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Prudence · 08-18-2006, 11:34 PM

Okay - so I'm waffling on all the details. Should I come December 16-20? Or Jan 3-7? In January the airports (and theoretically the parks) are less crowded, but December is more festive. And the 16th is my birthday.

Kevy Baby · 08-19-2006, 09:07 AM

The DL site does list things past November, but the first weekend in January is about the time that iasw and HMH shut down to remove the Holiday overlays. You MAY catch them before the shutdown, but not guaranteed. Same for any Holiday fireworks.

Also, hours are going to be much shorter in January.

Yes, it may be busier in December, but I am a big fan of the Holiday energy to be found at the park.

Prudence · 08-19-2006, 10:48 AM

It's also $300 cheaper to come in December.

Kevy Baby · 08-19-2006, 01:50 PM

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It's also $300 cheaper to come in December.

Really? How come? (I would have thought January to be cheaper - less demand.

Prudence · 08-19-2006, 08:26 PM

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Really? How come? (I would have thought January to be cheaper - less demand.

I have no idea. Total shock to me. I was doing a price check on a whim and that was the result.

RStar · 08-20-2006, 08:48 AM

I have a job and still go sevral times a month to the parks. AND go to the movies as often. I say, skip Napa Rose and go to cheeper food. Save money spending less when you go, that way you get the best of both worlds.

Have fun!

Prudence · 08-20-2006, 10:57 AM

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... I say, skip Napa Rose and go to cheeper food...

I'm just going to pretend you didn't say that. Skip Napa Rose? no way!

Oh, and the reason it's cheaper in December is a one night free promotion in the hotel. We were going to go to for three nights, but heck, we'll stay the fourth now.

I'm not committed enough yet to buy nonrefundable airfare, but has anyone had experience with "low price guarantees"? Alaska says they'll match any online price, and Travelocity is about $60 cheaper right now than Alaska for the same flights. You have to buy from Alaska first, then call the special phone number and they're verify and refund the difference. Of course, I immediately wonder if that's the special phone number that's only staffed every second thursday of months beginning with "L".

RStar · 08-20-2006, 09:51 PM

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I'm just going to pretend you didn't say that. Skip Napa Rose? no way!

Not that it isn't worth it, but going to something cheeper will save money. Frankly, due to my wife being disabled and out of work for several years, and my recently been disabled for a few months and recently back to work, I haven't been able to check out the Napa Rose, Hooks Point, or Granvilles. I just can't aford it right now. I can't wait to try them! But I don't stay away from the parks on a lower budget either.

Prudence · 08-20-2006, 09:58 PM

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Not that it isn't worth it, but going to something cheeper will save money.

And staying home would save lots of money. No point in going if we don't do the things that make a visit fun for us.

Matterhorn Fan · 08-20-2006, 11:14 AM

Call the number and ask how it works first. They're probably hoping that people will just book first and then forget to call to ask for the discount. Who knows--maybe you'll get someone nice on the phone who will book for you.

At least, it can't hurt to ask.

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Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	Okay - so I'm waffling on all the details. Should I come December 16-20? Or Jan 3-7? In January the airports (and theoretically the parks) are less crowded, but December is more festive. And the 16th is my birthday. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	The DL site does list things past November, but the first weekend in January is about the time that iasw and HMH shut down to remove the Holiday overlays. You MAY catch them before the shutdown, but not guaranteed. Same for any Holiday fireworks. Also, hours are going to be much shorter in January. Yes, it may be busier in December, but I am a big fan of the Holiday energy to be found at the park. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	It's also $300 cheaper to come in December. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	I have a job and still go sevral times a month to the parks. AND go to the movies as often. I say, skip Napa Rose and go to cheeper food. Save money spending less when you go, that way you get the best of both worlds. Have fun! __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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Matterhorn Fan Double Agent Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Back East Posts: 2,071	Call the number and ask how it works first. They're probably hoping that people will just book first and then forget to call to ask for the discount. Who knows--maybe you'll get someone nice on the phone who will book for you. At least, it can't hurt to ask.
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