July 2010; Who else is planning this far ahead?

[mgsmom]

I just made a reservation for a FW Cabin for July 21-25 (right after value prices start!).
Does anyone think there would be any advantage to pushing it back a week, or even two?
I wondered if there might be a trend of "specials" in other areas as the summer wears on longer... or whatever!
Let me know what you think! (I'm a teacher, so the first week of August is the latest I can go)

 

[DisneyClown]

Count us in!


Now if we can just get AP rates as good as the ones out to June 3 I will be one happy camper!

What do you think the chances of that will be? From what I hear, Disney doesn't feel the need to make those offers for summer because it is so busy already. But, like you, I can still hope.

 

[DisneyMomx7]

What do you think the chances of that will be? From what I hear, Disney doesn't feel the need to make those offers for summer because it is so busy already. But, like you, I can still hope.

Well last summer they extended the Stay 7 pay for 4 into July so I think there's a chance. Even though the economy is recovering travel is still one of the industries that's hurting. Hopefully AP rates will be decent.

 

[awaldo]

I happened to notice that several of you were Teachers. I know we all pick resorts for various reasons, but if you are looking for a great value, don't forget about Swan/Dolphin. We are booked there for $149 a night the last week of July using the Teacher rate. S/D isn't everyone's cup of tea - may not even be ours since we've never stayed there before, but the price is on par with a value for a great location and amenities!

 

[Zuzu03]

I happened to notice that several of you were Teachers. I know we all pick resorts for various reasons, but if you are looking for a great value, don't forget about Swan/Dolphin. We are booked there for $149 a night the last week of July using the Teacher rate. S/D isn't everyone's cup of tea - may not even be ours since we've never stayed there before, but the price is on par with a value for a great location and amenities!

The Dolphin is one of my favorites! I got a great teacher's rate of $129 last November and $149 for next July. Personally, that's such an awesome deal and it's a GREAT resort, so I compeltely agree, do check it out!

 

[mgsmom]

I saw the teacher discount there - we will probably take advantage of that when DD gets a little older. Right now, we still like to get a suite when we travel (better naptimes, like having a kitchen) - so on our budget it was between ASMu family suites and the cabins. We ended up going with the cabin because it was closer to MK.

The Swan and Dolphin resorts don't have suites, do they? If they do, I might check and see if they do teacher discounts on those.
Are the teacher discounts on specific types of rooms, or are all the rooms discounted a certain amount for teachers?

 

[Nettaboo]

I am so excited for our July 23-30th trip!!Is anyone using Tom for their scheduling???
I am not so patiently waiting for the Dinning to open so I can book our ADRs!!

 

[Zuzu03]

I saw the teacher discount there - we will probably take advantage of that when DD gets a little older. Right now, we still like to get a suite when we travel (better naptimes, like having a kitchen) - so on our budget it was between ASMu family suites and the cabins. We ended up going with the cabin because it was closer to MK.

The Swan and Dolphin resorts don't have suites, do they? If they do, I might check and see if they do teacher discounts on those.
Are the teacher discounts on specific types of rooms, or are all the rooms discounted a certain amount for teachers?

There's a great Swan/Dolphin thread where they have tons of really knowledgable people who probably will have the answers to your questions. The people are super nice and helpful, too. It's under the Disney Resorts tab. I totally understand about the suites, we did that too when DD was younger and it worked really well for her.

 

[DisFanAmI]

We're there!

We'll be driving from a Chicago suburb. After freezing in November 2008, we are willing to take our chances with the heat and humidity of July. It can be done! Anything is possible in MY Happy Place!

 

[mgsmom]

I just taught my 2 year old that when I ask "When are we going to visit Mickey" she says "In July" It's too cute - she has no idea what that means.
She'll see me on the Disney websites and she'll say "Go to Mickey's house?"

Is it July yet???
Has anyone started scheduling their ADRs yet?
It's 180 days, right?

 

[Jupiter&Wolfe]

Count me in for July! It definitely wasn't my first choice, but I'm taking along my aunt, a teacher and her 5 kids so summer was the only way to go.

But hopefully here I can get more excited! I'm planning the perfect touring plan as we speak!

We haven't decided on an exact date yet, but in the coming days we'll settle on it so I can make the 180 day mark!

 

[mgsmom]

I don't where you are planning on staying, but the deluxe resorts start their "value" season on July 19th.
That is one of the reasons we picked our date - the cabins aren't deluxe, but are on the same "value" schedule for some reason.

Summer is great! Nothing says "vacation" like quick-melting ice cream and cooling off in the pool mid-afternoon!

 

[m2j]

We're going at the end of July...July 30th-August 6th. Just booked last night and can't stop thinking about it...extremely excited. Staying at Pop!!!

 

[tinkgurl]

I'll be there July 19-24 at the Contemporary and the 24-31 at OKW!

 

[tinkerbell60]

There is another July planning thread going if anyone is interested in joining.
Share your dates and ADRs!!



http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2247684&page=6

 

[airhead]

The Dolphin is one of my favorites! I got a great teacher's rate of $129 last November and $149 for next July. Personally, that's such an awesome deal and it's a GREAT resort, so I compeltely agree, do check it out!

We're staying at the Dolphin too! Gotta love the rate they give the Teachers! Even with all the Dolphin's extra fees,its still the best deal out there!!!

 

[MickeyisBeast]

We'll be there July 6th-13th at the GF
PTR link is in my sig, if anyone is interested

 

[Mer0806]

After going to WDW three times with Softball Team and Daughter, Wife and I are going alone this August 21 to 26. We are staying at the ACL and hope to tour the parks for four days. We know it's hot, but are really looking forward to this vacation by ourselves.

 

[jstarcze]

I'll be on the Boardwalk from July 26th-30th

 

[mistymouse5001]

We booked the week after the fourth over the weekend ASMO