What to do?

[nflder]

I am really confused as to what to book for our Easter 2007 trip. There are three of us, me, dbf, dbf's daughter (15). We arrive @ 11:30 pm on April 4th, and leave in the pm on April 15th. I am trying to figure out if we should book a package or seperately. I am not expecting any discounts for this time where it is a peak season. We will want to park hop and go to DisneyQuest and the water parks. I have quoted a package and room only/tickets on the disney website and there is only a $4 difference between the two.

Now my questions after the long explantion - what would you do? Package or seperately? Or try to find a TA? This will be our only trip in 07, so I'm even more confused if we should get AP's or not!

TIA
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[CAPTAIN HOOK]

I'm assuming that the $4 difference is per person per day (and not the total difference between the two costings total). If it is PPPD then are you getting anything better ? If not go for the cheaper option.

As for an AP - it will only just pay for itself after 10 - 12 days usage. Shop around.

Finally - have you tried Kingdom Konsultants - Pam has helped a lot of people on here with their travel requirements

 

[swimmom]

As you discovered, there's not much of a difference with the package or seperate room & tickets. However there are some things you get with the package. 1 luggage tag per person, 1 round of miniature golf (one person), $15.00 at Planet Hollywood & free 30 minutes with a 60 minute Sea Raycer rental. If you would utilize these benefits, then your savings would be greater with a package.

We booked a package for our spring break trip, but only because we wanted the dining plan, which we will definately save money and eat a sit down dinner every day. My MIL will be with us and she will probably need a rest/break at dinner anyway.

 

[bradandsarabr]

From my own investigation, booking the room & parks separate is more economical. If you check out the Mousesavers website & subscribe to its newsletter, you will receive links where you can find discount park tickets.

However, problem with booking separate is that the dining plan is not available.

 

[TwoTigersMom]

If you do end up with a package, make sure you do a "room only" ressie for your 1st night, then a seperate ressie for your package day 2 though the end of your stay. Depending on what time your leaving the last day you may want to do a room only ressie the night before you leave too. As others have said, try AAA, I saved almost $1000 on my upcoming April trip by booking through them. Good Luck!

 

[nflder]

Thanks all for your comments. Hearing the opinions of others really helps!

 

[PSU_Princess]

If you do end up with a package, make sure you do a "room only" ressie for your 1st night, then a seperate ressie for your package day 2 though the end of your stay. Depending on what time your leaving the last day you may want to do a room only ressie the night before you leave too. As others have said, try AAA, I saved almost $1000 on my upcoming April trip by booking through them. Good Luck!

I'm pretty sure we have always just booked a package on our trips (mostly because it is just easy to do it that way). What is the advantage to booking room only for the first and last night?