I need some help...

[PreciousSadies]

Need Help in Deciding and Saving...

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Cast: DH, DW, DS (13), DS(10), DS (6), DD (5)

Dh, and me (DW) came 3 years ago, with the two oldest, and saw all the parks/both waterparks and disney quest. We left the younger two behind with grandparents, at that time, as we were travelling with another family of 6. It made the trip very enjoyable without having to worry about naps, we hopped, from early morning to late nights, and found we need a vacation from our vaction, it was so fun, but also exhausting.

We then went to Disneyland (1 1/2 years ago, with everyone)

I have the a friend who's sister works at a Disney Hotel, who has a friend, that can get us in to the park (if we call 3-4 days in advance...3 of us can get in free for one day)

But...what should I do, as most discounts of tickets, are available for 5 days. I don't think we will be back anytime soon, to worry about getting non expiry dates. I don't think I need Park Hopper tickets, and want to avoid the noise and crowd at Disney Quest. I would like to spent a day at the waterparks, and then to a park. I don't want to be exhausted, by running around each day.

So, what should I buy for tickets? What would you do...This is the plot:
I want to save as much as I can, as this wasn't a plan trip, it was look where I can get our timeshare, and I got 4 free airmiles flights through westjet, (I'm canadian) and bought two flights.

We arrive at Noon March 30 (fly all night/morning) so it will be a day to relax and enjoy the pool.
Sat- DW (must go...to a park)
Sun- visit family and friends, no park day
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri-fly home by 7 am

TIA

 

[KINGBOBOFTHENORTH]

Well, if you can limit yourself to just one of the parks per day then you can skip the Parkhopper feature. So then it's just a matter of how many days you will spend in parks beyond the 1-day free you're getting. Perhaps you will have some non-park days. But I do think you should consider buying the non-expiration feature if you're going to leave at least 2 days unused on whatever you buy. Your kids are young so you'll be back. Disney seems to raise its prices at least $5/year. I don't think it would save much to buy that feature if you're only going to leave 1 day unused, unless you're not coming back for 5+ years.

BobK/Orlando