AboutSandy Nussbaum Expertise I am a Disney Destinations Specialist. I am happy to answer questions on Disney World, Disney Cruise Line & Adventures by Disney. As an owner of a Disney Exclusive Travel agency, www.distrips.net, we are on top of current promotions, park schedules, special events and more.
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Expert: Sandy Nussbaum Date: 6/9/2008 Subject: January rates...
Question 3 of my friends and I are looking to take a trip in January 2008 down to Disney World. I know rates are not up yet, but we want to start saving as much as possible so we can take this trip.
My question is- we are thinking of going January 4-10...is that an "off time" for Disney? I've been there 6 times, but each time I went, it was either in late October or early December, and i know both of those times are "slow" for Disney. (whatever slow is...)
If January 4-10 isn't an off-season time, what is a good time? We are on break from college classes December 12-January 11. We can't miss classes, and we are trying to find the CHEAPEST time possible to go during our winter break. We want to stay for about a week as well, because none of my friends have ever been to Disney, so we want to have plenty of time to cover everything.
I'm pretty much a "Disney nerd" and I've been looking into this for a while...I figured get just the basic Magic Your Way ticket with no park hopper or water park option and no dining plan.
So to sum it up- 4 people. Staying in a value resort. Just a base ticket. Sometime between December 12-January 11. What's the cheapest way to go?
Thanks for your time!
Answer Hi -
Thanks for checking with us. You are right, the 2009 rates are not out yet but based on 2008, here is some information for you.
Dec. 12-18 and January 1 - Feb 13 are all value season. Keep in mind January 8 - 10 is Marathon Weekend in Disney, so the crowds will go up. I would consider right when you get out of school on the 12th, you can book that now and enjoy all the holiday fun. The room is $82 a night + $10 extra per adult for the 3rd and 4th person + tax
5 day pass - $228.98
6 day pass - $231.11
7 day pass - $233.24
This is for one park per day, expiring 14 days from first use.
There is also a chance a promotion code could come out (most likely around October) that could be applied to your reservation.
