Blue Maverick
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Park tickets are not included if you stay in Disney
Looks like, for long-haul flights, Thomas Cook have 11 Airbus 330s (aka AirTanker) and 18 Boeing 767s within the "Condor" fleet, whatever that is. Obviously some sharing going on. I was distinctly unimpressed with the 330 and its removable seat. Then again Virgin transatlantic planes looked tired when I last travelled on them and as you say can be expensive.We traveled on brand new Boeings
When I went first time in 2007, I planned a meticulous schedule right down to which rides we wanted to go on at each park, and in which order. We were 2x adults and 2x U12s (remember 12 and over is an adult for park tickets in some places). Had a spreadsheet and tracked all the costs at the end, which for 3 weeks over Xmas came to £7500 incl spending money. (This was just after the financial crash and we got lucky in that we had paid in advance for most things at nearly $2 a £1, but it was $1.35 when we got there). That was 10 days on site at Disney with a 7 day park ticket, and 11 days at a Hampton Inn near Universal. Had a car for the first 14 days, but used the free hotel transport to Universal and Sea World. We bought meals at Walmart and warmed them up in the room's microwave, and had a few more expensive meals as treats (such as Hard Rock on Xmas Day). This was better than buying the same budget meal every day in our opinion. Also because it was cooler, we could stay in the parks from opening to closing, and took sandwiches for lunch and bought a meal at the park for tea, or, when at Disney, used the free buses or boats and resort canteens which were good value. The dining plans didn't look that good as the food outlets allowed were pretty much the mediocre ones and very similar fare.Hi all,
Had some good feedback on here prior to a Gran Canaria trip so hoping that my brethren are able to offer some pears about Florida.
We are looking (me, wife and 3 kids) to go and the whole disney, universal joblot for three weeks. We are looking at November 2018 or around feb/ March 2019 for three weeks.
We have been quoted so far (based roughly on what you are able to price on this years prices) around £7500 for flights, hotel, care hire and tickets for all the parks we want) Thats before spending money, food etc.
Its a pricey destination I know, but I was wondering if anyone has any advice around bringing that price down.
We are open to staying in villas etc but it seems the price does not present significant savings.
Once we have established price etc we are going to invite family members (22 of us went to Gran Canaria, dont envisage that many).
Cheers
We went last year in July for 1 week after the GCSE's, 2 adults a 16 year old. Went with Thomson, dreamliner with extra leg room, off park condo with breakfast included, car etc - £2.5k. Universal 2 park seven day ticket £450, Space center £130, Visa & insurance £130. Then just spending money etc. Made sandwiches for during the day and ate out at night.For me I could only realistically go in August. Priced it up for 2 adults and two kids and you are looking at £10k for flights accommodation and park tickets.