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Today I'm going to try to go through the different Magic Your Way packages Disney World has to offer. I will explain the dining plans more in the future, but today we'll stick with this. True, they are 'packages' but, the difference between these and just the quick and easy sign me ups on the Disney main website is, if you know what you are doing, you can get exactly what you want without extras you won't use. Given, a lot of times you have to go through a travel agent to get the best deals due to promotional codes and the like, it gives a good idea of how Disney *can* be more affordable.
Before I go through them though, there are options you should keep in mind before even looking into the packages. How long will you be there, what kind of schedule do you want (as in, will you be going to more than one park a day?) and of course how your family choses to dine while at the parks. I would like to point out here that on the main website, when you use the package booker, they will automatically tag on park hopper tickets (which I do actually recommend unless you plan on only going to one park a day and that is all), and water park tickets (if you are only staying a few days and or you don't care about water parks), these can be left off or tagged back on as you chose.
I personally get way into park hopping and not so much with the water parks. I have found that it is hard enough to get in everything in the main 4 parks without water parks, but it is all about preference and family vacation time.
Also, I would like to add, the dining plans are *excellent* given, if you bring your own food and or get an offsite place with a kitchen that is a totally value conscious way to go. This is where I like to splurge though. To me it completes the experience, getting to eat where I never would before. I'm going to give the packages and the cost of the meal plans. These are addons after tickets plus resort costs.
Magic Your Way Base Package: This is included when you click on the option for a package deal, and usually on the website includes of course, whatever accomodations you chose, tickets, and no dining. The packages all also include these perks:
- Room accommodations of your choice
-Planet Hollywood $15 meal voucher and souvenir keepsake (Valid for $15 worth of food and non-alcoholic beverages and a souvenir merchandise keepsake at Planet Hollywood, Downtown Disney West Side. Not valid with any other offers or discounts. One voucher per room. One keepsake per room. Voucher required for keepsake.)
-Disney's Miniature Golf Experience (Valid for one round of miniature golf per room at either Disney's Fantasia Gardens or Disney's Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Courses.)
- Sea Raycers or boat rental offer (Receive a certificate valid for 30 extra minutes of watercraft fun when you buy 60 minutes applicable for up to 5 Guests. Certificate valid for Sea Raycers by Sea Ray, Boston Whaler 170 Montauk and Pontoon boat rentals at participating Walt Disney World marina locations. (One per room. Not valid all dates; restrictions apply.)
- Disney arcade game card Receive an arcade game card voucher valid for 100 game play points in arcades located in Disney Resort hotels. (One card per room.)
- Spa, fishing and water sports discounts Receive certificates for 15% off the regular price of select spa treatments or therapies, 10% off the regular price of select fishing excursions and 10% off the regular price of all activities at Sammy Duvall's Water Sports Center. (Subject to availability; restrictions apply.)
- Commemorative luggage tag
Magic Your Way Plus Quick Service Dining: As the name implies, it includes everything above plus dining. This particular dining plan is great for people who are all about fast food dining options while at the park. It gives you more time to get in and out of restaurants but only allows you to eat at the fast-food type places plus snacks. You get two meals, two snacks, and a resort refillable mug.
The cost: $34.99 per night per adult or junior (ages 10-17), $11.99 per night for children (ages 3-9). Unless they are running the free dining option and you are staying in a value resort. Then it is included. Given, sounds kind of expensive but adding it all up unless you just don't eat much you do end up coming out ahead.
Magic Your Way Plus Dining: Also includes everything as mentioned in the regular package but instead of only the fast food places, you get one table service meal a day. This means you can have character breakfasts/dinners and eat at some of the amazing Epcot restaurants. This one gets tricky though if you do want to dine at the super nice resort restaurants. This plan does not include the refillable mug but you do get two snacks as well
The cost: $47.99 per night per adult or junior (ages 10-17), $12.99 per night for children (ages 3-9) - unless they are running the free dining promotion and you are in a moderate resort. Then it is included.
Magic Your Way Plus Delux Dining: This plan includes all that was in the basic plan, plus 3 meals a day (wherever you want to eat except for two very fine dining places), 2 snacks and the refillable mug. This is the one I prefer but we don't have kids yet and we both like to try new places and keep our dining options open. Some of the restaurants require two 'meal points' so with this one you can pretty much eat anywhere. The down side is, sometimes you have to limit your time in the parks, but sometimes we like to sit back and just enjoy our meal and surroundings anyway so for us it was the best fit.
The Cost: $78.99 per night per adult or junior (ages 10-17), $21.99 per night for children (ages 3-90) unless they are running the free dining plan, then you get it for the cost difference between the two, so...$31 a night.
Magic Your Way Premium Package: This includes the delux dining plan, Unlimited Use of Select Recreation - Enjoy unlimited use of select recreational activities including Disney's 18-hole championship golf courses (greens fees, electric cart, range balls, rental golf shoes and rental golf clubs included), water sports, guided fishing excursions, horseback riding etc,
- Admission to the Cirque du Soleil Show La Nouba - Admission to this "must-see" show offers a truly dazzling evening of spectacular entertainment. One admission per person. Advance reservations are required and can be made up to 180 days in advance by calling (407) 939-7600 (407) 939-7600 .
- PhotoPass Portrait Session - Guests receive one Portrait Session and Print Package from Disney's PhotoPass Professional Portraits Service. A portrait session includes 20-35 minutes with a Disney's PhotoPass portrait photographer resulting in dozens of professionally composed photos. Advance reservations required. Guests should call (407) 934-4004 (407) 934-4004 to book their session.
- Unlimited Admission to Select Disney Tours - Includes most tours EXCEPT Backstage Magic, Dolphins in Depth, Aqua Seas, Divequest and Holiday D-Lights. Theme park admission is required for theme park tours. Some restrictions may apply and advance reservations are required. Subject to availability and schedule. Call (407) WDW-TOUR to make reservations.
- Unlimited Admission to Select Children's Activity Centers - Kids ages 3-12 get admission to Children's Activity Centers at select Disney Resorts. Some restrictions may apply and advance reservations are required. Hours and activities vary by location. Dinner option may be offered. Call (407) WDW-DINE to make reservations.
- Preferred Fireworks Viewing - Enjoy preferred fireworks viewing for Wishes at Magic Kingdom and IllumiNations at Epcot. One viewing per theme park, voucher required. Advance reservations are required at least 24 hours prior and can be made up to 90 days prior to viewing date by calling (407) 939-7860 (407) 939-7860 . Subject to availability, certain block-out dates apply. (One certificate per person.)
The cost: $169 per adult per day and $119 per child
And finally
Magic Your Way Platinum Package: For$229 per adult per day and $160 per child per day This sucker includes everything in the premium package (including dining) PLUS this:
- Itinerary Planning - Personalized Itinerary Planning is included to help with the details. A Disney Itinerary Planner will make contact up to 180 days prior to arrival.
- Magical Evening Events - Enjoy 2 spectacular entertainment events under the stars:
Reserved seating at Fantasmic! on selected nights and shows (performed Mondays and Thursdays only; schedule subject to change without notice; valid Theme Park admission and advanced reservations required; one per person; subject to availability).
A spectacular fireworks cruise to view either IllumiNations at Epcot OR Wishes at Magic Kingdom (one cruise per reservation, advance reservations required, subject to availability, Itinerary Planner will assist with reservations).
- Spa Treatment - One selected luxurious skin therapy, relaxing body treatment or manicure & pedicure is available at participating spa locations to help make your tensions melt away (one treatment per guest, age restrictions apply). Itinerary Planner will assist with reservations.
- Richard Petty Ride-Along Experience - Guests can "ride shotgun" in a two-seat stock car driven by a professional instructor and experience the thrill of a simulated Race Qualifying Run (3 laps). One Richard Petty Ride Along Experience per room (ages 14 and up). Proof of age required. No reservations needed. Offered daily 9:00 am - 4:00 pm; operating hours subject to change due to inclement weather.
- Disney PhotoPass CD - As a remembrance of your trip, you will receive one Disney's PhotoPass Photo CD per room, created especially for Magic Your Way Platinum Package Guests.The Photo CD is only redeemable online and DOES NOT include the photos from your Portrait Session.
- In-Room Babysitting - One-on-one in-room babysitting is provided by Kids Nite Out. The caregivers will provide individual attention to your child right in the comfort of your Disney Resort room. Itinerary Planner can assist with advance reservations.
Hope all this helps a little with Disney understanding. I'll be taking a crack at many different areas of explaining Disney in the future, so if you have any questions, let me know!
Source: http://fightingthegrey.blogspot.com/2010/08/attempting-to-explain-packages.html
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