OPINION: Would you let Disney Plan your next vacation?

**Lou Mongello** · 02-05-2006, 06:36 PM

As we discuss on our MouseTunes podcast of February 5, 2006,

Would you let Disney Plan your next vacation?

After a test period in summer 2005, Adventures by Disney is set to officially launch in May 2006. In addition to the Wyoming and Hawaii adventures available during the test period, Adventures by Disney will be offering London & Paris, Costa Rica, Canadian Rockies and Italy Adventures. One other difference from the test period is that there will be two Hawaii adventures, one will include Oahu & Kauai, the other will include The Big Island & Oahu.

Adventures by Disney will have its inaugural adventure 5/28 - 6/3 2006 on a 6-day/7-night Oahu & Kauai Adventure. A few days later the Big Island & Oahu adventure will debut. In June 2006 the London & Paris, Costa Rica, Canadian Rockies and Wyoming Adventures debut. In July 2006, the Italy adventure debuts. Starting in September 2006 through October 2006 several "Adult Only" adventures will be offered.

For more details and the Adventure schedule for May 2006 - January 2007 see the Official Adventures by Disney site. http://abd.disney.go.com

So, what do YOU think? Would you use this service for your next Eurpoean, Hawaiian, Wisconsonian (?), etc vacation?

jarmitc2032 · 02-05-2006, 06:39 PM

I willing to try anything that makes planning easier.

lovedisprinces · 02-05-2006, 06:42 PM

Probobly not because i like to plan things out myself, but if it gives a lot of leeway and isnt too expensive for what it offers then i might.

Minnie_Mouse007 · 02-05-2006, 06:44 PM

Well, I really don't have to worry about that JUST yet. Maybe when I'm old enough to go on a................................................. ....................ROAD TRIP!!!!!!!!! lol.

**Stitch** · 02-05-2006, 06:51 PM

Heck no....planning the trip is half the fun.

DissyLove · 02-05-2006, 09:23 PM

I don't think so! Would it cost more?

streamlines · 02-06-2006, 08:45 AM

As a UK Citizen I am worried that Disney believe we use the Euro, as stated on the Adventure FAQ, you can use Euro's in a few high profile shops but to get a coffee etc you will need pounds.

The prices also seem very high and there also seems very little Disney Magic sprinkled onto these trips.

Hayden

1 Visit to WDW, 1 to Disneyland Paris and desperate for more....

dzney4lyf · 02-07-2006, 01:38 AM

I'm a think for myselfer.. i can't let someone else do all my planning..

trickster · 02-07-2006, 05:07 AM

I'm with Lori on this one - Planning is part of the fun of the build up upto the holiday!!!

dzney4lyf · 02-07-2006, 06:50 AM

Rich listens to reason.. and I am the voice of reason

butlers · 02-07-2006, 08:29 AM

I agree, planning is part of the fun and build up excitement

iwannabeminnie · 02-07-2006, 01:38 PM

Would I? Maybe. If I were going to Hawaii. Not to WDW though.

Benjo · 02-10-2006, 09:31 AM

I checked out the website, and the Costa Rica adventure stuff is definitely cool. There's the hanging bridges jungle tour, a rafting trip, and a zip-line adventure through the jungle. I think for something like this, and having never been to Costa Rica before, it would be a great way to see the different parts of the country with a lot of fun and different things to do. I'm not sure that I would do some of the other adventures in countries or states that I've been to before, but for something like the Costa Rica adventure, I'd consider doing it.

Boater · 03-09-2006, 04:31 PM

I'm sure Disney would be getting top dollar for a trip.

jarmitc2032 · 04-16-2006, 02:49 PM

only is they could pay for it

View Poll Results: Would you let Disney Plan your next non-Disney Theme park vacation?
Definitely!	4	6.78%
Maybe... I'd have to look into it some more	35	59.32%
No way	19	32.20%
Not now.. I'd need to see what others think first	1	1.69%
Voters: 59. You may not vote on this poll

02-05-2006, 06:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lou Mongello Lou Mongello (AKQJ10) - WDW Trivia Book Author and Site Owner/Admin Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Scotch Plains, NJ Posts: 7,824	OPINION: Would you let Disney Plan your next vacation? As we discuss on our MouseTunes podcast of February 5, 2006, Would you let Disney Plan your next vacation? After a test period in summer 2005, Adventures by Disney is set to officially launch in May 2006. In addition to the Wyoming and Hawaii adventures available during the test period, Adventures by Disney will be offering London & Paris, Costa Rica, Canadian Rockies and Italy Adventures. One other difference from the test period is that there will be two Hawaii adventures, one will include Oahu & Kauai, the other will include The Big Island & Oahu. Adventures by Disney will have its inaugural adventure 5/28 - 6/3 2006 on a 6-day/7-night Oahu & Kauai Adventure. A few days later the Big Island & Oahu adventure will debut. In June 2006 the London & Paris, Costa Rica, Canadian Rockies and Wyoming Adventures debut. In July 2006, the Italy adventure debuts. Starting in September 2006 through October 2006 several "Adult Only" adventures will be offered. For more details and the Adventure schedule for May 2006 - January 2007 see the Official Adventures by Disney site. http://abd.disney.go.com So, what do YOU think? Would you use this service for your next Eurpoean, Hawaiian, Wisconsonian (?), etc vacation? __________________ Lou Mongello WDW Trivia Books Author & Site Owner AKQJ10 >: 4 8 15 16 23 42 Listen to The WDW Radio Show Disney podcast Your Walt Disney World Information "Station"

02-05-2006, 06:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
jarmitc2032 E-Ticket beast. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,088	I willing to try anything that makes planning easier. __________________ Jarod My DeviantArt Page

02-05-2006, 06:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
lovedisprinces Annual Passholder Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,703	Probobly not because i like to plan things out myself, but if it gives a lot of leeway and isnt too expensive for what it offers then i might. __________________ "L'amour brille sous les étoiles Illuminant leur cœur Sa lumière Eclaire à l'infini Un sublime espoir" -so i dont really speak french but would love to would u amour to? 3 times w/i the celebration I'm a millionaire who got to the hot seat

02-05-2006, 06:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Minnie_Mouse007 "Laughter is America's most important export."-Walt Disney Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boynton Beach, Florida Posts: 2,506	Well, I really don't have to worry about that JUST yet. Maybe when I'm old enough to go on a................................................. ....................ROAD TRIP!!!!!!!!! lol. __________________ ~Elyse Can't we just skip to graduation? R.I.P. E.L.C. & Pauli I'm a Mickey lovin' girl in a Disney-fied world.

02-05-2006, 06:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
Stitch Gearing up for Mousefest! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 8,090	Heck no....planning the trip is half the fun. __________________ April Forum Contest Coordinator

02-05-2006, 09:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
DissyLove Wendy's real. I've seen her, so don't even start with me. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Back in Michigan..... Posts: 5,211	I don't think so! Would it cost more? __________________ I am in need of some Disney magic!!

02-06-2006, 08:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
streamlines Fastpass Holder Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 485	As a UK Citizen I am worried that Disney believe we use the Euro, as stated on the Adventure FAQ, you can use Euro's in a few high profile shops but to get a coffee etc you will need pounds. The prices also seem very high and there also seems very little Disney Magic sprinkled onto these trips. Hayden 1 Visit to WDW, 1 to Disneyland Paris and desperate for more....

02-07-2006, 01:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
dzney4lyf i come with a warning Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: in my own little world Posts: 12,738	I'm a think for myselfer.. i can't let someone else do all my planning.. __________________

02-07-2006, 05:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
trickster Hakuna Matata!!... It means no worries!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: In Neverland! Posts: 38,708	I'm with Lori on this one - Planning is part of the fun of the build up upto the holiday!!! __________________ Merry Christams and a Happy New Year

02-07-2006, 06:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
dzney4lyf i come with a warning Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: in my own little world Posts: 12,738	Rich listens to reason.. and I am the voice of reason __________________

02-07-2006, 08:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
butlers Lost in Tenderness!!!!!! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Inhaling the intoxicating scent of his cologne Posts: 22,574	I agree, planning is part of the fun and build up excitement __________________

02-07-2006, 01:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
iwannabeminnie I'm old! I'm like the cryptkeeper! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Berne, IN Posts: 8,022	Would I? Maybe. If I were going to Hawaii. Not to WDW though.

02-10-2006, 09:31 AM	#13 (permalink)
Benjo Cranium Commando Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Boston Area Posts: 688	I checked out the website, and the Costa Rica adventure stuff is definitely cool. There's the hanging bridges jungle tour, a rafting trip, and a zip-line adventure through the jungle. I think for something like this, and having never been to Costa Rica before, it would be a great way to see the different parts of the country with a lot of fun and different things to do. I'm not sure that I would do some of the other adventures in countries or states that I've been to before, but for something like the Costa Rica adventure, I'd consider doing it. __________________ You see the hat? I am Mrs. Nesbitt!

03-09-2006, 04:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
Boater B-Ticket Holder Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Redington Shores, FL Posts: 79	I'm sure Disney would be getting top dollar for a trip. __________________ Mark, Stayed at: Grand Floridian, Polynesian, Contemporary, Wilderness Lodge, Fort Wilderness Cabins (and in a tent once YUCK),Animal Kingdom Lodge, Yacht Club, Beach Club, Boardwalk, Caribbean, Port Orleans (both), Coronado Springs, Dolphin, Most of the Hotel Row, Many other off-site.

04-16-2006, 02:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
jarmitc2032 E-Ticket beast. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,088	only is they could pay for it __________________ Jarod My DeviantArt Page