Whaddya think of my deal?

[peter putnam]

Hi all, first off, People are very kind and helpful on these forums. Well, I just booked a solo package for this 48 year old Disney fan -me! Anyway, I wanted to know what veterans think of the deal I might buy. I preface this by saying a Hartford, Ct., RT to Orlando is around 200 bucks normally, I think... Now, my Southwest Airlines package is for a RT ticket for Jan. 7th, 2005 to Jan. 12th, a 4 day "Hopper" pass, a Ramada Inn (main Gate east) hotel room, and that's it. Now the price is 760$. What do you think of that deal, do you think I could do better on my own? It seems pretty good, but I'm a Disney novice. Please advise, thanks soooo much antemano, peter :jumping4:

 

[ChisJo]

Ok, let's break it down:

RT: $200
4 day hopper: $235 (Gate price)
that leaves hotel, which I found an average nightly rate of $65/night (plus 11% for taxes) for 5 nights equals 360.75
Grand total:
$855.75

Now, if you bought your tickets through a whole saler, like ticketmania, you could get a 4 day hopper plus ticket for $220.
If you went onto priceline, you may get a hotel closer for less (Maingate is in Kissimee).
Otherwise, it doesn't sound like too bad of a deal. If you did it yourself, you may come up with the same price anyways.
Jo

 

[Minnie&Nana]

my Southwest Airlines package is for a RT ticket for Jan. 7th, 2005 to Jan. 12th, a 4 day "Hopper" pass, a Ramada Inn (main Gate east) hotel room, and that's it. Now the price is 760$. What do you think of that deal, do you think I could do better on my own? It seems pretty good, but I'm a Disney novice. Please advise, thanks soooo much antemano, peter :jumping4:

Peter, did you try booking directly with Disney with the latest DISCOUNT CODE IS BDP (link on this site: http://www.wdwinfo.com/discounts/discounts-current.htm#ro) which could get a POP room for $55 plus tx.(if the dates are available).Disney reservations toll free # 800-828-0228, but be sure to tlel them you want room only. Or you can go to the Dinsey website www.disneyworld.com and click on the winter specials Also you can order your 4 day park hopper in advance from Disney for $213 plus $3 S&H.

A total of about $727, staying on site! All you need to add would be your transfers to the resort - Mears is $27 rd trip or with a disney disount -usually included in your confirmation - $24 rd tip.
I would pay a little more to stay on site, esp traveling alone. No car is required and it's so much easier to get around, return to your resort during the day etc.

I found a SW fare from Hartford to MCO at $186 round trip with one change going down (arriving at 12:50) and non stop returning or a non stop going down & back for $206 arriving in Orlando at 2:30 p.m., returning on a 4:45 flight into Hartford at 7:20 p.m.
Hope it works out great!!