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Post by msblue3000 on Jul 31, 2011 12:23:45 GMT -5
My husband, my 2 daughters (ages 5 and 2) and I plan to go to Disney World October 22nd-29th 2011. We are planning on staying at The Caribbean Beach Resort with 6 day park hopper tickets and the dining plan. We would also like to attend the Not So Scary Halloween Party. This is what my budget looks like: Gas $289.78 Lodging/Tickets/Dining $2,966.49 Not So Scary Halloween Party $176.65 Stroller Rental $171.20 Shopping $500.00 Disney Photo Pass $149.95 TOTAL $4,254.07 I currently have $ 1,001.15 saved. Hoping that the postings I have seen on the internet are true about the Free Dining being extended into October. I also included renting a stroller because I am not sure there will be room to put one in the car, but def be on the lookout for one that folds up pretty small to see if we could manage to take it with us. I plan on adding to the fund by adding the money left over from the grocery budget and also working some over-time. I am so excited about this trip prob more than my 5 year old. My husband and I are trying to figure out a way to surprise the girls. I can't wait to see the look on their faces.
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Post by jamaica4god on Jul 31, 2011 13:17:46 GMT -5
That sounds like a very fun vacation!! My friend has a double umbrella stroller, and she loves it, but I can't for the life of me, remember where she got it. Did you know about the buy your photo-pass early and save deal? I found it online here: www.disneyphotopass.com/previsitoffer.aspxI think you can make your own photobook for less than theirs on snapfish and they run specials all the time. I got my husband one for Father's Day once for $20. Of course, they won't have the Disney theme, but good for money saving. That free dining would an awesome deal!! Our trip isn't until next year, so I'm not holding out hope that it will still be there, but that would be amazing! Have an awesome time planning and going!! Trish
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Post by tanya on Aug 1, 2011 8:13:03 GMT -5
Sounds like you got a plan! Keep it up and we will be here to support you!
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Post by msblue3000 on Aug 7, 2011 13:16:35 GMT -5
Yay! for free dining. We are changing our dates so we will be able to get the free dining. Our new date is October 23rd-30th. Also thanks for the info on buying the photo pass early it will save about $50. As soon as I get the new quote for our trip I'll update the amount that I need. I do have some new deposits to make: $4.29 in change $160 in gifts I received from friends and family for my birthday $19 leftover from grocery budget For a grand total deposit of $183.29
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Post by msblue3000 on Aug 7, 2011 17:41:27 GMT -5
I just received the updated Disney quote that includes the FREE dining. The new budget looks like: Gas $289.78 Lodging/Tickets/Dining $2,254.68 Not So Scary Halloween Party $176.65 Stroller Rental $171.20 Shopping $500.00 Disney Photo Pass $99.95 TOTAL $3492.26
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Post by jamaica4god on Aug 7, 2011 18:42:05 GMT -5
Wow!! You have saved quite a bit with the free dining! Great deposit too!!
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