Category — p. News and Changes

DISNEY WORLD DISCOUNTS…FOR TIME TRAVELERS

Bob recently commented on the post New Walt Disney World Discount Plan is Out as follows:

“I haven’t been able to find these discounts on the WDW website or any other WDW-related travel sites. Can you provide a link?”

Bo couldn’t find these discounts because the post he was looking at referred to deals that expired in early 2010.

Although these “use by” dates were noted on the page, they weren’t in the title, in the headers, or in bold. 

Moreover, I’ve got many more pages like it about now-expired deals, some of which are even more unclear about the dates they expired.

What I’ve done with all such expired discount pages I could find is to do permanent redirects (301s, for those of you into the technical side) on them to my main Walt Disney World discount page here. [Read more →]

ADDED DATES FOR DISNEY WORLD ROOM-RATE DISCOUNT

Walt Disney World currently has three general public discounts running, one for spring room rate discounts, covered here, one for room rate discounts later in the year, and one for free tickets for kids.

(See this this for more on these last two deals.)

These deals cover varying periods.

One of them–the room rate discount–now covers dates through April 16, 2011.

[Read more →]

Joel recently commented on Large Families at Walt Disney World as follows:    

“You don’t need to post this comment, but I’m wondering why you don’t at least mention some off-site alternatives for large families. We have 5 in our family and since we don’t have the budget for a deluxe on Disney we nearly always stay off-site.    

We usually are able to find a really nice 3-bedroom (or more) condo with kitchen and living room within a couple of miles of the front gate for under $600/week.    

I realize it’s not for everybody, but a lot of large families would probably enjoy the off-site option if guided to something good like a condo or pool house.    

Love your site, especially the “pick a week” application. Spot on!” [Read more →]

GETTING A WALT DISNEY WORLD DISCOUNT DURING THE CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR’S PERIOD

The stretch of time around the Christmas and New Year’s holidays is by far the most expensive period to be at Walt Disney World.

Resort prices are higher than they are at any other period in the year, and these days are blocked out from Disney’s deals and discounts.

However, my friends at Destinations in Florida have let me know that they can get you a discount even during this period, of $50-$200, depending on your package. [Read more →]

(This page is one of a series explicating Walt Disney World lingo, abbreviations, and FAQ for first time family visitors to Walt Disney World.)

WHAT’S NEW AT DISNEY WORLD IN 2011?

Disney’s theme parks division is in the middle of a massive multi-billion dollar capital spend.

(The link is to a PDF.)

Unfortunately, not much of this spend will show up as new rides and attractions at Walt Disney World in 2011.

The bulk of what’s new in 2011 will be new Disney cruise ships and major new stuff at Disney California Adventure park at the Disneyland Resort.

What’s new at Disney World in 2011 will largely be the result of tweaks and rehabs.

2012 and later, however, will be a different story…although one whose unfolding plot is still a little hard to predict. [Read more →]

TRANSFER YOUR DISNEY WORLD RESERVATION AND SAVE $50-$500!!

My friends at Destinations in Florida have a special deal for their friends, including visitors to yourfirstvisit.net.

If you transfer your Walt Disney World reservation to them, they can save you, depending on your package, another $50-$500!

You can get these savings whether you’ve made your reservation with Disney online or over the phone, and even if you’ve already taken advantage of one of Disney’s current deals!

THIS OFFER IS ONLY GOOD THROUGH MONDAY NOVEMBER 22

This chance to save another $50-$500 on your already-booked Walt Disney World vacation is only good if you do it between today, November 15, and Monday November 22.

To transfer your reservation, e-mail Allison at allison@destinationsinflorida.com.

And thanks to Destinations in Florida for making this deal available to my visitors!