Is this a do-able budget ?

BuzzLightyear · 07-07-2003

Wondering if it is at all possible to stay inside Disney for 7-nights at a budget of $3,000.00.
This would have to include:
Airfare for 4
Lodging for 4 (All-Stars? CBR/CSR?)
Passes - 3 adult 1 child
spending money
This would be for May - regular season??

Thanks !! Any input would be great!!

alextina · 07-07-2003

Buzz, I think it is doable but you may have to go to the grocery store and do some sack lunches. We just went in May and with Airfare, Hotel (AKL), Rental car, park hoppers, meals and souveniers we were right at $3100.00 for 2 adults and 1 child (21 months so she was free for everything) we did have some pricey meals dinner alone was around $100.00 a couple of nights. So if you stay at a moderate and don't go crazy with your meals I think you can pull it off. Good luck and have fun!:D

Angie · 07-08-2003

Buzz,
I would think if you forgo any extras and do sack meals you should be fine but I don't know a lot about air fare prices. I hope if you work it out, you will give us the details b/c I love hearing about people's budgeting ideas for disney and how much you can do on as little as possible.
Good luck.
ps I love going in May!! (Just not Memorial day weekend!)

preidel24 · 07-08-2003

It would be tough. The things that will eat up your budget are the airfare (over 1,000) and your tickets also around 800 to 900 dollars. We went on vacation last year spent 6 day in disney and 4 days in St. Pete's for just under 3,600 dollars (for the 5 of us). To save money we drove instead of flying and that saved us 1,300.00 dollars. We also only ate breakfast out 4 of the 11 days we were gone. We purchased bagel, donuts and poptarts and yogurt/fruit and ate breakfast in the hotel room. You could save a bundle if you drive (I don't know if this is an option for you). We left NJ at 11pm and drove all night taking turns and we were in St. Pete's Beach by 5pm the next day. Our DS's slept most of the way so their was no problem. I love and perfer to fly but I wanted to go to disney so bad that I was willing to drive down.
I think that you may be able to pull if off but you'll have to be creative. But then again aren't DC'ers creative when it comes to all things disney.

Paula

BuzzLightyear · 07-09-2003

Thanks all.
The 3000 dollar budget is actually for one of the other famailies that are joining us next trip. I am more realistic about the actual costs to stay at Disney. But I am trying to budget it for them as much as possible, and what the heck I may save some money myself at the same time.
Hopefully we'll be able to work out this Disney on a shoestring budget for them.
Thanks again!!!

**rlander** · 07-09-2003

We did disney for (5) nights & (6) days for $4175. This was for (2) adults and (2) children (age 8 & 5)

Here's the break down:

Airfare (Delta from Cincinnati to MCO non-stop) $1152
Wilderness Lodge (standard w/ discount) $775
Limo transportation (Happy Limo) $156
Food (bought all food except for breakfast (3) mornings) $560
Spending $800 (Brought back $350, we always bring more than we think we need)
Park tickets (4 day park hopper) $732

Jacki · 07-11-2003

I went on expedia.com and got airfare, hotel and ultimate hopper pass for 4 people (3 adults, 1 child) for ...... $1976.00 I know this does not include eating or souveniors but I think I got a pretty good deal! =$494.00 per person, I am soooooooo excited about going that I can't stand myself!! Okay just wanted to get every one else excited!!!!

only 63 more days and some odd hours till we get to the happiest place in the world!!

dznygrl · 07-11-2003

I AM excited for you, Jacki! :) Hmm...might have something to do with the fact that I'll be going to WDW at the same time as you!! Still holding out for my airfare deals, but pretty much everything else is booked. :D
YAY!
And it sounds like you got a pretty good deal! Not a bad budget at all.
BTW...welcome to DC. :) :) :)

Angie · 07-12-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Jacki
I went on expedia.com and got airfare, hotel and ultimate hopper pass for 4 people (3 adults, 1 child) for ...... $1976.00 I know this does not include eating or souveniors but I think I got a pretty good deal! =$494.00 per person, I am soooooooo excited about going that I can't stand myself!! Okay just wanted to get every one else excited!!!!

only 63 more days and some odd hours till we get to the happiest place in the world!!

Jacki,
that sounds great! how many days are you staying for?

Jacki · 07-12-2003

8 wonderful fun-filled days (7 nights) we are traveling with my parents and my sons friend so there will be a total of 4 adults and 3 children, My Dad has never gone to Disney World ever and really isn't excited at all, which kinda bums me out, I thought he would be excited about seeing his grandchildren so excited. any ideas what the senior can do in MK for a day the rides are not an option

boring oh well as long as he doesn't pout we'll be fine!!? (hopefully) alrighty now thats all folks.

63 more days yipee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ewright · 07-13-2003

Jacki,
What a great deal on your vacation package! To keep your dad somewhat entertained, have him search for hidden Mickeys. They are images of Mickey Mouse hidden/concealed within an attraction, ride, murals, etc. They're all over the park. While you're all on a ride, he can be sitting somewhere looking for a hidden Mickey. For more info, visit www.hiddenmickeys.org. Good luck!

-Em

Jacki · 07-13-2003

THANKS FOR THE HIDDEN MICKEY LINK, IT IS GREAT, I SENT MY PARENTS A CARD FROM THE GRANDKIDS HOPEFULLY THAT WILL EXCITE MY DAD TO KNOW THAT HIS 2 LOVING GRANDCHILDREN ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO HIS BEING THERE!! ALRIGHTY THEN!
THANKS AGAIN FOR THE LINK, IT IS REALLY REALLY COOL!!:)

mattomouseman · 07-14-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by ewright
Jacki,
What a great deal on your vacation package! To keep your dad somewhat entertained, have him search for hidden Mickeys. They are images of Mickey Mouse hidden/concealed within an attraction, ride, murals, etc. They're all over the park. While you're all on a ride, he can be sitting somewhere looking for a hidden Mickey. For more info, visit www.hiddenmickeys.org. Good luck!

-Em

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the HIdden Mickey site!!!!!! I just sent off a bunch of e-cards!!!!!!!!!! LOL My DW collects those Cow Parade statues, who knew July 18th was cow appreciation day!?!?!?! I sent her a card ! OH MY I'm crying I'm laughing so hard!!!!!!!!!!!!! Also sent "Countdown cards to WDW" with hidden Mickey's to my DW and my sister! OH MY SIDES HURT I'm laughing so hard!!!!!!!!!!!!:laugh :laugh :laugh :laugh :laugh :D :) :D

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BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,911	Is this a do-able budget ? Wondering if it is at all possible to stay inside Disney for 7-nights at a budget of $3,000.00. This would have to include: Airfare for 4 Lodging for 4 (All-Stars? CBR/CSR?) Passes - 3 adult 1 child spending money This would be for May - regular season?? Thanks !! Any input would be great!! __________________ 86,92,96 Offsite * 2002 AKL * 2003 BCV * 2004 Contemporary * 2005 WL * 2006 BWV* 2008 CSR * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Next trip to Disney World!! Just back 8/30. Next trip unsure...........

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alextina Big Cheese Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New Mexico Posts: 551	Buzz, I think it is doable but you may have to go to the grocery store and do some sack lunches. We just went in May and with Airfare, Hotel (AKL), Rental car, park hoppers, meals and souveniers we were right at $3100.00 for 2 adults and 1 child (21 months so she was free for everything) we did have some pricey meals dinner alone was around $100.00 a couple of nights. So if you stay at a moderate and don't go crazy with your meals I think you can pull it off. Good luck and have fun!:D __________________ 1977--Disneyland 1979--WDW 1981--Disneyland 1984--Disneyland 1988--Disneyland 1993--WDW/Off Site 07/2001--LBVBW 05/2002--LBVBW 05/2003--AKL 10/2003--Disneyland Hotel 05/2004--Polynesian

07-08-2003	#3 (permalink)
Angie Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 413	Buzz, I would think if you forgo any extras and do sack meals you should be fine but I don't know a lot about air fare prices. I hope if you work it out, you will give us the details b/c I love hearing about people's budgeting ideas for disney and how much you can do on as little as possible. Good luck. ps I love going in May!! (Just not Memorial day weekend!) __________________ Angie

07-08-2003	#4 (permalink)
preidel24 Big Cheese Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 903	It would be tough. The things that will eat up your budget are the airfare (over 1,000) and your tickets also around 800 to 900 dollars. We went on vacation last year spent 6 day in disney and 4 days in St. Pete's for just under 3,600 dollars (for the 5 of us). To save money we drove instead of flying and that saved us 1,300.00 dollars. We also only ate breakfast out 4 of the 11 days we were gone. We purchased bagel, donuts and poptarts and yogurt/fruit and ate breakfast in the hotel room. You could save a bundle if you drive (I don't know if this is an option for you). We left NJ at 11pm and drove all night taking turns and we were in St. Pete's Beach by 5pm the next day. Our DS's slept most of the way so their was no problem. I love and perfer to fly but I wanted to go to disney so bad that I was willing to drive down. I think that you may be able to pull if off but you'll have to be creative. But then again aren't DC'ers creative when it comes to all things disney. Paula __________________ ^i^ * Postcard Pixie * ^i^ ~ Sharing the Disney magic ~ Discover the Magic - and you'll be hooked for life!!!

07-09-2003	#5 (permalink)
BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,911	Thanks all. The 3000 dollar budget is actually for one of the other famailies that are joining us next trip. I am more realistic about the actual costs to stay at Disney. But I am trying to budget it for them as much as possible, and what the heck I may save some money myself at the same time. Hopefully we'll be able to work out this Disney on a shoestring budget for them. Thanks again!!! __________________ 86,92,96 Offsite * 2002 AKL * 2003 BCV * 2004 Contemporary * 2005 WL * 2006 BWV* 2008 CSR * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Next trip to Disney World!! Just back 8/30. Next trip unsure...........

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07-09-2003	#6 (permalink)
rlander Happy Disney Dreams Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,457	We did disney for (5) nights & (6) days for $4175. This was for (2) adults and (2) children (age 8 & 5) Here's the break down: Airfare (Delta from Cincinnati to MCO non-stop) $1152 Wilderness Lodge (standard w/ discount) $775 Limo transportation (Happy Limo) $156 Food (bought all food except for breakfast (3) mornings) $560 Spending $800 (Brought back $350, we always bring more than we think we need) Park tickets (4 day park hopper) $732

07-11-2003	#7 (permalink)
Jacki Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: ILLINOIS Posts: 439	I went on expedia.com and got airfare, hotel and ultimate hopper pass for 4 people (3 adults, 1 child) for ...... $1976.00 I know this does not include eating or souveniors but I think I got a pretty good deal! =$494.00 per person, I am soooooooo excited about going that I can't stand myself!! Okay just wanted to get every one else excited!!!! only 63 more days and some odd hours till we get to the happiest place in the world!!

07-11-2003	#8 (permalink)
dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Beaver State Posts: 8,484	I AM excited for you, Jacki! :) Hmm...might have something to do with the fact that I'll be going to WDW at the same time as you!! Still holding out for my airfare deals, but pretty much everything else is booked. :D YAY! And it sounds like you got a pretty good deal! Not a bad budget at all. BTW...welcome to DC. :) :) :) __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Dizzygirl & Bella = MB BFF 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music

07-12-2003	#10 (permalink)
Jacki Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: ILLINOIS Posts: 439	8 wonderful fun-filled days (7 nights) we are traveling with my parents and my sons friend so there will be a total of 4 adults and 3 children, My Dad has never gone to Disney World ever and really isn't excited at all, which kinda bums me out, I thought he would be excited about seeing his grandchildren so excited. any ideas what the senior can do in MK for a day the rides are not an option boring oh well as long as he doesn't pout we'll be fine!!? (hopefully) alrighty now thats all folks. 63 more days yipee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

07-13-2003	#11 (permalink)
ewright Baby MouseBuzzer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Northwest Posts: 2	Jacki, What a great deal on your vacation package! To keep your dad somewhat entertained, have him search for hidden Mickeys. They are images of Mickey Mouse hidden/concealed within an attraction, ride, murals, etc. They're all over the park. While you're all on a ride, he can be sitting somewhere looking for a hidden Mickey. For more info, visit www.hiddenmickeys.org. Good luck! -Em __________________ WDW Off-Site 5/2001; Wilderness Lodge 8/2000; WDW Off-Site 1/1999 & 10/1998 Disneyland Hotel 10/1995 & 7/1994 & DL Off-Site 10/1993 & 6/1986

07-13-2003	#12 (permalink)
Jacki Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: ILLINOIS Posts: 439	THANKS FOR THE HIDDEN MICKEY LINK, IT IS GREAT, I SENT MY PARENTS A CARD FROM THE GRANDKIDS HOPEFULLY THAT WILL EXCITE MY DAD TO KNOW THAT HIS 2 LOVING GRANDCHILDREN ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO HIS BEING THERE!! ALRIGHTY THEN! THANKS AGAIN FOR THE LINK, IT IS REALLY REALLY COOL!!:) __________________ :)DEFENDER OF DISNEYCENTRAL.COM:)

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