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08-31-2006, 08:53 AM
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| I\'m creating a \"Plan a Disney Trip\" Project for my students!
Okay, I've decided to creat a "Plan a Disney Trip" project for my students. I want them to plan how they will get there, where they will stay, what kind of tickets they will buy, dining plan yes or no, a budget for how much they'll spend daily, where they will go, what they will do, etc. I want this to be educational yet fun. And, it wouldn't hurt the kids to get a dose of reality on prices.
So, what I would LOVE to get is park maps, resort brochures, etc. But I need A LOT. Like enough for a class.
Do you think there is somebody at Disney I could write too and request this? Does anybody have any ideas? I'd rather make this hands on, and not in a computer lab since our labs are full due to some technology issues at our school. (they installed an incompatible server. Smart!)
Any suggestions will be GREATLY appreciated.  | 
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08-31-2006, 10:34 AM
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| Re: I\'m creating a \"Plan a Disney Trip\" Project for my students!
I'm going in October so I can get them then. I was wondering if there was a PR person at Disney or something to get me lots of stuff. | |
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08-31-2006, 10:41 AM
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| | Eileeeeeeen!™
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| Re: I\'m creating a \"Plan a Disney Trip\" Project for my students!
Generally, Disney doesn't give out the maps -- when guests request them by phone or mail, they are told it's not something they do.
Perhaps you could contact someone in WDW PR or education and see what they can do for you...
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08-31-2006, 11:03 AM
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| | But why is the rum gone?
Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Needville, Texas Concierge Level: 6
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| Re: I\'m creating a \"Plan a Disney Trip\" Project for my students!
I sent a pm about maps  | |
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08-31-2006, 11:07 AM
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| | But why is the rum gone?
Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Needville, Texas Concierge Level: 6
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| Re: I\'m creating a \"Plan a Disney Trip\" Project for my students!
What about a spread sheet with resort prices at the different times of year you can print our for them to use when they start budgeting . | |
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08-31-2006, 11:12 AM
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| Re: I\'m creating a \"Plan a Disney Trip\" Project for my students!
Matt
Great hands-on math project, plus research, etc. I would have them figure the cost for a family. Include also the meals, make them select some resturants, etc. and the cost. My son Ryan did this as a project a couple of years ago. It really helped him realize how much money is needed to go to Disney plus he loved doing it. | |
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08-31-2006, 11:37 AM
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| Re: I\'m creating a \"Plan a Disney Trip\" Project for my students!
actually, i had read there is an address to write to where you can request maps. i don't know if they'd send you a bunch though.
i would think when they change maps, they're left with a ton (or two) of old, unusable maps. what they do with them, i don't know, but maybe there's a bunch sitting somewhere that are available.
you might want to try calling 407-WDW-INFO and see if an operator can set you off in the right direction.  | |
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08-31-2006, 12:07 PM
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| Re: I\'m creating a \"Plan a Disney Trip\" Project for my students!
thanks for all the info gang! | |
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08-31-2006, 04:02 PM
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| Re: I\'m creating a \"Plan a Disney Trip\" Project for my students!
I will be there 9/15...if you still need some maps, etc. just let me know! Great idea...maybe my DS can join your class!!!  | |
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08-31-2006, 05:08 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sarasota, FL Concierge Level: 7
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Matt - I have a whole stack of MK maps here now. I'm also going next weekend and would be happy to pick up whatever you need. I think it sounds like a great project! PM me if you want me to bring anything back. I can send them out right away. | |
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08-31-2006, 06:20 PM
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| Re: I\'m creating a \"Plan a Disney Trip\" Project for my students!
If you get enough of us picking up a batch (I'm going in 9 days) we could get enough for you. Let me know if you want us to pick up 10 (or more) of each.
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08-31-2006, 06:55 PM
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| Re: I\'m creating a \"Plan a Disney Trip\" Project for my students!
You ladies and gents are so sweet! So do resorts have brochures? Those would be cool too! If everybody wouldn't mind, I'd so appreciate it! I'll reimburse you all for your niceness! | |
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08-31-2006, 09:09 PM
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| Community Rank: Traveler
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| Re: I\'m creating a \"Plan a Disney Trip\" Project for my students!
what about printing resort maps off the internet? Heres is a web site (sorry I couldn't get it to link) that has them. http://www.wdwinfo.com/resortmaps/ | |
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09-01-2006, 06:40 AM
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| Re: I\'m creating a \"Plan a Disney Trip\" Project for my students!
Matt, I did this project with my kids two years ago... I don't have any more maps... but I had called Disney Youth Programs @ 1-800-833-9806. This is the unit that plans group trips to Disney and I think they saw it as a marketing tool, so they were glad to send them along!
Good luck with the new school year! We start today!! (I'm actually typing this a bout two minutes before homeroom starts!) | |
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