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« on: June 03, 2006, 03:35:05 pm » |
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Hey guys, I need to take my family on a vacation. Being the "ever sniveling," poor bastard, school teachers that we are  , my wife and I need to find a way to get into the theme parks on the cheap. The wife has a cousin that's pretty well off and has a nice ranch somewhere in San Diego. If we crash at his place, that would save us some bucks on a place to stay. But, how do I get into Disney, Legoland, etc. on the cheap? Anybody have any insider secrets? PLEASE let me know! (PM, Email me, or put up a post) THANK YOU! Scott Faivre |
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Ovalnut
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« Reply #1 on: June 03, 2006, 06:01:09 pm » |
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Try www.getawaytoday.org they usually have good deals and your school might have them as a fundraiser partner. We use them when we go to California and for hotels. This time we got free Seaworld tickets for adults and paid half price for San Diego zoo tickets and there's a $10 delivery charge. The more you get, the more you save. |
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« Reply #2 on: June 03, 2006, 07:07:38 pm » |
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Scott, I wish I had known that last week as I have a student that works at Disneyland and another at the big water park at Irvine Meadows...at lest I think. What days are you coming out this way? My last school class night is 6/13....the Tuesday after the Classic....figures.... and it is a bad time of the year for stress on me.....  |
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QuickKafer
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« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2006, 08:28:51 pm » |
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Thanks for the replies guys!
I guess I should have been more specific. I'd like to cruise around So Cal the week after the Classic. This way I'm only paying for the gas to get there once. I'm thinking of staying Monday-Wednesday (June 12-14or15) or Thursday. San Diego Zoo would be a big hit with my girls!
I'll take a look at that link.
THANKS!
Scott Faivre
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« Reply #4 on: June 04, 2006, 06:25:35 am » |
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And those tickets come with the tours, train, skyfari, and petting zoo. San Diego Zoo is over the top. My kids picked that and Seaworld over Disney. I'm excited myself.
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« Reply #5 on: June 04, 2006, 09:32:49 am » |
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If your going to the San Diego Zoo, go early in the morning. They feed the animals early and they are all up at that time. Later in the day they are all snoozing.
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Eric Ellis (57HotrodVW)
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« Reply #6 on: June 04, 2006, 10:44:09 am » |
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Hey Scott, I did a bunch of searching prior to our recent trips to Disneyland and Disney World. After much searching, I found that there are not any Disney tickets out there that are discounted much without some major strings to go along with them. You'll see discount tickets advertised, but you have to first endure some kind of multi-hour marketing/sales BS re:condos or property for sale. Check out the following links for some good info: Disneyland Overview http://www.allearsnet.com/dlr/tp/dl/dl.htmDisney's California Adventure http://www.allearsnet.com/dlr/tp/dca/dca.htmUnofficial Disneyland forum #1 http://forums.wdwmagic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=13Unofficial Disneyland forum #2 http://www.intercotwest.com/boards/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgiSomething that is not advertised is the fact that you can bring in your own soft coolers/duffle bags with drinks (no glass) and snack type foods. Doing so is a lot easier on the wallet, and has worked great for us. If you travel north a bit (Dana Point or Long Beach), a day trip to Catalina Island is awesome. We took the Catalina Express ( http://www.catalinaexpress.com/) out to Catalina Island and Avalon ( http://www.ecatalina.com, http://www.visitcatalinaisland.com, and http://www.catalinaexpress.com/avalon.php), and had a blast there w/the family. Lots of stuff to do, eat, and see. I'd probably pick it again over a day at one of the theme parks. We went on a seal watching trip that was cool, and looked into a neat trip on a glass bottom boat, but our schedule didn't allow for it. I agree with the posts re: the SD Zoo. VERY cool - definitely check it out if you have time. If you're in SD, you may also want the short drive over to Coronado Island. It's a good way to spend a few hours on a cool beach next to an awesome old hotel ( http://www.hoteldel.com) --Eric |
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« Reply #7 on: June 04, 2006, 02:35:38 pm » |
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I just went Sea World on Sat. with my daughters and noticed they had some good deals on multi passes
if you or someone you know can get a military discount or something simular you'll save a couple $$
also check the websites of the theme parks , there are some good deals for multi park passes
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« Reply #8 on: June 04, 2006, 02:41:24 pm » |
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if you want to stay in San Diego there is a ticket package for Sea World , San Diego Zoo , and San Diego wild animal park
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QuickKafer
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« Reply #9 on: June 04, 2006, 03:12:17 pm » |
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WOW! THE CLF IS AWESOME! THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP GUYS! I've done all the So Cal parks with the exception of Lego Land. My girls have not. My daughter is 6 and is prime age for Disney, so I can't let her down on that.  Through our teachers' union, I can get some discount tickets at these rates: http://www.ccea-nv.org/website_secure_data.cfm?ID=64Disney $48 Adult $45 Kid Lego Land $30 Adult $28 kid (2nd Day Free) San Diego Zoo $25 Adult $15 kid Are these prices any better than what people can do buy bringing in a soda can with a coupon on it? With my wife's cousin providing us a place to crash at night, I'm saving a bunch on hotels. Also, since he has a ranch with animals, my boxers (dogs) will have a place to play and be "on vacation" too! I figure if we can do Disney, a day at the beach, a 2nd day at one of the other parks, a day on the ranch, my girls will be beaming! Eric, thanks for all the links! I'll spend sometime studying them this afternoon. MUCHAS GRACIAS! Scott Faivre |
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« Reply #10 on: June 04, 2006, 04:06:01 pm » |
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« Reply #11 on: June 04, 2006, 04:19:41 pm » |
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« Reply #12 on: June 04, 2006, 05:37:40 pm » |
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Scott,
Check out Ralphs Supermarket.
I just saw a Discount Card , i think it was $75.00 for this card and get you into all or most of those parks.
Hope it helps
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QuickKafer
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« Reply #13 on: June 04, 2006, 05:42:21 pm » |
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Yeah well, you're looking (virtually) at the captain of our new neighborhood watch program. Not to mention a new owner of a complete home security system. Besides, if I left the dogs out to "watch" the place, I'm not sure who would do more damage: the dogs? or the potential burglars? Boxers have to run! They are full of energy! Like dogs on Speed! Scott Faivre P.S. Are those prices I listed considered "Good Deals?" |
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QuickKafer
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« Reply #14 on: June 04, 2006, 05:48:24 pm » |
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Scott,
Check out Ralphs Supermarket.
I just saw a Discount Card , i think it was $75.00 for this card and get you into all or most of those parks.
Hope it helps
Ralphs! I haven't been to one of those stores since my trip to NASA's JPL 2 years ago! I checked their site and those cards were only available for sale from May 3 rd to May 30th , 2006.  It was a great deal! Here's a clip from their site: See My LA All Access Pass - On Sale now!
Ralphs is teaming up with the Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau to offer a special four-week promotion for the "See My LA All Access Pass". The pass allows entry to 25 greater Los Angeles attractions during three full days at a price of just $75 for adults and $55 for children. This represents a $290 value to some of LA's most popular museums and attractions.
The “see my LA” All Access Pass will be available for purchase from May 3 rd to May 30th , 2006.
The 25 participating museums and attractions granted entry by the “See my LA” All Access Pass include: Universal Studios Hollywood, California Science Center's Marvel Super Heroes Science Exhibition, California Science Center- IMAX Theater, Museum of Contemporary Art, Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Autry National Center Southwest Museum of the American Indian, Skirball Cultural Center, The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens, LA Music Center Tour, UCLA Hammer Museum, California Heritage Museum, Hollywood Trolley Tour by Starline Tours, Museum of Tolerance, Heritage Square Museum, Hollywood Park Racetrack, Kidspace Children's Museum, Santa Monica Historical Society Museum, Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, Zimmer Children's Museum, Hollywood Guinness World Records Museum, Hollywood Wax Museum and Red Line Tours.
Using the “See my LA” All Access Pass is as easy as 1-2-3. First, go to one of the participating attractions, tours or museums. Second, present your “See my LA” All Access Pass. Third, you are granted admission at the attraction.
The “See my LA” All Access Pass is activated the first time you use it and is valid for that day and 2 additional calendar days within a 120-day period. The passes expire December 31, 2006. Customers are able to go to as many of the 25 attractions as they would like, once per day, with a limit of two visits per attraction for the life of the card.
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Eric T
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« Reply #15 on: June 04, 2006, 09:48:11 pm » |
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Sorry  I just saw them last night? Hummm, guess they forgot to pull them. |
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« Reply #16 on: June 05, 2006, 11:22:18 am » |
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I have connections and can most likely get you and your kids into Disneyland free.
I'll make some calls and let you know later this eve.
I need to know an exact date you want to go there though.
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QuickKafer
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« Reply #17 on: June 05, 2006, 11:29:19 am » |
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I have connections and can most likely get you and your kids into Disneyland free.
I'll make some calls and let you know later this eve.
I need to know an exact date you want to go there though.
Volksguy, WOW! THAT WOULD BE WONDERFUL! CHECK YOUR PM's. I sent you a message. Thanks! Scott Faivre |
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« Reply #18 on: June 05, 2006, 12:10:38 pm » |
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Definitely hit the SD Zoo and the Wild Animal park. Legoland is really overrated, and might be a bust depending on how old your kiddies are. My kids, 6 yr. old son and 9 yr. old daughter, were juuuusst barely entertained for the whole day. And, its expensive.
Also, Disneyland will be soooper busy @ that time.
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« Reply #19 on: June 05, 2006, 12:45:32 pm » |
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Glad to help, Scott.
Be sure to check on the trip to Catalina Island, as it's a good one.
--Eric
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QuickKafer
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« Reply #20 on: June 05, 2006, 11:49:30 pm » |
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Thanks for the recommendation Eric, but I think that will have to wait until my next jaunt to So Cal. I'm hoping that next summer (2007) that I'll be able to start at the classic and go north to San Francisco and stop all along the way. The big restriction this year is my 2 dogs. THANKS! Scott Faivre |
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« Reply #21 on: June 06, 2006, 01:52:24 am » |
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If you're going to Disney/Cal Adventure, put your wife or a kid in a wheelchair............even if theres nothing wrong with em..............and you wont wait in a single line all day, I gaurantee. Last year in Vegas for the Bug-In, my wife sprained her ankle pretty bad attempting some ninja attack move while on the "slidewalk" in front of Ceasar's. The following month, we went to Disneyland, but she needed a wheelchair. We were treated like royalty, front of EVERY line, EVERYTIME............we waited for nothing. At first I was complaining like crazy at the thought of having to push a wheelchair around for 5 days, but as it turns out, it was a blessing in disguise--- even made for a great way to stow our goodies and not have to carry everything! |
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« Reply #22 on: June 06, 2006, 02:10:57 am » |
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If you're going to Disney/Cal Adventure, put your wife or a kid in a wheelchair............even if theres nothing wrong with em..............and you wont wait in a single line all day, I gaurantee. Last year in Vegas for the Bug-In, my wife sprained her ankle pretty bad attempting some ninja attack move while on the "slidewalk" in front of Ceasar's. The following month, we went to Disneyland, but she needed a wheelchair. We were treated like royalty, front of EVERY line, EVERYTIME............we waited for nothing. At first I was complaining like crazy at the thought of having to push a wheelchair around for 5 days, but as it turns out, it was a blessing in disguise--- even made for a great way to stow our goodies and not have to carry everything! Oh sh!t I think I sprained my ankle when I fell out of my chair laughing at this post! Scott Faivre |
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« Reply #23 on: June 06, 2006, 03:05:31 pm » |
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Scott, I just saw an ad for Ralphs The offer is current and valid til July 4th.  |
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« Reply #24 on: June 07, 2006, 01:11:44 am » |
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Admission is cheap compared to the prices of food at amusement parks. Last time I bought an apple at Disney it was six bucks! WTF? Maybe it was personally grown by Mickey? Food sucks at all parks no matter which one you go to.
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« Reply #25 on: June 07, 2006, 01:30:52 am » |
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I can imagine $10-$15 for parking too, right? Scott Faivre |
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« Reply #26 on: June 07, 2006, 04:58:24 pm » |
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Last time I bought an apple at Disney it was six bucks! WTF? Who the hell goes to Disneyland to buy an apple? |
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« Reply #27 on: June 07, 2006, 05:01:58 pm » |
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Who the hell goes to Disneyland to buy an apple?
LOL! "I don't care who you are... That was funny!"No disrespect to you vdubkid! Scott Faivre |
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