Essentially this is me. 4 of us. 2 BR Villa at Beach Club 9 nights...13,000
HOW MUCH IS YOUR 2017 DISNEY VACATION GOING TO COST
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BelleEileen1113
Disney Dreamin'
- Joined
- Jun 1, 2014
2 adults, 2 kids
6 night stay in a standard room at Pop
4 day park hoppers with "free" dining (plus upgrade to TS)
Memory Maker
$3131.84
Miscellaneous Expenses I'm adding in:
Travel + Offsite hotel (Driving)-$400
Stroller Rental-$100
Souvenir Money-$400 (we do $100/person on a gift card, and when it's gone, it's gone!)
TS tips-$150 on a gift card
Travel Food-$100
Incidentals/Cash-$200
Grand Total of $4481.84 (-$249.05 from Disney gift card savings (Target) and rewards from Disney Vacation Account=$4232.79)
We put everything we can on a GC to save the 5% from Target. Some may poo-poo $249, but that's almost two TS meals, for our family.
6 night stay in a standard room at Pop
4 day park hoppers with "free" dining (plus upgrade to TS)
Memory Maker
$3131.84
Miscellaneous Expenses I'm adding in:
Travel + Offsite hotel (Driving)-$400
Stroller Rental-$100
Souvenir Money-$400 (we do $100/person on a gift card, and when it's gone, it's gone!)
TS tips-$150 on a gift card
Travel Food-$100
Incidentals/Cash-$200
Grand Total of $4481.84 (-$249.05 from Disney gift card savings (Target) and rewards from Disney Vacation Account=$4232.79)
We put everything we can on a GC to save the 5% from Target. Some may poo-poo $249, but that's almost two TS meals, for our family.
ah10is
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Mar 16, 2013
I've got 2 trips planned for this summer.
Trip #1
Solo
June 14-21, 2017
PODQ - 7 nights $1323 (booked as a bounce back with 25% off rack rate $1323)
Platinum Annual Pass (split cost by the 3 trips it was used for): $225.43 (Annual Pass renewed last Sept. for $676.28. Split by the 3 trips it's being used for).
Food / Misc.: $750
Flights: $149.50 down (Maine to Orlando), $5.60 Return paid with points (Orlando to Boston)
Bus: $29 (Boston to Maine)
Total: $2453.53
However, I paid $1700 with Disney Gift Cards bought with Target Gift Cards earned through Perk & Swagbucks. My Annual Pass was bought with Disney Gift Cards last summer that was also earned by doing Perk & Swagbucks.
$575 was used to purchase Disney Gift Cards Target to save 5% on this amount.
So taking this all into account, my Grand Total out of pocket for my solo 7 day/night trip is: $499.35
Trip #2
2 Adults (Mom 72 & Daughter 42)
August 23 - 29, 2017
4 nights: Grand Floridian $1134 (Booked Labor Day deal with 59.5% off rack rate)
2 nights: All Stars Sports $158.90 (AP 30% Discount off of rack rate)Food / Misc: $1200
Platinum Annual Pass 1: $225.43 (Annual Pass renewed last Sept. for $676.28. Split by the 3 trips it's being used for).
Platinum Annual Pass 2: $265.89 (Annual Pass bought in December for $797.67. Split by the 3 trips it's being used for)
Flights: $22.40 (Southwest booked with points - just paying taxes) Round Trip Maine to Orlando
Food / Misc: $1200
2 MNSSHP Tickets w/AP discount: $146.98
Scooter Rental for mom: $165
Total: $3318.60
Again we had $1400 in Disney Gift Cards we got at Target by doing Swagbucks & Perk. My annual pass was bought last year with Disney Gift Cards was also earned by doing Perk & Swagbucks. And with the exception of the other annual pass we bought Disney Gift Cards at Target using our Red card to save another 5% to cover everything else.
So again, taking all of this into account, our Grand Total out of pocket trip for mom & I for our 6 days / 6 night trip is: $1528.17 (or $814.09 each)
Trip #1
Solo
June 14-21, 2017
PODQ - 7 nights $1323 (booked as a bounce back with 25% off rack rate $1323)
Platinum Annual Pass (split cost by the 3 trips it was used for): $225.43 (Annual Pass renewed last Sept. for $676.28. Split by the 3 trips it's being used for).
Food / Misc.: $750
Flights: $149.50 down (Maine to Orlando), $5.60 Return paid with points (Orlando to Boston)
Bus: $29 (Boston to Maine)
Total: $2453.53
However, I paid $1700 with Disney Gift Cards bought with Target Gift Cards earned through Perk & Swagbucks. My Annual Pass was bought with Disney Gift Cards last summer that was also earned by doing Perk & Swagbucks.
$575 was used to purchase Disney Gift Cards Target to save 5% on this amount.
So taking this all into account, my Grand Total out of pocket for my solo 7 day/night trip is: $499.35
Trip #2
2 Adults (Mom 72 & Daughter 42)
August 23 - 29, 2017
4 nights: Grand Floridian $1134 (Booked Labor Day deal with 59.5% off rack rate)
2 nights: All Stars Sports $158.90 (AP 30% Discount off of rack rate)Food / Misc: $1200
Platinum Annual Pass 1: $225.43 (Annual Pass renewed last Sept. for $676.28. Split by the 3 trips it's being used for).
Platinum Annual Pass 2: $265.89 (Annual Pass bought in December for $797.67. Split by the 3 trips it's being used for)
Flights: $22.40 (Southwest booked with points - just paying taxes) Round Trip Maine to Orlando
Food / Misc: $1200
2 MNSSHP Tickets w/AP discount: $146.98
Scooter Rental for mom: $165
Total: $3318.60
Again we had $1400 in Disney Gift Cards we got at Target by doing Swagbucks & Perk. My annual pass was bought last year with Disney Gift Cards was also earned by doing Perk & Swagbucks. And with the exception of the other annual pass we bought Disney Gift Cards at Target using our Red card to save another 5% to cover everything else.
So again, taking all of this into account, our Grand Total out of pocket trip for mom & I for our 6 days / 6 night trip is: $1528.17 (or $814.09 each)
Elsaalltheway
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Apr 19, 2016
How long does it take to earn that much in swagbuks? I can never find any of the things that I qualify for.
ah10is
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Mar 16, 2013
I do Perk & Swagbucks. I actually earn more doing Perk. Swagbucks I average $100 per month. These days AYCE has been running really well on it.
knkmom
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Jun 23, 2013
Just back from our trip.....
3 Adults
May 5-May 12, 2017
POR Royal Guest Room
7 Day Park Hoppers (paid for 6 got the 7th day free with the Spring package)
Dining Plan
Memory Maker
$5400 (our adult daughter paid for 1/3 of the expenses so for hubby and I it was $3600)
Our flights (all 3 round trip) were free on SW with points!
3 Adults
May 5-May 12, 2017
POR Royal Guest Room
7 Day Park Hoppers (paid for 6 got the 7th day free with the Spring package)
Dining Plan
Memory Maker
$5400 (our adult daughter paid for 1/3 of the expenses so for hubby and I it was $3600)
Our flights (all 3 round trip) were free on SW with points!
CounselorX
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Oct 5, 2013
2 adults
14 nights in September
Pop Century Standard
10 day park hoppers
Free Dining
2 round-trip flights from Tulsa to MCO
Total = $3,700
We don't buy too many souvenirs, so after gas, airport parking, a little food outside the dining plan, and 1 or 2 souvenirs, it shouldn't be more than $4,000.
14 nights in September
Pop Century Standard
10 day park hoppers
Free Dining
2 round-trip flights from Tulsa to MCO
Total = $3,700
We don't buy too many souvenirs, so after gas, airport parking, a little food outside the dining plan, and 1 or 2 souvenirs, it shouldn't be more than $4,000.
Yahweh
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Feb 15, 2012
8 nights split stay (BCV/AKV) 2 adults, a 10 year old, and a 7 year old. (Sept 24-Oct 2nd)
7 Nights Beach Club Villas- Rented DVC points - $1605/$229 night
1 Night AKL villas- $180.00
2 annual passes which this is our last of three trips- 1658 in total for all three trips. ($552.00 for this trip)
2 park hopper tickets for our kids %25 Canadian discount. $712.00
1 table in wonderland card - ($150.00 in total for all three trips, $50 this trip)
Food cost- $150/Day - %20 TiW card + %18 Tip = $1200 roughly
Souvenirs- $100.00
Pool drinks $200.00
Extras- $350.00
=$4949.00 US
=$154.65 per person per day.
7 Nights Beach Club Villas- Rented DVC points - $1605/$229 night
1 Night AKL villas- $180.00
2 annual passes which this is our last of three trips- 1658 in total for all three trips. ($552.00 for this trip)
2 park hopper tickets for our kids %25 Canadian discount. $712.00
1 table in wonderland card - ($150.00 in total for all three trips, $50 this trip)
Food cost- $150/Day - %20 TiW card + %18 Tip = $1200 roughly
Souvenirs- $100.00
Pool drinks
$200.00Extras- $350.00
=$4949.00 US
=$154.65 per person per day.
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jpeterson
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Mar 22, 2017
We do the same. 5% is not insignificant on that large of an amount. We pay the room with that, all our souvenirs, and our annual passes. It adds up!
artinlife
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- May 21, 2017
I was feeling bad about spending so much money until a friend said that she and her son were in Jamaica for 7 days and she spent $6,000. It is all relative I guess.
chb
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Jun 9, 2003
We just got back from a last minute graduation trip for my daughter. I've been wanting to do this for her, but couldn't book it until we were certain if college plans, so we booked 15 days ahead of time, so there were NO discounts and all of the budget rooms were gone. We ended up staying in an All Star Music Suite. (Which actually ended up being great.)
1 adult 2 18 year olds
4 nights All Star Movie Suite
3 parks
Paid for meals out of pocket
Drove from Atlanta
Not breaking it all down, but room, meals, gas, tickets, and souvenirs cost right at $2600.
1 adult 2 18 year olds
4 nights All Star Movie Suite
3 parks
Paid for meals out of pocket
Drove from Atlanta
Not breaking it all down, but room, meals, gas, tickets, and souvenirs cost right at $2600.
100acreHiker
Fallen down the Disney rabbit hole...
- Joined
- Jun 23, 2014
November 28-December 3
booked through travel agent
2 Adults, 2 kids (one is considered Disney adult, at 12 yrs old)
5 Nights at BWI
4 day park hoppers
$3380
will pay for meals out of pocket
flights on Southwest, one way with points, other way cash $550
Disney rewards visa gift card, about $250
total $3680
I am considering switching to one of the POR resorts, as I can save about $900, but we've never stayed at moderate, and what I like about the Epcot resorts is the convenience of walking in and out without taking a bus. We always go back to the resort from lunch to dinner.
booked through travel agent
2 Adults, 2 kids (one is considered Disney adult, at 12 yrs old)
5 Nights at BWI
4 day park hoppers
$3380
will pay for meals out of pocket
flights on Southwest, one way with points, other way cash $550
Disney rewards visa gift card, about $250
total $3680
I am considering switching to one of the POR resorts, as I can save about $900, but we've never stayed at moderate, and what I like about the Epcot resorts is the convenience of walking in and out without taking a bus. We always go back to the resort from lunch to dinner.
Feb 2018
1,030 round trip flights VT to Orlando for me, DH and DD
108.00 mears transport to and from airport
360.00 for 6 nights in balcony room resort view at dolphin (paid for rest with points)
Waiting on tickets. DH only wants a day or two at the parks. DD and I will probably get 3 days.
So far...1570.00
1,030 round trip flights VT to Orlando for me, DH and DD
108.00 mears transport to and from airport
360.00 for 6 nights in balcony room resort view at dolphin (paid for rest with points)
Waiting on tickets. DH only wants a day or two at the parks. DD and I will probably get 3 days.
So far...1570.00
KimBean
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Oct 28, 2012
All Star Music 10 nights/11 days
4 people, 3 dis adults and 1 child.
Package room, 10 day park hoppers, free dining with upgrade to DDP. Memory maker. $4400. Using gift cards and getting 5% off so paying $4200 of that.
Will take a $1000 for tips, alcohol for hubby, tradition of 1 new pin per person, souvenirs for kids, misc.
So $5200 all in.
4 people, 3 dis adults and 1 child.
Package room, 10 day park hoppers, free dining with upgrade to DDP. Memory maker. $4400. Using gift cards and getting 5% off so paying $4200 of that.
Will take a $1000 for tips, alcohol for hubby, tradition of 1 new pin per person, souvenirs for kids, misc.
So $5200 all in.
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KimBean
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Oct 28, 2012
Bravo!! We also pay for vacations like this. My husband does mTurk and we have banked $4k for our trip with just get paid to sites. We have $800 to go and have until late Nov. just wanted to shout out to a fellow swagger!!
trucker den
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Jan 29, 2015
2 adults 3 children 13, 9,
Taxi to and from airport
Hotel at airport for night before flight
Flights from UK
Three weeks car hire 7 seater
Legoland tickets
Disney 14 day Ultimate tickets
5 nights Townhouse Emerald Island
7 nights Saratoga Springs two bedroom villa - Disney move from CBR
Paid DDP
10 nights Bahama Bay Resort
4 nights two bed condo Treasure Island
2 nights Doubletree in little extras room with free breakfast(mousesavers code)
1 night two bedroom villa at Kidani AKR rented DVD points
$10,000
Will add another $2500 for food budget
This is December/January trip
Taxi to and from airport
Hotel at airport for night before flight
Flights from UK
Three weeks car hire 7 seater
Legoland tickets
Disney 14 day Ultimate tickets
5 nights Townhouse Emerald Island
7 nights Saratoga Springs two bedroom villa - Disney move from CBR
Paid DDP
10 nights Bahama Bay Resort
4 nights two bed condo Treasure Island
2 nights Doubletree in little extras room with free breakfast(mousesavers code)
1 night two bedroom villa at Kidani AKR rented DVD points
$10,000
Will add another $2500 for food budget
This is December/January trip
LilyWhitehouse
Earning My Ears
- Joined
- Apr 9, 2015
$3100 for 8 nights at Beach Club and a 6 day park hopper. 2 adults and 1 child. No dining plan. This same package was $300 less last year. We usually spend about $1200/week on food and souvenirs. We're using miles for flights. Also paid for MNNSHP. So maybe $4450 when all is said and done.
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