Adventures by Disney

[LuLaSue]

I don't know if I am posting this in the right place. If not, I am sorry...

DH turns 50 next year, yup, he has an entire 10 years on me. The cradle robber he is has one wish for his 50th, IRELAND!

So ask and he shall receive, right? Why not....

I put a deposit down on Adventures by Disney, Ireland. The experience looks absolutely amazing and we are both very excited. I was wondering if anyone has done any of the Adventure by Disney Tours. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

 

[LuLaSue]

Thanks for putting me in the right place!

 

[real mad hatter]

Sounds like good fun.But never heard of it.Maybe our Crush can help you with answers on this one.

 

[LuLaSue]

Thanks Hatter! I am hoping somebody on the site had done it or knows something more about it!

 

[Crush Dude!]

I don't know if I am posting this in the right place. If not, I am sorry...

DH turns 50 next year, yup, he has an entire 10 years on me. The cradle robber he is has one wish for his 50th, IRELAND!

So ask and he shall receive, right? Why not....

I put a deposit down on Adventures by Disney, Ireland. The experience looks absolutely amazing and we are both very excited. I was wondering if anyone has done any of the Adventure by Disney Tours. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

Ask and you shall receive:
First Your Itinery;

http://magicalmemoriestravel.com/adventures-by-disney-vacations/europe/ireland

The Westin:
http://www.thewestindublin.com/

The Guinness Storehouse:
http://www.guinness-storehouse.com/en/Index.aspx

Cashel & The Rock:
http://www.cashel.ie/

Killarney:
http://www.killarney.ie/
http://www.vacationkillarney.com/

Muckross House:
http://www.muckross-house.ie/

Blarney Castle:
http://www.blarneycastle.ie/

Blarney Stone:
http://www.blarneycastle.ie/pages/kiss-the-blarney-stone

Adare:
http://www.adarevillage.com/

Dromoland Castle:
http://www.dromoland.ie/m/index.html

Cliffs of Moher:
http://www.cliffsofmoher.ie/

And check your inbox

 

[real mad hatter]

Dear sister of mercy! How long is Lulabell and hubby going on vacation? Are you sure your not the Prime Minister of your country?

 

[Crush Dude!]

Dear sister of mercy! How long is Lulabell and hubby going on vacation? Are you sure your not the Prime Minister of your country?

All those are spots are part of her itinery
And we dont have a prime minister

 

[real mad hatter]

All those are spots are part of her itinery
And we dont have a prime minister

Well it's time you did have one,infact have ours,for freeee. Wow,that's some itinery.

 

[Crush Dude!]

Well it's time you did have one,infact have ours,for freeee. Wow,that's some itinery.

Oh no way

And it is for def!!

 

[LuLaSue]

Looks like fun right! I figure if I am going to drop all that coin, I may as well do it right!

 

[sweetpee_1993]

Pleeeease do a TR on that Adventures by Disney! I've eyeballed the ABD vacations since they started years ago. Would love to do several of the itineraries starting with Backstage Magic in California. The Ireland addition (started this year or last?) would be a dream. As would the new Scotland itinerary. Ugh! Even for someone who's spent north of the big 10k on a single trip once, the cost to do these is the one thing that's always stopped me.

 

[Crush Dude!]

Looks like fun right! I figure if I am going to drop all that coin, I may as well do it right!

Oh for sure!!!

 

[Crush Dude!]

Pleeeease do a TR on that Adventures by Disney! I've eyeballed the ABD vacations since they started years ago. Would love to do several of the itineraries starting with Backstage Magic in California. The Ireland addition (started this year or last?) would be a dream. As would the new Scotland itinerary. Ugh! Even for someone who's spent north of the big 10k on a single trip once, the cost to do these is the one thing that's always stopped me.

come to Ireland Kelly

 

[real mad hatter]

Disney in Scotland. It Dis nae bear thinking aboot.Where would we start.? The little town of Ayr where Rabbie Burns was born,then up to Glasgow to visit the Rennie Mackintosh museum,a wee hop over to Auld reekie to visit the castle then north to Stirling to see Oor William Wallaces sword,and Finnish off at Inverness to feed the tourists to Nessie.Aye that would work.

 

[sweetpee_1993]

come to Ireland Kelly

I wish! How much does the airfare run? I'm afraid to even look....

Disney in Scotland. It Dis nae bear thinking aboot.Where would we start.? The little town of Ayr where Rabbie Burns was born,then up to Glasgow to visit the Rennie Mackintosh museum,a wee hop over to Auld reekie to visit the castle then north to Stirling to see Oor William Wallaces sword,and Finnish off at Inverness to feed the tourists to Nessie.Aye that would work.

Yep! You know they'd be in Scotland with Brave coming out!

http://www.adventuresbydisney.com/europe/scotland-vacations/

 

[Crush Dude!]

I wish! How much does the airfare run? I'm afraid to even look....




Yep! You know they'd be in Scotland with Brave coming out!

http://www.adventuresbydisney.com/europe/scotland-vacations/

We are paying $3200 for 3 this year

 

[LuLaSue]

Pleeeease do a TR on that Adventures by Disney! I've eyeballed the ABD vacations since they started years ago. Would love to do several of the itineraries starting with Backstage Magic in California. The Ireland addition (started this year or last?) would be a dream. As would the new Scotland itinerary. Ugh! Even for someone who's spent north of the big 10k on a single trip once, the cost to do these is the one thing that's always stopped me.

I will most certainly do a trip report! DH's birthday is May of 2013 so, we won't travel until July. I agree the prices very high but, it is a special birthday...50... and he deserves it. I figure it will give me some time to save some cash.

I have been looking at the California and Scottland Itinerary and WOW, they just look amazing. Maybe for my 50th

 

[LuLaSue]

I wish! How much does the airfare run? I'm afraid to even look....

I just did a quick look and I came up with about $1200 per person nonstop. July 2013 rates aren't out yet.

 

[sweetpee_1993]

We are paying $3200 for 3 this year

That would've been my guess: $1k - $1250 each. That's $4500 (roughly) just to get there. The ABD tours don't include every meal. And, by God, if I go all the way to Ireland or Scotland I'm spending some money to bring stuff back with me while I'm there. I'd guess-timate an ABD Ireland tour would cost us roughly $15k. Think of that in terms of cruises! That's more than 3 weeks in a large balcony stateroom on the Fantasy would cost. Translate that into time 1 week vs. 3 weeks and now you have exactly why we've never been to Ireland or Scotland or anywhere else across the big ponds that I've always dreamed of seeing.

 

[Bolna]

I have never taken an Adventures by Disney trip, but I do agree that some of things they offer sound rather special.

However, I feel for what they offer, they are very expensive. You definitely pay for the service of not having to plan and think yourself. I think planning a trip to anywhere in Europe (and especially to a country where English is one of the official languages) should not be too difficult from the US, especially in the age of the internet. If you look at everything the trip includes and look at putting something comparable together for yourself, you will find that you can save a lot of money. Even driving a rental car on the "wrong" side of the road is not that scary!

Personally, I would prefer an individual trip to being forced to follow a group itinerary, but that is truly a personal choice. I just wanted to encourage you to consider alternatives! But I hope you find out what is best for you and have a fantastic trip!