The All Time Biggest WDW Resort Question!!

[SallyfromDE]

I'm not saying the deluxes are more exciting - reason why I love to stay there is that I can walk right into the parks!

There is only 1 park, you can so called "walk into". There are 4 parks, not including the WP. Epcot if your staying in those resorts, and MK if you staying in those. They all require some sort of Disney transportation or your own car. If your in a Epcot resort, you need a boat to get to MGM. How do you get to the MK? If your in the Contemporary, how do you get to Epcot? You need a car or Disney transportation. You can do just as well in a MOD or Value.

[gueli]

Great News jakeybake !
I am happy all is well.

[Seasonscraps]

Thanks to all who have weighed in so far.

Quick update. We switched to the Beach Club but kept the vacation at 7 days, 6 nights. So a real win-win situation for all involved!!!

Now let the planning begin!!!!!

Thanks again to all of you and keep chiming in if you so desire!

Jay

That is definitely a WIN - WIN situation!!! HAVE FUN!!!

[vamaggie]

Glad it was able to be resolved to all parties agreement (just don't let the kids start to chime in now! ) Have a great trip and happy planning!!!

[rnin02]

Great decision! We decided on a longer vacation and a moderate hotel. Not that I don't love AKL...but I'd rather be WDW for 7 days vs 5.

[DisneyGiant]

There is only 1 park, you can so called "walk into". There are 4 parks, not including the WP. Epcot if your staying in those resorts, and MK if you staying in those. They all require some sort of Disney transportation or your own car. If your in a Epcot resort, you need a boat to get to MGM. How do you get to the MK? If your in the Contemporary, how do you get to Epcot? You need a car or Disney transportation. You can do just as well in a MOD or Value.

If you stay at Contemporary - you can walk to the Magic Kingdom. - And now if you stay at Swan\Dolphin or Boardwalk - you can also walk to MGM (not that I'd want to cause its a longer walk) as well as Epcot.

We tend to eat alot of dinners at Epcot - so its a major advantage to us to be able to walk in - is all I was trying to say.......

Yes - we still have to bus it to AK and MK (unless we walk across Epcot to the monorail. Monorail is so much nicer than the buses isn't it?

[GeminiAngel]

Remember your THE MAN, You are in charge... Ok, now that that statement is overwith I hope my wife doesnt read this. Seriously though, I would not sacrifice even a day for a nicer resort. If we stay at Disney for a week but need to do it with less money we would NOT hesitate to stay at all star movies. The time we are there is VERY important to us. If i were you...Id try to convince my wife that the extra day is worth it. My wife on the other hand does EVERYTHING i tell her.

You my dear, are a very brave man!
I'm guessing your wife doesn't visit the boards? LOL!!

[thejens]

That is my kind of solution!!! The one I was going to recommend. Let's face it, you both have equally important feelings about what makes a vacation special for you! I happen to like the Deluxe resort AND as long a stay as possible. It's great that you are both able to splurge and not resent the other. Hope you have a wonderful time. And Ginny, I hope the world is even more magical for you in the future! Sending you some pixie dust!

[spoiledraf]

We are strictly shorter and at Deluxe people. (BC, YC, BW, GF) Last year we added a day at Riverside just for a less expensive last night so we could stat late at the parks and compared to a deluxe check in, it was like a cattle call. The room was fine but the ammeneties and personal service are lacking. But then again, we go for the leisure vacation and don't run from attraction to attraction in the parks. Late breakfast and late fine dining every night is our style. If we can only afford 3-4 nights instead,, to us, it's more relaxing.

[princessjojo]

Quick update. We switched to the Beach Club but kept the vacation at 7 days, 6 nights. So a real win-win situation for all involved!!!

Thanks again to all of you and keep chiming in if you so desire!

Jay

Looks like you BOTH can have your cake and eat it, too! Now that what I'm talking about.

[garymacd]

Looks like you BOTH can have your cake and eat it, too! Now that what I'm talking about.

Just think: if you were staying at POFQ or POR, you could be both having your beignets and eating them, too!

[garymacd]

We are strictly shorter and at Deluxe people. (BC, YC, BW, GF) Last year we added a day at Riverside just for a less expensive last night so we could stat late at the parks and compared to a deluxe check in, it was like a cattle call....

I don't know how many others do this, but we found this to be a wonderful alternative to spending large amounts of money for the first and last nights. We usually drive down from southern Ontario and take about 3 days to get there and 3 more to get home. It always seemed like a waste to arrive at 8 pm and not have use of the parks, and then leave the parks at 8 pm and only be able to drive a short while before stopping for the night, or have no use of the parks on the last day.

We always find a cheaper place off-site near the Maingate so we can enjoy our full first and last days at the parks.

That is kinda what I am doing...hmm...TODAY! I am leaving for the airport at 6pm TODAY (Monday) and staying in Orlando for two nights while I wait for my beloved wife to catch up to me, fresh from the POTC premiere in Los Angeles and just in time for the grand opening at WDW! (Yes. I spoil her. She deserves it!)

We both win: she gets to spend time with her friends, Johnny-watching; I get to spend some time at Kennedy Space Centre and Ron Jon's Surf Shop.

[julieunruly]

I'd sleep in my car for an extra day.

[Dawneeeey]

So I asked my DH your question, only I messed it up and said All-Stars vs Deluxe to which he responded, less time at a Deluxe would be his preference given those two options. I was like, really????? I wouldn't go as far as staying in a cardboard box, but I would seriously consider staying in a value again. But then I re-read your post to him and he agreed, POR for longer would be better.

What if you chose a different moderate resort???

[Goes4FastPass]

I've stayed at some of the deluxes at WDW. Isn't a medium sized room with queen size beds, a balcony and polyester bedspreads called "Holiday Inn" everywhere else in the US?

When WDW talks to us as we talk to each other we say "deluxe" when we say "Grand Floridian" to our friends they hear, "the amusement park with the mouse."

As far as convenience goes, even the deluxes are a trade-off. BC guests take a bus to the MK or AK. CR guests can walk to the MK but everywhere else is less convenient to get to.

Now, to your situation. A day less and $700 more, especially since the person requesting the change it willing to pony up the cash, sounds swell to me.

It's fine for people to like the WDW deluxe resorts but I can't see being 'snobby' about it.