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Old 05-27-2010, 05:26 PM   #91
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The end...... for this trip.

Where will we stay next time? Pop but 2 rooms. Or if the new resort is open there.
what was the totals -
  • paid= $1302.72
  • would have been cost= 2035.73
    • meals= $1777.53+(some I had to guesstimate)
    • snacks=$198.20+
    • mugs= $60.00 (just mug cost)
  • savings =$733.01
  • tips = $225.00 ish (Gift card)
What did we love....
  • The hotel and our building 80's
  • The meal plan
  • The parks
  • The buses
  • The pools
  • layovers
What did we not love....
  • forgetting my ID
  • changing planes
  • grad night
  • pollen
Things to do next time......
  • Magic hours at AK are a must
  • Yak and Yeti for a late lunch
  • Goofy's candy shop
  • Wolfgang puck Cafe
  • World showcase
  • The ride in the Epcot ball
  • Thunder mountain
  • Country bears
  • Tiki room
  • All of planet watch area
  • All the trails at AK (we have only done 1)
  • Primeval whirl
  • Figment
  • Garden grill
  • Ellen's energy
  • Space ship earth ( another one that's been years)
  • more dining in world showcase (countries we haven't done)
  • Studio's backlot tour
Final thought.....

I miss planning so I'm already on to next year. The trip was great can't wait to get back. But I missed my kitchen, weird.

Projected cost of next years trip.. No deals yet. Same week as the past 2 years.
  • package - 2 rooms @ POP (cheaper then family sweet and we love the resort) 2 adults, 3 kids (11,5,3)
    • 7 nights / 5dayparks / deluxe dining = $4297.66
      • Disney dining = $3541.66
      • Quick serve = $3303.66
    • 8 nights / 6dayparks / deluxe = $4756.97
      • Disney dining = $3892.91
      • quick serve = $3620.61
  • Flight = $1200 (5 tickets)
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Thanks for reading my trip report everyone. looking forward to your adventures.
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I got my CD!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I finally got my CD. Thanks for reading everyone. I love reading others so I hope you enjoyed mine.

Started planning next years. The kids are debating Deluxe again or QS. They want to Breakfast but then float for the rest of the day. but I think cost wise it will be the same.

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