Not able to do this on a budget!

[Tink2Day]

You may be right:

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/universal/Universal_Orlando_dubbed_priciest_theme_park_in_the_nation.htm

That $1 is a backbreaker.

 

[brenda1966]

That $1 is a backbreaker.

It's good to see the numbers -- the pricing is comparable and just shows me what a good deal Disney still is with all of the in-park entertainment (fireworks, parades, etc.)

Now, adding US onto a florida vacation -- there's no cheap way around it. I chose to think of it as 2 vacations combined into one: a disney and a US vacation. I was saving money because I only had to buy airfare once, right?! With Disney I bought the no expire 10 day -- that's how I chose to cut my per-day park fees when we are only doing 2 or 3 park days on a trip. For US we have gone from a 2 day pass to a 4 day because we enjoyed our 2 days so much, that we need more this trip. So, overall I'd say that US is worth the extra expense of buying 2 sets of park tickets (Disney and US) for one vacation. Hotels and transportation costs should remain mostly constant, but may go up a bit due to no Magical Express at US and having to taxi over there. I'm hoping this year we can cut expenses by shopping less! Since we already have a wand and an E. T. t-shirt and other trinkets, that should save us a lot of $$$. The shopping was a big hit on my wallet last time.

 

[damo]

I think Disney parking is $15 now too.

 

[crazelion]

If going in September check travelzoo.com for hotels. you might come up with steal room for49.00 dollars a night for suite. I know I did for Labor Day weekend last year. I stay at the Residence Inn on US Blvd too. We is family of five to now and must have suite whenever we travel now.

 

[keishashadow]

OP others have explained that regardless of which park is your 'split' park tix are structured to keep u @one park. If you know you'll be returning within a year, price out APs for one (or both) parks and factor in a 2nd trip to cut overall tix costs.

Don't forget that the U onsite are truly deluxe resorts when evaluating the nightly price.

 

[MsPeggySue911]

It is going to cost me right at $600 for 2 day 1 park tickets for 5 ppl through the Universal online advanced purchase price. It is something like $115 per person X 5 plus tax and shipping. That's not counting food and we are not staying on Universal property. We are booked to stay on Disney property but now am considering a vacation rental home to save $1,400.

 

[Metro West]

It is going to cost me right at $600 for 2 day 1 park tickets for 5 ppl through the Universal online advanced purchase price. It is something like $115 per person X 5 plus tax and shipping. That's not counting food and we are not staying on Universal property. We are booked to stay on Disney property but now am considering a vacation rental home to save $1,400.

A rental home would be an excellent idea and would save you a bunch of money.

 

[inkedupmomma]

thanks for all the suggestions. anyway I look at it, it is still going to cost me an extra $500 between, room, tix and food...guess ill just have to plan ANOTHER trip... just sayin.

 

[Metro West]

thanks for all the suggestions. anyway I look at it, it is still going to cost me an extra $500 between, room, tix and food...guess ill just have to plan ANOTHER trip... just sayin.

You have to do what you feel comfortable with.