?Would you do this?

[kaymak]

I am dying to go for a quick trip to Disney in October. I can not really afford to take a big trip because we are planning to go all out next year. I could probably pull of staying at POP for 3-4 nights and going to MNSSHP. Since you can get in at 4 and stay till 12, that seems like a pretty long time to be there for half the price. Would you do this just to be going? Maybe go to the party twice, swim, and tour the resorts? We have only stayed onsite one night and I think my kids (5,3) would enjoy this. Any ideas?

 

[cobbler]

Oh sure I would. See I bought AP's last year for our 10 day December trip and we are going again for another 7 days in October. I figured out a way to go for 3 more days in November before our APs expire and it will require us having to stay at a value but hay I am going to go. I would still go down though to do small things if I could afford it.

 

[kaymak]

Can you book the Disney Dining Package with a 3 night resort stay if you only buy MNSSHP tickets?

 

[cobbler]

I don't think so because the package includes tickets. You could always call and ask to see but I am thinking not.

 

[joshsmom]

I'd do it in a HEARTBEAT!!! But then again, I'm about Disney and wouldn't miss the opportunity to go!!

 

[frannn]

Some people (DH) think going to WDW for such a short period of time is just a tease, and would be a letdown. Are you kidding me? We try to visit annually, and stay 11 days. We always stay at a value resort, and buy APs that we can stretch over two trips. That's how we can afford to go annually. If DH said to me, "you look stressed, how'd you like to take a long weekend at WDW", I'd be packed and ready in 20 minutes, even if we could only go to MNSSHP. The whole ambiance (sp) of WDW is not just in the theme parks. You could also take advantage of the pools and DTD. If this was your first trip, I'd say no way, 'cause you'd be cheating yourself. But, you probably already know those two favorite rides that you could do in MK for 3 days straight, and go home feeling fulfilled (at least till your big trip). There have been some great airfares lately, or driving would save $ if you can. Have you thought of purchasing APs, and try for a discount at POP on top of your ticket savings? When is your big trip next year?

 

[bajanswife]

We did a quickie trip last Oct, and we only bought tickets for Epcot and AK, and did MK during MNSSHP - worked out cheaper that way. We did almost everything at MK in that one night, but we were 4 adults, so if you spent 2 nights you'd be able to do everything with your small children.

 

[bjakmom]

My sis and I took our little neph for a quick trip in Dec for MVMCP. We did 3 nights/ 3 days at USF, then 3 nights/ 3 days at WDW. We did MVMCP twice (on Sun and Tues nights) to maximize our park time - we only spent those 2 nights in MK and did everything we wanted to. On our 3rd night we went to CP at Epcot. We also managed to visit Epcot and AK - didn't get to MGM that trip, but just booked another 4 day trip to take DNeph to Star Wars Weekend ! (my kids have all grown up and aren't as 'available' anymore ) - I really enjoy taking shorter trips in between the much less frequent, longer family holidays - we don't try to do 'everything' - just pick our favorites at each park and enjoy the resort and pool !

 

[Maridw]

We do "quick" trips all the time. If we buy AP's then we try and get the most out of them, even if they are only seasonal ap's. We went last Oct and have plans to go again in March. We will have 3 days in the parks and then since the block out dates start while we are there, we are hitting SeaWorld too.

 

[deanna2426]

You do have to have purchase passes to get the dining. However, you can buy just a one day pass for each person (doesn't have to be length of stay) and get the dining package for the entire trip.

Hope this helps!

 

[rcraw45425]

The first of April will be our fifth "short trip" in one year. We go down, spend three days in the parks and come home. That's plenty of time for us, plus, gnig often means we don't feel so rushed to get everything in. Don't see something, no biggee, we're going back in a few months, see it then! I'd advise waiting till 4 to go on party days. There truly is no sense wasting a hopper day (unless you have AP's). That allows you to take it easy and be rested for the party. JMHO!

 

[Rootskate]

I would do it in a heartbeat! Actually, we did go "just for a few days" this past November. I say go for it!

 

[ChrisNif]

I would be totally on it. You see in December 01 in an effort to "do my part" for the economy before joining the US Army and getting sent to Afganastan, I decided ok whirlwind weekend, MVMCP & go home. I got on the phone with my best friend thursday morning, picked him up thursday night after work, visited brother in tampa on friday did a saturday night MVMCP and left sunday morning and went to work monday. BTW i drove 1100 each way for this 3 day weekend i live an hour south of NYC on the Jersey Shore. THAT IS for Disney

-Chris

 

[kaymak]

Thanks for the replies! I have convinced my DH to go and stay at POP for 3 nights and do the party on Tuesday, October 4th. I know we will enjoy this. I want to swim, relax and tour some of the resorts. I am hoping the Tuesday night party will be low on crowds since it is early in October and on a weekday. I also love to go to Downtown Disney. Maybe we will even throw in a character meal at a resort!

 

[llij]

Go for it! We did a quick weekend trip last month and it was great. It gave us that quick fix that we needed before our summer trip. Any time at Disney no matter how quick, is a great time.

Have a wonderful trip!!

 

[beansmom]

Definitely!!! I started off planning to see the Red Sox at Spring Training but....

with a leftover 5 day PH, how could I NOT squeeze some WDW in there somewhere? So...my little jaunt has blossomed from a trip to a ballgame to a Disney vacation with the Red Sox as the icing on the cake.

What could be sweeter?

Any trip to DW is a good trip!

7 days til we leave for the Mouse House!