...ONLY 376 days to go!
Less than 2 weeks before it's under a year away. :D
Wednesday, 24 September 2008
Good news!
I've been to the travel agents again today to make another payment. I also asked if I should be worried about what happened to XL. My TA isn't a big named one so I was a bit concerned the same thing could happen to me, but they're ATOL protected and, from the info she gave me, there's nothing to be worried about, thankfully!
Great news! The dollar is weakening again! It went to a very low $1.73! Everyone expected it to go even lower but it stuck there. Then in the last week it has shot up again to $1.8325!
It's gone slightly up and down but has always been around this mark, so hopefully it's stabalising again and we'll still get a good rate!
Still mega excited and can't wait to go!
Great news! The dollar is weakening again! It went to a very low $1.73! Everyone expected it to go even lower but it stuck there. Then in the last week it has shot up again to $1.8325!
It's gone slightly up and down but has always been around this mark, so hopefully it's stabalising again and we'll still get a good rate!
Still mega excited and can't wait to go!
Friday, 19 September 2008
I thought I'd add some pictures of our first trip to Florida. They're pictures of pictures so not that clear and only 3, but I'll put more on when I get some time.
Me and my Dad at Seaworld.
I'm the one ducking at the front, with my mum on Splash Mountain. My Dad and brother are behind us, and my Uncle is the screaming loony behind them!
Me, my brother, my mum and dad in Disney. I think this is MGM?
Me and my Dad at Seaworld.
I'm the one ducking at the front, with my mum on Splash Mountain. My Dad and brother are behind us, and my Uncle is the screaming loony behind them!
Me, my brother, my mum and dad in Disney. I think this is MGM?
Sunday, 14 September 2008
386 days! 54 weeks! Only 3 and a bit weeks to go until it's less than a year away!
Woohoo! The days are going by quite quickly. I think it was 412 when I booked and that only seems like a week ago.
I'm sure it'll come round before I know it, and the week before we go will be full of stress and worrying that I've forgotten something, so it'll still end up in a rush, no matter how far in advance we book!
I'm still so excited! I only need to hear the word 'Florida' or 'Disney' or any word related to our trip and I feel like jumping for joy.
I have my letter back from the school head saying it's fine for Cameron to take the time off school. It won't be the full 2 weeks, as Cameron's school, fortunately, has two weeks of half term in October, so finishes a week before everyone else. :D
Perfect, as he won't miss much, especially with it being the last week of school, where they normally focus on fun and parties rather than work, and it means all future trips will be cheap, as everyone else will be in school, he'll never have to have more than 5 days off, and the parks will be emptier then any other time we could go.
He did say I would have to fill in another form nearer the time lol. I know it was early, but at least they know now, I just need to take the form he gave back and send it in and he'll record it.
Wednesday, 10 September 2008
It's going down.....
£1550 left for the holiday and £649 left for tickets. :D
Which makes the total leftoutstanding at £2199 for everything! Yay!
There was a problem at the TA though. Apparently the last payment didn't go through, even though it left my bank.
I'll have to check in case it came back into my account without me realising, and if not, the TA wil basically have a go at the bank and tell them to sort it lol.
Ah well. I have to be honest, it was a bit of a struggle to pay it today, as it's left me with about a tenner to last until Saturday, although I have enough food and milk etc in till then and just need to buy cat food and a bit of petrol so should be fine.
I keep saying I'll put stuff on ebay and never get round to it. I will try to sort it this week!
Which makes the total leftoutstanding at £2199 for everything! Yay!
There was a problem at the TA though. Apparently the last payment didn't go through, even though it left my bank.
I'll have to check in case it came back into my account without me realising, and if not, the TA wil basically have a go at the bank and tell them to sort it lol.
Ah well. I have to be honest, it was a bit of a struggle to pay it today, as it's left me with about a tenner to last until Saturday, although I have enough food and milk etc in till then and just need to buy cat food and a bit of petrol so should be fine.
I keep saying I'll put stuff on ebay and never get round to it. I will try to sort it this week!
Sunday, 7 September 2008
Maybe not.....
It sounds like most of the ADR's are payable after your meal, so I don't need to have all the money ready for when I ring to book!
Some of them, like CRT and Shamu, need you to pay in advance, so that's not too bad.
Obviously I have to find out which ones have to paid upon booking, and which I can book without worrying about having enough.
At least then, I'll be able to pay for them out of our spending money, which I won't start saving for until June (too late to book by then) and if for some reason I can't afford it, I can just ring before we leave the UK to cancel so somebody else can take our place.
Even so, I still don't think I'll do all of the ones I mentioned due to a lotof people giving bad feedback about them, but I'll probably change them with some I hadn't thought of and have brillinat reviews!
Some of them, like CRT and Shamu, need you to pay in advance, so that's not too bad.
Obviously I have to find out which ones have to paid upon booking, and which I can book without worrying about having enough.
At least then, I'll be able to pay for them out of our spending money, which I won't start saving for until June (too late to book by then) and if for some reason I can't afford it, I can just ring before we leave the UK to cancel so somebody else can take our place.
Even so, I still don't think I'll do all of the ones I mentioned due to a lotof people giving bad feedback about them, but I'll probably change them with some I hadn't thought of and have brillinat reviews!
Friday, 5 September 2008
Change to dining...
...well after reaslising it's a lot of money to pay for food, I'm trying to get rid of a few and am struggling!
I've asked on the DIS and they've all been really helpful, but obviously all have different opinions so I'm just going on the ones most people seem to dislike.
So far, I've got it down to;
* Coral Reef dinner (around $40)
* Dine with Shamu (around $60)
* Breakfast at Donald's breakfast Safari in AK (CM) (around $41)
* Pirates dinner adventure (PAID)
* Late lunch at Mythos (around $45)
* Dinner at T-Rex cafe (around $50)
* 'Ohana's Breakfast (CM) (around $41) at the Polynesian Resort
* Arabian Nights dinner (PAID)
* Character breakfast at THE Castle! Cinderella's Royal Table (around $80)
* Chef Mickeys for breakfast (CM) (around $41)
That makes about £250 instead of£500! And I've still go the main ones I wanted (Cinderellas Castle, Shamu and Coral Reef).
If another ADR catches my eye, I'll swap one of the others.
We won't see as many characters, but we'll see the princesses and Mickey and his gang, so that's all that matters!
If the kids (or me lol) are desperate to see other characters, we'll have to find them in the parks.
I've asked on the DIS and they've all been really helpful, but obviously all have different opinions so I'm just going on the ones most people seem to dislike.
So far, I've got it down to;
* Coral Reef dinner (around $40)
* Dine with Shamu (around $60)
* Breakfast at Donald's breakfast Safari in AK (CM) (around $41)
* Pirates dinner adventure (PAID)
* Late lunch at Mythos (around $45)
* Dinner at T-Rex cafe (around $50)
* 'Ohana's Breakfast (CM) (around $41) at the Polynesian Resort
* Arabian Nights dinner (PAID)
* Character breakfast at THE Castle! Cinderella's Royal Table (around $80)
* Chef Mickeys for breakfast (CM) (around $41)
That makes about £250 instead of£500! And I've still go the main ones I wanted (Cinderellas Castle, Shamu and Coral Reef).
If another ADR catches my eye, I'll swap one of the others.
We won't see as many characters, but we'll see the princesses and Mickey and his gang, so that's all that matters!
If the kids (or me lol) are desperate to see other characters, we'll have to find them in the parks.
Thursday, 4 September 2008
Meals...
Here are more details on the Character meals I have planned.
Crystal Palace Character Meals
Crystal Palace Character Meals
Winnie the Pooh & Friends
Breakfast, Lunch & dinner
Characters that may appear
Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, Eeeyore
Prices
Breakfast - $17.99 and $9.99 (3-11)
Lunch - $18.99 and $10.99 (3-11)
Dinner - $22.99 and $10.99 (3-11)
Hours
Breakfast: 8:00am- 10:30am
Lunch: 11:30am - 2:45pm
Dinner: 4pm - park closing
Food Served
All you can eat buffet. Fresh food, changing with the seasons.
Breakfast - Traditional Fare with American flair.
Lunch - A variety of selections to tempt every taste.
Dinner - Gourmet cuisine offered in Victorian elegance.
Breakfast menu
Lunch menu
Dinner menu
Notes
Make PS up to 60 days in advance (same day PS usually available).
Park Entry required
Cinderella's Royal Table 'Once Upon a Time' character breakfast
Cinderella's Royal Table is located in Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom. A character breakfast is held there every morning, and it is without a doubt the most popluar character meal at WDW. As a result of it's popularity, it is extremely hard to get a priority seating reservation for it.
The breakfast is served pre-plated and includes bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, potato casserole, and french toast (cheese danish, fried, with warm apples on top). Muffins, croissants and a fresh fruit cup are also served. Kids (or fussy eaters) may have french toast sticks if desired.
It costs $31.99 for adults, and $21.99 for kids (3-9).
Times are - 8:00am-11:15am
Characters vary, but may include any of these -
Cinderella, Fairy Godmother, Belle, Peter Pan, Snow White, Aurora, Pocahontas, Wendy, Aladdin, Jasmine, Prince Charming, Alice, Suzy & Perla, Dopey, Prince Phillip, Mary Poppins.
Strategies for booking -
Garden Grill Character Meals
Garden Grill, The Land, Epcot
Lunch & dinner
Characters that may appear
Farmer Mickey, Minnie, Chip and Dale
Prices
Lunch $20.99 (12+) and $10.99 (3-11)
Dinner $22.99 (12+), $10.99 (3-11).
Hours
Lunch: 12pm - 3:30pm
Dinner: 5:00pm - 8pm
Food Served
Family-style
Notes
Make PS up to 60 days in advance
Park Entry required.
Donald's Safari Breakfast
Tusker House, Animal Kingdom
Characters which may appear
Donald, Mickey, Goofy, Pluto
Prices
$17.99 (12+) and $9.99 (3-11).
Hours
Park opening-10am
Food Served
All you can eat buffet
Notes
Make ADRs up to 180 days in advance
Park entry required
Chef Mickey's Character Meal
Chef Mickey's, Contemporary Resort
Breakfast & dinner
Dine with Chef Mickey as you enjoy a fabulous array of food on a state-of-the-art buffet. Featured in the center, a pancake griddle for breakfast and a carving station for dinner meats. An ever-changing menu will take advantage of seasonal offerings in the marketplace, which are served in casserole dishes or platters sitting directly on heated or chilled granite surfaces (no chafing dishes). Top off your dinner with 'make-your-own' sundae bar.
Characters which may appear
Chef Mickey, Chef Goofy, Minnie, Pluto, Chip and Dale, Donald.
Prices
Breakfast - $18.99 (10+) and $10.99 (3-9).
Dinner - $27.99 (10+) and $12.99 (3-9).
Hours
Breakfast: 7:00am - 12pm
Dinner: 5pm - 9:30pm
Food Served
Breakfast: Fresh fruit, bagels, omelets, and Mickey-shaped pancakes.
Dinner: Peel-and-eat shrimp, prime rib and chef's specialties, and a dessert and sundae bar.
1900 Park Fare Character Breakfast
1900 Park Fare, Grand Floridian Resort
Breakfast
Characters that may appear Mary Poppins, Mad Hatter, Alice, Pooh, & Tigger.
Prices
$18.99 (12+) and $10.99 (3-11).
Hours
8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Food Served
All you can eat buffet
'Ohana, Polynesian Resort
Breakfast
Characters that may appear
Lilo, Stitch, Mickey and Pluto
Prices
$18.99 (10+) and $10.99 (3-9).
Hours
7:30am-11am
Food Served
Served family-style. Eggs, meats, fruit, waffles.
Wednesday, 3 September 2008
Another payment made...
Another £20 off my tickets has been paid today, and this week I've paid £50 for the holiday to round it down to £1600 left to pay!
I'll try to do that every week if I can. It'll mean it'll be paid off earlier, I'll see a bigger difference every time I pay, and I'll have more spending money!
I worked out if I can manage to pay £50 a week, then in 43 weeks time, I'd have paid off the holiday and will have £550 left over for spending money!
Then another 12 weeks to save for spending money! If I stick at the same amount, that will be £600! Plus the £550, will be £1150.
PLUS, the tickets will be paid off at the end of April, so if I continue saving the £20 a week I'm paying them from that date, I'll have another £500! Totalling £1650!
That sounded very complicated lol. Basically, I have 56 weeks to save £1600 for the holiday and £669 for the tickets and spending money. Total of holiday including tickets is £2269. £70 a week (£50 for holiday and £20 for tickets) for 56 weeks is £3920.
Take away the holiday and tickets, that will leave me with £1651 spending money!
Plenty of spending money to spend on ADR's, passports, stuff for suitcase and of course shopping while we're there!
Obviously that's the best case senario though. Something to aim for. I probably won't be able to pay that much every week, but even if I pay £50 a week instead of £70, I'll just about pay for the holiday in June, and can then save for spending money for the next 12 weeks.
I won't do that though, the minimum I'll pay a week, unless something huge stops me, if £60.
Then there's stuff I sell on ebay to factor in, car boot sales, birthday money, christmas money, etc.
And if my dead beat ex ever decides to get off his bum and get a job and gives me any money, every penny of that will go towards the holiday. That will be the kids spending money and character breakfasts for them.
I can't wait! I feel so strange. I really enjoyed handing over £70 today! I love paying this holiday off. I wish I felt like that will all bills!
I asked the travel agent to get me a preferred room at POP, but she said I will probably have to ring and ask myself, as they don't get reservations till a couple of weeks before we go. I'll have to check that out, because I really want to stay in the 60's section.
No big deal if we can't though, I don't care, we'll be in Florida! Even if I'm in the furthest room from the lobby and buses, we'll get to enjoy a scenic walk through the resort every day, when most people won't even see the rest of the resort apart from their bit.
Only 397 more days, 56 more weeks, 13 more months, until we're taking a dip in this very pool, enjoying the sunshine. :D
I'll try to do that every week if I can. It'll mean it'll be paid off earlier, I'll see a bigger difference every time I pay, and I'll have more spending money!
I worked out if I can manage to pay £50 a week, then in 43 weeks time, I'd have paid off the holiday and will have £550 left over for spending money!
Then another 12 weeks to save for spending money! If I stick at the same amount, that will be £600! Plus the £550, will be £1150.
PLUS, the tickets will be paid off at the end of April, so if I continue saving the £20 a week I'm paying them from that date, I'll have another £500! Totalling £1650!
That sounded very complicated lol. Basically, I have 56 weeks to save £1600 for the holiday and £669 for the tickets and spending money. Total of holiday including tickets is £2269. £70 a week (£50 for holiday and £20 for tickets) for 56 weeks is £3920.
Take away the holiday and tickets, that will leave me with £1651 spending money!
Plenty of spending money to spend on ADR's, passports, stuff for suitcase and of course shopping while we're there!
Obviously that's the best case senario though. Something to aim for. I probably won't be able to pay that much every week, but even if I pay £50 a week instead of £70, I'll just about pay for the holiday in June, and can then save for spending money for the next 12 weeks.
I won't do that though, the minimum I'll pay a week, unless something huge stops me, if £60.
Then there's stuff I sell on ebay to factor in, car boot sales, birthday money, christmas money, etc.
And if my dead beat ex ever decides to get off his bum and get a job and gives me any money, every penny of that will go towards the holiday. That will be the kids spending money and character breakfasts for them.
I can't wait! I feel so strange. I really enjoyed handing over £70 today! I love paying this holiday off. I wish I felt like that will all bills!
I asked the travel agent to get me a preferred room at POP, but she said I will probably have to ring and ask myself, as they don't get reservations till a couple of weeks before we go. I'll have to check that out, because I really want to stay in the 60's section.
No big deal if we can't though, I don't care, we'll be in Florida! Even if I'm in the furthest room from the lobby and buses, we'll get to enjoy a scenic walk through the resort every day, when most people won't even see the rest of the resort apart from their bit.
Only 397 more days, 56 more weeks, 13 more months, until we're taking a dip in this very pool, enjoying the sunshine. :D
Monday, 1 September 2008
Waiting game...
...apart from jiggling about with my itinerary, until I can book my ADR's, it's just a waiting game now. :(
I'm sure I'll find something to plan in the mean time though and hopefully keep this blog updated! I'll have to now I know I have readers! ;)
I'll leave you today with photos of my angels in Disney gear!
You can see all my Disney videos there and some DVD's too! Shame about the lack of VCR. :(
I'm sure I'll find something to plan in the mean time though and hopefully keep this blog updated! I'll have to now I know I have readers! ;)
I'll leave you today with photos of my angels in Disney gear!
You can see all my Disney videos there and some DVD's too! Shame about the lack of VCR. :(
Friday, 29 August 2008
Dining reservations
Having just checked, I need to book dining reservation by 180 days before our reservation, which means the first meal needs to be booked by the 9th of April 2009.
I think I've pretty much decided where to go for each evening meal.
I only have a couple of breakfasts sorted, but I need to know I have dinners sorted first. After they're booked I'll think about breakfast.
So far, we have Coral Reef and Garden Grill at Epcot, Rainforest Cafe, Boma and Donalds breakfast Safari at Animal Kingdom, Cinderella's Royal table at Magic Kingdom, Dine with Shamu at Seaworld, Mythos at Universal, T-Rex cafe at Downtown Disney and Chef Mickeys at the Contempory resort.
Then there are the Pirates dinner adventure and Arabian nights which have already been paid for.
So 9 dinners and 3 breakfasts.
The other 5 dinners will be at restaurant where a reservation is not needed. I may add another Character dinner nearer the time.
I'll have to save up so I can top up my phone when I want to book, as you have to ring to arrange it all!
I think I've pretty much decided where to go for each evening meal.
I only have a couple of breakfasts sorted, but I need to know I have dinners sorted first. After they're booked I'll think about breakfast.
So far, we have Coral Reef and Garden Grill at Epcot, Rainforest Cafe, Boma and Donalds breakfast Safari at Animal Kingdom, Cinderella's Royal table at Magic Kingdom, Dine with Shamu at Seaworld, Mythos at Universal, T-Rex cafe at Downtown Disney and Chef Mickeys at the Contempory resort.
Then there are the Pirates dinner adventure and Arabian nights which have already been paid for.
So 9 dinners and 3 breakfasts.
The other 5 dinners will be at restaurant where a reservation is not needed. I may add another Character dinner nearer the time.
I'll have to save up so I can top up my phone when I want to book, as you have to ring to arrange it all!
Oooh nice surprise
I've just recieved a receipt for my park tickets, and it says I only owe £689 instead of £770! I must have added up wrong lol.
So that means I'll be paid up in 35 weeks time, which is the 29th of April!
I should be paid up for the holiday in 42 weeks, which is the 17th of June!
So if I continue to save £60 a week after everything is paid for, I'll have £1100 spending money!
Perfect.
So that means I'll be paid up in 35 weeks time, which is the 29th of April!
I should be paid up for the holiday in 42 weeks, which is the 17th of June!
So if I continue to save £60 a week after everything is paid for, I'll have £1100 spending money!
Perfect.
Thursday, 28 August 2008
Whoa!
I've tried, and I can't explain to people just how big POP Century is. It still shocks me now. So I'm posting a map of the resort from a birdseye view. It doesn't fit on one picture!
I've requested to stay in the 60's bit where the Hippy Dippy Pool is. Close to the Classic Hall (lobby) and has brilliant icons.
If that's not available, I've asked to be in the 50's.
To give you an idea of the size of the place, it takes 7 minutes on average to walk from the lobby to the furthest hotel building! I can't even imagine just how big that must be. I can't wait to be there and see, in awe, for myself.
I've requested to stay in the 60's bit where the Hippy Dippy Pool is. Close to the Classic Hall (lobby) and has brilliant icons.
If that's not available, I've asked to be in the 50's.
To give you an idea of the size of the place, it takes 7 minutes on average to walk from the lobby to the furthest hotel building! I can't even imagine just how big that must be. I can't wait to be there and see, in awe, for myself.
Right...
...now I've got my laptop back (yay!), I can go into more detail about my holiday!
I've booked 14 nights at the POP Century resort (eeekk!!!) from Gatwick to Stanford with Thomas Cook. I added on transfers to and from the airport to the hotel and deluxe travel insurance for us all. I went round all the travel agents near me and got each one to knock a bit more off each time and add extras, until I got the best price at £2058!
That's including everything (flights, accommodation, transfers, deluxe insurance) apart from the park tickets.
So it's even cheaper than the Thomas Cook one I found online! It just goes to show it's worth it to shop around!
I paid £40 to the TA and £20 for the tickets yesterday, so now owe £1650 for the actual holiday, and £770 for the tickets.
Here is my planned itinerary: (Plans in red need to be booked in advance)
I may need to change some of these at this comes to $681 before tips! If I gave a 20% tips at each meal, it will come to about $817!
If I took the worst case (hopefully!) exchange rate of $1.60 to the £1, it'll cost a total of £510! £425 without tips.
That is A LOT of money. I will keep this as it is just in case I find a way to afford that! I have until the 180 limit to come up with that extra money. If not, I just won't book a few of them.
I've booked 14 nights at the POP Century resort (eeekk!!!) from Gatwick to Stanford with Thomas Cook. I added on transfers to and from the airport to the hotel and deluxe travel insurance for us all. I went round all the travel agents near me and got each one to knock a bit more off each time and add extras, until I got the best price at £2058!
That's including everything (flights, accommodation, transfers, deluxe insurance) apart from the park tickets.
So it's even cheaper than the Thomas Cook one I found online! It just goes to show it's worth it to shop around!
I paid £40 to the TA and £20 for the tickets yesterday, so now owe £1650 for the actual holiday, and £770 for the tickets.
Here is my planned itinerary: (Plans in red need to be booked in advance)
Tuesday 6th
- Arrive at 2:35pm
- Check into POP around 4pm
- Have a wander around the hotel,check out some 99 cents stores and do a bit of shopping
- Relax at hotel
- Dinner at hotel or restaurant nearby
Wednesday 7th
- Magic Kingdom for the day
- Back to POP for a break
- Magic Kingdom again for Crystal Palace (CM) (around $45) and fireworks
Thursday 8th
- Epcot (not worlds)
- Back to POP for a break
- Epcot for the Worlds
- Coral Reef dinner (around $40) at Epcot and fireworks
Friday 9th
- Breakfast at Sizzlers or Ponderosa
- Seaworld
- Dine with Shamu (around $60)
Saturday 10th
- Breakfast at 1900 Park Fare (CM) (around $41) at Grand Floridian
- Check out I-drive and it's attractions
- POP day (pool, games arcade, fountain, food, pictures etc)
- Dinner at Boma at Animal Kingdom Lodge (around $53)
Sunday 11th
- Universal Studios
- Back to POP for a break
- Dinner in Kissimmee after having a wander around
Monday 12th
- Typhoon Lagoon
- Crazy golf
- Dinner at Whispering Canyon (around $40) at Wilderness Lodge
Tuesday 13th
- Breakfast at Donald's breakfast Safari in AK (CM) (around $41)
- Animal Kingdom for the day
- Back to POP for a break
- Animal Kingdom for dinner at Rainforest Cafe (around $45)
Wednesday 14th
- IHOP for breakfast
- Shopping
- Back to POP for a break
- Pirates dinner adventure (PAID)
Thursday 15th
- Islands of Adventure
- Late lunch at Mythos (around $45)
- Back to POP for a break
- Dinner at T-Rex cafe (around $50) and shopping at Downtown Disney
Friday 16th
- 'Ohana's Breakfast (CM) (around $41) at the Polynesian Resort
- POP day
- Arabian Nights dinner (PAID)
Saturday 17th
- Disney Hollywood Studios
- Back to POP for a break
- Dinner at Mama Melrose (around $40) at Hollywood Studios and Fantasmic fireworks
Sunday 18th
- Character breakfast at THE Castle! Cinderella's Royal Table (around $80)
- Rest of the day at Magic Kingdom
- Dinner at Sizzlers or Ponderosa
Monday 19th
- I-drive
- Shopping
- Second favourite park
- Start packing
- Garden Grill (CM) (around $60) at Epcot
Tuesday 20th
- Pack up rest of things
- Ask POP to look after bags
- Chef Mickeys for breakfast (CM) (around $41)
- Favourite park till about 2pm ish
- Back to POP to collect bags and get airport transfer
- Airport for 3pm to leave at 5:15pm
- Say goodbye to heaven.....till next time. :)
I may need to change some of these at this comes to $681 before tips! If I gave a 20% tips at each meal, it will come to about $817!
If I took the worst case (hopefully!) exchange rate of $1.60 to the £1, it'll cost a total of £510! £425 without tips.
That is A LOT of money. I will keep this as it is just in case I find a way to afford that! I have until the 180 limit to come up with that extra money. If not, I just won't book a few of them.
Monday, 25 August 2008
Hoorah!!!!
Well, firstly, I've not updated because my laptop is poorly and it getting fixed, which is also the reason this will be short and sweet!
Secondly, I've booked!
2 weeks at POP century, from 6th of October till 20th October, with all the tickets mentioned before, deluxe travel insurance, and transfers to and from Sanford for £2058!!!!!
Paid the deposit so I now owe £1690, due at the end of July next year.
I've worked out if I pay the TA £40 a week, and the tickets £20 a week, I'll be paid up by the beginning of July and have around £920 spending money too!!!!!
So excited! I'll go into more details when I get my laptop back lol.
Secondly, I've booked!
2 weeks at POP century, from 6th of October till 20th October, with all the tickets mentioned before, deluxe travel insurance, and transfers to and from Sanford for £2058!!!!!
Paid the deposit so I now owe £1690, due at the end of July next year.
I've worked out if I pay the TA £40 a week, and the tickets £20 a week, I'll be paid up by the beginning of July and have around £920 spending money too!!!!!
So excited! I'll go into more details when I get my laptop back lol.
Saturday, 16 August 2008
No going back!
I've been trying to find a way that means I can't back out, even though I don't want to, I needed something to put pressure on me so I don't slip with the saving. Soooo.....I've got our park tickets!!!!!There's a site where you only have to pay a 20% deposit and they fix the price. I won't pay more when the ticket prices all increase next year. Not only that, but if the dollar gets weak again, they'll lower the prices and I'll pay the lower price. I won't ever pay more than I agreed but could pay much less!
I've ordered:
Disney 14 Day Ultimate - Adult (2009)
Disney 14 Day Ultimate - Child (2009) x2
(This includes unlimited admission for 14 days to Magic Kingdom, Hollywood studios (MGM), Animal Kingdom, Epcot, Blizzard Beach, Typhoon lagoon, Indoor theme park, golf, world of sports, including free transport to and from the parks.)
SeaWorld 1 Day + 1 day free - Adult
SeaWorld 1 Day + 1 day free - Child x2
Arabian Nights Dinner Show - Adult
Arabian Nights Dinner Show - Child (3-11) x2
Pirates Dinner Show - Adult
Pirates Dinner Show - Child (3-11) x2
Universal 2 Day + 3rd Day Free - Adult
Universal 2 Day + 3rd Day Free - Child x2
(This includes Universal Studios, Islands of adventure valid for 3 separate days and 14 days City Walk. Park hopper.)
Kids Eat Free Card x2
(Is valid at over 500 eateries.)
Ticket Insurance - loss, damage or theft
(Will gets replacement tickets immediately if they're lost, stolen or damaged, either at home, on holiday, or through post.)
I have to pay £269 by the end of the year, as Universal and Seaworld are priced for this year, not next, which saves a lot since I'll be travelling next year.
The remaining £440 needs to be paid 6 weeks before we leave. Already paid the 20% deposit with my FairFX card!
With the tickets sorted, and the kids eat free card, and free transport (which means I don't need to pay for a car), I'll hardly need any spending money. I'll only need some for food for me and shopping!
I've now committed myself, so am even more determined, and now under pressure, to make sure I save enough.
I'm going to POP!!!!! Woohoo!!!!!
Friday, 15 August 2008
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