I've done it!

[joolz1910]

I have actually booked!

I can't believe it - I've finally got a date for our first ever trip to WDW. So far just flights booked: 3 adults, 2 children Man - Mco with Virgin 29th October 2012. The price was £2796, which I am happy with.

It took a lot of sleepless nights and deliberation but I have decided to book early so that I know what I'm paying for flights as they were my main concern. I can't believe we'll be there for Halloween! Bring it on!

 

[scottish mum]

I'm so happy for you. Now the flights are booked its a reality for you. Enjoy your 18 months of planning

ps price seems pretty good too

 

[Old Swan]

Wahay. Nice one.

That time will go quick enough. This trip was 514 days out when we booked. Now down to just 139 - in what feels like the blink of an eye.

Happy Planning!

 

[DCLMan]

I have actually booked!

I can't believe it - I've finally got a date for our first ever trip to WDW. So far just flights booked: 3 adults, 2 children Man - Mco with Virgin 29th October 2012. The price was £2796, which I am happy with.

It took a lot of sleepless nights and deliberation but I have decided to book early so that I know what I'm paying for flights as they were my main concern. I can't believe we'll be there for Halloween! Bring it on!

Can I ask how you managed to get a flight only price for Oct 2012? All I've seen is package holidays with Virgin (flights, hotels and car hire).

I thought Virgin only released their flights 330 days out?

 

[dixonsontour]

Glad you are sorted - let the planning commence!

Good price for booking so far out - who did you book with?

 

[wayneg]

Can I ask how you managed to get a flight only price for Oct 2012? All I've seen is package holidays with Virgin (flights, hotels and car hire).

I thought Virgin only released their flights 330 days out?

I have been helping Juliette by PM. Its with Val, link here. http://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/val.ramsay

Glad you got it booked, happy planning

 

[crabbie1]

Well done. Joolz. Wayne u struck gold again. Well done and happy planning.

 

[wayneg]

Well done. Joolz. Wayne u struck gold again. Well done and happy planning.

Can't take any credit for this one, Juliette was just asking my opinion, all her work.

 

[DCLMan]

I have been helping Juliette by PM. Its with Val, link here. http://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/val.ramsay

Glad you got it booked, happy planning

Does that mean that travel agents can book flights earlier?

 

[wayneg]

Does that mean that travel agents can book flights earlier?

I was always under the impression TA can sell flight only early but they are at risk of price increases when they are released for general sale. Juliette has been told the price is fixed with no risk of increase.
A few years ago there were a few reports of people being asked to pay more so not sure how it all works, might have something to do with paying all upfront as opposed to deposit only.

 

[fd1972uk]

Congrats.


FD

 

[joolz1910]

Thanks everyone.

Val (CindersMum) on The Dibb has booked a flight only for me. She works for this company http://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/Destinations#83DDA76E-18B9-48E0-9627-A1779A8F0E3E

I have been PMing poor old Wayne about what to do and after a lot of deliberation and advice (thanks Wayne) I decided to pay a deposit of £250, which means that I will get a package, plus all of the protection that hopefully goes with it. It means that Val will also book my accommodation, which is fine by me. She has daid that she will also book my ADR's if I want her to.

I thought long and hard and decided that £250 would secure a price that I was happy with, but if anything went wrong (touch wood) I would only 'lose' a small amount. Val has told me that the price is now 'locked in' and will not increase. After monitoring Virgin prices, I was glad to get flights for under £3000.

The advice on here made me opt for Manchester airport and also made me calm down about the crowds in Jersey Week. I'm now looking at MNSSHP too! I know that if the recession bites, I can get a cheaper hotel and eat pizza for a fortnight, so let the good times roll.

It feels a bit surreal to finally be able to say that we are really going. Methinks it's time to get a ticker....

 

[Mrs Stonfiesta]

well done, how lovely that you get so long to plan it as well, i love the planning stage

 

[joolz1910]

Behold my beautiful ticker...

I wonder if Wayne will block my PM's now that I have 1 year, 7 months and 3 weeks to plan.....

 

[wayneg]

Behold my beautiful ticker...

I wonder if Wayne will block my PM's now that I have 1 year, 7 months and 3 weeks to plan.....

Always great to see someone with a new ticker(I have no room for one)

Never had to block anyone yet but 1 year, 7 months and 3 weeks of planning I am sure there are going to be a lot of planning questions

 

[gemmybear83]

Congratulations!! Glad you have booked up were, going to stick it out and wait until 11 months out - might live to regret that decision!

Look forward to hearing anout all your plans

 

[DCLMan]

Thanks everyone.

Val (CindersMum) on The Dibb has booked a flight only for me. She works for this company http://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/Destinations#83DDA76E-18B9-48E0-9627-A1779A8F0E3E

I have been PMing poor old Wayne about what to do and after a lot of deliberation and advice (thanks Wayne) I decided to pay a deposit of £250, which means that I will get a package, plus all of the protection that hopefully goes with it. It means that Val will also book my accommodation, which is fine by me. She has daid that she will also book my ADR's if I want her to.

I thought long and hard and decided that £250 would secure a price that I was happy with, but if anything went wrong (touch wood) I would only 'lose' a small amount. Val has told me that the price is now 'locked in' and will not increase. After monitoring Virgin prices, I was glad to get flights for under £3000.

The advice on here made me opt for Manchester airport and also made me calm down about the crowds in Jersey Week. I'm now looking at MNSSHP too! I know that if the recession bites, I can get a cheaper hotel and eat pizza for a fortnight, so let the good times roll.

It feels a bit surreal to finally be able to say that we are really going. Methinks it's time to get a ticker....

Thanks for explaining.

MNSSHP is well worth doing.

 

[joolz1910]

Never had to block anyone yet but 1 year, 7 months and 3 weeks of planning I am sure there are going to be a lot of planning questions

Just 600 days of questions, Wayne.

Thanks for explaining.

MNSSHP is well worth doing.

Yes, if the budget will run to MNSSHP, it would be great.

 

[joolz1910]

Congratulations!! Glad you have booked up were, going to stick it out and wait until 11 months out - might live to regret that decision!

Look forward to hearing anout all your plans

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. After reading all of the advice on here, one thing kept being repeated - 'if you find a price you are happy to pay, then book!' So I did.

 

[wayneg]

600 days of questions, I will be ready for a holiday then.