I Need Your Help! Possible First Solo Trip!

[stitch09]

Ok, so first let me start off by saying that I've been to WDW 15 times, so I know all the details about the parks; etc.

Having said that, I've never been to WDW on a solo trip but would love to do it! I really want to go over my Spring Break this coming Spring! I am looking for some general information, mostly concerning money! I'm great at making itineraries (other people on the DIS have even borrowed my itineraries before! ). BUT, when it comes to the whole money situation, I am CLUELESS!! My Dad always takes care of that! Also, we've always stayed at the Swan, where the DDP wasn't even an option, so I'm not really educated on that. I would definitely be staying at a Value Resort since it will only be me going. I'm thinking POP- I've heard it's the best choice?? OK, so... my questions!!

1. Overall question- how much (roughly) will the trip cost? (not counting plane ticket). I for sure would want a Park Hopper, and I'm thinking a 5 night stay, 6 day ticket?? plus meals; etc.- What is the rough estimate??

2. For a solo traveler, is it better to use the DDP or not? I would be going during a time when the DDP is NOT free. I would want the Quick Service Plan (probably), but would it just be cheaper to pay for my own meals as I go than to get the Dining Plan?

3. Can I pay for/secure/check-in to a Disney Resort being under the age of 21? (I'll be 20 at the time). Obviously this would be a big issue...

4. What are the best sites/ways to find the cheapest rates for Disney hotels?? Again, my Dad always takes care of the financial stuff.

Thanks in advance for all your help!

 

[travelgip6]

Ok, so first let me start off by saying that I've been to WDW 15 times, so I know all the details about the parks; etc.

Having said that, I've never been to WDW on a solo trip but would love to do it! I really want to go over my Spring Break this coming Spring! I am looking for some general information, mostly concerning money! I'm great at making itineraries (other people on the DIS have even borrowed my itineraries before! ). BUT, when it comes to the whole money situation, I am CLUELESS!! My Dad always takes care of that! Also, we've always stayed at the Swan, where the DDP wasn't even an option, so I'm not really educated on that. I would definitely be staying at a Value Resort since it will only be me going. I'm thinking POP- I've heard it's the best choice?? OK, so... my questions!!

1. Overall question- how much (roughly) will the trip cost? (not counting plane ticket). I for sure would want a Park Hopper, and I'm thinking a 5 night stay, 6 day ticket?? plus meals; etc.- What is the rough estimate?? Just go to the WDW site and start pricing out trips, it's easy and you can input your own options - then compare and see what you can do.

2. For a solo traveler, is it better to use the DDP or not? I would be going during a time when the DDP is NOT free. I would want the Quick Service Plan (probably), but would it just be cheaper to pay for my own meals as I go than to get the Dining Plan? Pay for your own meals, you will probably either pay about the same or a little less, plus no waste!
3. Can I pay for/secure/check-in to a Disney Resort being under the age of 21? (I'll be 20 at the time). Obviously this would be a big issue... I think you just have to be over 184. What are the best sites/ways to find the cheapest rates for Disney hotels?? Again, my Dad always takes care of the financial stuff. Again, just go to WDW site and price it out yourself.

Thanks in advance for all your help!

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