time shares (yes, once again : ) which ones

[DMRick]

We have a couple of trips coming up, and we have some extra time while at Disney. Anyone have suggestions for last minute time share sit ins in exchange for Disney or Universal tickets? We have AP's, but I'd like to help my kids out and get some tickets for them. Thanks!

 

[DianeV]

You are probably better off at the Marriotts or Hiltons..less pressure

 

[djm99]

Are you looking for deals with or w/o hotel/condo stays.

Here is a 5 days 4 nights using Fairfield Getaways for $198 plus 2 day US/IOA tickets.

http://www.fairfieldgetaways.com/offers/specific.asp?Package=26

This is one for 5 days 4 nights and 2 - 7 day US/IOA Stay and Play passes.

This website has numerous timeshare promotions:

http://www.discounthotels.cc/cities.php


This site just has numerous ticket options (4 day disney hoppers for $125 - you can get all that you need). These disney hoppers exp. in 14 days. 2 Universal 7 DAY Stay & Play Tickets NEW! YOUR BEST VALUE - Includes 7 days of access to BOTH Universal Studios AND Islands of Adventure for $60 a piece. They have a lot of 2 free tickets to a few places in Orlando (disney, sea world, etc). I used them last year. The $20 deposit you have to give, you get it back with your "gift". We toured Wyndham Palms and Resorts. We loved this timeshare tour. We were in and out (with a $120 cash) within 2 hours.

http://www.orlandogreatvacations.com/distix/index.asp

 

[DMRick]

I'm just looking for tickets..and I'm actually looking for park hoppers that don't expire. Thanks.

 

[Lewisc]

Many of them will give you cash if you tell them you already have season passes. I think $100 is common. You might be better off getting cash and then buying convention tickets. They'll expire 10 days after first use (which must be before 12/31/04).

I don't think the Disney tickets timeshare tours give out are hoppers.

 

[DianeV]

The tickets they give out are usually one day one park

 

[djm99]

Originally posted by DMRick
I'm just looking for tickets..and I'm actually looking for park hoppers that don't expire. Thanks.

I've been timesharing my way to Disney for years and I've never found the hoppers that did not expire (when given via timeshare presentation). And if you wait, instead of booking online before your trip you end up spending a lot more at those booths, restuarants, etc. I personally would do the 4 day hopper that expires especially if they plan to be in WDW more than 4 days.

Like online you can really get free tickets to parks with a usual $20 deposit. If you wait until you get to Orlando, those same free tickets are $20-$25 a piece and you still have to do the $20 deposit. You'll always get the deposit back as long as you attend the timeshare presentation, but now you are out of $20 a piece for the same presentation. Its just better to pre-book your presentation.

I was told that those hopper tickets that expire are just for promotions and very rarely sold. I do know where you can get the 7 day US/IOA Play pass (that expires 7 days after 1st use) for $96 + s/h.