not rich, and if my child wakes up and is hungry and i can fix her something in the room then i am going to do so
to everyone else enjoy your vacation