While planning a recent big trip, I discovered there are huge benefits to booking a package instead of doing everything separately. We managed to score a ridiculously low price on our hotel as well as tours and food discounts we would not have had otherwise. Just because we did everything at once.
No one knows how to complicate a trip more than Walt Disney World- there are so many moving pieces. Today they announced their 2018 Package Options- good for travel January 1 – December 31, 2018. (The last date of your vacation cannot be booked more than 499 days in the future.)
I’m still learning but here is the breakdown the best I see it.
They have five different packages (they are all included as “2018 Magic Your Way Disney World Packages”):
Disney World Package
Disney World Package + Quick Service Dining
Disney World Package + Dining
Disney World Package + Deluxe Dining
2018 Princess Half Marathon Weekend Package
The Magic Your Way Package includes a Resort stay at a Walt Disney World Resort® and a Magic Your Way Base Ticket that gives each member of your travel party entry to one Theme Park every ticket day.
You can customize Tickets for your travel party with options that let you visit multiple Theme Parks each day, include entry to other Parks and attractions, and allow you to save any unused days on your ticket for future visits – so you can enjoy the Disney experience that best suits your preferences and budget.
Tickets:
A Magic Your Way Base Ticket with choice of ticket length from 2 to 10 days (one Theme Park admission per day). Add-on options for this ticket include:
- Park Hopper® Option – Come and go as you please through all four Walt Disney World Theme Parks (Magic Kingdom® Park, Epcot®, Disney’s Hollywood Studios® and Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park) on the same day for each day of your ticket.
- Park Hopper® Plus Option – includes a certain number of visits, based on the length of the ticket, to your choice of: Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, Disney’s Blizzard Beach, Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course (with reserved tee time), ESPN Wide World of Sports® Complex (Valid only on event days. Some events require an additional admission charge. There are no events on certain days. Days and hours of operation of concessions, venues and attractions varies.), Disney’s Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course (before 4:00 p.m. Valid for one round. Only one miniature golf course visit per day) or Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course (before 4:00 p.m. Valid for one round. Only one miniature golf course visit per day). Subject to seasonal or weather closures. Age restrictions may apply for access to certain facilities.
Everyone in the room must be booked on the same package and ticket options. Package and package components are nontransferable. Theme Park tickets and options must be used within 14 days of first use unless the No Expiration Option is purchased. Some activities and events are priced separately. Visiting more than one Theme Park on the same day requires the Park Hopper Option. All pricing is in U.S. dollars.
Add a Dining Package:
Magic Your Way Package Plus Quick Service Dining
The Magic Your Way Package Plus Quick Service Dining includes Disney Resort accommodations, a Magic Your Way Base Ticket and a Disney Quick Service Dining Plan that offers 2 Quick Service meals, 2 Snacks (select dining locations) per person per night of the package stay, plus 1 Resort Refillable Drink Mug per person, per package.
Magic Your Way Plus Dining Package
The Magic Your Way Package Plus Dining includes Disney Resort accommodations, a Magic Your Way Base Ticket and a Disney Dining Plan that offers 1 Table Service meal, 1 Quick Service meal and 2 Snacks (select dining locations) per person per night of the package stay, plus 1 Resort Refillable Drink Mug per person, per package.
Magic Your Way Plus Deluxe Dining Package
The Magic Your Way Package Plus Deluxe Dining includes Disney Resort accommodations, a Magic Your Way Base Ticket and a Deluxe Dining Plan that offers three meals per person per night of the package stay and 2 Snacks (select dining location), plus 1 Resort Refillable Drink Mug per person.
Obviously there is a ton more information but people always ask about the tickets and the meals so I wanted you to know!
How To Book Now To Get The Best Deal, Avoid Vacation Debt and Some Freebies Exclusively For A Frugal Chick Readers
Another part of my education has been learning about funding options for Disney Trips. In my newsfeed I have seen financially responsible friends on one income have great trips to Disney so I knew there must be ways to have a trip without going into debt.
Now I get it.
You guys know that I have been working with Destinations in Florida to try to get my readers the best deals possible on Florida travel. Their agent, Jennifer, takes care of all my people. I learned these things from her today about booking Disney Travel Packages through them.
1- Jennifer will give you a free quote on how much your trip should be and help you look at possibilities of moving dates to get the best bang for your buck. If you just want a firm number to be able to make an informed decision she can do that.
2- I didn’t realize you could make payments on a trip without having to get a credit card or pay interest. You put $200 down and it locks in your price. Then you can make payments each month until you have paid for your trip in full. With cash. BEFORE you go.
3- If the price goes down between now and your trip Jennifer will get you the lower price option (just like Amazon). You do have to pay your balance 30 days before your trip.
4- Jennifer is obsessed with Disney and has spent a ton of time there. She has insider information we may not know and can give good advice.