JanetK and moderators...a request

LAinSEA

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It is possible to start a "Packages frequently asked questions thread" similar to the resort threads...

I know a lot of DISer don't think the packages are good deals - we happen to like the Discovery Magic package and part of the reason we like it so much is having folks answer questions about utilizing the packages to their fullest...but it is difficult to do searches now that this board is so very popular.

JanetK: you seem to have the best information on the big 3 - Discovery, Deluxe and Grand plans - would you be willing to help out and start it?

I know I would be very greatful and it would be a good way for people to see if a package and which package would work well for them.

thanks,
LA
 
One problem with this is that Disney likes to swap around the ameneties offered with the packages. Not only that, but even when you purchase a package they aren't very forthcoming about what you get with the package once you've booked it. We've been trying for months to find out exactly what features we can get with the Deluxe Magic (since they are different from when we last went on it) and Disney has thus far produced a cery incomplete list with "and others" tacked on to the end.

If the new board could help out with these types of questions and keep up to date on the offerings (no easy task, I know), I'm all for it!
-Andrew
 
Sorry, gang, I’ve been away from the Dis for awhile. Someone e-mailed me the link to this thread and told me to check it out so here I am.

I do have the 2002 booklets regarding three of the WDW vacation packages. My favorite Disney CM was able to send them to me since the WDW “Contact Us” folks couldn’t help me out, even though I had told them that without knowing exactly what was offered in the 2002 packages, they ran the risk of me canceling my upcoming Grand Plan vacation. It was very frustrating to have them basically e-mail me over & over again the exact same stuff that is found on the Disney World website (not a whole heck of a lot of info in there). Anyhow, like I said, my favorite CM came through for me with flying colors and actually sent me all three of the vacation plan booklets (by the way, the booklets come in both English AND Spanish – the front half is all in English, then you flip it over and turn it upside-down and find the Spanish version; I wonder how many other languages these booklets come in?).

We might be able to get a thread going that lists everything that is covered by all three of WDW’s major vacation packages. However, as Andrew so kindly pointed out, this will be a tough task. Why? Because Disney is Disney and everything is subject to change without prior notice at any given time. But if we can put that disclaimer in there, I think that would at least alert folks to the fact that they will need to verify what will be covered for their own particular vacation. A “generic” thread should at least give them an idea regarding what might be offered.

I will try to find the time this weekend to type up the things that are currently listed in the booklets that I have. Hang in there. Then we can really get the thread going with opinions and suggestions from folks regarding how to get the most fun out of any of these packages. I know that I currently have an Excel spreadsheet that I created that lists lots of fun activities that I am planning for my upcoming Grand Plan vacation. My only problem with my spreadsheet, however, is that I have no time scheduled for sleeping. Oh, I personally have no problem with that, but my husband does (he needs his beauty sleep). And by the way, as it was last year, it is this year, NONE of the GF’s wonderful children’s programs are covered under the Grand Plan. Can you believe that? Here I am, paying lots of money for my little daughter to use the plan, and all she basically gets is in-room babysitting and kids’ club entrance. I get parasailing, wakeboarding, horseback riding, massages, major theme park tours, Dolphin Encounters, and dinner at Victoria & Albert’s (okay, she can eat there, too, but I won’t dare take her – she can’t sit still for a 2-1/2 hour meal). And on my daughter’s Grand Plan, she gets in-room babysitters and kids’ club access. Boy, oh, boy. Yippee.
 

I can help out with the parade, MK fireworks and Illuminations locations off of our coupons (and more specific locations once we go in a couple of weeks).

I think it might also be helpful to put together a list of restaurants and approx. meal prices (similar to what is listed on Mousesavers.com for the connections vouchers).

I'm bummed that the Grand Plan doesn't have children's activities included...we don't have children, but my sister and her fiance are looking into the possibility of getting married at WDW and they will have 5 total together. They could afford this plan (if they choose too) and it doesn't make for much incentive for families to book it if the tea and pirates cruise aren't included.

thanks again for getting things started!

-LA
 
I'm typing up what is contained in the Discovery Magic package right now. I am hoping to post it before the weekend is over. Once I get that one done, I will work on the Deluxe Magic package, and finally the Grand Plan package.
 
Thanks Janet!

we leave this coming Saturday night for a week at AKL (with Discovery Magic package).

I can make some additions to that when we get back.

-LA:bounce:
 
I just posted this in another thread and thought I'd repeat it here...
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I've been so busy lately and haven't had much time to devote to the Dis. However, this weekend I have decided to veg out and escape from the reality of my dreary life. I will definitely be finishing up the Discovery Magic vacation package information hopefully tonight. Once I'm done, I'll post it. Then I will work on the Deluxe Magic vacation package and post that too (I don't know if that will be this weekend, though). After those two vacation packages are all typed up, I'll work on the Grand Plan. Hang in there. There is a lot of valuable information regarding those plans in the booklets that I have and the plans are surprisingly similar (for the most part).
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LAinSEA, I am afraid that my info may be posted AFTER you've left for your vacation. I apologize. Hopefully once you return, you will have some valuable info to share with us!
 
and I'll keep very good notes and add to what you post about discovery magic when we get back.

Taking the redeye Saturday/Sunday and can't wait!

-LA
 
Here is the link to the Discovery Magic Vacation Package thread that I just posted. I can't wait until you return and we can get some updated info into that thread.

Have a magical vacation! The Discovery Magic plan sounds like an excellent way to enjoy WDW.
 
along with the sunscreen! Bring on the Heat!

and thanks again, so very much - what an effort for you to get this all together.

-LA:D
 
I'm surprised that you're still awake when you should be resting before your flight to Orlando!

My hands are cramped right now after typing all that stuff out. I tried very hard to triple-check everything that I typed as I didn't want to make any mistakes. I hope I got it correct. And I can't wait until you return and add lots more info to that new thread. I think a lot of Dis'ers will find it informative. I know that I learned a lot about that plan as I was typing it up. I was pleasantly surprised by all the wonderful things that Magical Wishes can be used for. A person could really have an excellent vacation if they applied their wishes to just a few of the activities that are allowed.

This is all my humble opinion and others' opinions will vary, as it should be.
 















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