Some might argue that the best time to visit Disneyland is after school starts and the summer crowds lighten up a bit. Get out your fall calendar because the Walt Disney Travel Co. is offering a deal worth considering.
Save $400 when you book a 4-Day/4-Night Disneyland Resort vacation package and stay at Disneyland Resort hotels, including Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Disneyland Hotel and Disney's Paradise Pier.
Tested: I called and asked for prices on Nov. 29-Dec. 3 for two adults (children under 3 get free admission to the park). The complete package price, including hotel and park-hopper admission tickets for all four days, came to $1,057 for Disneyland's Paradise Point Hotel. The price came to $1,726 for the Disneyland Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.
Both packages included preferred seating at four shows at Disney's California Adventure Park and a slew of amenities, including luggage tags, ticket lanyards, one-day admission to Magic Morning at Fantasyland and more. Check out the "Packages" link in the hotel section when testing the deal online. Note: It was very annoying to have to tell the agent our entire family names, home address, phone number and child's birthday just to get a price when calling for a quote by phone.
Blackout dates: Nov. 25-27, 2009
When: Book Aug. 12 through Dec. 19, 2009, for travel Aug. 23 through Dec. 20, 2009.
Contact: Walt Disney Travel Co., (800) 854-3104