Thought this was interesting
http://travel.aol.com/travel-ideas/...-dos-and-donts?ncid=AOLCOMMtravdynlprim0518
http://travel.aol.com/travel-ideas/...-dos-and-donts?ncid=AOLCOMMtravdynlprim0518
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Disney Dos and Don'ts from AOL
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Rob562
Well-Known Member
Ugh.
Of the 14 screens of do's and don'ts, I only totally agreed with 4 of them...
DO spring for a Deluxe while you DON'T go for a Value?
DO rent a car?
DON'T shop around for discount tickets because it only knocks off a couple dollars?
DO splurge for a VIP Tour Guide?!?!??
Where do they find these travel writers???
(And for the record, I agreed on FastPass, going easy on the extras when you have limited time on your visit, Character meals and not eating at peak times...)
-Rob
Of the 14 screens of do's and don'ts, I only totally agreed with 4 of them...
DO spring for a Deluxe while you DON'T go for a Value?
DO rent a car?
DON'T shop around for discount tickets because it only knocks off a couple dollars?
DO splurge for a VIP Tour Guide?!?!??
Where do they find these travel writers???
(And for the record, I agreed on FastPass, going easy on the extras when you have limited time on your visit, Character meals and not eating at peak times...)
-Rob
Phonedave
Well-Known Member
I also am confused by how they say to spring for a deluxe because it "may" offer free shuttle service to the airport (how about all on-property locations "will") and they also advocated renting a car.
If you are renting a car, what do you need the free shuttle service for.
If course most people (at least if you do any sort of research) would know you could use the free shuttle service and then rent a car at WDW on the days you want to leave property, but they really dont spell that out.
-dave
I actually found the article quite funny. I just feel bad for the people that read that and plan their Disney Vacations using those tips.
krankenstein
Well-Known Member
Wow! :dazzle: :dazzle:
Pumbas Nakasak
Heading for the great escape.
To be fair it is on AOL, t'internet for numpties.
Fade_to_Blah
Member
Ummm, AOL must be under the impression that I am made of money. They want me to get a VIP guide for 175 bucks an hour with a minimum of 6 hours????!!!
DisneyMusician2
Well-Known Member
Makes you wonder if these people had actually been to WDW, or if they just read some poor site and copied down as much as they could.
Anyone who has been there would know that half this advice is useless.
Anyone who has been there would know that half this advice is useless.
Vernonpush
Well-Known Member
"Prevailing wisdom says that age five is about right for that first mega-park outing, but whenever you go, make sure you have a detailed plan of attack. Former Disney World VIP host Michael Hewell of Tour Guide Mike charges families $21.95 to map out custom itineraries based on answers to a pre-trip online questionnaire. "
And don't forget to buy your itineraries- are they kidding?
And don't forget to buy your itineraries- are they kidding?
DisneyMusician2
Well-Known Member
Just to be fair, over at some other DISney message boards (cough, cough), they are VERY big on Tour Guide Mike's Kool-Aid.
You do better with the Unofficial Guide, but hey, lots of people over there are really into it.
I am of the opinion the journalism is dead. Long gone are the days of checking references, fact checking and putting together a good useful article. Now all we get is fast food news. It is quick and easy but completley full of crap that will kill you.
Well according to the article you "need" to drop a minimum of $300 books a night on your room so yes apparently we are made of money. I can't believe that they left out so many of the other necessities of a good Disney vacation such as dinner on the Breathless ($2000 and up), Chef's Table at V&A, limos to and from the parks, Tire one seating at Cirque and for that mater why not just rent out the Magic Kingdom for a night or two.
devoy1701
Well-Known Member
I am of the opinion the journalism is dead. Long gone are the days of checking references, fact checking and putting together a good useful article. Now all we get is fast food news. It is quick and easy but completley full of crap that will kill you.
Well according to the article you "need" to drop a minimum of $300 books a night on your room so yes apparently we are made of money. I can't believe that they left out so many of the other necessities of a good Disney vacation such as dinner on the Breathless ($2000 and up), Chef's Table at V&A, limos to and from the parks, Tire one seating at Cirque and for that mater why not just rent out the Magic Kingdom for a night or two.
Richard, you can tell those guests that you book vacations for about the tour guide for $175/hr, but then please mention that I'm available for $75/hr with only a 3/hr Minimum. If they want a full 6 hrs, I'll cut it to $60/hr.
Thanks...I'll set up a gmail account where you can email me offerings... :wave:
EaglesfanNJ
Active Member
I agree in regards to feeling bad if someone read that article and planned their Disney trip around it, especially if it was a 1st timer. Who does AOL Travel think is reading this?? I'm an average Joe, middle class, and if i was going to Disney for the first time and read that article, i would be completely lost. Spring for a Deluxe, yet consider renting? They suggest against the value resorts because you're so "far away from the action" yet consider renting a cottage for as low as $85 a night. Umm, get a guide for at a min. of $1000 after all is said and done, but "go easy on the extras"Truth be told i'm making only my 3rd trip to the World this September, so on these boards i'd be considered "rookie" status. But i've learned more on these boards than any other website, guides, books, etc. AOL Travel should add... "DO" visit wdwmagic.com and let those folks educate you for your trip.
devoy1701
Well-Known Member
I like Deluxe resorts because I like to read on my balcony (i'm weird ok?). I also like them because when you're on a trip during a winter cold spell it's nice to have interior hallways to go get your breakfast or late night snack.
But I have paid extra before for a Courtyard View at WL and will not do that again. Staying at the WL is staying at the WL. It's not worth paying extra for a better view.
Plus it's so loud because of that pool! And those SPOTLIGHTS!!! AGH!!! :fork:
Lucky
Well-Known Member
The problem with the advice is that the right answer to most of these questions is "it depends." Of course deluxe make sense for some people, and values make sense for others. The water parks option makes sense for some, but not for others. A touring plan might even make sense if you're going at certain peak times of year. But overall I think first-time visitors would be better off not seeing these DO's and DON'Ts.
klineski96
Active Member
I hope this doesn't turn into a "rent a car or don't rent a car" debate... but I can't imagine not having a car when I head down to WDW. AOL seems to be off on alot of things in this article to say the least, but renting car, in my opinion makes sense.
Granted, I only live 30 minutes away. So I'm driving anyway and always have my car. I'm used to coming and going as I please without having to wait for the busses. I've read many threads on this website where people share their bus horror stories, and thankfully I cannot relate to any of them.
Why would anyone choose to wait for a bus when they could simply drive themselves anywhere at anytime? Beside the obvious reason: the car costs money and the busses are free.
Granted, I only live 30 minutes away. So I'm driving anyway and always have my car. I'm used to coming and going as I please without having to wait for the busses. I've read many threads on this website where people share their bus horror stories, and thankfully I cannot relate to any of them.
Why would anyone choose to wait for a bus when they could simply drive themselves anywhere at anytime? Beside the obvious reason: the car costs money and the busses are free.