captainkidd
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From Massachusetts.
Usually go 2-3 times a year.
Going twice (so far) in 2009. january and August.
Usually go 2-3 times a year.
Going twice (so far) in 2009. january and August.
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We live in Pittsfield, MA
We visit WDW two to three times yearly (our children are young adults now)
We visited Disney World 3 times last year (07) and have attended this year in Aug. and have scheduled Nov. 29. to begin our 8 day visit. We will not be going to WDW in 2009. The economy is the primary reason and I am retired and spending the money now has me troubled. I envision at least a year to a year and a half before the economy turns around and the stock market is healthier.:xmas: :sohappy:
We live in Pittsfield, MA
We visit WDW two to three times yearly (our children are young adults now)
We visited Disney World 3 times last year (07) and have attended this year in Aug. and have scheduled Nov. 29. to begin our 8 day visit. We will not be going to WDW in 2009. The economy is the primary reason and I am retired and spending the money now has me troubled. I envision at least a year to a year and a half before the economy turns around and the stock market is healthier.:xmas: :sohappy:
DisneyMusician2
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That was actually the quote through Disney's booking engine. My travel agent managed to do a little bit better, but not significantly.
Flying out of NY during the 'holiday' season, the airlines know they have you by the you-know-whats...
SirGoofy
Member
The parks have great attendance now, but 2009 isn't going to be pretty.
I'll be going a couple times next year, but to be fair I work when I'm down there, so I can pay for my trip, and I stay with friends so I don't have to pay for a hotel.
1DisneyDad
Well-Known Member
AP Holders for the last 2 years.
We live in Middletown, Maryland. Drive down.
Gone to WDW twice a year since 2006.
Going down 12/17/08 and plan to go 02/09.
We live in Middletown, Maryland. Drive down.
Gone to WDW twice a year since 2006.
Going down 12/17/08 and plan to go 02/09.
xsupaxmanxsfnex
Well-Known Member
Where are you from?
I am from southern Ohio
How often do you usually visit WDW?
Used to live in Tampa when I was little so I went all the time. But now we have been going in the summer for the past 2 years.
Are you going in 2009?
Yes, to my amazing summer camp actually in the World. So it will unfortunately be in July but still so fun!
I am from southern Ohio
How often do you usually visit WDW?
Used to live in Tampa when I was little so I went all the time. But now we have been going in the summer for the past 2 years.
Are you going in 2009?
Yes, to my amazing summer camp actually in the World. So it will unfortunately be in July but still so fun!
Glasgow
Well-Known Member
I'm probably a good data point for you. I've been to WDW in some capacity (ie. work conference or vacation) at least once per year for the past 8 years. We've gone for vacation once per year for the past 3 years but won't be going back next year I don't think.
I think discounts for Apr-Jun will tell the tale though
I think discounts for Apr-Jun will tell the tale though
We are from NY (NYC suburbs)
We have DVC and have been going reliably twice a year for the last several years, in the spring for Flower & Garden and in the fall for Food & Wine. A couple of times, I have made three trips in a year because I took my mom down for a long weekend. DH and I have APs.
Prompted by the "free on your birthday offer", I booked a trip for March for DH's birthday. We can also get in a couple of spring training baseball games, which he will enjoy. March is also prior to our AP expiration. Also, if airfares are ridiculous, we can use frequent flyer miles to fly for free.
So, yes, I am going in 2009, but depending on circumstances (DH may be out of work), March may be our only trip, and we may skip a year on the APs.
We have DVC and have been going reliably twice a year for the last several years, in the spring for Flower & Garden and in the fall for Food & Wine. A couple of times, I have made three trips in a year because I took my mom down for a long weekend. DH and I have APs.
Prompted by the "free on your birthday offer", I booked a trip for March for DH's birthday. We can also get in a couple of spring training baseball games, which he will enjoy. March is also prior to our AP expiration. Also, if airfares are ridiculous, we can use frequent flyer miles to fly for free.
So, yes, I am going in 2009, but depending on circumstances (DH may be out of work), March may be our only trip, and we may skip a year on the APs.
OK, can't resist a survey. We go every other year on the even years, 04, 06, 08. So, really not planning on Disney in 09, but, it will be interesting to see what the big promo that is being announced at 5pm today will bring.
We are paying down debt and have demolished $25,000 this years so far. So, after all my lectures to the family, I can't very well up and say that Disney is in the cards for 09.
DD is also in Jr High this year, so can't take dear children out of school like we did in past years.
We'll wait and see and always hope.
We are paying down debt and have demolished $25,000 this years so far. So, after all my lectures to the family, I can't very well up and say that Disney is in the cards for 09.
DD is also in Jr High this year, so can't take dear children out of school like we did in past years.
We'll wait and see and always hope.
Tinkerbella16
Well-Known Member
Where are you from?
I am from South Jersey
How often do you usually visit WDW?
I have been visiting every year since 1992 when I was 6...and I am 22 now. Only stayed off-site once, which was in 92' and I love the WDW resorts!!
Are you going in 2009?
I probably am most def going in November 09', just like every year.
YAY I leave in 2 days for the World!!!!!!!!!! :sohappy::sohappy:
I am from South Jersey
How often do you usually visit WDW?
I have been visiting every year since 1992 when I was 6...and I am 22 now. Only stayed off-site once, which was in 92' and I love the WDW resorts!!
Are you going in 2009?
I probably am most def going in November 09', just like every year.
YAY I leave in 2 days for the World!!!!!!!!!! :sohappy::sohappy:
no1swfanindy
New Member
We are in Indianapolis
We generally go once every other year (just went last Aug)
I usually use our tax refund to pay for our trip. I have allready decided to use the next one on a HD TV, so we were not planning on going next year.
We generally go once every other year (just went last Aug)
I usually use our tax refund to pay for our trip. I have allready decided to use the next one on a HD TV, so we were not planning on going next year.
2nd Star TTR
New Member
From Ohio
Have gone every year for the last 12 years.
Will return in December 2009.
Have gone every year for the last 12 years.
Will return in December 2009.
hcswingfield
Active Member
Where are you from?
Birmingham, AL
How often do you usually visit WDW?
At least once a year
Are you going in 2009?
going in Dec, 2008, and will go in May 09 and/or Dec 09
Discuss.
Figuring out ways to cut corners by staying in a moderate instead of a deluxe resort, going with the new annual pass dining plan :sohappy:, and I got a smaller car that gets much better gas mileage so the trip there and back won't be as expensive.
WhatJaneSays
Well-Known Member
Where are you from?
Florida, about an hour and 30 minutes away from WDW.
How often do you usually visit WDW?
At least a day trip once a month, with 2-3 day trips for events like the Food and Wine Festival or Star Wars Weekends. An average from the last few years is comes out to about 28 days.
Are you going in 2009?
Yep. 3-Day trip in January, an overnight stay in February (right before MegaCon) and another 3-day trip in May planned so far.
Discuss.
I'm probably a bad example of even the average WDWMagic forum goer. Living so close and being a FL resident is a big help; if a road trip or flight was involved I can guarantee I'd go once a year tops. I'm a big bargain hunter and I normally go with a group that all have Seasonal Passes. Including the cost of the tickets, on property hotel, food, shopping and travel cost we've worked it down to about $65-$80 a day per person depending on where we stay and eat.
I know that a lot of people have been cutting back on vacations lately but I couldn't do it. I need my time off at Disney even if it's just walking around the Polynesian all afternoon. Everyone in the group tries to get a little overtime or comp time at work at least once a week and any extra pay or paid time off goes to the "Fun-D".
Florida, about an hour and 30 minutes away from WDW.
How often do you usually visit WDW?
At least a day trip once a month, with 2-3 day trips for events like the Food and Wine Festival or Star Wars Weekends. An average from the last few years is comes out to about 28 days.
Are you going in 2009?
Yep. 3-Day trip in January, an overnight stay in February (right before MegaCon) and another 3-day trip in May planned so far.
Discuss.
I'm probably a bad example of even the average WDWMagic forum goer. Living so close and being a FL resident is a big help; if a road trip or flight was involved I can guarantee I'd go once a year tops. I'm a big bargain hunter and I normally go with a group that all have Seasonal Passes. Including the cost of the tickets, on property hotel, food, shopping and travel cost we've worked it down to about $65-$80 a day per person depending on where we stay and eat.
I know that a lot of people have been cutting back on vacations lately but I couldn't do it. I need my time off at Disney even if it's just walking around the Polynesian all afternoon. Everyone in the group tries to get a little overtime or comp time at work at least once a week and any extra pay or paid time off goes to the "Fun-D".
burninup4nick
New Member
From: West Palm Beach...only 3 hours away
How often: We normally go in February, May, October and December....so 4 times a year.
Are you planning to go in 2009: im 99% sure we will!
And I personally dont feel attendance is down...at least not right now....when we went in October I felt that it was actually more crowded than usual for this time of year. The wait for the mad tea party was 40 minutes....Ive never waited more than 10 or 15... Spaceship Earth also 40 minutes....again Ive never waited more than 10 or 15 although the wait for Misson Space was crazy short....like 10 minutes...
but in my oppinion thats a pretty crowded park for waits that long on those attractions....
How often: We normally go in February, May, October and December....so 4 times a year.
Are you planning to go in 2009: im 99% sure we will!
And I personally dont feel attendance is down...at least not right now....when we went in October I felt that it was actually more crowded than usual for this time of year. The wait for the mad tea party was 40 minutes....Ive never waited more than 10 or 15... Spaceship Earth also 40 minutes....again Ive never waited more than 10 or 15 although the wait for Misson Space was crazy short....like 10 minutes...
but in my oppinion thats a pretty crowded park for waits that long on those attractions....
gembob
New Member
Thought I would give you the foreigner view!!
Where are you from?
Nottingham, England
How often do you usually visit WDW?
Every other year
Are you going in 2009?
Yes, early September
I have gone with a holiday package from Virgin Holidays. They are no longer any more expensive than any of the other operators so there must something going on for them to be able to do this considering that they are a more superior operator than our other main ones (MyTravel, Thompsons etc).
Virgin are also doing deals on DDP (free QS on all resorts, cheap DDP on moderate resorts and free DDP on luxury resort). I had to pay £98 for DDP at Carribean Beach but think this is still a bargin!!
Just thought you would like some insight as to what is going on here.
Where are you from?
Nottingham, England
How often do you usually visit WDW?
Every other year
Are you going in 2009?
Yes, early September
I have gone with a holiday package from Virgin Holidays. They are no longer any more expensive than any of the other operators so there must something going on for them to be able to do this considering that they are a more superior operator than our other main ones (MyTravel, Thompsons etc).
Virgin are also doing deals on DDP (free QS on all resorts, cheap DDP on moderate resorts and free DDP on luxury resort). I had to pay £98 for DDP at Carribean Beach but think this is still a bargin!!
Just thought you would like some insight as to what is going on here.
Disney05
Well-Known Member
I agree. We were there 10/7-15. It was the busiest I've ever seen. Now we usually go in May. We'll never go that time of year again.