How to Get Disney Tickets For FREE!
April 24, 2009 by Disney Insider Secrets
Filed under Disney Insider Secrets Journal, Featured
Vacations though wonderful and arguably necessary are costly, especially so when that vacation takes place in a wonderland of ongoing entertainment, like Orlando, or Kissimmee, Florida.
One usually leaves home with a budget in mind and then, more often than not finds something unexpectedly interesting to invest in and ends up splurging. “After all, we’re on vacation”, as the cliché goes. And the “we only go on vacation once every two years” excuse works just fine, but back at the home sweet home and working the long sweet long hours to compensate for blowing the vacation budget, we sometimes have regrets.
The Orlando, Florida area makes this a very likely situation, for now that Disney owns practically the whole state, there are theme parks for virtually any type of amusement you might have.
And then if that weren’t enough, there’s Universal Studios moving in right behind them to compete and at least from experiencing the crowds of tourists at both parks as well as what I’ve heard through word of mouth, they aren’t doing so badly.
So as exciting of a vacation getaway the Orlando area is, tourists often don’t get to experience or visit even half of the places they wanted to.
Consequently, in a way, many might feel still anxious and maybe even unsatiated at the end of their vacation because they didn’t get to ride “Back to the Future” at Universal because the kids were not tall enough to ride, or perhaps they sacrificed MGM Studios, which includes (begrudgingly) the hit exhibit, “Muppet Show in 3D”, for daughter Mary’s desired for the Animal Kingdom theme park instead.
And yes, of course there’s always the whole “maybe we’ll make a trip back next summer” deal, but unless you live within driving distance of the Orlando area, do you really want to spend another consecutive vacation amidst sweaty strangers with matching neon fanny packs and annoying bubble gum chewing habits? Probably not.
If you choose Orlando as your dedicated vacation spot this year, plan carefully as you probably won’t be going back there for a while.
So you’re thinking, What’s next? There are so many amusement parks and themed dinner theatres, and other forms of entertainment to choose form starting at Disney and stretching as far as eating drumsticks with your hands at Medieval Times and the numerous variations of the “Las Vegas Buffet”.
How do you choose and more importantly, how do you fit enough theme parks and entertainment in the schedule to make the vacation a fulfilling one with out essentially throwing your wallet to Shamu’s “in-heat” mate at Sea World?
Believe it or not, there is a way to visit a handful of amusement parks and entertainment events and at the end of each day, still have enough cash leftover to squander it without uneasiness on cheesy souvenirs like the theme imprinted pressed penny or the animal of your choice miraculously crafted in wax by a machine in less then three minutes. (If these novelty items don’t ring a bell with you, I assure you, at the end of y our Orlando amusement park vacation, they will).
The situation, the truly incredibly unbelievable answer is simple: timeshares. Touring Timeshares. There is a massive market in timeshare touring by vacationing tourists in the Orlando area and it’s really a shame that more people aren’t too skeptical to take advantage of it.
Here’s the rundown:
Your Obligations- In order to receive your free gift, which in Orlando is usually your choice of either two tickets to any theme park or $80 cash, you and your spouse or significant other must agree to endure a 90 minute “presentation” which is really a hopeful tour introducing you to one of the hundreds of timeshare resorts in the Orlando/Kissimmee area.
You typically will have to show up around 8am and sit and make small talk with a salesperson or two over coffee and occasionally, refreshments. This salesperson then walks you around the resort, showing off a couple rooms.
There is absolutely zero pressure until the last 15 minutes, where even then, the discomfort is extremely mild. In this last 15 minutes, the salesperson has to give hi/her final pitch trying to entice you to invest by laying out payment plans and attempting to prove to you that you’d save tons of vacation money by purchasing.
It’s really not that bad and you’ll usually be in a room with all the other tourists who just want a free gift. Expect to be interrupted every so often by announcements on a loudspeaker and some sort of loud bell or cheering signal to let everyone know that john and Mary smith from St. Louis just got sucked in.
How to squirm out of the sales conversation- This is easier than you’d probably presume. All you have to say is that you never make big decisions without thinking it over for at least a week or so.
The salesperson will inform you that unless you decide on that day, you will lose the killer deal s/he is giving you. Simply maintain a firm tone of voice, look the salesperson in the eye and say I’m sorry but you will not be able to convince me. This is a big decision to make and I must mull it over.”
Reasons to not be afraid- This is really a lot easier than it sounds. Many people shy away from this sort of thing (I call it an adventure) because they don’t like wasting their time or being put on the spot. But what you need to consider is that cold sales are difficult and all salespeople know the return percentage is v very low.
They simply want Cheap Cialis to expose as many people to their facility/product as possible because according to standard odds, a few people really will buy. Thus, they offer free gifts and monetary incentives to get you out there. But these people at the timeshare companies, especially in a place like Orlando, are fully aware that you really just want to go through the motions and walk away with your free loot. Thus, there is very little pressure.
How to get involved in a timeshare tour- When you are in the Orlando area, all you need to do is look around for little booths on the side of the road that proclaim “Free Disney Tickets” or “Free Universal Tickets” or something to that resort.
They are all over the place when you get a couple highway exits away from the actual park locations and drive around the areas where roads and roads after roads of little hotels are.
All you need to do is approach the person at this booth and tell them you are interested and they will set you up with a time and place to go. If you are really looking to save money, you can take advantage of a timeshare tour every morning, as each booth usually is marketing a different timeshare resort since there are so many in the area.
Disney Fast Pass Secrets
April 24, 2009 by Disney Insider Secrets
Filed under Disney Insider Secrets Journal
In 1999 the Disney parks introduced the world to FastPass. A free service that uses computerized ticket machines to allow visitors the opportunity to avoid standing in line for the most popular attractions throughout the Disneyland Resort. Waiting in long lines has now become a thing of the past for those who know the ins & out of how to use FastPass.
How the FastPass reservation machines work:
The FastPass attraction machines are extremely easy to use. Just look for the FastPass machines at a participating show or attraction and insert your park admission ticket. The FastPass machine will print you a ticket with a one hour time slot in which you can return and experience the attraction without having to wait in the full length of the queue. Once you have your reservation you can use the time to visit other attractions, pose for a picture with Mickey Mouse, or get an autograph from you favorite Disney Princess. When it is time for your FastPass reservation make your way back to the attraction, hand your pass to the cast member at the entrance and enjoy the ride without any lengthy line.
There are a few restrictions involved with Disney FastPass though. Each guest may hold only one FastPass for one attraction every two hours or after the one-hour window expires; whichever comes first.
Tips & Secrets:
* Not all of the machines within the parks are connected to the same reservation system. Roger Rabbit?s Cartoon Spin (Disneyland) and Grizzly River Run (California Adventure) are each on a totally separate computer reservation system. The machines at these attractions are not able to detect if you currently have a reservation at another attraction, which makes it possible to hold a second FastPass reservation at these attractions while still having another reservation elsewhere.
* The bottom of your Disney FastPass reservation ticket will tell you what time you can acquire another FastPass. This is usually the same time as the beginning of your one hour return slot, which means that you can make another FastPass reservation before you?ve even used your first FastPass. The best strategy to maximize the number of attractions you visit in a day is to always get another FastPass ticket A.S.A.P.
* One little known and very unofficial FastPass secret is that the passes don’t really expire after the ending time listed on them - hang onto them and use them a few hours later. This way you aren’t forced to rush back and forth across the park to ride at certain Provigil online No prescription times. Cast Members have been instructed to honor the late arrivals since they don?t really know the circumstances which have made that guest late.
* AAA offers vacation packages that include an ?Enhanced FastPass?. This version of FastPass doesn?t have restrictions and users can collect one FastPass after another without time or quantity restrictions. The AAA packages including this ?Enhanced FastPass? are not cheap, but if you are willing to pay you?ll find the benefits are well worth it.
Unofficial Guide to Disney…What You Need To Know
April 4, 2009 by Disney Insider Secrets
Filed under Disney Discount Vacation Guides Reviews, Disney Insider Secrets Journal, Vacation Planning Tips, Tricks, & Resources
Bob Sehlinger and Len Testa have come together to create an amazing tour book called… “The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2009.”
They set out to make this a complete A-Z Disney tour guide to make sure your Disney Vacation is an awesome event.
But is the “Unofficial Guide to Disney” the Ultimate resource for those wanting more then a tour and information guide; like how to get Disney discounts and deals on tickets, hotels, travel, etc?
The simple answer to that is no.
But what the unofficial guide to disney does do, it does it right and like no other Amazon guide out there.
The Unofficial Guide to Disney is loaded with pictures and information and Testa and Sehlinger are straight-forward in giving out their opinions and the majority of the people out seem to agree with their opinions and choices making this a trust worthy source of great info.
Here’s what you really need to know….
Most people want to know how to get the deals and how to save time and money.Your simply not going to find that kind of info at Amazon, Barnes n Noble, or Borders books stores. Basic info is what you get at these book stores.
If your searching for Disney Insider Secrets and short cuts to the Disney deals then you need to find the premium resources that will walk you through in detail where and how to get all this secret stuff. For example one of these premium guides was written by an Ex-Disney Employee who tells all…
I won’t go into detail about these two Disney insider guides but you can check them out here for more info.
Check out the Disney Insider Secrets Guides here >>
No matter which one of these insider savings guides you choose they are the real deal when it comes to Disney Insider Secrets… and they are worth every penny.
You’ll invest a few bucks more, but in this case you do get what you pay for.
As for The Unofficial Guide to Disney, is it worth it?
Heck, yeah!
If you want an A-Z Disney resource at your disposal with down-to-earth advice, tips and opinions then this is as good as it gets.
Combine this with one of the Disney Insider Guides I suggest getting, and together you will have the Ultimate Disney Insiders Secrets Guide which = The Ultimate Disney Dream Vacation for half the price.
So what inside the Unofficial Guide to Disney?
Basically 848 pages of good stuff like…
* Trip Planning Tips & Tricks
* Detailed Resort information
* Attraction overviews, reviews, and ratings by age group
* Touring Plans which offer step-by-step guidance even by the day
* Addresses for all your family needs
The only major down turn to this guide is that the organization is a mess. It’s a Disney Encyclopedia that could take weeks to go through. Finding what you need to know is a chore and some of the comments are a bit cynical. So if you can get past what I feel is a small flaw then you will be satisfied.
Here’s the features of the The Provigil pharmacy Unofficial Guide to Disney from Amazon…
Five Great Features and Benefits offered ONLY by The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World:
1. Exclusively patented, field-tested touring plans that save as much as four hours of standing in line in a single day
2. Tips, advice, and opinions from hundreds of Walt Disney World guests in their own words
3. Almost 250 hotels rated and ranked for quality and value, including the top non-Disney hotels for families
4. A complete Dining Guide with ratings and reviews of all Walt Disney World restaurants, plus extensive alternatives for dining deals outside the World
5. Every attraction rated and ranked for each age group; extensive, objective, head-to-head comparisons of the Disney and Universal theme parks
You can get your copy below…
