most expensive part of vacation

[mel]

what do you think is the most expensive part of a disney vacation?

[laprana]

Before we joined DVC, I would have said accomodations. But now that we're in DVC, I chose dining. We spent more on the dining plan for our most recent trip (12 days) than we spent on airfare and APs! But it was worth it to us!

[SBETigg]

For us, it is accommodations. We love the GF, so no DVC for us.

[disneymom15]

For our upcoming trip (31 days away) I would say accomodations. Staying at a Moderate for 8 nights for a total cost of $940.00. We usually stay in the Value resorts.

[ali'sdad2003]

I voted tickets. With free dining and being able to go in Sept. or Oct., the tickets are the most expensive part of the MYW package. So, it is really not that bad.

65 Days to go!!!

[Emme&TeddysMommy]

Airfare is the Most expensive for us.. we tend to stay at value resort so the price is reasonable. But were a family of 4 and that adds up.

[caryrae]

1. Resort= $1101.33 for 8 nights
2. Park tickets= $460 2 adults 3 days each
3. Transportation= $216 rental car
4. Dining= Really have no idea

[Tinksalot]

I would have to agree with accommodations too! We usually drive and also take advantage of the free dining plan.

[gueli]

1) resort rate (7 nights mod) - $1200 (round off)
2) tickets (2 adults, 1 kid- partk hopper) $800
3) Transportation (Jet Blue) $660
4) Free dinning (saved $650)

aprox 170 hours of potential fun (ahh who needs sleep)

A Vacation for my family= Priceless memories

[SurferStitch]

For us, it is accommodations. We love the GF, so no DVC for us.

[DisneyWFan]

Accommodations were our biggest expense @ $2973(14 days) next was tickets @ $1987 (6 people 10 days) then airfare @ $1795 food unknown although expecting around $600 for tips & any extras oop. Free Dining just 24 days away

[Jodi]

Look at it this way, if you were not able to get the free dining, wouldn't the dining or food be the most costly? We have compared the years that we came without free dining and with free dining. We definetely say the dining is the biggest expense. We are greatful to be able to come during the free dining experience.

23 days and counting !!

[disneyboundagain]

At $700 a night, accommodations are far our biggest expense. I think there should have been another catagory, though, because that price also includes tickets. A extra trip in Aug this year will probably make AP a better deal

[OleDoleDoffin]

For those of us coming from Europe, there's no contest: AIRFARE! This time we're staying at Pop and getting the free dining package, so the plane tickets will cost us more than accomodations, park tickets, and our budget for extra food and souvenirs combined!

[yjgirl32]

I went with accomodations- since we are getting free dining. Although our tickets are quite expensive too- but I would have to include all our tickets to all the parks- including Seaworld.

[Ian]

Since we joined DVC it's probably the dining. We like to eat in the nicer sit-downs and that can add up, even when you're on the DDP.

[jonahbear2006]

I think it is tickets because we can choose to stay at the campground or value or moderate if we get a great deal or if we dont want to spend it, but park tickets are inevitable....that is why we go. With 6 people, we spend about $1600 on tickets, $2600 if we get annual passholders.

[ransam]

i always book packages so not sure what part is the most expensive....
probably the accomodations...

[MickeyandTink]

Since we live nearly 1500 miles away and are generally unable to take off more than 8-9 days straight, flying is our only practical option so airfare for the four of us tends to be the biggest expense.

Of course if we didn't generally stay in values and go during free dining, the trips wouldn't be happening at all.

[FaithTrustPixieDust]

Park tickets are the only thing that you can't really get a discount on. (not much of one anyway)