[lwilsonide]

I have found some awesome deals for Disney- parks tickets and accomodations especially by signing up for the mousesavers.com newsletter. It comes out the 15th of every month. We got a really good deal on a hotel room and also got advanced tickets cheaper than at the parks.

I also am a Disney fanatic so if you ahve questions about traveling to Disney World with kids feel free to ask. We jsut went over Thanksgiving and plan to go again next year between Christmas & New Years.

Lori

[bette]

Try allearsnet.com and themouseforless@yahoogroups.com as well. I have been a member of both for years and love them! I've met lots of people with my addiction to Disney as well! Both have lots of ideas for saving money on everything from food to tickets to fun free things to do. I actually run a little business around here to help people plan inexpensive Disney trips.

[lwilsonide]

I will def check those ut as well!

[bjmzl]

I am showing this to my husband he thought that I was the only Disney World addict. But I am signing up for sure.

[bette]

LOL. My hubby thinks I am WAY too obsessed with Disney! I am always researching any way to go as cheaply as we can!

[lwilsonide]

Too funny! I had an itinerary for everyday in the parks. I drove my hubby crazy, but we had a blast! I love WDW! B4 kids I was obsessed w/ everything Disney. My DD is in love with Tinkerbell.

[bjmzl]

I have gone every year since I can remember and 32 times, it helps when your moms parents live down there, but I try to go every year. My husband doesn't understand why we can keep going down every year. I don't understand how you can't.

[Mindy22]

I am also a Disney fanatic! My grandparents lived in FL while I was growing up and we would go every year that I can remember. I have been there 23 times and it gets better and better each year! I love everything Disney and there is nothing like being there in the magic! I will definitely be signing up!

[bette]

Will the person who pm'd me about info on Disney please contact me again? I accidently deleted your mail.

[Basketlover]

My youngest girls have been bugging me to go. Thanks for all the info.
Cammie

[bud01cats]

I bought my Disney tickets last year as they never expire unless they are used. I now have 4 of the 7 day passes in my safety deposit box to use my next trip. They were a bargain then and I feel like I can go anytime! Get some of the books such as the Passporter and (on line at passporter.com or at any book store) This is worth the money! Disney is a vacation that requires alot of preparation and planning. Although it is good to be flexible once you are there so when plans go amiss you can go with the flow!

[daffynpooh]

I loved the Passporter - it was a great planning tool and then memory book. I got into AFC to save for another Disney trip!!

[UPSyours2]

Originally Posted by bette

LOL. My hubby thinks I am WAY too obsessed with Disney! I am always researching any way to go as cheaply as we can!

:goodpost2:

I have never been to Disney yet but someday will get there & years ago I earned some Disney for searches, etc. on CTTM Click to the Magic...Earn the Magic for FREE!

Disneydollars.net your Disney Dollar information resource

I found these Disney websites:

MouseHouseMagic Disney Community - Home

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MouseHouseMagic

Found this info on the forums:

The smart thing to do is to order the card as soon as you can.

Then, a few days before you leave for WDW, go to the Chase web site and transfer all your reward dollars over to the card.

This way, you get the Disney Dream Reward Dollars Card well in advance of when you need it, but it's full of all your reward dollars.

It just depends on the link you use to sign-up. The best offer is in the back of Birnbaum's official guide, which will give you a free $50 gift card for signing up for the Disney VISA.

I know of others who have gotten the offer on another website...and the offers VARY. My offer is, you get 5x the Disney Rewards Dollars for anything over $100 spent each month until March 31st. The categories are: GAS, GROCERIES, DRUG STORES & DINING.

Other offers are if you spend more than $500, $1000, and even NO minimum. Be on the lookout...they aren't mailing these offers to everyone.
You have to call a special number and enter your card number. The number listed on my offer is:

1-800-518-4401

Try calling to opt in...your card just might have an offer attached to it!


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[UPSyours2]

Originally Posted by bette

LOL. My hubby thinks I am WAY too obsessed with Disney! I am always researching any way to go as cheaply as we can!

:goodpost2:

I have never been to Disney yet but someday will get there & years ago I earned some Disney for searches, etc. on CTTM Click to the Magic...Earn the Magic for FREE!

Disneydollars.net your Disney Dollar information resource

I found these Disney websites:

MouseHouseMagic Disney Community - Home

Welcome to MouseHouseMagic!


Welcome to MouseHouseMagic! We are currently upgrading and things may look really funky for a few days but you can still access our forum and our free countdown tickers.

Please note that you have to register in order to create a ticker.
Thanks!



MouseHouseMagic

Found this info on the forums:

The smart thing to do is to order the card as soon as you can.

Then, a few days before you leave for WDW, go to the Chase web site and transfer all your reward dollars over to the card.

This way, you get the Disney Dream Reward Dollars Card well in advance of when you need it, but it's full of all your reward dollars.

It just depends on the link you use to sign-up. The best offer is in the back of Birnbaum's official guide, which will give you a free $50 gift card for signing up for the Disney VISA.

I know of others who have gotten the offer on another website...and the offers VARY. My offer is, you get 5x the Disney Rewards Dollars for anything over $100 spent each month until March 31st. The categories are: GAS, GROCERIES, DRUG STORES & DINING.

Other offers are if you spend more than $500, $1000, and even NO minimum. Be on the lookout...they aren't mailing these offers to everyone.
You have to call a special number and enter your card number. The number listed on my offer is:

1-800-518-4401

Try calling to opt in...your card just might have an offer attached to it!


Planning Strategy Calculator for Disney Reservations

Disney Echo

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[UPSyours2]

Originally Posted by bette

LOL. My hubby thinks I am WAY too obsessed with Disney! I am always researching any way to go as cheaply as we can!

:goodpost2:

I have never been to Disney yet but someday will get there & years ago I earned some Disney for searches, etc. on CTTM Click to the Magic...Earn the Magic for FREE!

Disneydollars.net your Disney Dollar information resource

I found these Disney websites:

MouseHouseMagic Disney Community - Home

Welcome to MouseHouseMagic!


Welcome to MouseHouseMagic! We are currently upgrading and things may look really funky for a few days but you can still access our forum and our free countdown tickers.

Please note that you have to register in order to create a ticker.
Thanks!



MouseHouseMagic

Found this info on the forums:

The smart thing to do is to order the card as soon as you can.

Then, a few days before you leave for WDW, go to the Chase web site and transfer all your reward dollars over to the card.

This way, you get the Disney Dream Reward Dollars Card well in advance of when you need it, but it's full of all your reward dollars.

It just depends on the link you use to sign-up. The best offer is in the back of Birnbaum's official guide, which will give you a free $50 gift card for signing up for the Disney VISA.

I know of others who have gotten the offer on another website...and the offers VARY. My offer is, you get 5x the Disney Rewards Dollars for anything over $100 spent each month until March 31st. The categories are: GAS, GROCERIES, DRUG STORES & DINING.

Other offers are if you spend more than $500, $1000, and even NO minimum. Be on the lookout...they aren't mailing these offers to everyone.
You have to call a special number and enter your card number. The number listed on my offer is:

1-800-518-4401

Try calling to opt in...your card just might have an offer attached to it!


Planning Strategy Calculator for Disney Reservations

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[stylinbabes]

Has anyone ever thought of going to a timeshare presentation to get free disney tickets? They're definitely offered.

[megry]

Thanks, will chck out these sites, we will be leaving the saturday before Easter Cant wait, last yr we did WDW and Sea World then wnt to other areas of Fl, this year think we are going to do Animal Kingdom and possibly Epcot, my son is 10 and i have never been to epcot, does it appeal to young boys?? TIA

Leisa

[lrichard]

My family and I have been to Disney 3 times in the past year. I have a 6 yr. old little boy and a 3 year old little girl and we loved Epcot. My kids enjoy Epcot as much as Magic Kingdom. They have good rides and attractions, we were upset because the last time we went in November of last year the big ball was closed for updates! i read on a message board that its open now. We enjoyed the Soarin ride and the Honey I Shrunk the kids 3-D show... we loved everything, they also have interactive games for kids that would be perfect for your sons age. A whole area of computer and video game stuff its so neat! My husband and I enjoyed trying all of the different food at all of the countries.. i hope this helps... if you have anymore questions just ask I Disney!

[SuziQ]

Another great place to get info and talk to others who are planning a trip or obsessed w/Disney is disboards.com
I used their message board a lot when we were planning our trip! Lots of people willing to share their tips on that board!

[momof7]

I have never been to Disney yet but someday will get there & years ago I earned some Disney for searches, etc. on CTTM Click to the Magic...Earn the Magic for FREE!



I would advise NOT to bother with this one as I have been waiting for 2 years for my rewards. When I first emailed them they said it would take a couple of weeks.Now they don't even answer my emails!

[wldfire95]

weill be going to wdw july 19-24 for our first visit. we have 3 adults and one 8 year old and one 11 year old. I am trying to decide between 2 hotels as of right now. the first is lake buena vista resort at $100.50 a night but u pay to park and no free breakfast. The other is Buena vista suites at $119 anight free parking and free breakfast. both have free shuttles to parks and we will also be driving form WI so we will have our own car. We r buying our tickets seperate and plan on doing 1 park a day and 1 character meal. Any suggestions would be great. I am getting a headache trying to plan this trip.

[bette]

I would definitely go with the Buena Vista Suites! Just the breakfast alone is worth it. Fill up and skip lunch in the parks to save tons of money! We eat a really big breakfast and just get popcorn or something to snack on later. Definitely use the shuttles to get to the park, as parking is $12. That adds up quick! One park a day is a good plan. Park hopping can be exhausting! Depending on what characters the kids like best, Chef Mickey's at the Contemporary has an excellent character meal with Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Pluto, and Goofy and Crystal Palace in the Magic Kingdom has a great one with the Winnie the Pooh characters. Both are delicious and great interaction! Don't know if the kids are boys or girls, but there is also a great Princess breakfast in Norway at Epcot. My boys even loved it because they got so much attention! Feel free to pm me for more info. Have a great vacation!

[wldfire95]

thank you so much. I was leaning towards that hotel. I have 2 boys and I am overwhelmed with all the tips. One thing can you take water bottles and food into the parks? Also what do you consider the must sees. I want to ride dumbo and meet mickey. My friend was mickey for awhile and a face character but it was about 10 years ago before she had kids.

[sunshinejanie]

Thanks for all the info, the girls want to go this spring/summer. I'm not sure if we will with the way things are going financially. If we do all this info will help, thanks!

[bette]

Originally Posted by wldfire95

thank you so much. I was leaning towards that hotel. I have 2 boys and I am overwhelmed with all the tips. One thing can you take water bottles and food into the parks? Also what do you consider the must sees. I want to ride dumbo and meet mickey. My friend was mickey for awhile and a face character but it was about 10 years ago before she had kids.

Yes you can bring food and drinks into all the parks. No coolers, but anything else is fine. Often the security guards who check your bags will even say how good your food looks! LOL We normally bring water, drink mixes, crackers or goldfish, sometimes even uncrustables or something. Must sees:

Magic Kingdom- Definitely Dumbo and Mickey! Mickey's Philharmagic is awesome. Pirates of the Caribbean, several times! Buzz Lightyear is lots of fun. Splash Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain. Haunted Mansion.

Epcot- Soarin is AWESOME! The Nemo ride, All the countries.

Disney Studios- Rock'n Roller Coaster is the best! Tower of Terror, Great Movie Ride, Motorcars show, Beauty and the Beast(as good as a real Broadway show)

Animal Kingdom- the parade rocks!, Kilimanjaro Safaris, Tiger walk, It's Tough to be a Bug, Festival of the Lion King, Expedition Everest, Kali River Rapids(you get soaked)