Disney Vacations

hootsie321 asked:


my husband and i are taking our 3 kids (ages 9,7,3) to orlando in february 08. we want to stay at a condo near disneyworld property or at one of the disneyworld resorts. we’ve never been there so we don’t know what kind of tickets to get…park hoppers, reg tickets??? we’re going sea world but i’m not sure what else there is to do. what are the best sights and the better of the parks of the 5 disneyworld offers. what are the best rides, shows, etc…. also, what are some good restaurants in the area for kids that aren’t too high priced??

Hunter

scoobydoo2 asked:


I am going to disney with my wife and child this summer 8/13/07 thru 8/18/07 for a wedding and am looking for any tips or information you could provide us on how to get the most out of our vacation. I am trying to keep the costs down but still have fun.

Jenna

Ajeet Khurana asked:


Every person would love a vacation. The excitement multiplies a great deal if the holiday is to a destination like the Disneyland. It is hard to not be won over by the place. If the travel brochures and the pictures of happy campers are to be believed, Disneyland is the home of wholesome family entertainment. If you want lots of fun coupled with relaxation, pampering, and enjoyment for the kids, a trip to Disneyland would be just the thing.

People who have been there, done that say that everyone should take a vacation to Disneyland once in their lifetime, if only to find out what fun holidays are all about. A visit to the Alps or to Australia may not be devoid of thrills. But being part of the Walt Disney world, and exploring every nook and corner of it is believed to be an experience in itself. It is said that one has to experience Disneyland to understand what it is all about. Some even go so far as to say that if you work every single day of your life to save up enough for this vacation, you will not be regretful later.

The best thing about a Disneyland vacation is the fact that one cannot feel like one got a raw deal. It may seem expensive at the outset, but reach the Disneyland premises and you will agree that it was worth it. It truly is a trip for the whole family. So if you are looking for a vacation option that every member of your family will enjoy, a trip to Disneyland may be a perfect vacation choice. Here is a vacation destination to look forward to. And if you have ever been there, you will agree that it gives you memories that you will treasure forever.

Once you have decided that this is where you are heading, do not wait for too long. Make sure that you plan well ahead of time and try and book yourself into rooms that are on the Disneyland premises. If you are going in the peak season, do your bookings much in advance. Once the holiday season starts, booking rooms will be a challenge. The vacation crowds cannot be avoided, but it can be a bit of a party-pooper if you find that you have to drive down to the Disneyland premises everyday.

Do note that there are people who book as early as a year in advance. However, in most cases, booking six months earlier should be good enough. Discounted rates are offered by Disneyland during the off season. So if you are flexible on when you want to go, you could check out the details pertaining to this. Go during the off season if you are broke. The bonus is that you will be able to take in the sights without having to worry about large crowds either.

Walt Disneyland is all about grandeur. There is plenty of space and there are top class facilities. So don’t you go expecting that the cost of the rooms and food will be low. Make sure you pamper yourself on this trip to Disneyland.



Justice

Taylor C asked:


In July my family and I are going to Disney World and Disney Cruise. We will be staying at the Polynesian Resort for 5 nights, then going on the Disney Wonder for 4 nights. We don’t know much about it so any tips or reviews about our resort, the theme parks, or the cruise would be helpful.

Brittany

T D asked:


What is the best way to plan a Walt Disney World vacation? What is the best and cheapest time to go? I would love to go around Christmas

Cade

whatever! asked:


1 adult, 2kids, the best deal i’ve found so far has been about $1400. I would like to have the dining plan, but is purchasing the dining plan a benefit? We are staying 4 days & we want to visit every theme park, as well as downtown disney & the water parks. Can any1 shed some light?

Elijah

Voice2Hear asked:


We have booked a Disney vacation for October, but we are short on cash and have already passed the deadline to pay. This vacation is all my 11 year old daughter with autism thinks and talks about (that’s a feat because she functions at about a 3 year old level). Does anyone know of any financial aid/philanthropy programs to help send special need kids on a trip of a lifetime?

Deanna

Ray La Foy asked:


You don’t want to spend your entire Disneyland Vacation standing in long lines. This can be avoided by using Disneyland FastPass. FastPass can be obtained from machines located near the rides that accept FastPass.

This doesn’t mean that you get to immediately move to the front of the line. It is more like scheduling an appointment for the ride later in the day - at which time you actually will move to the front of the line. In the meantime, you are free to go enjoy other sites and rides around the park. When you obtain a FastPass ticket, you will be given a one hour time in which to enjoy the ride. For instance, your FastPass ticket may say 11am to 12pm. This means that you can show up and move to the front of the line between the hours of 11am and 12pm. You must have your Disneyland ticket in order to obtain a FastPass ticket. At Disneyland, FastPasses are available for Indiana Jones, Splash Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Roger Rabbits Cartoon Spin, Autopia, Space Mountain, and Buzz Lightyear.

One source of frustration for many visitors at Disneyland is the long lines for the rides. You can literally spend several hours of the day standing in line to ride popular attractions. These lines can be avoided in one of three ways. Get to the park early. The lines are shorter in the morning when the park first opens. Instead of jumping in line for the first ride you see, head for the rides that you really want to ride the most - the most popular rides. Another option is to purchase FastPass tickets for the rides that offer them. Again, do this early to ensure that you get to ride those rides earlier in the day.

The third option to avoid long lines at Disneyland is to ride many of the popular rides later in the evening, while the majority of people are enjoying the entertainment. Disneyland has nightly entertainment, and this is a good time to find shorter lines. Of course, it will mean that you probably miss the entertainment, so if you can use one of the other options for shorter lines at Disneyland, you should probably do so.



Cristian

That would be me. asked:


for the flight, hotel, and possible park tickets and/or transportation. the hotel being on disney grounds.

this is Disney World Resort, for 1 adult, 2 children.

Thanks, i can’t find any sites that include flights along with the hotel and tickets, it would really help.

Jason

Tina S asked:


I have a special needs daughter and we are planning a trip to Disney. I have not found any thread that talks about Disney vacation insurance. If there is, please let me know. She has many special needs and I am concerned that if something pops up medically(they usually do..)that we will be at a loss of money and a vacation. People tell me if you go through an agent they have this insurace for medical emergencies to safeguard you. We are working with a fixed budget so I am concerned what the cost may be. If anyone has any suggestions on how to help..I had thought my parents would keep the baby but it looks like she will be coming with us. I will take any advice you can throw my way. Thanks!!

Caroline