VIP tour?

[Becky2005]

Has anyone here used this?

I know it's expensive & a over the top splurge.

I've also read they have a Premium version of it.

I'm considering it for our next trip for a few reasons. One being DD will be 16 next year, DS will be 13 -- so both milestone type birthdays (my other DS will be 10 which is also a somewhat milestone but not as much - a negative milestone for Disney :( ). My DD had surgery this year the day before her birthday and literally doesn't even remember her birthday from this year. We told her since basically 15th birthday was non-existant, we would make up for it for the 16th.

We also don't really plan on going back to Disney for a long time after this one & when we do, I know DD will be an adult at that point (my old DS probably will be too considering it's been 5 years since our last trip!).

I thought it would be something fun to splurge on but not a whole lot of information. I've read a few things here and there but always looking for more insight. I may have to be the guinea pig to share with everyone else. Last time we went on the Premium plan and it was brand-new...most people didn't even know it existed! I even had CM's want to see my brochure since they hadn't seen it yet. :D

[TheRustyScupper]

1) Regular VIP Tour Guide
. . . $125/hr
. . . 6-hrs minimum
. . . you pay for the guide's lunch
. . . the guide escorts you around
. . . helps with Fast Passes
. . . no front-of-line access that normal public can't get
2) Deluxe VIP Tour Guide
. . . call for price (hint: expensive)
. . . 6-hrs min
. . . you pay for guide's lunch
. . . guide escorts you around park
. . . you do get front-of-line access

[cmsizzlin]

Here is a suggestion - if the VIP Pass is not worth the extra expense try upgrading which resort you stay in, plan special birthday - days or nights for each child, favorite restaurant, favorite thing to do at WDW and splurge on them in your own special way. Do the Segway Tour, rent a watercraft. I think there are so many special things to do there that could be more enjoyable than the VIP Pass.

[faline]

Personally, I've never thought the price is worth what you get for it. I'd use the money to make the trip special in other ways - stay concierge level - book a fireworks cruise - book a spa treatment for your daughter.