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There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
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Moving on with the current of the years.
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Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.
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We are planning a trip in mid January and I am trying to figure out what we will need for spending money. It is myself, hubby, 4 year old and 2 year old. We are staying at POP and will be there for 6 nights. I figure we will grab a light Bfast in the morning and we will do a few sit down meals. Of course I would like to be able to buy my girls a few gifts, so I was thinking about $1500 for food and some gifts. Does this seem right? Or should I plan for a little more?
Are you doing the dining plan? That's something to consider with how much spending money you'll need.
Also, travel. For example, we're leaving our car at the airport, so there's another $110.
Housekeeping will be $60 or so.
Tips for the restaurants will be alot, too.
That's just things I was considering for myself, but I add up the extra expenses before I figure out how to budget the spending money.
We didn't opt for the Dining Plan, I just don't know if it is worth it for us. My 2 year old will probably split my meal mostly. We are lucky enough to have my parents drop us and pick us up at the airport. I did forget about adding housekeeping into the budget. DOH!
We didn't opt for the Dining Plan, I just don't know if it is worth it for us. My 2 year old will probably split my meal mostly. We are lucky enough to have my parents drop us and pick us up at the airport. I did forget about adding housekeeping into the budget. DOH!
I'm sure $1500 will be more than enough then Have fun & good luck planning!
Maybe I blow too much money. We don't have the meal plan. I'm bringing about $3,500.00 for my 10 day trip for a family for 4. Sounds like alot but that's only $350 a day. I did prepay already for CRT, Spirit of Aloha, Hoop dee doo, MNSSHP. We also won't eat 3 meals a day;just 2 with one of them most likely being quick service.
Last edited by Alaine; 09-02-2008 at 03:09 PM..
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For a 6 night trip I spend about $750 for myself and DD (now 2) in food and gifts. So I'd say that for your family of four, to double that, sounds about right!
I am confused about this too. Not sure how much to take. I have DDP but tips will add up. Parking at the airport. Upgrading to WPM (1 adult doesn't want to go)
Mousekeeping- $28
DME ?
Airport parking approx $100
Dining tips-approx 175- $200
WPM $150
What I need above that I don't know?
It's just DH and myself and we think $800 should be good for us we will be at WDW 7 nights. We did the DP all but the last night it was an add on last min due to Air Tran pulling out of our airport,$60 to $100 for airport parking, $5 a day for mousekeeping so thats $35, 15% to 20% for tipping for meals, $$ for drinks (alot of them) , and last for souvies. If we need more I will just call the bank and have them trans it to my bank card, know CC on this trip. So let me ask, is this enough?
I am confused about this too. Not sure how much to take. I have DDP but tips will add up. Parking at the airport. Upgrading to WPM (1 adult doesn't want to go)
Mousekeeping- $28
DME ?
Airport parking approx $100
Dining tips-approx 175- $200
WPM $150
What I need above that I don't know?
Looks like you have the majors covered...........a few more to consider, if it applies to you is, laundry machines, pressed pennies, arcades, souneniers
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