Have to change my snowflakes a bit....

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Have to change my snowflakes a bit....
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Tue, 07-06-2004 - 11:35am

OK, I know this is insane but there is a method to my madness, honest!

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Tue, 07-06-2004 - 12:32pm
Good luck!

I really can't believe a 9 y/o is considered an adult...that's highway robbery to get more money from people....shame on Disney!

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Tue, 07-06-2004 - 1:54pm

Yep, it's true for admission tickets age (Hmm...maybe it's 3-9 child that seems right - I would have to check!

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Tue, 07-06-2004 - 3:01pm
We just got back from Orlando. Our kids are older and went to Universal and Islands of Adventure. We went to Disney fr 1 day and hated it - I just we are more roller coater type people now.

Youa re right about the tickets, but my sister claimed her 10 y/0 was 9 and got child prices for her 3 kids.

We own a time share in Orlando and I so enjoyed being able to cook meals. We spent about $100 on groceries for the week. the only time we ate out was what we bought to eat at the parks.

SOme ways to save $$ on things - go to time share pressentations. We got 6 adult tickets for Arabian Nights (oops guess I did eat out one night) and only had to sit thru their little presentation for about 90 minutes. They also had childcare available.

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Tue, 07-06-2004 - 4:00pm

Yep...I could see if you are a coaster person how Disney would definately not be too thrilling.

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Thu, 07-08-2004 - 12:10pm
Great for you!

We are flying down in Sept. I heard it's worth it to take the kids out of school for a week rather than to go during the summer (peak season) and fight all those crowds. Plus- the heat..... Remember the prices go down after Aug.31. (At least for Disney hotels) If you stay at a Disney resort you get free parking and shuttles. We are staying at Pop Century. Did you decide where you will stay?

Luckily, DH's parents have paid for everything exept My and DH's airfare. I plan on taking around $800 spending for the week - which will come from DH's extra pay this month (thank goodness.) My kids are 2 and 7. My son turns 3 on Aug 31- our travel agent said 2 weeks won't make a difference and to just say he's 2.

I wasn't too keen on the whole Disney thing yet because my kids are still pretty young- but how often does someone else offer to pay??!

Keep us posted! Nicki

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Thu, 07-08-2004 - 1:55pm

I know when DH & I first discussed this we were talking about ages and he wanted the kids older, which is why we decided 2005 - we figured we would be out of the baby/diaper stage!!

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Thu, 07-08-2004 - 2:42pm
My bf and I took a road trip down to Disneyland in May of 2003. We couldn't REALLY afford it, but we wanted to go nonetheless and we ended up having a great time. We started in Vancouver, BC, and drove down through Washington, then spent a full day in Florence, Oregon, where we visited the sea lion caves and splurged on Dune buggy rentals (which was a BLAST). From there we drove down and spent a day in San Francisco, where we visited Alcatraz, and the next morning we went to the Winchester House in San Jose. Then it was on to LA where we spent one day at Disneyland, and one day at Universal Studios. Then it was 2 straight days to drive back home. We stayed at cheap hotels, ate a lot of fast food, and kept souvenir purchases under $80. The whole trip cost us about $1500 US for 9 days, which worked out to about $2200 CDN, of which about $700 was cash I had saved. We are still paying off the rest on DBF's low-interest line of credit, but it was worth it because we had a wonderful time! This summer we have a mandatory trip back east because a friend of mine is getting married and I'm in the wedding party. :) After that, no more trips for at least a couple of years.

BTW, the Indianna Jones ride at Disneyland was awesome! We ended up going on it twice. I'm sure Disneyworld has it too.



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Fri, 07-09-2004 - 8:26am
Hi Becky. I have an idea I would like you to consider----do not stay in the park! I have been to Disney World five times (one time staying in the park at the All Sports place). The other times we stayed in a beautiful condo or house right outside of Disney, saving us thousands of dollars. They have kitchen facilities that save tons in food costs, it gives you a chance to get away from the crowds of people (July will be packed) and driving (especially since you'll already have your car) is no problem whatsoever. I have recommended this way of going to many friends and family and everyone has always had a great time. I think planning for the vacation is half the fun. Just start by plugging in "vacation condos" on your search menu and your on your way to planning a great time! One other note---don't tell your kids your plans until near your time of leaving (say one month). That way you won't have any pressure to go should your finances change. You can have a fantastic vacation on a shoe string budget, it just takes planning!
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Fri, 07-09-2004 - 10:25am
i TOTALLY AGREE! I have a time share condo in Disney and it is wonderful to be able to cook meals and not have to live in a motel room.
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Fri, 07-09-2004 - 11:13am
becky,

i agree too. we have a timeshare in orlando. very near to disneyworld. it's a two-bedroom w/washer and dryer in the condo. a fully-equiped kitchen. it's great.

mym

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