tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post7913965426095680159..comments2024-03-27T19:04:31.290-05:00Comments on The Amazing Trips: where dreams come true and people go bankruptThe Amazing Tripshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13761348688069779544noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-86339752621266082012009-12-31T15:45:42.586-06:002009-12-31T15:45:42.586-06:00Amiable post and this fill someone in on helped me...Amiable post and this fill someone in on helped me alot in my college assignement. Thanks you seeking your information.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-66786238493081723792009-10-24T20:36:04.885-05:002009-10-24T20:36:04.885-05:00We are here at Disney World right now... only beca...We are here at Disney World right now... only because of the free birthday thing, and the free military thing, and the fact that we rented a townhouse off the resort.heather@it'stwinsanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04708748834406020093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-39903788987392955002009-10-24T19:07:13.086-05:002009-10-24T19:07:13.086-05:00Dude, I live in Alaska and we don't spend that...Dude, I live in Alaska and we don't spend that much at Disney. Craigs list the tickets. Or, like Michelle said, just look like you need them. My line always works, 'Oh, we're just poor, poor eskimo's from northern alaska, and we really wanted to take our eskimo kids to disneyland for the day, too bad we don't have any money..." People like eskimo's like people like triplets, its bound to work!<br /><br />The hotel we stayed at for a week cost us $600 for TWO double rooms, right outside one of the gates. Kids took whatever they wanted to eat in their own backpack, and got a grand total of $20 to spend for the day. What they got was their choice. My oldest son was smart saved all his money and mooched off his sisters, brother and our friends. :) Sheesh!Finnskimohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15796494092961147276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-42271073136885115472009-10-23T10:51:21.484-05:002009-10-23T10:51:21.484-05:00The prices are completely ridiculous. However, sin...The prices are completely ridiculous. However, since I went to college not far from Disneyland, a couple of my music buddies had season tickets, and would go there to listen to live music while they did their homework. They also had musical gigs at Disney throughout high school. :)<br /><br />It does look like you had a great time!Sadiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04042551936789254047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-78640820756517084152009-10-22T10:52:30.850-05:002009-10-22T10:52:30.850-05:00You should've gone to DisneyWorld. I have fri...You should've gone to DisneyWorld. I have friends (with 2 kids mind you) who went for 10 days at the beginning of the month and, including park passes for every day, flights to and from Buffalo and ALL food, it was under $3,000 (Canadian, but considering the exchange that's still under $3,200 American today).<br /><br />Is California really that much more expensive than Florida?Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12714326906987425183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-21594710849334183942009-10-22T07:25:45.673-05:002009-10-22T07:25:45.673-05:00Practical question: did you take the pram (strolle...Practical question: did you take the pram (stroller/ jogger, whatever they may be called where you are!)?<br />We're going to a much smaller Australian theme park this weekend, but it's a similar concept, and I think we need a pram just to cart all the gear around in, even though the kids won't need it.<br />I'd appreciate any practical thoughts or advice you'd have on such matters!katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-66140117319158717602009-10-21T21:16:29.296-05:002009-10-21T21:16:29.296-05:00We did 6 days - 3 days in Summer, 3 days in winter...We did 6 days - 3 days in Summer, 3 days in winter - in Paris. You need to look at it from this angle - you saved money - you didn't have to buy any airfares and you got away with 1 day (when you really need at least 2).<br /><br />Kids love it - it's magical. <br /><br />You can save money by only buying ONE souvenir each from every place you visit on a holiday. It helps to remember.<br /><br />I would prefer to spend my money on memories for the kids (through family holidays/outings) rather than new clothes, new furniture or new toys. <br /> <br />In the end - that's stuff. Not many people NEED more stuff.Jakarta Rockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01122426618548032862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-7577764993589772752009-10-21T00:45:33.966-05:002009-10-21T00:45:33.966-05:00We just got back from DisneyWorld a few weeks ago....We just got back from DisneyWorld a few weeks ago. This was the first year that we did a package that included meals. We each had one table service meal, one fast food meal, and one snack per day. It was SO nice to be able to eat guilt free and not have to dish out nearly $100 everytime we ate. We will never go without the meal plan again. We also enjoyed the hopper passes that allowed us to hop from park to park. We love Disney. Every time we go...as the kids get older.. it is a whole new experiene. Do they do the fireworks over the castle at DisneyLand? That's one of my favorite things. Did your kids like the Toy Story ride. <br />It surprises me that the lines were so long. We always try to go to DisneyWorld in Sept. because that's one of the slowest times. We rarely had to wait over 15 minutes for a ride..most of the time less. If there was a line we would just come back another time and catch it when there wasn't. Maybe it's like that at DisneyWorld because there are so many parks. <br />Your pictures are precious. It looks like everyone had a great time!!Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02594907511544202220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-35245039861958374592009-10-20T22:18:04.529-05:002009-10-20T22:18:04.529-05:00Best vacation we've had as a family was at Dis...Best vacation we've had as a family was at Disneyworld in 2000:<br /> <br />Flight to Florida = around $1000. <br />Week in Dad's timeshare = free.<br />Rental Car = around $400.<br />Ate in at the time share = frugal.<br />Disney character lunch = too much.<br />4tix 4days in Disneyworld = $600?<br />Other stuff I'm forgetting = $500?<br />MEMORIES = PRICELESS!!<br /><br />My children ages 18 & 16 still enjoy the photos and reminiscing about the fun we shared. We don't remember the lines, crowds, stress of the expense. It was a very happy week. <br /><br />Your children will also remember it and have the added special memory of celebrating a birthday with Mickey. How cool is that for a five year old? And in ten years they'll tear at your heartstrings when they say "thanks Mom and Dad for doing that for us."<br /><br />Well done. <br /><br />Congrats to you & Charlie for accomplishing so much in these past 5 years!! Happy triplet birthday to Mom and Dad, too!!<br />~ReginaOne of many cuzzins!noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-5736601206253428742009-10-20T13:10:27.047-05:002009-10-20T13:10:27.047-05:00WOW! Sounds like a blast and the memories the kid...WOW! Sounds like a blast and the memories the kids will have forever are what it's all about right? (priceless as the commercials say) BUT....... How are you going to top that next year? Actually we never made it to D.L. when our kids were young due to lack of finances and it is a regret that still raises it's ugly head now and then when I'm thinking back about the job I did as a mother.<br />P.S. It's only money and you just don't get to take it with you when you go but you do get to leave the love and attention you gave as a legacy in the hearts of your children.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09804522074384492754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-63891621127386629242009-10-20T13:05:33.514-05:002009-10-20T13:05:33.514-05:00my poor children. i'll let them choose in a fe...my poor children. i'll let them choose in a few years: college or disney world.<br />great post.a gracious plentyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06509320249817852620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-19836863725257118772009-10-20T10:40:30.439-05:002009-10-20T10:40:30.439-05:00Oh, and charging for the hotel shuttle to the park...Oh, and charging for the hotel shuttle to the park is just INSANE!!! Baaaddddd, customer service. <br /><br />Dude -- I could have shuttled you around :)Joy Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746570281283136391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-83825976236088768682009-10-19T22:45:45.258-05:002009-10-19T22:45:45.258-05:00I think that makes your grand total under $2000!I think that makes your grand total under $2000!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-12448536379092717692009-10-19T19:38:28.211-05:002009-10-19T19:38:28.211-05:00This made me laugh...we JUST booked our first full...This made me laugh...we JUST booked our first full blown family trip to Disney for January. We got the room at a disney hotel for 4 nights for $267, so we're hoping that's a good start! My fave was your sorting our your whole lives in the princess line. I shared the whole post with Hubby!Liz Aguerrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09465793815137696650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-57271672251292527312009-10-19T18:46:23.362-05:002009-10-19T18:46:23.362-05:00And that, my dear, is why they only turn 5 ONCE.
...And that, my dear, is why they only turn 5 ONCE. <br /><br />Now you are off the hook for huge parties until they turn 16!Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02570052669027349279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-87018816026659889792009-10-19T17:07:56.069-05:002009-10-19T17:07:56.069-05:00Looks like you had fun. Like another reader, I'...Looks like you had fun. Like another reader, I'm rather frugal. Have never been to Disneyland and between the lines and the expense, am thinking of other vacations in the years to come. Would they really miss it that much? Hmmm. I guess I'm the one who does not want to go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-91710432543398056572009-10-19T16:17:09.397-05:002009-10-19T16:17:09.397-05:00OMG!!!! I've been telling my kids that perhaps...OMG!!!! I've been telling my kids that perhaps this year for their birthdays we'll go, but they won't have a party....I haven't been since my oldest was in 3rd grade (8 yrs ago?) That pic of the amount of people is insane! Definitely appreciate that tip of buying the stuff on sale ahead of time and "buying" it and giving it to the kids once we are there. My kids' birthdays are in May. A trip in January may be a better (less crowded) time. <br />That was a very educational post! Thanks!holly whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330225563028611599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-86869207279204421252009-10-19T14:57:36.717-05:002009-10-19T14:57:36.717-05:00I could cut and paste this post into my blog becau...I could cut and paste this post into my blog because we just experienced your experience a few weeks prior!<br /><br />At one point during our trip, my husband said to me, "I'm already missing an arm and a leg, what have you got left?"<br /><br />I had to remind him OVER AND OVER that it isn't every day that we spend our life savings on taking the kids to Disneyland and that he should just enjoy himself. Plus, we saved at least $500 by not having a crazy birthday party at our house!!!kamahiclanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09904378870002585528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-65894273380381136492009-10-19T14:13:22.925-05:002009-10-19T14:13:22.925-05:00We took three kids to Disneyworld for a week this ...We took three kids to Disneyworld for a week this summer and yes, it is expensive, but you need to take snacks, not buy them and each kid gets one souvenier. (even the birthday kid..they will get other things) There are other ways to save too. <br /><br />The lines weren't too awful bad for us, but that is why they have Fast Passes. (do they have those in DL or just the world?) It's the greatest invention of all time and we never waited more than 20 minutes for anything. <br /><br />The pictures are priceless and it's something you will remember forever!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-6546279901250087432009-10-19T13:49:00.218-05:002009-10-19T13:49:00.218-05:00Jen, we went to WDW in FLA labor day week, and got...Jen, we went to WDW in FLA labor day week, and got the meal plan thrown in for free... 3 of us - the baby was free. 7 days, with parkhopper tickets, transportation including flights from VA all for $2500!! Our incidentals bill at the end was $300 total and that included the fridge in our room (we had groceries delivered). Could it be the last minute planning that did you in? We intentionally did labor day week because my kids are not in school yet - like yours... <br /><br />They do get you with the toys - as each ride dumps you out in a store... My 4 year old had a major meltdown because she wanted a big expensive buzz, and i did not give in. She got a set of characters she still plays with every day for 1/3 the cost at the end of the trip...<br /><br />Love the pics though!! <br /><br />MaureenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-12799515323927851252009-10-19T13:32:39.778-05:002009-10-19T13:32:39.778-05:00I don't think the Mouse Wizard is feeling any ...I don't think the Mouse Wizard is feeling any economic strain.<br /><br />Glad you had a blast, but the expense is killer.Joy Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746570281283136391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-19927827244962918852009-10-19T12:51:16.436-05:002009-10-19T12:51:16.436-05:00I went to disneyworld as a child and.... I didn...I went to disneyworld as a child and.... I didn't really like it *gasp*. It could have been that it was 94 trillion degrees outside and there was a 2 hour wait for everything, but I distinctly remember not being impressed and asking to go home. We flew across several states to get there, so going home was not an option, lol. <br /><br />It looks like your kids had an amazing time, so the money was definitely well spent :)<br /><br />...But here's hoping my daughter magically doesn't love disney when she gets older, so we can save some money! LOLSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00723575628418402244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-10946666609739019052009-10-19T12:01:11.930-05:002009-10-19T12:01:11.930-05:00If the expense alone wasn't enough to scare me...If the expense alone wasn't enough to scare me (it really is outrageous!), the photo of the CROWD pushed me over the edge. I'm almost hyperventilating at the thought of how easy it would be to lose track of a child in that crowd.AJWolverinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00745526038107093177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-9344552863680368392009-10-19T11:55:05.603-05:002009-10-19T11:55:05.603-05:00Wow -- times have changed. I grew up an hour from...Wow -- times have changed. I grew up an hour from D-land and went at least once a year but we never, ever dropped that much money there. It's kind of sad that it's SO commercial. On another note, when we were kids, we each got some Disney stock when we saved $100 in our bank account. I wish I still had it. :)ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10107387078104994223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-84453615639596067092009-10-19T11:25:04.721-05:002009-10-19T11:25:04.721-05:00Priceless.
Love, Marg.
PS Does this mean we/you ...Priceless.<br /><br />Love, Marg.<br /><br />PS Does this mean we/you aren't running the Goofy marathon in 2011...like you promised? ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com