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yes some airlines gives it free

I’m planning a surprise vacation for my wife to Disneyland on January 2-3, 2010 and the prices for a 2-day hopper on the Disney website is $151.00 per person. We do not have the luxury of staying for a three day trip so we only are looking for a 2 day hopper. I’ve found a few websites that sell the tickets for a discount but you must be a California resident. I’m not a member of AAA or any other organizations so that doesn’t help either. So where can I get a few discount passes online for our trip other than the Disney site? Thanks!
I don’t want to use eBay as all the offers I can find on there are really hokey. Most of them involve renting the tickets whereas you obtain them one day and have to return them at night and are often extremely unreliable and a major hassle. I am more looking to find a travel agency who can offer the tickets at a discount without having to be a California resident.

Honestly, you have to be willing to work for the discount.

- If you don’t hassle eBay/craiglist you won’t get a good discount. (My sister sold a park hopper ticket part of a multiday at $40, she made money, they saved money. it was the last day, so she didn’t need it back)

- If you don’t want to deal with online, share a multi ticket with another friends/family attending the days before or after you.

- The next best thing is to have a membership to AAA, Costco, or attend a convention at Anaheim convention center.
Costco offers a 4 day park hopper for $159.99. Yes you have to be a resident, but who checks? Membership costs $50 for the year (if you don’t already have one). Walk into a so cal costco, pick up the tickets, pay for it, redeem it at costco, walk into the gates at disneyland! IF they stop you, just say your local relatives bought it for you. (no law against gift giving) [I bought mine from Costco] If you go to AAA.com you can book your trip without a card number. If you attend a convention, they give attendees cheaper tickets.

-If you don’t need all 4 days from the costco ticket and sell the remaining days or share with another family.

-If any of your kids are in university, colleges offer discount tickets. (I also did this, got about $6 off). Check your work place, HR usually has a list of discounts they offer employees.

Finally, disneyland is offering free admission in 2010 for "give a day-get a day" volunteer program. Don’t know all the details, but look into it.

If you are unwilling to do that, then I’m sorry…you have to be creative for what you want.

I don’t think so. I’m a military dependent and I can’t find military discounts anywhere for airline tickets!

Ok, so in addition to Expedia, Orbitz, etc, I was wondering if any of you guys had any ideas on how to get some extra discounts?

thanks in advance.

Decide which airline offers you the best routing and fare, then become a member of its frequent flier program. Stick to this same airline every time you fly and after accumulating enough air miles, you can exchange for a free ticket.

http://www.coupon-code.biz/Travel/Orbitz-com-Coupon-Code/index.html

I am 25yrs old and I want to bring my GF, also my age, to Walt DISNEY WORLD!!! I know there is a lot to see there, so I want to stay for a few days. What would you suggest would be the best option? Could I see the whole park in four days? Should I see certain parts more than others? What is a resoanable priced hotel? Thanks for any info you give me!!!
Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Great vacation choice!

Check out waltdisneyworld.com for tons of info…you can even book your entire vacation thru that site.

There is no way to see everything in 4 days…we’ve spent 30 days there over 4 vacations and STILL haven’t seen everything!

I highly recommend staying on property…you get free transport around all the parks and the chance to go early or stay late for "extra magic hours"…plus there’s nothing like immersing yourself in Disney 24/7.

Each park is different: Animal Kingdom has a cool safari ride and an awesome roller coaster. Disney Studios is the place to go if you love movies and thrill rides…you can hear the screams from "Tower of Terror" all over the park. Epcot is THE place to eat as well as explore other countries…but don’t underestimate Future World (the front part of Epcot that sometimes gets left out) Soarin’ is there and it’s a great ride (see what different scents you pick-up as you fly over California). And you can’t go to Disney without spending time at the Magic Kingdom! Take the train ride around the whole park and jump off whenever something looks interesting. MK is quintessential Disney…and not just for kids!

Try to catch the fireworks in whatever park you end the day in…and stay for a parade if you can.

As for hotels, Disney offers everything from inexpensive (Pop Century) to outrageous (Grand Floridian)…we like Port Orleans French Quarter for it’s beautiful grounds, comfy rooms, and moderate price.

Seriously consider a dining plan…there are several to choose from and we’ve always found it to be a good deal.

Hope you have a GREAT time!

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