So here we go.

Planning a Disney Vacation for a family of 7 can be quite daunting. I will track our progress and goals here, to keep it in prespective.

First off, the vacation will cost us $4000. That is Disney on a budget for us. No we won't be staying on resort, because frankly I can book a villa off resort for 1/3 of the resort price for a room that would fit us. Actually more than 1/3 of the price. Plus, with the added bonus of being able to fix meals in the room, we can purchase a few groceries while we are there and save even more. This will also allow for the little ones to be able to come back to the room and nap, eat lunch, and then head back to the park.

Also, I plan to use www.restuarant.com to purchase meal gift certificates so we can eat out 3 nights during our week long stay. You can score $100 gift cert for $40 or less on their site! Huge deal!

Going by a gas calculator I found online, and using today's gas prices Gas will cost us around $300.

A 2 bedroom condo (which was nicer than the 3 bdrm villa I looked at originally) will be $750 for 8 days. But if we decide on the 3 bedroom it will be $770. So either will be good. I'll let you know when I book it.

Btw...if you are wondering, I am starting this a year before I plan on going. I know crazy!