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Old 03-06-2011, 12:23 AM   #31
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Called to book this during Easter week and yes the price at that time is $249 per person and no discounts Don't know if that is holiday pricing or the new price
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I just called yesterday to book the tour for Mon. May 16 and the price was $189 each and that included the photo cd.
Keep in mind you cannot wear any type of flip flops or sandels...shoes must be closed toe and heel.
Can't wait to experience this new tour!!
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I just called yesterday to book the tour for Mon. May 16 and the price was $189 each and that included the photo cd.
Thanks for the update! I'm SO tempted. $189 is still a lot of money, but a lot better than $249 (times 3 or 4 people).
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Wow - you're so lucky!! Stinkin' holiday prices LOL We get bit by them when we eat at any of the buffet meals (the price is always a bit higher during Easter break). That holiday surcharge strikes again!
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When I called 3 weeks ago to begin making reservations I was told that for Sept no bookings where being taken yet CM said nothing about price other than she didn't know if it would be covered under premium plan
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I REALLY hope they add it to the platinum plan before December. This is one of the things I'd love to do, but I just can't justify it and the platinum plan. Since we're for sure doing Vic & Albert's and Cirque, it doesn't make sense to not do the platinum plan.
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