Experience all of Disney World this summer including Dino Land
I am so excited to tell you about the Disney World 2019 Summer One World Ticket offer. This awesome deal starts June 4, 2019! Purchase this ticket anytime between June 4, 2019 and August 28, 2019 and have up to 6 days of fun.
Yes! You read correctly! This ticket even includes water parks. This ticket is the first of it’s kind. Normally to add on water parks you would have to purchase the Park Hopper Plus option for an additional $100/day. With this ticket you experience the water parks for less.
Blizzard Beach overlooking Kids Ski Patrol Training Camp
Important Details
Ticket can be purchased as of June 4, 2019
Use tickets any day until August 28, 2019
Allows one entry into each park but you can go to more than one in a day. (but not a park hopper ticket)
Do I save $ with this ticket?
The cost of this ticket will be $444 (not including tax) which is only $74/day.
When I priced the current cost of tickets (on 5/25/19) I found that on the cheapest day of the summer a 4 day (1 park/day) ticket would cost $400 (not including tax). Most days of the summer this same ticket would cost even more (up to $433 if you purchase tickets to go in June).
So, YES! Using this ticket you get to splash and play at the the water parks for hardly any extra cost. How AWESOME is that!!
What if I need a place to stay?
Purchasing the Summer One World ticket also gives you the option to immerse yourself in the Magic by staying in a Disney resort. You save up to 25% on select rooms at select Disney resorts.
If you would like to learn more or to purchase these awesome tickets just let me know! Email me at tamara@alaskatomickey.com or use the contact form in the link above.
Ticket and Resort stay fine print:*Ticket valid 6/4/19 – 8/28/19 for one admission to Magic Kingdom® Park, one admission to Epcot®, one admission to Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, one admission to Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, one admission to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, and one admission to Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park. Each park may be visited only once. Tickets are nonrefundable, nontransferable and exclude activities/events separately priced. Admission is subject to capacity closures and other restrictions. Water parks are subject to rehabilitation, seasonal and weather closures. After expiration date, the price paid for a wholly unused ticket can be applied to the purchase of a new ticket with an equal or higher price.
**The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Length-of-stay requirements may apply. Savings based on the non-discounted price of the same room. Additional per-adult charges may apply if there are more than two adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate, Deluxe and Studios at Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Advance reservations required. Offer excludes the following room types: 3-bedroom villas, campsites, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.
The Imagineers at Disneyland are continually striving to create a better, more exciting experience for all guests. They have dreamed up and executed some really amazing attractions. But that comes at a cost. Some rides are updated to a new theme (such as change from California Screamin’ to the Incredicoaster). Other attractions close permanently at Disneyland to make room for the new.
Paradise Pier
Why do you need to know this?
To avoid major disappointment! Has it been a while since you have been to Disneyland? Did you have a favorite ride? In my opinion it is best to be mentally prepared for not being able to experience something you remember fondly from the past. On our trip this past March I was ready for the fact that California Adventure would look very different than it did in 2001. Adjusting to all the changes would have been a bit difficult for me if I hadn’t been prepared. I thought the changes were great! The re-imagined Incredicoaster was awesome!
When you read the words “Disney Vacation” does your mind immediately go to Disneyland and Disney World? Are you thinking “I didn’t know there were different types of Disney vacations.” Disney is SO MUCH MORE than just those two theme parks!
This post is going to introduce you to all the different vacation options offered by Disney. In later posts I will explain each adventure further. Let’s begin to explore the different kinds of Disney Vacations!
Disneyland is located in Anaheim, CA. This park feels like it is nestled right in the heart of the city. It is a magical haven in the midst of all the hustle and bustle. It consists of Disneyland, California Adventure, and Downtown Disney. Guest can stay in one of three beautifully themed Disney resort hotels or in one of the many hotels nearby.
Disney World is located in Orlando, Fl. Driving into Disney World is completely different than it’s California counterpart. As you follow signs to the desired location you feel like you are driving through the countryside. The peaceful drive prepares you for the excitement of your destination ahead.
Disney World consist of four theme parks–Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. There are two water parks–Typhoon Lagoon, and Blizzard Beach. Disney World boast more than 25 resorts with a nice mix of Value, Moderate, Deluxe and Villas. On top of the Disney resorts there are also quite a few others on the property. There is Disney Springs which is a place to eat and shop. Also on the 47 square miles of Disney World property are mini-golf courses, a golf course and many, many, many other things.
The Disney Cruise fleet includes 4 gorgeous ships–the Magic, Wonder, Fantasy, and Dream–which are reminiscent of the past with modern amenities. Itineraries can be booked from 2-12 nights. Cruisers can experience locations all around the world–Caribbean, Alaska, Europe, the West Coast, Hawaii and more. Just about anywhere you want to cruise Disney can take you.
Disney Cruises are incredibly family friendly with some of the longest kids activity hours on the seas. But, they have many activities designed specifically for the adult passengers. There is fun and relaxation for all ages!
Plus, on these cruises you will experience the magic, customer service, and attention to details that makes Disney top in its class.
Adventures by Disney takes families on tours around the world. They have tour itineraries on 6 of 7 continents. These tours create once-in-a-lifetime experiences that prove all vacations are not created equal. Your two Adventure Guides are there to immerse you in the locations and attend to every detail of your vacation. Local guides provide expertise along the way.
Adventures by Disney can take you all through Europe, Australia, China, Japan, Costa Rica, Peru, Southeast Asia, Alaska (Woohoo!) and many other destinations. This different type of disney vacation is definitely a dream trip!
This spectacular resort is located on the island of Oahu in Ko Olina. It sits on a beautiful, calm cove that is perfect for families. In this resort Disney has worked hard to immerse guests in the culture of the Islands. As all Disney resorts, this one has everything for a perfect vacation–well appointed rooms and villas, multiple restaurant and snack options, spectacular landscaping, engaging kids and adults activities, and immense pool area with multiple pools (family, kids, and adults-only) and a winding lazy river.
This relaxing resort sits on the shores of South Carolina. It’s 1940’s style encourages guests to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. There are rooms to fit all sizes of families and many activites to entertain as well as 12 miles of beach.
Disney’s Vero Beach
Frolic on the beaches of Florida at this elegant, old-fashioned resort. Spacious rooms provide the comforts of home just steps away from the ocean. Many activities are planned for guests of all ages.
Own a piece of Disney through the Disney Vacation Club. Many resorts in Disney World have Vacation Club Villas for the most avid Disney fans to own.
Worldwide Disney Parks
Disney has four parks around the world. They each have their own flair and incorporate the culture of the countries they call home. But, they also stay true to the Disney that we all know and love.
As you can see there are so many different types of Disney Vacation options. It can overwhelming to decide which is the best choice. If this is you, please contact me! I would love to help you plan a vacation to remember.
If you know exactly what you want and where you want to go I can still help! The awesome thing is that using my services doesn’t cost you anything. You pay the same price as you would directly to Disney. When you book through me, Disney pays me the commission that they would have just kept for themselves.
So, contact me today to start planning memories for the future!
Happy travels to you…until we meet again!
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Who’d have thought there would be a philosophy discussion on a vacation blog? What could philosophy possibly have to do with traveling? Well, let me enlighten you.
There are probably many philosophies people can have regarding going on vacation. The ones that I have considered throughout the years is between quantity and quality.
Quantity of Travel Philosophy
This philosophy of traveling is one that enables the traveler to go away as much as possible. People with this philosophy often travel on a budget in order to do so as much as possible. They stay in less expensive accommodations, eat mostly at inexpensive eateries, and don’t purchase many extra excursions, activities or events. Penny pinching on each vacation allows money to go more places more times.
Quality of Travel Philosophy
This philosophy is held by those who want grand, dream vacations. They will save and save for a vacation with all the bells and whistles. This type of traveler will not travel as often but when they do, they do it in style. First class accommodations are booked, excursions are planned, every activity they want to do is experienced.
The Alaska to Mickey Philosophy
In the past many, many years my philosophy has been plan budget vacations in order to travel every year (sometimes more). We have tent camped on many vacations, rarely eat at nice restaurants (packing food, cooking ourselves, and faster food options instead), stayed in timeshare resorts (although this certainly hasn’t been roughing it) instead of Disney Resorts, refrained from most extras (like cruise excursions, tours, and other activities). We bought and sold (in order to pay for the trip) an RV in order to tour the East Coast.
Camping in Wyoming
We have has so many wonderful family experiences with this philosophy. Our family has seen so many fantastic places without spending a ton. Only once in a while did we feel like we were missing out.
BUT…
One of the Ko Olina cove beaches
The last couple of days I have been going through the Disney College of Knowledge learning how to book magical vacations for families. Specifically, I have learned more about Adventures by Disney and Aulani. If you are not familiar with Adventures by Disney, these are spectacular tour vacations all over the world. They are geared toward connecting families together and then together experiencing the history, culture, and countryside of their tour destinations. Every last detail is taken care of as only Disney can. And then there is Aulani, Disney’s Resort in Ko Olina, Hawaii on the island of Oahu. This beautiful resort on this gorgeous island seems to just be calling to me.
Now, both of these vacation destinations would require saving for a while. But, after learning all the benefits, possibilities, and really cool things about each I am thinking saving up might be worth not traveling as much.
What do you think?
What is your travel philosophy? How does your family travel? Do you prefer dream vacations, many budget vacations or are you somewhere in between? Let me know in the comments!
Up until a few years ago I always went through Hotwire or Priceline for car rentals. But now, both of these companies work with Sixt, and Fox car rental companies. I have not personally have had any experience with these companies but I have read enough stories of other bad experiences to make me leary. I realize that probably most of the time these companies are great but I am not willing to try them out.
On to the subject of today’s post:
Now, we rent almost exclusively through Costco. I feel very comfortable with the reputation of the companies that sell through Costco. And, I just LOVE all things Costco!
Car rentals are booked through Costco Travel. Anyone is able to research prices. But, to book you have to log in and have a Costco membership. The thing I really like about booking rentals through Costco is that I don’t have to pay anything to make a reservation. Another Costco benefit is that a second driver is included–no extra fees,
Evidence of Saving on Car Rentals at Costco vs. Budget directly
The chart below is the cost (at the time of posting) to rent a car from May 12-18, 2019 at Orlando International Airport.
Since Budget seems to be the least expensive, I wanted to compare Costco prices with the prices on the Budget website.
At first it looks like going directly through Budget.com is a much cheaper option. So, I proceeded to the next step. On the next page I discovered that the price initially quoted does not include taxes and fees. That inexpensive $150 economy car that I could pay at the counter for suddenly becomes $221. If I want to take the gamble of paying ahead the $118 sure looks good. But again, clicking through to the next page the price jumps to $182.
$182? That looks familiar. The Costco price for an economy car that I pay at the counter for is $182. And, when I click on to the next page, it is still $182 including taxes and fees. So, with Costco I reserve at the same low pay now price as the Budget.com website and I don’t have to pay until I actually use the car. SCORE!
Okay, now for my super HOT TIP! We have used Costco quite a few times over the last couple of years. I have learned to book a reservation early (or as soon as I book airline tickets). Then I keep checking back on the Costco website to see if the prices have dropped. Most of the times we have made reservations sure enough, the prices dropped. Then I make a new reservation and cancel the more expensive one. For example, on our recent trip to California. We reserved a 12-passenger van for 11 days for $890. I kept checking back and eventually the price dropped to $750. Yippee!
So, what tips to you have to get good deals on car rentals? Share your secrets in the comments below!
Happy travels to you…until we meet again!
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