Comments for Military Disney Tips Blog http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog Info On Military Discounted Walt Disney World Vacations, Plus Other Disney Thoughts Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:47:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on Disney Military Salute Comes To An End by Steve http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discounts/disney-military-salute-ends/comment-page-1/#comment-730 Steve Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:47:32 +0000 http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/?p=524#comment-730 Hi Calina, I'm sorry to say so, but I'm not hopeful. You never know, it just depends on how easily Disney can fill rooms. The reasons why I'm not hopeful are: Disney has only offered a Military Salute for 3 of the 9 years since 9/11, and only during economic down-turns. Universal Studios Orlando's most recent Military offer ended 30 March and <a href="http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/universal-military-discounts/no-more-universal-military-salute-for-2010/" rel="nofollow">was not extended</a>. As I related in this post Disney has said they won't extend this offer. Disney still hasn't said if there will be an offer for calendar year 2011. Both the 2009 and 1010 offers were announced at the very last minute (the end of Dec-beginning of Jan). So we won't know about next year for quite a while. Calina I'll e-mail you to chat about your length of stay etc. to see if we can come up with some ideas for you. Steve Hi Calina,

I’m sorry to say so, but I’m not hopeful. You never know, it just depends on how easily Disney can fill rooms.

The reasons why I’m not hopeful are: Disney has only offered a Military Salute for 3 of the 9 years since 9/11, and only during economic down-turns. Universal Studios Orlando’s most recent Military offer ended 30 March and was not extended. As I related in this post Disney has said they won’t extend this offer.

Disney still hasn’t said if there will be an offer for calendar year 2011. Both the 2009 and 1010 offers were announced at the very last minute (the end of Dec-beginning of Jan). So we won’t know about next year for quite a while.

Calina I’ll e-mail you to chat about your length of stay etc. to see if we can come up with some ideas for you.

Steve

]]> Comment on Saving for a Disney vacation and also once you’re there by Steve http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/dollars-and-cents/saving-for-disney-vacation-and-also-once-youre-there/comment-page-1/#comment-729 Steve Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:20:40 +0000 http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/?p=943#comment-729 Great idea! You are spreading out your cost. check out <a href="http://www.restaurant.com/rdc_site2.net/listings.aspx?pgn=gcp&VicinitySearchLevel=region&level=region&stateid=18&statecd=FL&statename=Florida&regionid=15&regionname=North%20Eastern%20Florida&SearchID=50&image1.x=29&image1.y=11&" rel="nofollow">restaurant.com</a> they have some restaurants in the Disney area and their certificates are discounted. Also I just saw this today on the <a href="http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2010/09/03/orlando-magical-dining-month/" rel="nofollow">Disney Food Blog</a>, Orlando's Magical Dining Month (September) a three course meal for $30, some restaurants are in/near Disney. Great idea! You are spreading out your cost. check out restaurant.com they have some restaurants in the Disney area and their certificates are discounted. Also I just saw this today on the Disney Food Blog, Orlando’s Magical Dining Month (September) a three course meal for $30, some restaurants are in/near Disney.

]]> Comment on Saving for a Disney vacation and also once you’re there by Calina http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/dollars-and-cents/saving-for-disney-vacation-and-also-once-youre-there/comment-page-1/#comment-728 Calina Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:46:04 +0000 http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/?p=943#comment-728 I have purchased gift cards each pay day from various restaurants that I know will be in the area that way we can save on our dining each day . I have purchased gift cards each pay day from various restaurants that I know will be in the area that way we can save on our dining each day .

]]> Comment on Disney Military Salute Comes To An End by Calina http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discounts/disney-military-salute-ends/comment-page-1/#comment-727 Calina Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:39:56 +0000 http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/?p=524#comment-727 I'm really getting nervous about what will be offered in October. We booked with Shades for the 1st week in October and are on a tight budget and were really hoping to use some sort of military salute package to buy our tickets. Not knowing what will be offered a month before our trip makes me worry we wont be able to afford to do much . I am very grateful for all the offers we are given ,but wish they would give more of a notice so people can be better prepared I’m really getting nervous about what will be offered in October. We booked with Shades for the 1st week in October and are on a tight budget and were really hoping to use some sort of military salute package to buy our tickets. Not knowing what will be offered a month before our trip makes me worry we wont be able to afford to do much . I am very grateful for all the offers we are given ,but wish they would give more of a notice so people can be better prepared

]]> Comment on Disney Military Salute Comes To An End by Jeff http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discounts/disney-military-salute-ends/comment-page-1/#comment-726 Jeff Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:38:50 +0000 http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/?p=524#comment-726 Any word on 2011 yet? Hopefully something will start on October 1st - just after the other promotion expires. Any one hear any rumors? Any word on 2011 yet? Hopefully something will start on October 1st – just after the other promotion expires. Any one hear any rumors?

]]> Comment on Disney Military Salute Comes To An End by Steve http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discounts/disney-military-salute-ends/comment-page-1/#comment-718 Steve Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:38:56 +0000 http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/?p=524#comment-718 I know Angela, a Disney vacation can add up quick. I was listening to my favorite Disney Podcast the other day (<a href="http://wdwtoday.com/index.php?topic=podcast" rel="nofollow">WDW Today</a> episode 760 - Ticket Price Increase) and they were talking about Disney pricing themselves out of business, and what the break point will be on base ticket prices ($100 they think). Disney has also priced their rooms so high they have to offer incentives (percentage off the room, free dining, gift cards, etc.) all the time now. I honestly think a military offer next year depends on the economy and how it effects first quarter Disney resort reservations. Don't forget to check on overflow rates through Shades if they are full, then compare that price to the best you can find from disney. I know Angela, a Disney vacation can add up quick. I was listening to my favorite Disney Podcast the other day (WDW Today episode 760 – Ticket Price Increase) and they were talking about Disney pricing themselves out of business, and what the break point will be on base ticket prices ($100 they think). Disney has also priced their rooms so high they have to offer incentives (percentage off the room, free dining, gift cards, etc.) all the time now. I honestly think a military offer next year depends on the economy and how it effects first quarter Disney resort reservations. Don’t forget to check on overflow rates through Shades if they are full, then compare that price to the best you can find from disney.

]]> Comment on Disney Military Salute Comes To An End by Angela http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discounts/disney-military-salute-ends/comment-page-1/#comment-713 Angela Sat, 28 Aug 2010 21:02:37 +0000 http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/?p=524#comment-713 I sure hope they offer some kind of greater discount in 2011 than just the Magic Your Way Pass. Even the 40% off the resort hotels was a great addition, because most of the time it is hard to book at Shades of Green when you are on "military time", because we can't plan 6 months in advance, especially for R&R. Such an arm and a leg to go to Disney - just from what I'm looking at, if staying at Shades of Green and using the Magic Your Way tix, it is still over $2,200 just for that. Then you have to factor in food and souvenirs. Wow, I'm sure it will be worth it, but that's a steep price! lol I sure hope they offer some kind of greater discount in 2011 than just the Magic Your Way Pass. Even the 40% off the resort hotels was a great addition, because most of the time it is hard to book at Shades of Green when you are on “military time”, because we can’t plan 6 months in advance, especially for R&R. Such an arm and a leg to go to Disney – just from what I’m looking at, if staying at Shades of Green and using the Magic Your Way tix, it is still over $2,200 just for that. Then you have to factor in food and souvenirs. Wow, I’m sure it will be worth it, but that’s a steep price! lol

]]> Comment on Shades of Green Guests Pay For Disney Parking Now by Steve http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/shades-of-green/shades-of-green-pay-for-disney-parking/comment-page-1/#comment-711 Steve Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:44:37 +0000 http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/?p=578#comment-711 Hey Brian, Hope you have a great time! Ten days wow, that's great. Make sure you take mid day breaks, it's been real hot and humid here in Florida this summer. Great ideas on the parking!!! A tip on the Boardwalk parking lot: They've changed the non-guest parking. When you enter the Boardwalk lot across from the Hess gas station you used to be able to drive straight towards the resort almost to the bridge and turn right into the lot, to park close. But now the gate guard will tell you to take an immediate left to park. This entrance is at the very far end of the parking lot and a long walk. But once you enter the lot drive straight back to the rear of the lot then turn right (heading towards the resort again, this parallels the valet parking area which is cordoned off) and drive up as close as you can. It's about the same distance as where you used to be able to park. I saw lots of people just enter the lot and park at the far end not knowing you could drive up closer because if you look to the right as you enter you see the closed off valet area. Enjoy your trip, Steve Hey Brian,

Hope you have a great time! Ten days wow, that’s great. Make sure you take mid day breaks, it’s been real hot and humid here in Florida this summer.

Great ideas on the parking!!!

A tip on the Boardwalk parking lot: They’ve changed the non-guest parking. When you enter the Boardwalk lot across from the Hess gas station you used to be able to drive straight towards the resort almost to the bridge and turn right into the lot, to park close. But now the gate guard will tell you to take an immediate left to park. This entrance is at the very far end of the parking lot and a long walk. But once you enter the lot drive straight back to the rear of the lot then turn right (heading towards the resort again, this parallels the valet parking area which is cordoned off) and drive up as close as you can. It’s about the same distance as where you used to be able to park. I saw lots of people just enter the lot and park at the far end not knowing you could drive up closer because if you look to the right as you enter you see the closed off valet area.

Enjoy your trip, Steve

]]> Comment on Shades of Green Guests Pay For Disney Parking Now by Brian McCarthy http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/shades-of-green/shades-of-green-pay-for-disney-parking/comment-page-1/#comment-710 Brian McCarthy Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:03:49 +0000 http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/?p=578#comment-710 We are heading out tomorrow morning to take the long drive from NJ to WDW. We are going for 10 days, and will be staying at the SOG. When going to Epcot and Hollywood Studios we are going to park for FREE at the Boardwalk and take the FREE boat ride in. Magic Kingdom trips will start with a walk to the Polynesian. The only parking that we will need to pay for is at Animal Kingdom. We have breakfast reservations at the Tusker House, I wonder if that will get me free parking? I will post amore about the trip when I return. We are heading out tomorrow morning to take the long drive from NJ to WDW. We are going for 10 days, and will be staying at the SOG. When going to Epcot and Hollywood Studios we are going to park for FREE at the Boardwalk and take the FREE boat ride in. Magic Kingdom trips will start with a walk to the Polynesian. The only parking that we will need to pay for is at Animal Kingdom. We have breakfast reservations at the Tusker House, I wonder if that will get me free parking? I will post amore about the trip when I return.

]]> Comment on Shades of Green Guests Pay For Disney Parking Now by Debbie http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/shades-of-green/shades-of-green-pay-for-disney-parking/comment-page-1/#comment-699 Debbie Wed, 04 Aug 2010 01:41:47 +0000 http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/?p=578#comment-699 Another way we used to do it , take all of our tax refund and overtime money and put it in the savings. You're exactly right "look for every way to save , that you can". Vacation club . People would use there credit cards for vacation instead of saving it , well I save , pay it all off before , I go vacation. There an article , I just read today where hotels nickle and dime you . If you want that article direct me to what email to send it too . Another way we used to do it , take all of our tax refund and overtime money and put it in the savings. You’re exactly right “look for every way to save , that you can”. Vacation club . People would use there credit cards for vacation instead of saving it , well I save , pay it all off before , I go vacation.
There an article , I just read today where hotels nickle and dime you . If you want that article direct me to what email to send it too .

]]> Comment on Shades of Green Guests Pay For Disney Parking Now by Steve http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/shades-of-green/shades-of-green-pay-for-disney-parking/comment-page-1/#comment-698 Steve Mon, 02 Aug 2010 23:32:53 +0000 http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/?p=578#comment-698 I know, it's frustrating. You just have to look for every way to save that you can. My personal tip is when I pay with cash I never give anyone coins. I get coins as change and every bit goes in my Disney fund. It adds up, one time it was over a year between visits and I'd saved over $300. I know, it’s frustrating. You just have to look for every way to save that you can. My personal tip is when I pay with cash I never give anyone coins. I get coins as change and every bit goes in my Disney fund. It adds up, one time it was over a year between visits and I’d saved over $300.

]]> Comment on Shades of Green Guests Pay For Disney Parking Now by Debbie http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/shades-of-green/shades-of-green-pay-for-disney-parking/comment-page-1/#comment-697 Debbie Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:24:37 +0000 http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/?p=578#comment-697 It sounds like , nothing is free anymore . Many resorts / hotels are all charging to park "per day" . Last year went to Chicago , parked and it cost us $20.00 ( per day ) . It sounds like , nothing is free anymore . Many resorts / hotels are all charging to park “per day” . Last year went to Chicago , parked and it cost us $20.00 ( per day ) .

]]> Comment on Heading to Shades of Green by Steve http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/shades-of-green/heading-to-shades-of-green/comment-page-1/#comment-696 Steve Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:33:21 +0000 http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/?p=576#comment-696 Thanks Debbie, Heading out in the morning. Looking forward to the weekend! Had a hectic week at the squadron. Thanks Debbie,

Heading out in the morning. Looking forward to the weekend! Had a hectic week at the squadron.

]]> Comment on Heading to Shades of Green by Debbie http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/shades-of-green/heading-to-shades-of-green/comment-page-1/#comment-695 Debbie Tue, 27 Jul 2010 02:29:59 +0000 http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/?p=576#comment-695 Steve , Have a safe and wonderful time . Debbie Steve ,

Have a safe and wonderful time .

Debbie

]]> Comment on Disney Military Salute Comes To An End by Current Disney World Deals Need to be Booked Soon! — The Walt Disney World Instruction Manual –yourfirstvisit.net http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discounts/disney-military-salute-ends/comment-page-1/#comment-694 Current Disney World Deals Need to be Booked Soon! — The Walt Disney World Instruction Manual –yourfirstvisit.net Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:49:08 +0000 http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/?p=524#comment-694 [...] Disney’s Military Salute needs to be booked by August 31, for travel that must be completed by the end of September. See this for more on the Disney Military Salute promotion. Note that MilitaryDisneyTips.com is reporting here that this salute will not be extended beyond September. [...] [...] Disney’s Military Salute needs to be booked by August 31, for travel that must be completed by the end of September. See this for more on the Disney Military Salute promotion. Note that MilitaryDisneyTips.com is reporting here that this salute will not be extended beyond September. [...]

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