The Walt Disney's Armed Forces Salute specials run from January 3, 2010 to July 31, 2010. All retired and active military (US only), their family (up to 5 people) , and spouses qualify for this Disney program. This program allows military personnel to buy Disney's 4-Day Military Promotional Base Tickets for just $99, plus tax for not only themselves, but also up to five more friends or family members.
If you would like a little more fun, consider the Water Park Fun and More ticket for an additional $26, plus tax.
You cannot transfer the tickets to others and the ticket does expire on September 31, 2010. There are block out dates of 3/27/10 to 4/9/10 for all of the Disney parks and 7/3/10 to 7/4/10 fro the Magic kingdom only.
The Disney theme park monarchy is changing their marketing strategy for 2010. In 2009 amongst a global recession, Disney still managed to increase attendance to its theme parks which are located in Anaheim, California and Orlando, Florida. The major Disney parks that attract the most visitors include the Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and Disneyland.
During the recession in 2009,Disney heavily promoted reduced ticket prices as well as discounted accommodations. One of their biggest promotions was the free ticket offered to visitors who came on their birthday. Of course Disney, was planning on the birthday boy or girl bringing along a few paying friends and family members.
The marketing strategy for 2010 is going to be a bit different than 2009. In 2009, Disney was able to keep park attendance up but at the same time, they chose to cut into their profit margins to do so. In 2010, Disney will be a bit stingier in their effort to increase their bottom line which will mean higher ticket and hotel pricing in 2010. If you are coming to Orlando, and you would like a great deal on hotels in Orlando, be sure to take a look at the Orlando hotels that we offer at discount prices.
For the first time in ten years, spending at Disney World is down. While attendance has been up the guests at Disney World have spent less on theme park tickets, dining, souvenirs, and accommodations. This is only the third time in Disney World history where spending has not increased over the previous year.
Here are 5 ways guests saved money at Disney World this year: 1. Tickets- Guests went for the free tickets such as Free Birthday ticket and guests also opted for the base tickets as compared to the park hopper tickets. 2. Souvenirs- Guest purchased less souvenirs this year than last. One great way to spend less on souvenirs is purchase souvenirs on the last day of your vacation. This way kids can spend the days at Disney looking at everything that they could possibly want and at the end of the trip they can pick their most favorite item. 3. Accommodations- One of the best ways to save money on your Disney World vacation is to stay at one of the Allstar Resorts or stay at a hotel off Disney World property. You might be surprised but you can save at least 30% on your vacation by just staying off site as compared to staying at a Disney owned hotel. 4. Dining- The best way to save money on dining at Disney World is to eat off property, but there are so many good restaurants inside the parks this sometimes is not reasonable. Many restaurants offer 50% off deals if you eat during their off peak hours.
Once the economy bounces back and the unemployment rate gets better the amount of money guests spend at Disney World should go up.
Christmas is a very special time of the year and Disney World is a very magical place to visit in December. Disney World is already decked out with all the Holiday decorations and all the festivities are under way, but Christmas would not be complete with out ole Saint Nick. Here are a few places you can see Santa at Disney World: 1) Epcot- At the American Adventure Santa will be there from 1:30 to 3:30 and he will be back at 6:30 as well as 8:30. 2) Magic Kingdom-10 am to 5:30pm in the Town Square. 3)Downtown Disney Market Place- 12pm to 10pm This is the best place to see Santa since he is here for such a long time, the lines tend to be quite short from 1pm to 5:30pm.
Many of the hotels on Disney World property also offer the opportunity for guests to meet Santa, but it is best if you call these hotels for date and times.
Why stay at hotels inside Disney when you can stay at a hotel on the outskirts for a fraction of the price? Assumed convenience is the answer for many. That ends up as mighty expensive assumption for many families. It is our experience that a hotel just outside Disney is better for most families than one within the theme park.
A major concern for many people who decide to stay at a hotel inside Disney World is that if they chose one outside the theme park then they would end up wasting all this time to make it inside the park. The truth of the matter is that whether staying at a hotel inside Disney or not there is still often a ferry ride or some other mode of transportation required to make it into the actual theme parks. Also, what happens if you also want to visit Sea World? The reality is that it usually takes just as long to enter the park from most hotels directly outside the theme park as one within it.
The best advice is to wake up early or perhaps realize that you might not. Many people are initially excited by the fact that guests who stay at hotels inside Disney are allowed to enter the park earlier. In reality few of those people do. Quite often people staying just outside the park end up inside Disney World before those staying at a Disney owned property. Also, the cost savings for an average family who stays just outside the park are often tremendous! Wherever you stay, we hope this short bit of information helps when planning your Orlando Vacation.
Many people ponder over whether it is a smarter choice to stay inside the Disney World theme park or to stay on the outskirts. We’ve noticed a few definitive benefits to staying in the theme park, but they come at a hefty price. It is not uncommon to spend two or three times as much by staying inside Disney World rather than in a vacation home just outside the park. That said, vacationers willing to foot the extra expense will enjoy admittance into that park approximately an hour earlier than the general public and also experience the convenience of staying in a Disney owned property.
Most people find that the extra amenities are not worth the price tag. There are thousands of vacation homes that are located just outside the theme park. Oftentimes these homes are much larger and more luxurious than those found in the park. They also are ideal for those visitors who want to see more than Disney World. Those guests who also want to go to SeaWorld, play golf, or experience the many other attractions in Florida often prefer a place outside Disney.
Whether deciding to stay inside the theme park or just outside that are owned by Disney, make certain to have a fun time. Visiting Orlando and Disney World is a once in a lifetime experience for many people and more than anything everyone here at OrlandoVacation.com simply wants visitors to enjoy themselves. So have fun search for a place to stay and have even more fun once you arrive!
The Tusker House restaurant in Africa at Disney's Animal Kingdom will soon undergo a transformation from a fast-food eatery to a buffet. It will feature a breakfast with the characters as well as lunch and dinner and will re-open in late fall. The original menu featured sandwiches, soups and salads and was among the best fast food in all of Walt Disney World.
