Heads Up

[dawgsgirl]

Mousesavers is posting that a huge discount is to be released tomorrow. Heads up!!

[fourfoxesinpa]

Oooh...maybe this is what I've been waiting for. :D

[askomsky]

General question here....
How soon can non DVC members, Disney Visa etc book in advance? Can I book for next year at this time? What I really want to know is, what are the advantages or disadvantages to booking a year in advance. If there is good deal can someone like me eventually be eligable for it?

Yes I'm Disney Dumb, last year was our first time and we stayed OP.

[fourfoxesinpa]

I just went through a big thread at disboards and Mary at Mousesavers posted that this is the biggest deal she remembers. Rumor is it's for early January through a few days in June.

[Magical JenK]

Oooh well now I need to go find this!!

[jnorth1007]

It does say something about traveling in early 2009 or the beginning of 2009. It isn't likely to be extended to this time next year but I would book your vacation and then as soon as something comes out (there is always something) you can apply the codes.

[jnorth1007]

I am hoping it is for free dining in January. I am already going with the ladies and I would love to not have to pay for my dining.

[Magical JenK]

Someone posted what they got from a "reliable source" on pg 15 on the dis thread. It's not free dining, but it's a good deal.

[fourfoxesinpa]

:angel: Can I just say that sometimes it's extra Magical to do OTX surveys.

[schaery]

General question here....
How soon can non DVC members, Disney Visa etc book in advance? Can I book for next year at this time? What I really want to know is, what are the advantages or disadvantages to booking a year in advance. If there is good deal can someone like me eventually be eligable for it?

Yes I'm Disney Dumb, last year was our first time and we stayed OP.

I've booked mine a year ahead with my DV, and I was still able to change get discounts as they became available, too.

[Soccer Princess]

This is the RUMOR. If I need to remove this, sorry in advance!!

Stay 4 nights and get 3 nights free at Walt Disney World plus a $200 Gift Card!!

Here is what we've heard:

Book your trip beginning at 5 pm on Thursday, November 6, 2008. How big is this discount? It's the biggest discount run by Disney Parks since 2001!

For every 4 nights - you get 3 nights free!
For every 4 days of tickets - you get 3 days free!
If you book your trip between January 4th and March 29th, you also receive a $200 Disney Gift Card to spend!

*****Book between November 6th and December 20th!*****
Travel between January 4th and June 27th!
Travel between January 4th and March 29th to include the Disney Gift Card.
Travel between March 29th and June 27th to include the discount, but not the Disney Gift Card.

[askomsky]

I agree Jamie I saw the same "survey"! :)

[Soccer Princess]

Ohh what survey??!?! :)

[fourfoxesinpa]

I don't to break any rules regarding surveys so I can't say what I read on OTX...:angel:

BUT, I can say that I'm ready to go at 5 to see if this promotion is what I expected. A Disney promotion after school lets out! Unbelievable. We will definitely be booking for June, 2009 (if not the week after Easter). We won't be able to get the $200 gift card but I think it's important to stay on property if going during times when it's busy to take advantage of EMH.

I believe there will be another round of stimulus payments, we usually get a tax refund (even though we try NOT to!) and are awaiting a rebate for our new windows, so I have already justified it to DH!

Now, I can dilly dally the day away trying to choose a resort in each category so I am ready to go!

:party:

[jenvance]

:angel: Can I just say that sometimes it's extra Magical to do OTX surveys.

I am crossing my fingers for this magical news!!:sunshine::love:

[Magical JenK]

I agree Jamie I saw the same "survey"! :)

Ahhh man, I'd love to once just get a survey about Disney!!:( Not to break any rules, but I'm assuming the survey was about this very deal? Interesting!

[iluvamystery89]

i'll be watching! since our spring break is easter week, we decided to go the day after school gets out (may 29th).

[fourfoxesinpa]

Ahhh man, I'd love to once just get a survey about Disney!!:( Not to break any rules, but I'm assuming the survey was about this very deal? Interesting!

Yeah, Jen - I can't say because I don't want to upset the Survey Police. :angel:

[Magical JenK]

It's up...stay for 7, pay for 4
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/special/offerDetail?id=FY09Q2ValueOfferPage

From Mousesavers:
Free Nights Package Offer for January-June 2009
Disney is offering a fantastic "free nights" vacation package offer. This is probably the best offer I've seen since 2003. It is valid for stays January 4 through June 27, 2009 (with April 5-18 blacked out).

Here are the details:

Buy a 4-night/4 day vacation package, get a 7-night/7-day package. That's 3 FREE hotel nights and 3 extra days on your theme park admission tickets!

Travel between January 4 and March 29 and you will also get a $200 Disney Gift Card, redeemable for dining, souvenirs and more at Walt Disney World! (Travel after March 29 does not include the Gift Card.)
So how much will this save you? Here are three examples (amounts approximate):

Family of 4 (2 Adults, 1 Junior age 10-17, 1 Child age 3-9), staying at a Value resort, Standard room, January 8-15 (7 nights): $276.75 savings on hotel room + $38.33 savings on tickets + $200 gift card = $515.08 total savings.

Family of 4 (2 Adults, 1 Junior age 10-17, 1 Child age 3-9), staying at a Moderate resort, Standard room, January 8-15 (7 nights): $502.88 savings on hotel room + $38.33 savings on tickets + $200 gift card = $741.21 total savings.

Family of 4 (2 Adults, 1 Junior age 10-17, 1 Child age 3-9), staying at Beach Club resort, Water View room, January 8-15 (7 nights): $1383.75 savings on hotel room + $38.33 savings on tickets + $200 gift card = $1622.08 total savings.

As you can see, the primary savings are on the hotel room portion, so the higher category hotels offer the most total savings. The hotel discount works out to 43% off the room rate when you book 4 nights and get 7 for the same price.

You must buy a package that includes at least 4 nights' accommodations at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel plus minimum 4-day Magic Your Way Base Tickets to qualify for the FREE nights and the extra days on your tickets.

You can stay longer than 7 nights (up to 10 nights) with this package, but there is a maximum of 3 free nights and 3 extra days per ticket, per stay. You can stay less than 7 nights, but you still must purchase 4 nights, so you'll end up with less than 3 free nights/extra days.

You can add the Quick Service Dining Plan, the regular Dining Plan, or the Deluxe Dining Plan, but you will pay full price for your dining plan (no free days of dining). This offer cannot be applied to the Premium or Platinum packages or to "split stays" (for example, 4 nights at one hotel, 3 nights at another).

Don't forget, if you happen to celebrate your birthday during your 2009 Walt Disney World vacation, you can receive a special birthday treat, such as a "fun card" in an amount equal to the price of a 1-Day/1-Park Base Ticket ($75 for an adult, $63 for a child) you can use toward merchandise or recreation. You can also choose from other options. (The birthday treat is available ONLY on your actual birthday. This is a 2009 Disney Parks promotion available to anyone. It does not require purchase of a vacation package.)

You must book this special package by 12/20/08.

Thanks to Small World Vacations for info. Small World Vacations agents will be booking this package for their clients tonight until the Disney Reservations Center closes at 8:00 pm!



To book the Free Nights Package Offer, please contact Small World Vacations and request the specific offer code below. No need to wait until tomorrow - Small World Vacations agents can book this package for you until 8:00 pm Eastern time tonight!

RWZ for package with 7 nights/7 days for price of 4 nights/4 days (+ $200 Gift Card if traveling 1/4/08-3/29/08)
WTY for same package with Quick Service Dining Plan
RXA for same package with regular Dining Plan
MPL for same package with Deluxe Dining Plan

[SunshineGirl]

Bummer. We booked DVC, so this doesn't do anything at all for us.

[bbangel]

My math may be wrong but you could book a package in a value for 7 nights to get the tickets and the 200 gift card would pay for your outlay on the room. I forsee many DVCers booking a room without intending to stay in it.

[dawgsgirl]

Anyone able to use this??? I only have one trip planned for 2009 and it is for 4 days only. Really does me a lot of good. Also, I have NEVER booked a package, only room only. Seems that Disney's bookings for next year must be way down for them to go on and offer a discount for the first 6 months of the year!

[aknight373]

i was just looking on disneyworld.com and it seems just to be a value resorts only. Am I reading that correct ??

[fourfoxesinpa]

Not sure if I'm going to use it or not...We already have our tickets and I was hoping to book the package and only buy a 1 day ticket. But, with this, we have to buy the 4 day ticket which seems kind of silly to me when we already have the tickets and enough Priority Club points for a week's free stay in the new Holiday Inn in Downtown Disney. The only reason I'd book it is if my sister and her family decide to go.

When I priced it out, this wouldn't be any better a deal than having free dining in September. We just can't go during September with the kids getting older and missing school right at the beginning of the year.

:confused::confused::confused::confused:

[fourfoxesinpa]

i was just looking on disneyworld.com and it seems just to be a value resorts only. Am I reading that correct ??

No, the others are available. I read it that way too.

[jenvance]

I added it to my package in january, BUT I was on the phone for an hour and a half and they had to switch resorts and I had to add a day separately. So it was kind of an inconveience but I am saving about $500 with the $200 gift card. So I am excited.

[dawgsgirl]

I think I read that if you book online it will let you just get a one day base ticket. If you call, they won't let you do that. Disney is really pushing their packages with this deal!!

[Magical JenK]

I added it to my package in january, BUT I was on the phone for an hour and a half and they had to switch resorts and I had to add a day separately. So it was kind of an inconveience but I am saving about $500 with the $200 gift card. So I am excited.

Congrats Jen!:party:

[fourfoxesinpa]

I added it to my package in january, BUT I was on the phone for an hour and a half and they had to switch resorts and I had to add a day separately. So it was kind of an inconveience but I am saving about $500 with the $200 gift card. So I am excited.

That's awesome! YAY for you!

[jenvance]

They are definitely pushing with this one because they didn't want to let me get the discount because I had already booked a package and they tried telling me the packages were all taken, but the supervisor was able to find me a room after I asked why it there were no more rooms left an hour after they announced the discount. They said the idea of this promotion was for new packages.

[schaery]

Just booked March 14-21 plus 7 base tix at Pop for $1033, which comes out to $833 with the $200 gift card (for 2 people). I had already made up my mind to be more financially responsible next year and not schedule a Disney trip. Maybe I'll be more responsible in 2010.

[schaery]

I think I read that if you book online it will let you just get a one day base ticket. If you call, they won't let you do that. Disney is really pushing their packages with this deal!!


The CM I was just speaking with said that now you can purchase any amount of tix that you want either online or by phone.

[linanglab]

This is really tempting for me to take the kids in the beginning of June....It may be the only way that I could afford it. I have enough in Disney dollars to pay for the vacation, plus I have quite a bit on my Disney Visa that I would be able to use for food.....What to do....what to do....

[arob414]

This is really tempting for me to take the kids in the beginning of June....It may be the only way that I could afford it. I have enough in Disney dollars to pay for the vacation, plus I have quite a bit on my Disney Visa that I would be able to use for food.....What to do....what to do....

Go!!! :banana: If I had the Disney dollars, we would strongly consider going. But, we would have to use real dollars, economy is lousy and our hospital just cut 170 jobs (90 real, 80 not filled) so I feel like I should be more cautious with my money. Luckily, for me, the positions were mostly non-clinical and/or manager spots, which I got out of, so my position is pretty secure.

At any rate, our real plans are to go in 2010 but this sounds like such a great deal, I hate to pass on it. :cry:

[Magical JenK]

They are definitely pushing with this one because they didn't want to let me get the discount because I had already booked a package and they tried telling me the packages were all taken, but the supervisor was able to find me a room after I asked why it there were no more rooms left an hour after they announced the discount. They said the idea of this promotion was for new packages.

I think you just got an uninformed CM. Techinically have to make a new ressie whenever there is a discount like this, rather than "applying" it to your current ressie. Know what I mean? But they should have just let you make the new ressie w/o the hassle. Understandably you may need to change your hotel, but like you said, it was w/in 1 hour of the announcement...hard to believe ALL the rooms for this deal, at the hotel you were staying at originally were already taken for your dates w/in an hour?? :rolleyes: But nevertheless, I'm glad you were finally able to get someone to help you save money!! YAY!!


This is really tempting for me to take the kids in the beginning of June....It may be the only way that I could afford it. I have enough in Disney dollars to pay for the vacation, plus I have quite a bit on my Disney Visa that I would be able to use for food.....What to do....what to do....

Ummm...where is the question here?? :angel: Ang-this discount was MADE for you!! Totally Fate's way of saying..."Angela, you must come to Disney! You must come to Disney! Here, take this discount & come to Disney!" :mickey::minnie::party:

Don't forget you have to book by December 20th.

[iluvamystery89]

ugh, $2,236 for the 3 of us May 31-June 6 with 7 day park hoppers & dining. this is gonna be a tough sell with the way the economy is right now...

[Magical JenK]

ugh, $2,236 for the 3 of us May 31-June 6 with 7 day park hoppers & dining. this is gonna be a tough sell with the way the economy is right now...

To help "sell" the deal you can get...price it out w/o the discount too! That way it will show the amount you will be saving & may show how much you NEED to take advantage of the deal!! :sunshine:

[iluvamystery89]

you're a genius, jen! :hugs:

[schaery]

ugh, $2,236 for the 3 of us May 31-June 6 with 7 day park hoppers & dining. this is gonna be a tough sell with the way the economy is right now...

Could you do base tix instead of parkhoppers? That brought my total down quite a bit. Also, what about the QS dining plan instead of the regular DP. It's $10 per day cheaper. Oh, and make sure, if you call in your ressie, that you tell the CM not to add trip insurance. I had to call back because I went to check something online and the total was $200 less than the price the CM gave me. The next CM I got told me that the first had automatically added the $200 trip insurance without mentioning it. (If you're online, there's a place to uncheck trip insurance). So then she had to contact guest services to get it taken off my ressie.

[Magical JenK]

you're a genius, jen! :hugs:

:blush::D Nah, just a fan of Disney w/a DH who is as frugal as they come...when he wants to be! :rolleyes:

[iluvamystery89]

unfortunately, my family has to have park hoppers b/c the only park we can manage to spend an entire day in is Magic Kingdom, lol. you're right about trip insurance-i remember the CM mentioning it was added. my DH loves to eat at the restaurants, so i'd like to keep regular dining if i can, but i'll mention the CS plan to him, it might actually be more convenient. i'm selling this vacation pretty hard, LOL.

[schaery]

Question: Okay, so I have 7 tickets - I probably won't be able to use 2 of them because those will be travelling days. Can I use those extra tickets to go in another park if I've already been in one park that day?

[Magical JenK]

And don't forget you have until 45 days prior to your arrival date to pay it in full. Maybe there's a tax refund in your future?? Hmmm??? :angel:

Also, you do have to book before Christmas...anyway you could "sell" it as one of the gifts?? Then you won't spend as much on Christmas as originally planned? :rolleyes:

Just throwing things out there!! :rolleyes::rolleyes:

Oh & another thing...you COULD book it w/the CS plan, but we love to sit down & it just wouldn't make us happy to eat at CS everyday...but you COULD book it w/CS, save $210 ($10/day *3 people *7 nights) and then switch it to DDP later if you wanted.

Again...just a thought...:p

[Magical JenK]

Question: Okay, so I have 7 tickets - I probably won't be able to use 2 of them because those will be travelling days. Can I use those extra tickets to go in another park if I've already been in one park that day?

Sadly, no...from disboards:
A base ticket is one major (theme) park per day. You are allowed to re-enter the same park if you leave it on one day, but it can only be used at the one park.

If you put the ticket in the turnstile of another park the display on the Guest side of the turnstile will be "ACCESS DENIED". The top line of the display on the Greeter side will give information about the ticket, and the second line of the display will say "CROSSOVER NOT PERMITTED". The turnstile will not unlock.

This is because Disney charges $2.00 per day over five days on an adult ticket, but charges $45 to allow hopping. It does not make economic sense for Disney to allow this.

[schaery]

unfortunately, my family has to have park hoppers b/c the only park we can manage to spend an entire day in is Magic Kingdom, lol. you're right about trip insurance-i remember the CM mentioning it was added. my DH loves to eat at the restaurants, so i'd like to keep regular dining if i can, but i'll mention the CS plan to him, it might actually be more convenient. i'm selling this vacation pretty hard, LOL.


I can usually manage to stay in one park per day, and even 2 days in EPCOT. At Christmastime, I can stay all day even in DHS cuz I love to see the Osborne Lights. Don't know if anything special is going on in March when I made my ressie. Never been in March so I don't know how crowded it will be. I guess it will be now because of the special.

I am feeling just a bit of guilt, as this definitely wasn't in the financial plan but hopefully I'll get over it. I gotta get lots of surveys between now and then. I do have lots of Disney Visa points but will be using them for Dec. trip. Maybe I won't spend them all. HA! Fat chance of that happening.

[missymouse]

Question: Okay, so I have 7 tickets - I probably won't be able to use 2 of them because those will be travelling days. Can I use those extra tickets to go in another park if I've already been in one park that day?

I don't think you can do that unless you add Hoppers and then the 2 days still go to waste. Plan your arrival so you can at least hit a park the first day and your departure as late as possible on the last day and go just do a short day in the parks. Or if it will let you add non-expiring option that would give you two days for your next trip.

[schaery]

Sadly, no...from disboards:
A base ticket is one major (theme) park per day. You are allowed to re-enter the same park if you leave it on one day, but it can only be used at the one park.

If you put the ticket in the turnstile of another park the display on the Guest side of the turnstile will be "ACCESS DENIED". The top line of the display on the Greeter side will give information about the ticket, and the second line of the display will say "CROSSOVER NOT PERMITTED". The turnstile will not unlock.

This is because Disney charges $2.00 per day over five days on an adult ticket, but charges $45 to allow hopping. It does not make economic sense for Disney to allow this.

Okay, fine. Be that way. Guess I'll just have to drive a little faster.

[Magical JenK]

i'm selling this vacation pretty hard, LOL.

Oooh another thing to think about is could you change your hotel at all? Not sure where you're staying now, but maybe that would help sell it??

[Magical JenK]

Okay, fine. Be that way. Guess I'll just have to drive a little faster.

:rotfl: but drive safely!!

[schaery]

My ressie is at Pop. I asked about POFQ which was $175 more. So, if you're staying at a mod or deluxe, changing to a value will save some more. I really thought about POFQ for $175 more, as I've always wanted to stay there, but opted to try to soothe my guilty conscience with a value.

[missymouse]

I priced it out for our June vacation in a value room just to see if by any chance we would do better to book a package and not use the room to get the tickets and stay DVC and it was no better. Guess I will stick with the original plan and just pay the $1500 of 4 days of tickets and Water park option since the kids insist on the waterpark option and those are full days themselves this trip. Last trip was commando and none of us want to be that rushed again so we didn't get to really see or enjoy anything.

[linanglab]

Ummm...where is the question here?? :angel: Ang-this discount was MADE for you!! Totally Fate's way of saying..."Angela, you must come to Disney! You must come to Disney! Here, take this discount & come to Disney!" :mickey::minnie::party:

Don't forget you have to book by December 20th.[/QUOTE]

Okay guys....I just booked for June 9 - 16. AAUUGGHH!!!!! With all the crap that I have been dealing with, this feels so good! And the good thing is that it is pretty much ALL paid for! Now....should I surprise the kids or tell them???? Now....here is hoping that I don't back out!

[eaglesdare]

i just swapped my days from the week of easter, to the end march/begginng april

original price was $2070 for the room only.

now with tickets, plus $200 gift card total is $1421. this is at the caribbean beach pirates room.

i'll take it. we were not planning on the meal plan anyway, so this is really a good deal for us.

[Magical JenK]

Ummm...where is the question here?? :angel: Ang-this discount was MADE for you!! Totally Fate's way of saying..."Angela, you must come to Disney! You must come to Disney! Here, take this discount & come to Disney!" :mickey::minnie::party:

Don't forget you have to book by December 20th.

Okay guys....I just booked for June 9 - 16. AAUUGGHH!!!!! With all the crap that I have been dealing with, this feels so good! And the good thing is that it is pretty much ALL paid for! Now....should I surprise the kids or tell them???? Now....here is hoping that I don't back out![/QUOTE]

OMG!! This is AWESOME!! YAY!! You won't back out! I won't let you!!:sunshine::p

[schaery]

:rotfl: but drive safely!!

Oh, and no bathroom breaks - gotta hold it or hang it out the window.

Now I gotta go do some surveys.

[Magical JenK]

Oh, and no bathroom breaks - gotta hold it or hang it out the window.

OMG! Out the window! That is sooo funny!!

How long of a drive is it for you? Ours is 24 hours...that's why we NEVER drive!

[schaery]

OMG! Out the window! That is sooo funny!!

How long of a drive is it for you? Ours is 24 hours...that's why we NEVER drive!

9 hours - with 2-3 rest area breaks. Definitely couldn't do the 24, even with several drivers. I'd probably develop ADD or something in the car that long. Ya know, I think AirTran needs to come up a "the economy sucks" package too. If I could get roundtrip tix for $100 each (like 2 years ago) I'd be a happy Disney camper.

[fourfoxesinpa]

My sister is still toying around with taking her family. If she does, we will change our dates to Memorial Day week at Pop.

But, I didn't want to get locked out in case she decides not to go.

So, I just booked POFQ for us from June 16-23 with a waterview. I bought 10 day hoppers/waterpark option last July right before the ticket prices went up so I just had to buy 1 day ticket for each of us. We could end up going a couple of days early and staying a few more days at the Holiday Inn in Downtown Disney with free points - It's a great feeling to NOT look at the school calendar to figure out when we can go and not miss a lot of homework!

If we get to FL early, I'll have to hook up with you Angela (and anyone else coming during that time in June) just to say "HEY!"

I am hoping that the second round of proposed economic stimulus checks goes through - that would pay for our room! I'M VERY EXCITED!!!

:party:

YAY to everyone else who is able to take advantage of this.

[Magical JenK]

Well I just looked at your dates & MK is open until 11pm on the 14th....so you COULD suffer through your first night at MK!! :0)

[fourfoxesinpa]

Ummm...where is the question here?? :angel: Ang-this discount was MADE for you!! Totally Fate's way of saying..."Angela, you must come to Disney! You must come to Disney! Here, take this discount & come to Disney!" :mickey::minnie::party:

Don't forget you have to book by December 20th.

Okay guys....I just booked for June 9 - 16. AAUUGGHH!!!!! With all the crap that I have been dealing with, this feels so good! And the good thing is that it is pretty much ALL paid for! Now....should I surprise the kids or tell them???? Now....here is hoping that I don't back out![/QUOTE]


Tell 'em at Christmas! You're clever and I'm sure you could find a fun way to surprise them.

[schaery]

Well I just looked at your dates & MK is open until 11pm on the 14th....so you COULD suffer through your first night at MK!! :0)

Oh, the agony...... :rolleyes:

Thanks for looking. I'll go check out the site to see what else is happening.

[fourfoxesinpa]

Anyone on the fence...remember you can cancel if you change your mind. But, you can't get what you want if you wait awhile.

[schaery]

Anyone on the fence...remember you can cancel if you change your mind. But, you can't get what you want if you wait awhile.

But you have to cancel before 45 days prior to arrival time or there's a $100 penalty.

[iluvamystery89]

i don't know if we'll get to go or not...DH's company was bought out last year and they take total control as of january 1, 2009. i contacted HR and they can't tell me whether his # of vacation weeks will stay the same or not. he has to use 2 of his 4 weeks for shutdowns the weeks of july 4th & Christmas, so if his vacation weeks are reduced, we won't have any other vacation weeks to use.
if i go ahead and book and we have to cancel (before the 45 day window) will there be a penalty?

[schaery]

i don't know if we'll get to go or not...DH's company was bought out last year and they take total control as of january 1, 2009. i contacted HR and they can't tell me whether his # of vacation weeks will stay the same or not. he has to use 2 of his 4 weeks for shutdowns the weeks of july 4th & Christmas, so if his vacation weeks are reduced, we won't have any other vacation weeks to use.
if i go ahead and book and we have to cancel (before the 45 day window) will there be a penalty?

No penalty if you cancel 45 days or more prior to arrival date. $100 fee for cancelling 44 - 24 (not positive about the 24), and $200 if under 24 days.

[ligrumpygirl]

Ummm...where is the question here?? :angel: Ang-this discount was MADE for you!! Totally Fate's way of saying..."Angela, you must come to Disney! You must come to Disney! Here, take this discount & come to Disney!" :mickey::minnie::party:

Don't forget you have to book by December 20th.

Okay guys....I just booked for June 9 - 16. AAUUGGHH!!!!! With all the crap that I have been dealing with, this feels so good! And the good thing is that it is pretty much ALL paid for! Now....should I surprise the kids or tell them???? Now....here is hoping that I don't back out![/QUOTE]

Angela...you are GOING!!!!! Jen and I will be on your case to make sure you go!! Good for you!

[Magical JenK]

Anyone on the fence...remember you can cancel if you change your mind. But, you can't get what you want if you wait awhile.

Oooh you're worse than me! So I just priced out a trip for DH's bday & wow...what a deal for a week! Lord knows I shouldn't but dang...I'm sooooo tempted!! :p

[fourfoxesinpa]

Well....he WOULD get into the park free that day. :angel:

[Magical JenK]

Well....he WOULD get into the park free that day. :angel:

Oh believe you me, I've already done the "Disney math"! :rotfl: It's actually quite impressive:

2 options
April 25th-May 2nd
WL, standard view
1 day base ticket
$1467.14-$75(bday GC)=$1392.14;)

POFQ, king bed
1 day base ticket
$1039.44-$75=$964.44

For a week?! I think that's great...sure I didn't price in DDP, but....dang, I'm bad.:rolleyes:

[schaery]

C'mon ya big sissy, just do it. You know you're gonna.

[Magical JenK]

C'mon ya big sissy, just do it. You know you're gonna.

Peer pressure!! YIKES!!:o I really shouldn't but less than $1k for us to go for a week??

He did say last night something about September 2009, which I didn't tell him that I had already booked bounceback in October...:rotfl:

It's more like I'm gonna regret it if I don't....
Responsible Jen says "Don't forget the dogs may need surgery."

Disney Jen says "Yeah, they MAY need surgery, we don't know for sure. What we do know for sure is this is a great deal! Don't let this slip away!"

Disney Jen is a lot like Evil Jen!!:cool:

[schaery]

Peer pressure!! YIKES!!:o I really shouldn't but less than $1k for us to go for a week??

He did say last night something about September 2009, which I didn't tell him that I had already booked bounceback in October...:rotfl:

It's more like I'm gonna regret it if I don't....
Responsible Jen says "Don't forget the dogs may need surgery."

Disney Jen says "Yeah, they MAY need surgery, we don't know for sure. What we do know for sure is this is a great deal! Don't let this slip away!"

Disney Jen is a lot like Evil Jen!!:cool:


C'mon - Evil Disney twins unite!!!

[iluvamystery89]

No penalty if you cancel 45 days or more prior to arrival date. $100 fee for cancelling 44 - 24 (not positive about the 24), and $200 if under 24 days.

thanks :sunshine: it's great to know i'd get all of my money back.

[fourfoxesinpa]

Disney Jamie says "Do It." Chances more likely than not that you'll see another Stimulus Check. That, plus SR...

JUMP JEN, JUMP and do it!!! You can always cancel 45 days out if the dogs need surgery.

[iluvamystery89]

DH has instructed me to go ahead & book and if the vacation time isn't available to him, we'll cancel later! :banana: :party: :cooldance:

[fourfoxesinpa]

DH has instructed me to go ahead & book and if the vacation time isn't available to him, we'll cancel later! :banana: :party: :cooldance:

YAY - Now that's the spirit!!!

[missymouse]

Oh believe you me, I've already done the "Disney math"! :rotfl: It's actually quite impressive:

2 options
April 25th-May 2nd
WL, standard view
1 day base ticket
$1467.14-$75(bday GC)=$1392.14;)

POFQ, king bed
1 day base ticket
$1039.44-$75=$964.44

For a week?! I think that's great...sure I didn't price in DDP, but....dang, I'm bad.:rolleyes:


You have an AP though correct? I was trying to figure out why the only 1 day base ticket for a weeks vacation.

[Magical JenK]

You have an AP though correct? I was trying to figure out why the only 1 day base ticket for a weeks vacation.

Yep! We have APs, so w/all these packages I'm booking I'm starting a fine collection of 1 day base tix! :rotfl:

[Magical JenK]

DH has instructed me to go ahead & book and if the vacation time isn't available to him, we'll cancel later! :banana: :party: :cooldance:

AWESOME!! :party::party:
Now, let's just throw some pixie dust that he gets the vacation time DUE him! :wizard:

[schaery]

Should we all have a collective financially irresponsible guilt party at one time and get it over with? Then start our countdowns!

[jenvance]

This Disney Jen is saying DO IT!! Less than $1000. Go for it!! I definitely would!!!

[MrsWonka]

Jen....do it for those of us that want to but can't. My DH has been off work for 4 months with a broken foot, he won't let me book. I wanted to do spring break for DD, still falls in the $200 GC time, but with DDP and air it is just over $4000. He won't budge!!!

[linanglab]

Okay...With all of my kids' family drama, I told them that I booked a trip for us. They were SUPER excited. I think there is the sadness that Dad will not be apart of it, but it is a nice way to start off our "new" family, you know? But I did not tell them how many days we are staying NOR when we are going. I will leave that still somewhat a surprise.

This trip will give them something to look forward to in the next few months when we sell our house and move (IF we sell our house...) and all the other changes that will come about.

Hey guys....I AM GOING TO DISNEY WORLD!!!!!

[3dog2kidmom]

Okay...With all of my kids' family drama, I told them that I booked a trip for us. They were SUPER excited. I think there is the sadness that Dad will not be apart of it, but it is a nice way to start off our "new" family, you know? But I did not tell them how many days we are staying NOR when we are going. I will leave that still somewhat a surprise.

This trip will give them something to look forward to in the next few months when we sell our house and move (IF we sell our house...) and all the other changes that will come about.

Hey guys....I AM GOING TO DISNEY WORLD!!!!!


Angela, YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! :clap: :clap: :clap:

I am so happy for you!!!

[dawgsgirl]

I am getting real "itchy" to book one of these packages. Congrats to all who were able to get the deal. We have already been 3 times this year and will be back the first 2 weeks of Dec. Then the AP's expire, so we were going to try and take a break. Notice I said "try". :rotfl:

[3dog2kidmom]

:D I took the bait and changed our 4-day trip in January to a 7-day one in March over spring break! Now I get to re-do all of my ADR's!!

[sammielynn]

I discussed this with my boys and voted me down.:cry: They are so use to staying in a condo that they don't ever want to stay in a hotel room again. It really is nice to go back to the condo and everyone have their own space. We might kill each other if we had a very small space. Great prices. But I can stay in a four bedroom condo for $499. There we each have a bedroom and a bath. Family harmony is priceless.
Jen GO!
Angela glad you are taking the kids. My first trip solo with the kids was to the beach and we had a great time. My boys were much younger than your kids are now, it will be great!

[3dog2kidmom]

My first trip solo with the kids was to the beach and we had a great time. My boys were much younger than your kids are now, it will be great!

I think we might rent a car for one day and take a drive to the beach. We've never had more than 4 days at Disney so it will be a nice treat to take a day off from parks.

[fourfoxesinpa]

I am getting real "itchy" to book one of these packages. Congrats to all who were able to get the deal. We have already been 3 times this year and will be back the first 2 weeks of Dec. Then the AP's expire, so we were going to try and take a break. Notice I said "try". :rotfl:

I wasn't convinced! :D:p :rolleyes: :rotfl:

[schaery]

:D I took the bait and changed our 4-day trip in January to a 7-day one in March over spring break! Now I get to re-do all of my ADR's!!


Just a little FYI. Do a Google for 2009 College Spring Break (all in March). A few years ago, we went in March during the Flower Show (whatever it's really called), and not only did that add to the crowds but I think every college in the US was there on spring break. Waited 3 hours in line for Splash Mountain, and over 3 for Space Mountain. It was not one of our better trips. I had just scheduled our 7-day trip for 3/14 -21, and remembered to check the 2009 spring break schedule. Once again, that was college spring break time plus the Flower Show. I called back and rescheduled vacation for 3/29, still time enough to get the $200 gift card, and miss the spring breakers for the most part.

[schaery]

Okay...With all of my kids' family drama, I told them that I booked a trip for us. They were SUPER excited. I think there is the sadness that Dad will not be apart of it, but it is a nice way to start off our "new" family, you know? But I did not tell them how many days we are staying NOR when we are going. I will leave that still somewhat a surprise.

This trip will give them something to look forward to in the next few months when we sell our house and move (IF we sell our house...) and all the other changes that will come about.

Hey guys....I AM GOING TO DISNEY WORLD!!!!!

I think that's just what you and your kids need. Something fun and exciting to look forward to.

[iluvamystery89]

i've put off booking for a couple of days, b/c my job has really slowed down and i have a bad feeling it's headed for extinction. if i'm wrong, and it's just system glitches (i'm a chacha guide) i'll book on monday. i pray i can still get the deal for my dates.

[Magical JenK]

i've put off booking for a couple of days, b/c my job has really slowed down and i have a bad feeling it's headed for extinction. if i'm wrong, and it's just system glitches (i'm a chacha guide) i'll book on monday. i pray i can still get the deal for my dates.

Oh no...that's not good at all! Side note: I just started chacha 2 weeks ago. I haven't had time this week to chacha, but I guess I need to go read some forums!!

[iluvamystery89]

it's really not looking good, jen. just over a week ago they instituted a 20 question limit on many of the customers, so we're not getting as many questions and the system glitches are keeping questions from coming through. people are texting in questions and receiving responses that chacha is too busy to answer, but there are thousands of guides sitting at their computers waiting for questions that never come. it took me 9 hours to answer 150 questions yesterday, when it should've taken no more than 4.5 to 5 hours. i don't know what the truth is, and there's no word from HQ other than "we're addressing issues". chacha's communication with their contractors is HORRIBLE, but when the system works, the money is great. i was getting questions b2b yesterday morning, but after lunch, the system just died, and after 20-30 minutes, questions started trickling in about 3-5 minutes apart & stayed that way the rest of the day. i wish you better luck. according to the forums, traffic is still down and questions aren't getting answered. i honestly pray it's just a server problem, b/c DH's hours have just been cut and we're really going to need the money. it's not just fun money anymore for me.

[arob414]

Okay...With all of my kids' family drama, I told them that I booked a trip for us. They were SUPER excited. I think there is the sadness that Dad will not be apart of it, but it is a nice way to start off our "new" family, you know? But I did not tell them how many days we are staying NOR when we are going. I will leave that still somewhat a surprise.

This trip will give them something to look forward to in the next few months when we sell our house and move (IF we sell our house...) and all the other changes that will come about.

Hey guys....I AM GOING TO DISNEY WORLD!!!!!

Angela, I am happy for you. I have been hopping around the forum and didn't realize life has changed for you and your children. I am glad they will have this trip to look forward to and hope you all have a magical time. :hugs:

[fourfoxesinpa]

Angela, I am happy for you. I have been hopping around the forum and didn't realize life has changed for you and your children. I am glad they will have this trip to look forward to and hope you all have a magical time. :hugs:


Angela - DITTO. :hugs:

[mirandag819]

it's really not looking good, jen. just over a week ago they instituted a 20 question limit on many of the customers, so we're not getting as many questions and the system glitches are keeping questions from coming through. people are texting in questions and receiving responses that chacha is too busy to answer, but there are thousands of guides sitting at their computers waiting for questions that never come. it took me 9 hours to answer 150 questions yesterday, when it should've taken no more than 4.5 to 5 hours. i don't know what the truth is, and there's no word from HQ other than "we're addressing issues". chacha's communication with their contractors is HORRIBLE, but when the system works, the money is great. i was getting questions b2b yesterday morning, but after lunch, the system just died, and after 20-30 minutes, questions started trickling in about 3-5 minutes apart & stayed that way the rest of the day. i wish you better luck. according to the forums, traffic is still down and questions aren't getting answered. i honestly pray it's just a server problem, b/c DH's hours have just been cut and we're really going to need the money. it's not just fun money anymore for me.

This weekend has sucked.... I really think it is just a problem with the advertising they implemented. I am hoping the 20 question thing is temporary.... or I think there will be a drop. I gave up on trying any more this weekend. I had a goal of 1200 for the month, but I think it will be just over 1000 if things keep up the way they were this weekend. I really really hope it is just a system problem with the changed they implemented and that it is quickly resolved. Thankfully ChaCha is not my job....just my fun money, well that and SR. I feel your pain though.

[mirandag819]

Okay...With all of my kids' family drama, I told them that I booked a trip for us. They were SUPER excited. I think there is the sadness that Dad will not be apart of it, but it is a nice way to start off our "new" family, you know? But I did not tell them how many days we are staying NOR when we are going. I will leave that still somewhat a surprise.

This trip will give them something to look forward to in the next few months when we sell our house and move (IF we sell our house...) and all the other changes that will come about.

Hey guys....I AM GOING TO DISNEY WORLD!!!!!

Good for your Ang! How long will you be counting down til? Or is it a secret to us when you are going too? We promise not to tell the kids.

BTW I love your new signature picture!

[wilsonfamily4]

Angela~
I haven't been in the forum for a bit and did not know you were going through some tough changes. I am so glad you are taking yourself and kids to Disney! You deserve it! More then most anybody! So what are the details? How long, when, etc!!! tell us more
:hugs::hugs:



Okay...With all of my kids' family drama, I told them that I booked a trip for us. They were SUPER excited. I think there is the sadness that Dad will not be apart of it, but it is a nice way to start off our "new" family, you know? But I did not tell them how many days we are staying NOR when we are going. I will leave that still somewhat a surprise.

This trip will give them something to look forward to in the next few months when we sell our house and move (IF we sell our house...) and all the other changes that will come about.

Hey guys....I AM GOING TO DISNEY WORLD!!!!!

[missymouse]

Okay guys....I just booked for June 9 - 16. AAUUGGHH!!!!! With all the crap that I have been dealing with, this feels so good! And the good thing is that it is pretty much ALL paid for! Now....should I surprise the kids or tell them???? Now....here is hoping that I don't back out!


This tells when Angela is going. It was several pages back

[iluvamystery89]

ok, i took the plunge and booked the buy 4, get 3 free offer. we're staying at pop may 31st-june 7th with 6 day ph. No dining plan, which is a bummer b/c we love the restaurants, but we'll do 2-3 of our favorites and CS the rest of the time. :cooldance:

[fourfoxesinpa]

ok, i took the plunge and booked the buy 4, get 3 free offer. we're staying at pop may 31st-june 7th with 6 day ph. No dining plan, which is a bummer b/c we love the restaurants, but we'll do 2-3 of our favorites and CS the rest of the time. :cooldance:

:clap:YAY FOR YOU!!:clap: That's what we're planning to do for food. I don't care if I eat Ramen Noodles, as long as I'm at Disney!!!

[iluvamystery89]

haha, same here! i'd eat bread & water, i don't care-i'm in disney world!

[linanglab]

:clap:YAY FOR YOU!!:clap: That's what we're planning to do for food. I don't care if I eat Ramen Noodles, as long as I'm at Disney!!!

I already told my kids that we will be eating breakfast in the room....maybe I ought to buy a pack of buns for our double cheesburgers! LOL It will be CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP eating for us. But WHO CARES!!!! We will be at Disney!

[iluvamystery89]

I already told my kids that we will be eating breakfast in the room....maybe I ought to buy a pack of buns for our double cheesburgers! LOL It will be CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP eating for us. But WHO CARES!!!! We will be at Disney!

breakfast in the room ROCKS! we can eat as we get ready to leave and not waste park time searching for food! i take pop tarts, apples & pb, bread for pb toast (sssshhh, don't tell), applesauce cups & nutrigrain bars. we also take a cooler and put milk, juice boxes, my natural pb and the bread in it. it'll be great, i promise! :sunshine:

[fourfoxesinpa]

I'M SO EXCITED! I've finally talked my sister and her family into going at the end of March. We will be at Pop just for 5 nights (3/26-3/31) and sister's family will be there from 3/28-4/4. With school commitments and standardized testing, this was the only time we could both make it and I'm excited we have a few days overlap. The kids are getting older and this is probably the last time we'll be able to coordinate a joint trip. My kids are 12 and 10 and her kids are 13 and 11 - a great age to go with all of them. We went 5 years ago and the kids don't remember much. They will this trip!

Plus, DH says I can keep the week at POFQ in June because he'd love to go to StarWars weekend.

I sure hope a stimulus package comes through! :blush:

I'm about to burst! :banana:

[iluvamystery89]

another stimulus package would be great! of course, with my luck, that money will go to the auto companies, lol.

[Soccer Princess]

We booked the deal for the beginning of May! I am so excited -- we will be at the Grand Floridian for the first time! :)