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Can't wait to See Mickey!
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So we got back from WDW on Thanksgiving and we did do the "throwaway campsite." Not debating the ethics or anything of this system or if Disney is going to shut it down, but I wanted to let you all know how it worked for us to help answer some questions.
I didn't think to book it early enough to get the ADR bonus, so no info there. I booked a campsite for 11/20, 1 night. Our days at the parks were 11/21 - 11/25. I would have booked 11/21, but the 11/20 night was $60 vs $84. I booked it at about 3 months out.
First bonus - Despite being booked only for 1 night, we were able to book FP+ at 60 days for our entire trip. This was one of the main reasons for us as we were able to get FP+ to ensure we got to do everything that we wanted to.
Second bonus - Magic Bands. I really like the new FP+ and the convenience of having these planned ahead, but regardless, Magic Bands are SO AWESOME! I loved not having to carry around cards, worry about losing them, pull them out each time we had a FP, etc. I can't say enough about how great they are! Anyway, we planned to buy them for our family of 6, which would have cost us $78, but with the throwaway room, we saved $18 and got them with our names imprinted on the inside (slight perk, but cool nonetheless). We also were able to park free on the 21st, so save $17 more.
Third bonus - We were able to get the FP lunch for Be Our Guest. It is such a cool restaurant, good food, good value, great atmosphere. And since at the time it was FP only, it is another benefit that only onsite guests get. When we actually arrived, they were letting people sign up for standby, but it was an hour wait at 12:30.
And we actually never even set foot on the FW property. You can check in online and have the Magic Bands shipped to your home and go from there.
So anyway, that was our experience. I hope it answers some questions and helps.
I didn't think to book it early enough to get the ADR bonus, so no info there. I booked a campsite for 11/20, 1 night. Our days at the parks were 11/21 - 11/25. I would have booked 11/21, but the 11/20 night was $60 vs $84. I booked it at about 3 months out.
First bonus - Despite being booked only for 1 night, we were able to book FP+ at 60 days for our entire trip. This was one of the main reasons for us as we were able to get FP+ to ensure we got to do everything that we wanted to.
Second bonus - Magic Bands. I really like the new FP+ and the convenience of having these planned ahead, but regardless, Magic Bands are SO AWESOME! I loved not having to carry around cards, worry about losing them, pull them out each time we had a FP, etc. I can't say enough about how great they are! Anyway, we planned to buy them for our family of 6, which would have cost us $78, but with the throwaway room, we saved $18 and got them with our names imprinted on the inside (slight perk, but cool nonetheless). We also were able to park free on the 21st, so save $17 more.
Third bonus - We were able to get the FP lunch for Be Our Guest. It is such a cool restaurant, good food, good value, great atmosphere. And since at the time it was FP only, it is another benefit that only onsite guests get. When we actually arrived, they were letting people sign up for standby, but it was an hour wait at 12:30.
And we actually never even set foot on the FW property. You can check in online and have the Magic Bands shipped to your home and go from there.
So anyway, that was our experience. I hope it answers some questions and helps.
