What does it cost your family

GrumpyDad · 01-22-2004

My DW and I were discussing the overall cost of a Disney vacation vs other options ( there are other options, who knew?).

Since we have been paying for our trips ourselves ( no company reimbursements ) we have kept very close tabs on the costs. As it turns out it seems to cost us pretty much the same if we stay 4 or 6 nights ( go figure ). We generally go with 3 or 4 people.

Thought I would see how everyone else is doing. This should include travel expenses, resort cost, food, and souvenirs.

-harry

**rlander** · 01-22-2004

We usually spend about $5000. That's for 2 adults and 2 children staying 6 nights.

Airfare $1200
Towncar $150
Hotel on-site mod or deluxe $1680
Park tix $750
Food $600
Spending $600

Whew!!! We spend may too much money at WDW!!! But we have fun!!!

wdwspider · 01-22-2004

You know, it's only a lot of money if it's something you don't like to do.

A doctor bill for $5000 is much worse than a Disney trip for $5000. If you have a wonderful vacation, then why not spend your money on your trip.:)

**Dana** · 01-22-2004

I went for the $750 - $1200 range.

$900 being the lowest I have spent and $1600 being the highest ever. (only did that once...big time over spending in the parks)

preidel24 · 01-22-2004

Our last two trip were about 6,500 and 7,000 respectively. Both were eight day vacations.

Hotel and Tiks: 3780
Travel: 500
Food: 2000
Spending Money: 600
Other Tiks: 300

This was for 5 people 1 night WL villa, 7 nights BC concierge. I think it's very reasonable. Where we live, and the houses around us at Long Beach Island rent for 5,000 for a week. That's just the rent, factor food and entertainment, beach tags and you could drop 10 grand easy.

We definitely could have done WDW cheaper but we choose to splurge this time. If we had stayed in a regular room that 3480 would have been reduced to 2800. For my money I think disney is a good deal.

Paula

jmouse · 01-22-2004

It depends on whether we have to renew our annual passes or pay for a hotel room. This past 11 nights NYE/Jan trip, I had to buy my son's AP and pay for 2 nights' hotel (Pop Century - $49 per night). The only other expense we had was for travel (roughly $200 in gas as we drove) and food. We stayed DVC the rest of the nights.

CaribBeachNut · 01-22-2004

I try to go as inexpensively as I can. That is why I don't fly. But I always give in and spend the monies I saved on airfare and rent a car to stay onsite an additional week.

BuzzLightyear · 01-22-2004

We're in the 750 - 1250 range for a family of 5.

I always try to spend less, but it always seems to end up around 1,000 pp. This year I'll plan on spending that much and it'll probally be lower!!

CaribBeachNut · 01-22-2004

I am not going this year. My DD wants to see Niagara Falls again. But that's okay. That is fun also, as long as it isn't cold. Right now, I'll bet it is colder in Niagra Falls than the Red Sox are in October.

15 mins to wdw · 01-22-2004

about $20 per visit, meals included.

teresadisney · 01-22-2004

Not fair 15 mins!:laugh

tinkerbell · 01-22-2004

our cost varies. last august was the cheapest I had ever paid for a package for DH, me and the 2 DGD's.. We have paid as much as $7,000.00 when we have stayed at the Deluxe resorts or taken our daughter along. but I think we spend over all an average of $5,000.00, I dont think we have ever stayed less then 6 nights before ..this march will be the first time.

disneycouple30 · 01-22-2004

I depend on what we are doing. If we have to buy our season passes it higher that time but if you average it out it fall like this.

Airplane for 2 - 250-365
Transportation - 110 (Tiffany)
Hotel - 693 - 903
Tickets - 329 (season Passes 21 days use 329)
Food - 500

That comes to about $1000 per person each time we go. We usually go 3 times a year and that for 7 night and eight days each time. It great to be retired at 58.

CaribBeachNut · 01-22-2004

jmouse:
How long does it take you to drive from MD?
I drive from CT and I stay in Santee, SC the first night and arrive WDW the 2nd day after another 8 hours driving. Hotel in Santee is about $55/night. Gas runs about $225.

**DisneyTeacher** · 01-22-2004

We usually spend between $4,000 and $5,000 for our family on a 7-8 day trip. We budget $100 a day per adult ($50 per child) for food and the same per person for spending money. We don't go as often as others so if I am going to WDW I am not going to worry about spending too much money. Our goal is to go every other year now so we will see how our budget from the past hold up.

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GrumpyDad Mouse Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oak Park, IL Posts: 1,176	What does it cost your family My DW and I were discussing the overall cost of a Disney vacation vs other options ( there are other options, who knew?). Since we have been paying for our trips ourselves ( no company reimbursements ) we have kept very close tabs on the costs. As it turns out it seems to cost us pretty much the same if we stay 4 or 6 nights ( go figure ). We generally go with 3 or 4 people. Thought I would see how everyone else is doing. This should include travel expenses, resort cost, food, and souvenirs. -harry __________________ . Jan 2008 Yacht Club ~* Jan 2007 Caribbean Beach Dec/Jan 2005/2006 Disney Poly / Disney Wonder New Years Trip Nov 2003 - Caribbean Beach ~* Nov 2002 – Coronado Springs ~ Feb 2001 – Boardwalk Feb 2000 – Swan ~~~~~ Feb 1999 – Yacht Club ~~~ Jan 1998 – Boardwalk Feb 1997 – Yacht Club ~~~ Jan 1996 – Beach Club ~~~ May 1995 - Swan Feb 1995 – Dixie Landings ~~ May 1994 – Dolphin Last edited by GrumpyDad; 01-22-2004 at 10:08 AM.*

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wdwspider Back in the Web! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NC Posts: 2,548	You know, it's only a lot of money if it's something you don't like to do. A doctor bill for $5000 is much worse than a Disney trip for $5000. If you have a wonderful vacation, then why not spend your money on your trip.:) __________________ Finally... the spider is going back to WDW!

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 22,697	I went for the $750 - $1200 range. $900 being the lowest I have spent and $1600 being the highest ever. (only did that once...big time over spending in the parks) __________________ 82 off-site ~ 91 off-site ~ 97 ASMusic ~ 00 ASMovies 02 Wilderness Lodge ~ 04 Animal Kingdom Lodge 05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian 05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West 07 Port Orleans French Quarter ~ 08 Old Key West~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day WDW blowout bonanza! 623 days 19 hours 18 minutes

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preidel24 Big Cheese Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 903	Our last two trip were about 6,500 and 7,000 respectively. Both were eight day vacations. Hotel and Tiks: 3780 Travel: 500 Food: 2000 Spending Money: 600 Other Tiks: 300 This was for 5 people 1 night WL villa, 7 nights BC concierge. I think it's very reasonable. Where we live, and the houses around us at Long Beach Island rent for 5,000 for a week. That's just the rent, factor food and entertainment, beach tags and you could drop 10 grand easy. We definitely could have done WDW cheaper but we choose to splurge this time. If we had stayed in a regular room that 3480 would have been reduced to 2800. For my money I think disney is a good deal. Paula __________________ ^i^ * Postcard Pixie * ^i^ ~ Sharing the Disney magic ~ Discover the Magic - and you'll be hooked for life!!!

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rlander Happy Disney Dreams Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,457	We usually spend about $5000. That's for 2 adults and 2 children staying 6 nights. Airfare $1200 Towncar $150 Hotel on-site mod or deluxe $1680 Park tix $750 Food $600 Spending $600 Whew!!! We spend may too much money at WDW!!! But we have fun!!!

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jmouse Mouse Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,370	It depends on whether we have to renew our annual passes or pay for a hotel room. This past 11 nights NYE/Jan trip, I had to buy my son's AP and pay for 2 nights' hotel (Pop Century - $49 per night). The only other expense we had was for travel (roughly $200 in gas as we drove) and food. We stayed DVC the rest of the nights.

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CaribBeachNut Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 904	I try to go as inexpensively as I can. That is why I don't fly. But I always give in and spend the monies I saved on airfare and rent a car to stay onsite an additional week.

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BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,911	We're in the 750 - 1250 range for a family of 5. I always try to spend less, but it always seems to end up around 1,000 pp. This year I'll plan on spending that much and it'll probally be lower!! __________________ 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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CaribBeachNut Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 904	I am not going this year. My DD wants to see Niagara Falls again. But that's okay. That is fun also, as long as it isn't cold. Right now, I'll bet it is colder in Niagra Falls than the Red Sox are in October. Last edited by CaribBeachNut; 01-23-2004 at 02:47 PM.

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15 mins to wdw Big Cheese Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 938	about $20 per visit, meals included.

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teresadisney Big Cheese Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: SPACE CITY USA Posts: 694	Not fair 15 mins!:laugh

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tinkerbell Neverland Tour Guide ® Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Ark-La-Tex Posts: 7,601	our cost varies. last august was the cheapest I had ever paid for a package for DH, me and the 2 DGD's.. We have paid as much as $7,000.00 when we have stayed at the Deluxe resorts or taken our daughter along. but I think we spend over all an average of $5,000.00, I dont think we have ever stayed less then 6 nights before ..this march will be the first time. __________________ Stinkerbell, so named by Darth Official Defender of Swiss Family Treehouse MB chitchatter. We don't need no stinkin' post counts Protect Texas!!! Arm A Dillo

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disneycouple30 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: In the Boonies Posts: 438	I depend on what we are doing. If we have to buy our season passes it higher that time but if you average it out it fall like this. Airplane for 2 - 250-365 Transportation - 110 (Tiffany) Hotel - 693 - 903 Tickets - 329 (season Passes 21 days use 329) Food - 500 That comes to about $1000 per person each time we go. We usually go 3 times a year and that for 7 night and eight days each time. It great to be retired at 58. __________________ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Next Trip to WDW 361 days 2 hours 32 minutes

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CaribBeachNut Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 904	jmouse: How long does it take you to drive from MD? I drive from CT and I stay in Santee, SC the first night and arrive WDW the 2nd day after another 8 hours driving. Hotel in Santee is about $55/night. Gas runs about $225. Last edited by CaribBeachNut; 01-22-2004 at 03:11 PM.

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DisneyTeacher Moderator/WL Tour Guide Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 16,368	We usually spend between $4,000 and $5,000 for our family on a 7-8 day trip. We budget $100 a day per adult ($50 per child) for food and the same per person for spending money. We don't go as often as others so if I am going to WDW I am not going to worry about spending too much money. Our goal is to go every other year now so we will see how our budget from the past hold up. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: We're going to HHI for the first time 176 days 19 hours 18 minutes