This thread is a great idea!
There seems to be plenty of info in NZ/Oz regarding Disneyland, but hardly any on Disneyworld. I guess this is because DL is closer so we're more inclined to go there.
Well, after visiting DL 6 or 7 times in the 1990s, we're off to both DW and DL in October/November this year, thanks to Qantas having some fabulous deals to New York (from Brisbane). We're detouring down to DW for 12 days (via Washington DC).
"We" is my DH, DS12 and DS8 (who will turn 9 at DL in November
). We took DS12 to DL as a toddler but this will be DS8's first time. I'm also excited about spending Thanksgiving in the US and plan on being at DL on that day.
I asked my local
travel agent for a price on the DW part of the stay and then compared it to the DW site. Even with the exchange rate, I can save over $1500 AUD doing it myself on line.
I've also gotten quotes off a couple of online Disney affliliated US based companies. Their prices are exactly the same as the DW website but they can organise the dining reservations for me as well as keep an eye out for extra discounts. (I think DW's set up of having to call them directly for ADR is ridiculous, particularly if calling from overseas).
We've decided to stay on site at DW as this will probably be our only chance of visiting DW and we want to enjoy the total Disney experience. It'll be my birthday during our visit, so that will make turning *cough cough* a bit less painful, lol.
Looking at the Disneyland website, I noticed that the most days you can buy a ticket for is 6(?). I read on another thread that there is a 14 day pass specifically for NZ/Australians. Does anyone know where I can get those from? We'll be in Anaheim for about 10-12 days and would like to come and go from DL at leisure rather than try and cram it into 5 or 6 rushed days.
I'm so glad I found this board and others as it's made planning the DW part of the trip so much easier.