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re: Sorry for another Disney related thread
Posted on 1/4/17 at 10:10 am to JB Mac
Posted on 1/4/17 at 10:10 am to JB Mac
We always do a 2 days in MK, 1 day in EC, AK and lately (until they finish construction) 1/2 day in DHS.
We also, depending on length of stay, do a resort day and that night hit up Disney Springs.
We also, depending on length of stay, do a resort day and that night hit up Disney Springs.
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Posted on 1/4/17 at 10:13 am to JB Mac
2 days at MK, 1 each for Epcot, AK, and HS.
If you have a 6th day, add a day to Epcot and do all the Kidcot stuff. Basically, there is a kids activity in every Epcot country. You buy a passport and in each country, a cast member stamps and draws in it. It's very cool, my 5 and 8 year old girls loved it this year, but it does take some time. Epcot also has a surprising large number of character meets, but they can take time as well.
I would probably skip Universal at that age, but if you do go, you probably need 2 days there to make it worthwhile.
IF this is kids first trip, stay on property. mid-range, look at DVC rentals or Carribbean Beach. Or, you could downsize a bit and do Art of Animation. Take the money you save staying at Art and get a couple of character meals.
If you have a 6th day, add a day to Epcot and do all the Kidcot stuff. Basically, there is a kids activity in every Epcot country. You buy a passport and in each country, a cast member stamps and draws in it. It's very cool, my 5 and 8 year old girls loved it this year, but it does take some time. Epcot also has a surprising large number of character meets, but they can take time as well.
I would probably skip Universal at that age, but if you do go, you probably need 2 days there to make it worthwhile.
IF this is kids first trip, stay on property. mid-range, look at DVC rentals or Carribbean Beach. Or, you could downsize a bit and do Art of Animation. Take the money you save staying at Art and get a couple of character meals.
Posted on 1/4/17 at 10:59 am to JB Mac
To add to some things that others have said, with kids that age, you need at least 2 days in Magic Kingdom. Don't skip Epcot. Your kids will have fun there. The princess breakfast there is in the Norway pavilion at a restaurant called Akershus. It is one of the more expensive character meals and the food is mediocre, but it may just save your sanity. You will get to let your daughters meet 5 different princesses and you'll save yourself tons of time skipping those lines to meet them in other areas of the parks.
Princess things in Hollywood Studios are The Beauty and the Beast Stage show and a show with the little mermaid (I forget the actual name of the show).
Princess things in Hollywood Studios are The Beauty and the Beast Stage show and a show with the little mermaid (I forget the actual name of the show).
Posted on 1/4/17 at 8:08 pm to TheDude
the DVC website is overwhelming
i dont understand the point system. whats the purpose of that vs just prices?
i dont understand the point system. whats the purpose of that vs just prices?
Posted on 1/5/17 at 6:20 am to JB Mac
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the DVC website is overwhelming
Dave's DVC or the Disney DVC website? Each resort and day has a point value. You buy or rent points according to how long you want to stay and when you want to stay there. IMO, the point system also is not "real money" so it doesn't feel like you are spending. 100 points sounds much better than $2,000.
Posted on 1/5/17 at 7:48 am to convertedtiger
No pun intended but what's the point of the points?
Why not just say it's this amount
Why not just say it's this amount
Posted on 1/5/17 at 7:59 am to JB Mac
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No pun intended but what's the point of the points?
Because of the perception of it not being "real money". Like I said, 100 points sounds much better to the wallet than $2000
This post was edited on 1/5/17 at 10:40 am
Posted on 1/5/17 at 8:20 am to JB Mac
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No pun intended but what's the point of the points?
DVC is Disney's version of a Timeshare. Instead of weeks they sell points. Dave's buys these points from DVC owners and rents them out. Dave's site has a good calculator where you just put in your dates and it tells you price. It can be a bit overwhelming at first, just don't hesitate to ask questions.
Posted on 1/5/17 at 9:26 am to AscensionTiger
Oh shite he recommends booking 11 months in advance. I have work to do
Anyone have any Valium I can have in 11 months?
Anyone have any Valium I can have in 11 months?
Posted on 1/5/17 at 10:48 am to JB Mac
They say that because the hottest places go fast. Many are still open right now for September.
Posted on 1/5/17 at 11:34 am to convertedtiger
I'm a Florida Resident but I haven't stayed on property in 5-6 trips. Yes staying on property is nice, but its arguably the most expensive part of the vacation. I've stayed in nice hotels for $110-150/ night but we often do a VRBO if for 3 nights or longer. There are many VRBO houses for $200-250/ night for 3-5 bedrooms within 10-15 mins of the gates.
We drive down and do 2 days at disney and spend a 3rd day usually eating breakfast at the Grande Floridian Character breakfast or something similar and then do downtown disney or something. We get 4 passes a year for $200, so we often times will do that twice a year.
I've stayed on property and many people love and I mean LOVE treating Disney like an all inclusive using their bands, provided transportation, etc. and I don't blame them for that. But that easily doubles and can triple the cost of your vacation. We do a long weekend for $1200 or less for a family of 4.
Again, staying on site is great and everyone should do it with kids once time. But its not the only way to do Disney, and it takes just a little bit of effort to save $200+ a night by staying off site.
We drive down and do 2 days at disney and spend a 3rd day usually eating breakfast at the Grande Floridian Character breakfast or something similar and then do downtown disney or something. We get 4 passes a year for $200, so we often times will do that twice a year.
I've stayed on property and many people love and I mean LOVE treating Disney like an all inclusive using their bands, provided transportation, etc. and I don't blame them for that. But that easily doubles and can triple the cost of your vacation. We do a long weekend for $1200 or less for a family of 4.
Again, staying on site is great and everyone should do it with kids once time. But its not the only way to do Disney, and it takes just a little bit of effort to save $200+ a night by staying off site.
This post was edited on 1/5/17 at 11:38 am
Posted on 1/5/17 at 11:53 am to JB Mac
As Someone mentioned earlier disney sells points to DVC members. However certain resorts require more points and more points are needed during different times of the year. Also DVC members can sell their points by way of booking rooms for someone else with their points in the exchange for a payment. However people charge different amounts for each point and depending on the resort. Davids charges more per point than going directly through a DVC member but they also guarantee their booking which an individual cannot do. There is a level a trust you have to use with going directly through a DVC member
Posted on 1/5/17 at 1:03 pm to JB Mac
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h shite he recommends booking 11 months in advance. I have work to do
If you want a specific resort, especially the more popular ones, you need to book 11 months out. If your happy with Saratoga Springs, then you can book the day before you leave.
Posted on 1/5/17 at 1:10 pm to JB Mac
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How many days would you allocate for the following parks? Magic Kingdom Hollywood Studios Universal Studios
MK - a minimum of 2
Studios - one should suffice
Epcot/Animal - one each
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Also, any recs on mid level resorts/hotels? Found the Wyndham Grand Orlando Bonnet Creek online for $149 a night special. It has great reviews. Curious if anyones stayed there.
The first time we went we stayed at the All Star Movies one (which is like 90 a night) and the plus is you get free bussing to the parks.
The next times were at the BoardWalk Inn and also the Wilderness Resort, with the Wilderness being our favorite.
Posted on 1/5/17 at 2:06 pm to JB Mac
I will also add you get some benefits staying on site vs offsite and you have to determine if the costs staying on site are worth the additional cost. Staying on site you get free parking, extra magic hours(additional time only onsite guests are in the park), free magic bands, can make fast pass reservations at 60 days out vs 30 days(good luck getting the new frozen ride or mine train at 30 days or the princess meet and greet).
Also you can make your dinning reservations at 180 days out plus 10 days vs only 180 days if offsite. Staying on site allows you to make all your dinning reservations at once vs having to get up every day and do it one day at a time. It's also easier to get those harder reservations by staying on site as you can book further out vs the offsite guests.
We've done both offsite and onsite and we prefer onsite and are fortunate enough to be able to afford it.
Also you can make your dinning reservations at 180 days out plus 10 days vs only 180 days if offsite. Staying on site allows you to make all your dinning reservations at once vs having to get up every day and do it one day at a time. It's also easier to get those harder reservations by staying on site as you can book further out vs the offsite guests.
We've done both offsite and onsite and we prefer onsite and are fortunate enough to be able to afford it.
Posted on 1/5/17 at 2:45 pm to SnowAubie
There are so many nice places within a five mile radius to stay. So if you wanna save money look offsite. You can bring food in the park so we do that a lot and just eat dinner offsite.
Posted on 1/5/17 at 4:48 pm to convertedtiger
quote:We have been DVC members for 15yrs - they say that because we can book our home resort 11mnths out, and usually the more popular resorts stay booked 11mos out.
They say that because the hottest places go fast.
Posted on 1/7/17 at 9:05 am to AscensionTiger
They have that Disney Princess Half Marathon during Mardi Gras this year. Not sure how that affects crowds.
We went Mardi Gras 2012 and it fell the same weekend as Presidents Day and it was miserably crowded. Cast members said it was the busiest weekend in the past few years. 90 min wait for a lot of the rides.
We went Mardi Gras 2012 and it fell the same weekend as Presidents Day and it was miserably crowded. Cast members said it was the busiest weekend in the past few years. 90 min wait for a lot of the rides.
Posted on 1/7/17 at 10:08 am to oreeg
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hey have that Disney Princess Half Marathon during Mardi Gras this year. Not sure how that affects crowds.
RunDisney events have the biggest impact on resorts but not so much on crowds in the parks.
Posted on 1/7/17 at 10:37 am to AscensionTiger
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Not always the case. We went a few years ago and Mardi Gras fell around Presidents day, it was crazy busy, I've been multiple times Thanksgiving week and once on Easter, That Mardi Gras trip was the busiest I ever seen it.
That's the key. If you go when Presidents' Day is not that week, the park is empty. The east coast takes that week off. Like someone else said, it literally Louisiana east during Mardi Gras that week. I'll be there.
This year, Presidents' Day falls on the next week
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