I need Help Disney savers!

[Lainy67]

I am going to go against the grain here, and say even though packages are a lot of times bad they are NOT always bad. For not much more than you listed, we are getting the same amount of time, with 3 adult tickets (our dd ia 10), 1 child (3) ticket - Ultimate Park Hopper, Port Orleans Riverside (with a trundle bed), AND all of our airfare, during the summer. The airfare costs over $1100 and that is the best fare we can find. If it hadn't been for that, we would probably have booked separately.

You just have to be willing to look for it. Sometimes I book packages. Sometimes I arrange everything separately. This goes for everywhere.

 

[figgy4me]

Originally posted by pattyT
Why does this have to be so dificult!
Every other vaca I went on I called - booked - and went! They were all-inclusive or cruisees!

Does anyone kwon when they come out with October rates? How much do you save if you have 1 annual pass holder? Are 'options' in a park hopper pass transferable (ex: If I get annual to get room discout and hubby gets park hopper (save $ and get options) then can I use one of his options if we want to go to H20 park?

It is not that difficult - you can pay the price you were given and go. But if you want to save some money, it will take a little time and energy.........well worth that to me.

We usually stay off-site because of the prices-but last year stayed at the All Stars for $49. It was great..... Stayed off-site in May @ $26 (including 2 adult breakfasts). May trip was extra because of buying 2 AP's..... "But admission is free!"

Anyway you and he both cannot use the same park hopper ticket.

Have fun...... I love Disney...... Every year, if I can!!!!!!!!!

 

[pattyT]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

I did it!
I switched our passes to 7 day and I upgraded to Wilderness Lodge and still saved more money! YIPPEE!

I think I saved a total of about $461 (nevermind the value of the upgrade!)! Then the savings on the van rental!
I can not thank you all enough! Neither can my husband Wahoo!

 

[akasleepingbeauty]

So glad to see an update on this Patty. Good for you for taking the time and initiative to re-do your vacation, get an upgrade, and save $$$ - what a deal!

You will LOVE the Wilderness Lodge - a beautiful hotel and wonderful for kids. The boat ride to MK is fun and convenient. Don't forget to check out the geyser too!

Remember, that just in case you fall in love with WDW and start thinking about returning sooner than you'd expected, you can upgrade your 7 day passes to annual passes for a pretty reasonable fee (you actually get to apply the full value you paid for the 7 day pass toward an annual pass) if you do it within 7 calendar days of your first use. Check with Guest Services when you first check in for details - just in case - so you'll know. WDW is an addictive place with lots of magic available so you may just find yourself planning another trip before you leave! FYI - you can always use any leftover days on your passes in the future too - you don't have to upgrade.

Also, have you made a priority seating for the new Princess Breakfast in Epcot? Should be reasonably easy to get at this point and would be lots of fun for your dd especially!

Have a great trip and enjoy all that money you saved with just a few phone calls!

 

[pattyT]

Hi! THanks for the GREAT advice - I haven't even gone yet and I am already saying things like 'oh on our next trip we will..."
I have made ressies for Hoop-Dee-Doo-Revue, Discover Cove (DD loves dolphins), and I am going to try for the impossible to get castle breakfast! If I don't get those I will try for Epcots!
THanks Again!
I CAN'T Wait to go!

 

[Cindy B]

You will love Discovery Cove, remember you get a free 7 day admission to Sea World with that.

(And lunch is included as well for your scheduled day)

I loved Discovery cove so much last year, it was the highlight of the trip.

 

[chris1gill]

CONGRATULATIONS!! Sounds like you did great & you definitely got a nice upgrade to the WL! Did you call yesterday when the discounts came out? Did you ask about upgrading or was it suggested?

I think you've done great... Also, I think the price of the four park annual pass (doesn't include the water parks or Disney Quest) is roughly the same price as the 7 day park hopper, especially if you get a Disney Club card... Where are you getting your 7 day park hoppers? There may be less expensive places to get that as well!!!

 

[pattyT]

I am having my TA get the passes - I am VERY AFRAID of myself with annuals - I KNOW that I will HAVE to go back again within the year! My DH will not stand for that!
My TA booked the room today for me - she didn't mention an upgrade - I'm debating if I should call DT myself to confirm that she changed it
I think that we will use the "plus" options to go to a waterpark and the unused days NEVER expire so when we go again in a couple of years we will still have them! Thank for the idea though!

 

[pattyT]

Oh------
When the rates came out I know I could have saved A LOT on POFQ - but hubby already considers the money spent so I figured I might as well do it up and go deluxe! And he is happy because we are still paying less than the original ressies!

 

[chris1gill]

Patty,

So did you ask the TA to call when the codes came out? I didn't know you could ask a TA to do that, good to know for future reference...

Well, as someone mentioned, you can always upgrade your 7 day pass once you're on vacation!!

 

[pattyT]

I called my TA yesturday morning (I had already forewarned her that when the rates came out I would).
I had planned to just get the cheaper rate for POFQ but couldn't resist upgrading because the rates were so good! At first she didn't see anything on her computer - I gave her the code then voila! Fort Wilderness at 139 a night! She said it was her fav and that I would LOVE it!
Someone earlier stated that they do not work on commission so I didn't feel quilty there - and hey if they were wrong - well it looks like she upgraded me and she gets close to the same commish!

 

[Lswilmot@aol.com]

Be sure to check with TA. Fort Wilderness and Wilderness Lodge are not the same resort. FW is the campground!

 

[chris1gill]

yes, do be sure to check!! Fort Wilderness has Cabins that are going for about that price as well!! But WL has their woods view rooms priced at that rate also!! Just be sure to check quick, just to be sure!

 

[pattyT]

I will double check again but i am pretty sure its WL because we have an adjoining room request with friends (I changed bolth ressies). No way we could have ajoining cabins

 

[pattyT]

ps - soory bout my type - I did mean to write WL not -


"POFQ but couldn't resist upgrading because the rates were so good! At first she didn't see anything on her computer - I gave her the code then voila! Fort Wilderness at 139 a night! She said it was her fav and that I would LOVE it!"

 

[chris1gill]

Excellent then!!!

 

[mickeymikey]

check with disney i got pofq for the 89.00 night for sept6-9 so you might be abe to get it...

 

[pattyT]

loving the upgrade

Hubby won't miss money he already thought he spent so forget POFQ were going to the Lodge!

Maybe next time though!