Booking Dates: November 28 - December 23, 2008 Here’s the perfect way for you to surprise your loved ones this holiday season. From November 28 to December 23, 2008, when you book a 2009 Walt Disney World Resort vacation package for your family, Mickey Mouse will call you on Christmas morning to deliver the big news. Here’s how it works: Book a 2009 Walt Disney World Resort vacation and save the reservation number – it’s needed to schedule the call. Begining Nov. 28 until 9:00pm (EST) on … [Read more...]
Disney World ticket price increase
Walt Disney World announced an increase in ticket prices that will increase the cost of a one day/one park pass to $75 for adults and children age 10 or older. The price of a basic ticket for children ages 3-9 will rise to $63. Walt Disney World also raised the price of its "Magic Your Way" multiday-ticket packages, by 3 percent to 8 percent. The longest ticket available, a 10-day adult Magic Your Way ticket, now costs $237, or $23.70 a day, up 5.3 percent. The Park Hopper add-on, which allows … [Read more...]
Disney’s Magical Express
Disney's Magical Express is a free service for Disney World resort guests. Simplified, it is a shuttle between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and your Walt Disney World resort. In reality, it is much more than that, and a huge money saver. Requirements for Disney's Magical Express Disney has very few requirements that you must meet to use the Magical Express: You must be staying at a Disney World resort You must have an advance reservation for the Magical Express That is it! A few … [Read more...]
Instant Disney Cruise Discount
The best way to get a great savings on your Disney Cruise is to book your cruise while on board. Granted, this does not work for first time cruisers, of those who have already been on the cruise, and don't have another one planned. However, if you have a Disney Cruise coming up, or happen to be on a Disney Cruise while you are reading this (you lucky ducks), you can take advantage of this great offer. So, what exactly is this great deal, you may be asking? 10% discount off of the prevailing … [Read more...]
Disney Cruise Upgrades
Everyone loves getting a room upgrade, whether it is on a Disney Cruise or at Walt Disney World. While it happens from time to time on the Disney Cruise, don't ever count on it. When booking your Disney Cruise, I usually suggest to book the cheapest stateroom that you can live with on your cruise. If you must have a veranda on your cruise, then book a veranda room. If you don't really care about your stateroom, then book the cheapest one available for your cruise. Many of the Disney Cruises do … [Read more...]
Cheapest Disney Cruise possible
Are you looking for the cheapest Disney cruise available? If you have a party of four, and you don't care where your stateroom is on board, here is a great way to get a great price, depending on availability of course. The category 12 staterooms on board are all located down on deck 2, in the very front of the ship, and are many times $500+ less than a comparable category 11, which are located up higher on the ship. With a party of four, Disney will allow you to book a category 12 stateroom for … [Read more...]
Saving money with the Disney Dining plan
Prior to 2005, when Disney World introduced the Magic Your Way packages, Disney didn't really offer a dining plan for it's many restaurants in the theme parks and resorts of Walt Disney World. Yes, of course, they had the Silver, Gold and Platinum plans, but very few people could afford them, as they included all your meals, as well as entertainment, tours and other events. They never were meant to be a money saver, more of a convenience for those who wanted everything covered in their package, … [Read more...]
Tips for planning your Disney vacation
Our friends over at Disney Top 10 have just posted a great article full of their top 10 tips to helping you plan your Disney vacation. Disney Top 10 Tips to planning your WDW vacation So, what is our favorite tip? #6: Plan and Book Early - Make sure you start your planning as early as possible. Planning early allows you time to figure out where you want to stay, gives you the best opportunity at getting the resort and room type you want, and get discounts on your reservation. You will also … [Read more...]