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Originally Posted by llama
I have to agree with Dana here - so much is just plain commonsense. No one needs all those extras to have fun at WDW. I bet your daughter wouldn't even miss it. Gift baskets? c'mon. BBB - ridiculous price. And in the Florida heat all that hairspray and sparkle is just going to drip and get itchy anyway. Your daughter will be happy with a pony tail and her coolest shorts. Get the counterservice meal plan. You don't need to ask other people - you just have to use commonsense. These days everyone is cutting back - you need to get your priorities straight. If you want the trip, then cut the luxuries. It can actually be kind of fun if you have the right attitude.
How do you think people are going to respond when you're complaining you had to cancel the limo to save the dog?
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I agree with these folks. Of course there's nothing
wrong with extras like a limo, gift baskets, BBB, and cakes that will probably not be eaten, for those who can afford it (or those who want to spend their money on that), but honestly if money becomes a concern at all, it's a no-brainer to me that these things are the first to go. I'd probably also go with the counter service mealplan, and maybe just pay out-of-pocket for one special dinner for your daughter's birthday. I'm not saying you should cancel altogether or pack PB&Js for the whole trip, but it sounds like you could really cut out some extravagance and still have a great time.
Disney does have a lot of different special experiences to offer, but just a tip: we always try to pick just one or two of these things to do on each trip. It cuts down on costs, and we find it really gives us something to look forward to when we do get to do something extra, rather than it being non-stop, in-your-face, maniacal overstimulation. I think your daughter would probably appreciate this approach, too. I personally feel really sorry for the kids I see walking around the park in 95-degree heat, wearing hot polyester costumes and plastic dress-up shoes, and dripping with face paint. They just need to be comfortable to have fun.
I do hope your trip turns out great, and that your daughter has a happy birthday.