I had originally booked the trip with the $300 gift card promotion (I mentioned it here). Well New Years Day, Disney released a new promotion that I jumped on. Save 30% on your Value room reservation. So I called and changed the reservation and saved $107!
So here’s the new reservation information:
2 adults, 2 kids
11 nights at Pop Century
10 day tickets with no park hopper (you can add that at any time and we will likely add it)
No dining plan
Total =
$1918.74!
I also made our first dining reservation. Chef Mickey’s on Memorial Day at 10:15 am. We did breakfast there last time and loved it!
I’m so excited! A little shocked since it’s officially booked and that means that this is real!
We decided to stay for longer because my husband can piggy back his vacation and because the fund is growing so fast, why not? ;) Plus it’s a 10 hour drive. Ew Ew Ew!
You can see all the current discounts that Disney has here.
Dena says
I am just now trying to see how much I will need to save and if we will be able to go this year. We have a family of 6: 2 adults and children ages 9,6,5,2. Any suggestions on how long to stay and if we should stay on property will be appreciated.
Single Mama Central says
Why aren’t you going with the dining plan this time? Just curious.
Amanda says
Kristen-
Thanks for all the information you have posted regarding Disney. We are thinking about going in May. I really need to jump on for the offers they have going now. I wanted to know why you didn’t choose the dining option? Is it cheaper not to? And what is the advantage of having a park hopper option on the tickets? It does drive the price up a bit when choosing them.
Thanks for any help you or anyone else may have!
Kristin says
Amanda,
My next Disney World Training article is going to cover the dining plans. It’s a pretty detailed answer. :) We plan to add park hopper too. That way if a park is too crowded we can go to a different park.
Kristin
Shawna says
I have to completely agree with Kristin. We went last year during spring break (Easter) and went to Universal Studios but stayed in the Disney Campground, Fort Wilderness (we love it sooo much there). Fort Wilderness was completely booked and it was pretty packed. Universal was PACKED and even though we did not go to Disney, all the disney busses in the campground were packed so I can just imagine what the parks were like.
Kristin says
Nona,
Please, please, please do not go during Easter holidays. That is one of the 3 busiest times at Disney. You will see Magic Kingdom reach capacity (100k guests) more than once during that week. Everyone seems to go that week b/c that is when most Spring breaks fall. It wouldn’t be bad to go in later April or early May and take a midday break. That is what we do.
Kristin
AmyF says
So happy for you! You are making me want to go again… we just went to DW in September for our 2nd time and already missing it!
Crystal says
Nona, all of the current public promotions are blacked out from March 28 to April 10. After that the rates drop back down to “regular” season.
Nona Currence says
Can you give my any suggestions on going to Disney during the Easter Holiday week. This was the best time to go before it gets terribly hot. (My kids really tire out quick when its hot). Is there any hope for a decent rate for a moderate resort?
Katie says
I am just so excited for you and can not wait to hear more of the details.
Crystal says
The best way to save money on your Disney trip is to get a good, well informed travel agent! Yes, I’m a travel agent and I just saved a family of 6 $1050 plus added a day to their trip and moved them to a nicer resort. A good travel agent knows how to get you the best price possible. The best part is that the traveler doesn’t have to pay the travel agent for their work! Disney pays the commission!
diane says
Hi, Kristen,
Keep checking those prices! We rebooked several times before getting the perfect room and the very best price.
Our favorite meal was Cinderella’s Castle for lunch. The food was excellent (a bit on the expensive side) but the real treat was the free family photo op we had with Cinderella while waiting to be seated (photo is included in cost) and then a visit by each princess to our table and opportunities to take pictures with each one. This was our favorite when my daughter was 6 and then again at 15 – it’s just very special for different reasons and seasons. My 10 year old son even had fun… we tried to see who could get the princesses to laugh at their comments/jokes and he was entertained. I hope you’ll get to add that to your itinerary! -Diane
Shannon says
You will love Pop Century. We went there this past June and stayed 8 days! We paid $2300.00 total for 4 it included 7nights/8days park hopper passes and the dining plan. The dining plan was the best! We had breakfast with Chef Mickey and my girls had so much fun and the food was great
Kristin says
You have to make sure you go through the special offers banner, otherwise it’s charging you regular price.
I also don’t have the dining plan, so that probably has something to do with it too. :)
Kristin
Amanda says
how is the price so low?! i tried booking one around the same but with 2 adults and a 2 year old…at value, 7 day tickets, 8 nights and the dining package and it added up to over $2200! crazy!
Kristin says
Monica – I looked at the moderates and I couldn’t find one that I actually wanted to stay at over Pop. Isn’t that funny?
MM – If it’s just going to be a one time trip, go when they are old enough to remember. So anytime from 5 years on. If you think you will go more than once, go when they are about 2.5 so you don’t have to pay for their admission.
MM says
When would you say is the earliest to take a child where they really enjoy themselves. I didn’t go until I was in college (and had a blast like a child), so I’m not sure when is a good time to take my little one!
Monica says
We have booked our trip too!! We leave April 27th and return May 3rd. We were going to stay at a value resort, but when I priced a moderate resort it was only about $150 more, so we decided to upgrade :) I can’t wait!!!