How are we going to afford Disney this year?

Remy · 01-23-2009

We may have to cancel our trip this year to WDW. I am so upset. Please someone tell me how to go to Disney for a week under $3,000 (and not cook my own food and stay on the property).

MikeyJCanada · 01-23-2009

How many of you are there?

MickeyEars · 01-23-2009

Hopefully you get a PIN offer.

I received a great PIN offer last week; I called to get a quote just to see what the cost would be. The offer was for a Value resort where kids stay, play and eat for free with a 5 night 6 day stay. I was quoted $1876 for Pop Century I asked about Moderate and was quoted $2118 for Caribbean Beach. Both quotes were also during Easter week. I'm soooo bummed that I won't be able to use this offer.

dadofthree · 01-23-2009

For me, and only for me....

1) I quoted the trip, so I knew how much it was going to cost...My trip is 11 months away at Christmas and will cost me around $6,000 for travel/throw away souvenier money/and all the Disney packages I wanted. $4800 is Disney Package stuff.

2) I made a budget around my priorities and cut where I could.

3) Once I saw it was possible, I booked the trip with a $200 deposit. Now it is mental - I am going and it is my mind to pay.

4) I go to my travel agent and pay them every pay period (which is weekly for me)...and yes I feel like a complete dweeb going in and paying a little at time.

My prioritities might be different than most though. I only vacation in cash. That way I spend what I said I would, but have NO REMORSE. Also, going to my travel agent so frequently keeps the end goal in mind.

BTW, I have been EXTREMELY shocked at the amount of money that has freed up in our budget by simply having a budget.

Willbegone · 01-23-2009

Book before Friday and you can still get the Buy 4 get 3 Free deal. Stay at Value and I think it comes in under $3000. (Including DDP) It is available most dates thru 6/27 EXCEPT Easter.

Remy · 01-23-2009

There are 4 of us staying-Me, DH, DS17, DS12. I would love to get a pin offer but I am sure they will not offer one for the summer. We can not go any other time but the end of July.

I just got a quote from AAA for 3,094 and that includes 4 nights at the CBR, dinning, 7 day hopper and two nights at AKL. The two nights at AKL does not include dinning but we will have the park passes.

How does that sound? I would most certianly try a value but I think the rooms will be too small for the four of us. DH and DS17 are over 6 feet tall.

**Dopey** · 01-23-2009

What's wrong with not going for a year and saving for a really great trip the next?

Remy · 01-23-2009

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Originally Posted by Dopey

What's wrong with not going for a year and saving for a really great trip the next?

I am starting to think that is what we will have to do. This economy has me so scared to spend all this money. If it continues the way it is going, so many people are going to loose their jobs and I depend on other peoples income for my job-I am self employed. I don't mean to sound depressing and I am certianlly an optimist but these are scarey times.

staceyheis · 01-23-2009

Have you thought about Fort Wilderness? I've read some great reviews on here.

disneymania · 01-23-2009

What about two connecting rooms at a value or one of the suites? If you cut out hopper and plan your days aroundEMH you will save alot there. With two teens the meal plan is probably a good option,how about Quick Sevice? It would give you 2- counters,the mugs and I believe 2-snacks. You could always add a few tableservice to spice it up!

**Dopey** · 01-23-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Remy

I am starting to think that is what we will have to do. This economy has me so scared to spend all this money. If it continues the way it is going, so many people are going to loose their jobs and I depend on other peoples income for my job-I am self employed. I don't mean to sound depressing and I am certianlly an optimist but these are scarey times.

You'll be sad for a little while, but then, when all goes well, you will be able to enjoy yourself.
You know the cost you estimate is never the real cost of a trip. You'll need to go shopping before you go, you'll go shopping while you're there, etc.
If you wait a year, you will feel so much more comfortable in your skin, not having to fret over every penny that goes out

A Goofy Family · 01-23-2009

Have you considered renting DVC points from a member? Our friends saved alot of money renting from RLCarmichael last year and have very nice accommodations.

A Goofy Family · 01-23-2009

A week in early June at Old Key West would be about 100 points, most people charge $10-$11 per point, so it would be about $1000 for your room. OKW has 2 queen beds in the studios and our family (also tall kids and DH) and we do fine in a room that size. Just a thought...

**Dana** · 01-23-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Remy

There are 4 of us staying-Me, DH, DS17, DS12. I would love to get a pin offer but I am sure they will not offer one for the summer. We can not go any other time but the end of July.

I just got a quote from AAA for 3,094 and that includes 4 nights at the CBR, dinning, 7 day hopper and two nights at AKL. The two nights at AKL does not include dinning but we will have the park passes.

How does that sound? I would most certianly try a value but I think the rooms will be too small for the four of us. DH and DS17 are over 6 feet tall.

I think you should skip the deluxe totally. Budget trips don't include the deluxes..that will knock your price down right there. I suggest you look into two rooms at the value. You are guaranteed adjoining rooms cause there are minors. Either that or try renting points. Stay on-site renting Monday - Friday and transfer to either a value or an off-site hotel for the weekends..or start your trip off-site and move to the DVC...there are ways to get that price lower.

rlcarmichael · 01-24-2009

I've got points to rent. Give me dates you are looking at and I'll give you a couple of options for DVc rentals. A lot of times you can stay at DVC resorts for the price of budget.

A week at SSR in a studio is only 123 points. If you stay Sun-Thur nights I can save you even more. Studio 5 nights at SSR is only 65 points.A 1 br (king master) king & sofa bed in LR for DSs for 5 nights at SSR is 135 points.

The DDP is available for $39 pp pn which would save you with teenage boys!

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Remy Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: pennsylvania, too far from Disney Posts: 486	How are we going to afford Disney this year? We may have to cancel our trip this year to WDW. I am so upset. Please someone tell me how to go to Disney for a week under $3,000 (and not cook my own food and stay on the property). __________________ Bordwalk 1998 AKL 2008 CBR 2008 WL 2009 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 197 days 11 hours 1 minutes

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MikeyJCanada Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tecumseh, ON Posts: 305	Re: How are we going to afford Disney this year? How many of you are there? __________________ 1978 off resort,1982 off resort,1985 off resort,1987 off resort,1990 off resort 1996 All Star Music 2006 All Star Music 2007 Coronado Springs 2009 UNKNOWN ASM... BIRTHDAY BASH My Disney Countdown Counting down to: My Birthday Week At WDW

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MickeyEars Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In the Mitten Posts: 948	Re: How are we going to afford Disney this year? Hopefully you get a PIN offer. I received a great PIN offer last week; I called to get a quote just to see what the cost would be. The offer was for a Value resort where kids stay, play and eat for free with a 5 night 6 day stay. I was quoted $1876 for Pop Century I asked about Moderate and was quoted $2118 for Caribbean Beach. Both quotes were also during Easter week. I'm soooo bummed that I won't be able to use this offer. __________________ Tiggerific is my DH 1994 October: Our Honeymoon: Beach Club Resort 1997 April: POFQ 2003 February: POFQ (first trip with the kids) / October: All Star Sports (our anniversary get-a-way) 2004 September: Coronado Springs (We survived Hurricane Jeanne) 2007 Jan: POFQ / Aug: Caribbean Beach 2008 August: All Star Sports (just me and DH ) December: Wilderness Lodge 2009 April: Pop Century (our surprise to the kids 1 day at the MK April 17th) August: Pop My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Next trip...when the Fantasyland refurb is finished.

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dadofthree Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 161	Re: How are we going to afford Disney this year? For me, and only for me.... 1) I quoted the trip, so I knew how much it was going to cost...My trip is 11 months away at Christmas and will cost me around $6,000 for travel/throw away souvenier money/and all the Disney packages I wanted. $4800 is Disney Package stuff. 2) I made a budget around my priorities and cut where I could. 3) Once I saw it was possible, I booked the trip with a $200 deposit. Now it is mental - I am going and it is my mind to pay. 4) I go to my travel agent and pay them every pay period (which is weekly for me)...and yes I feel like a complete dweeb going in and paying a little at time. My prioritities might be different than most though. I only vacation in cash. That way I spend what I said I would, but have NO REMORSE. Also, going to my travel agent so frequently keeps the end goal in mind. BTW, I have been EXTREMELY shocked at the amount of money that has freed up in our budget by simply having a budget.

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Willbegone Southern Princess Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Too far from WDW! Posts: 2,658	Re: How are we going to afford Disney this year? Book before Friday and you can still get the Buy 4 get 3 Free deal. Stay at Value and I think it comes in under $3000. (Including DDP) It is available most dates thru 6/27 EXCEPT Easter. Last edited by Willbegone; 01-23-2009 at 04:07 PM. Reason: Added to

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Remy Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: pennsylvania, too far from Disney Posts: 486	Re: How are we going to afford Disney this year? There are 4 of us staying-Me, DH, DS17, DS12. I would love to get a pin offer but I am sure they will not offer one for the summer. We can not go any other time but the end of July. I just got a quote from AAA for 3,094 and that includes 4 nights at the CBR, dinning, 7 day hopper and two nights at AKL. The two nights at AKL does not include dinning but we will have the park passes. How does that sound? I would most certianly try a value but I think the rooms will be too small for the four of us. DH and DS17 are over 6 feet tall. __________________ Bordwalk 1998 AKL 2008 CBR 2008 WL 2009 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 197 days 11 hours 1 minutes

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Dopey eleventwentyten Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In the middle of the madness Posts: 11,468	Re: How are we going to afford Disney this year? What's wrong with not going for a year and saving for a really great trip the next? __________________ WDW Theme Parks Moderator - moderating with a twist x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´ Adventures of an Innkeeper ´¨) Limser was my first MB friend ~ Pepperstink is my cheesy friend Doughnut, HB and Limser are my Michigan Martini Madness cohorts MissDisney is the better cookie baker Pu is back eleventwentyten Every morning is the dawn of a new error My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going to meet Mickey and Friends

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staceyheis Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 191	Re: How are we going to afford Disney this year? Have you thought about Fort Wilderness? I've read some great reviews on here.

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disneymania Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colden ,NY Posts: 267	Re: How are we going to afford Disney this year? What about two connecting rooms at a value or one of the suites? If you cut out hopper and plan your days aroundEMH you will save alot there. With two teens the meal plan is probably a good option,how about Quick Sevice? It would give you 2- counters,the mugs and I believe 2-snacks. You could always add a few tableservice to spice it up!

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A Goofy Family Mouse Meister Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,079	Re: How are we going to afford Disney this year? Have you considered renting DVC points from a member? Our friends saved alot of money renting from RLCarmichael last year and have very nice accommodations. __________________ DVC Members Since 2003 '77 DL Day Trip '99 ASMo Toy Story * '03 AS Sports Surf's Up '04 OKW/Pop '05 May-June SSR/WL December '05OKW '06 March OKW/Coronado Springs * June '06 Keystone CO w/DVC * March '07 DVC's Hilton Head Island March '08 BWVMAY/JUNE '08 AKV* DEC '08 OKWMarch '09 BWV Not sure when we'll be back to see Mickey. Next long weekend away...Great Wolf Lodge Dallas Honored to be Trailblazer's daughter & BDavis932's sister My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Spring Break in the Caribbean....our 1st Cruise! 112 days 9 hours 31 minutes

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A Goofy Family Mouse Meister Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,079	Re: How are we going to afford Disney this year? A week in early June at Old Key West would be about 100 points, most people charge $10-$11 per point, so it would be about $1000 for your room. OKW has 2 queen beds in the studios and our family (also tall kids and DH) and we do fine in a room that size. Just a thought... __________________ DVC Members Since 2003 '77 DL Day Trip '99 ASMo Toy Story * '03 AS Sports Surf's Up '04 OKW/Pop '05 May-June SSR/WL December '05OKW '06 March OKW/Coronado Springs * June '06 Keystone CO w/DVC * March '07 DVC's Hilton Head Island March '08 BWVMAY/JUNE '08 AKV* DEC '08 OKWMarch '09 BWV Not sure when we'll be back to see Mickey. Next long weekend away...Great Wolf Lodge Dallas Honored to be Trailblazer's daughter & BDavis932's sister My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Spring Break in the Caribbean....our 1st Cruise! 112 days 9 hours 31 minutes

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rlcarmichael Too many DVC points? NST Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake VA Posts: 1,996	Re: How are we going to afford Disney this year? I've got points to rent. Give me dates you are looking at and I'll give you a couple of options for DVc rentals. A lot of times you can stay at DVC resorts for the price of budget. A week at SSR in a studio is only 123 points. If you stay Sun-Thur nights I can save you even more. Studio 5 nights at SSR is only 65 points.A 1 br (king master) king & sofa bed in LR for DSs for 5 nights at SSR is 135 points. The DDP is available for $39 pp pn which would save you with teenage boys! __________________ Richard Carmichael, Chesapeake VA DVC Member BLT, VGC & SSR 2009 SSR(x2), AKV, BWV, BLT(x2), VB, DCL Magic; 2008-SSR, WLV, OKW YC; 2007-YC, GF: DCL Wonder; 2006-SSR, SoG, Poly; 2005- Poly (x2), Orange Lake; 1999-Courtyard LB; Disney Inn (RIP - now SoG) '90, '88, '86 Make-A-Wish Volunteer www.wish.org My Wish - no Wish Kids to send to see THE* Mouse.* 2nd Fav Org - Give Kids The World Village www.gktw.org My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BLT Mk Christmas Trip 18 days 22 hours 16 minutes

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