Originally Posted By mickeynewe I thought this would make another great "on-going" thread to list bargains we find that might help others for planning their vacation trips. For example: SD MEMORY CARD: Sunday's paper, 09/24/06, has a Best Buy ad for a 2GB SD PNY card for only $49.99 after a $50.00 instant rebate. This is not the Ultra II card, and I'm not sure what the difference in performance is anyways since I have never researched it. WINTER COATS: Costco has boys' snowboarding coats on sale, very nice & toasty warm, for only $29.99. It is comparable to my daughter's coat I purchased for her last year for $115.00 at Sports Authority. They range in size from Small to Xlarge. These coats will also fit ladies, if you don't mind the sporty look, which I happen to prefer over pastel colors. There are 4 different color combos to choose from. So, have you found any good deals while planning your trip or reading your local paper? If so..please list them and help out other LP bargain shoppers! NOTE: These prices reflect the Bay Area (Northern CA). Please keep this thread going!!! ºoº
Originally Posted By quincytoo Great thread We go to the Costco straight up Harbour BLVD 900 South Harbor Boulevard Fullerton, California 92832 There we get enough water (usually we can get a large flat of the 500 ml water botttles for under $5.00..sure beats Disneyland prices of $2.75 per 500 ml bottle. We also get snacks there too Trail mix, cereal bars, drink boxes, chips, etc etc. It is much cheaper then buying snacks in the park and when we do buy churros, popcorn, etc.. we enjoy them that much more...... And yea we get beer and wine to enjoy back at the hotel. We just can not get over how cheap it is to drink down here. In N Out is in the same complex so we hit that...YUM....and cheap.. but just YUM..we do not have these in Canada and that is so wrong.... Character Warehouse is across the street, we go , scope out what is there, and then return the day before we leave, hit In N Out again....hit Costco for wine to bring home and then go to warehouse.
Originally Posted By funnygarcia Ask friends to hang on to expired McDonald treat booklet coupons, the older ones say "Does not expire in CA" on the backs. I have ones from 2003 that I bought on ebay, I use them at the McDonald's across the street from DL. Free small pop (soda), free fries, free cone, free cookies, free pie. Nice treat when walking to and from hotel. -------------------- Target dollar spot has iron on transfers, pencils, and notepads of the Princesses, Pooh and Tink. ------------------ Two rain slickers in a package at Dollar Tree. Cheap enough to use once and toss. ---------------- Other Dollar Tree items that I have found in the past: large Mickey head suckers Disney themed cookies keychains of Mickey, Minnie etc.. toys with Disney characters (paddleballs, flying discs, polly pocket type Princess dolls, puzzles, stickers,baby items) ------------------- My local Sam's Club (MN) now carries the Crystal Light single packets as well as their own generic brand. Lower cost than the smaller boxes at the grocery store. I bring refillable water bottles from home. Get ice water at one of the restaurants, make lemonade and raspberry tea. ---------------- Don't forget: Have a coffee on Main Street, keep receipt and have free refills all day.
Originally Posted By mickeynewe Sorry they don't have them online, but hopefully they have a store near you? I took photos so you can see if you like the coat or not before trying to find a Costco near you. Here is an overall picture, again remember, there are 4 different color choices (warning - 2 of them are camoflauged combos). <a href="http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/mickeynewe/IMG_0038.jpg" target="_blank">http://i100.photobucket.com/al bums/m16/mickeynewe/IMG_0038.jpg</a> I really like this pocket. It is for putting a ski lift pass and has a clear view protective covering. Perfect for putting your Disney pass in! <a href="http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/mickeynewe/IMG_0039.jpg" target="_blank">http://i100.photobucket.com/al bums/m16/mickeynewe/IMG_0039.jpg</a> Last of all I took a picture of the tag. As you can see, the material is waterproof. <a href="http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/mickeynewe/IMG_0041.jpg" target="_blank">http://i100.photobucket.com/al bums/m16/mickeynewe/IMG_0041.jpg</a> There are some other really nice features on the coat, but how many pics would you really be interested in seeing? LOL Good luck~ ºoº
Originally Posted By Wendithepooh funnygarcia-does the coffee refills on mainstreet work for hot chocolate as well or just coffee?
Originally Posted By mickeynewe Don't forget: DISNEY VISA Use your Disney Visa to gain reward points! Points can be redeemed for hotel purchase, food, merchandise, tickets, etc. We will be using our rewards card for food on our upcoming trip. Also, be sure to flash your Disney Visa card for these special benefits in the park: 10% off select dining locations (DL: Rancho del Zocalo/Carnation Cafe/Redd Rockett's Pizza Port -- DCA: Pizza Oom Mow Mow/Pacific Wharf Cafe/Wine Country Trattoria/The Vineyard Room -- Disneyland Resort Hotels: Granville's/Yamabuki/PCH Grill) 20% off select tours: Welcome to Disneyland A Walk in Walt's Footsteps Discover the Magic Meet 'n Greet and receive a 5 x 7 Photo Located at Arriel's Grotto in DCA. 2 Free Stroller Rentals! Save 10% on select merchandise purchases of $50.00 or more. These offers are only good thru September 30th...be sure to take advantage while they are still available. I'll post any new promos when I see them come through! ºoº
Originally Posted By funnygarcia I believe the coffee refills can NOT be used on hot chocolate , lattes, cappucinos, chiat tea etc.. Just for plain ole coffee, but they make fresh pots frequently. I was happy to pay once to get unlimited refills. I had a chai tea latte one time, yum!
Originally Posted By 4Disnee How long does the discounted rates run for the Disney VISA? Is it still only thru 9/30/06 or have they extended it does anyone know?
Originally Posted By mickeynewe Only through the 30th. I will be checking/printing out any new offers after that and will list them here. Better get to that Character Meet 'n Greet while you can....I'm so mad at myself for never doing it, and now it will be expired before our next trip! Hopefully, they will come up with something good to replace it!
Originally Posted By SDmom The Disney Theme Park benefits for the Disney VISA cardmembers are valid through 9/30/2007 according to the mailing that I received on Saturday.
Originally Posted By mickeynewe Thanks for the update! When I posted the information they hadn't updated the website I guess. Good to know! LOL..guess I'll finally be able to make that Meet 'n Greet afterall!
Originally Posted By skywilliams Just want to back up what SDmom just said. I got my Disney Visa Mailer and also noticed the dates were extended through next year. It's great for me because we get our use out of that free stroller rental.
Originally Posted By mickeynewe *waves hello* Well, I just received my order today (my first order, not my second order) and wanted to say that these jackets: <a href="http://disneyshopping.go.com/DSSectionPage.process?Merchant_Id=2&Section_Id=13841&Product_Id=194650" target="_blank">http://disneyshopping.go.com/D SSectionPage.process?Merchant_Id=2&Section_Id=13841&Product_Id=194650</a> are so darn cute! Very nicely made and perfect for layering with a long sleeve t-shirt. They were actually of higher quality than I had anticipated. Also, I only ended up paying $10.39 after applying the additional discount code, so they were quite the bargain! My daughter also got a matching one. They have different/characters available for you to choose from. Also, the polos are a very nice quality too. Adults, after discount = $7.99, child = $6.39.
Originally Posted By funnygarcia Here's a tip that I use.. when I'm inside the park and need cash, instead of getting hit with the fees for using the ATM, I buy Disney Dollars with my credit card in the Emporium. Make sure to keep the receipt. Any Disney dollars that are not used I then bring to the bank on Main Street and have them exchanged for cash. Saves you from ATM fees (my bank charges $3 if not one of their machines, plus the ATM banks fee, total could be as high as $6 for that bit of cash drawn out). Also saves you from the very high fees associated with a cash advance from a credit card. *Need the receipt if exchanging large amount of Disney Dollars into cash.
