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I swear to NEVER EVER AGAIN stay off site""!
After 17 trips of staying at Disney resorts, we recently stayed at the Hilton Bonnet Creek. The hotel was lovely, but it wasn't Disney! The buses had a schedule, but it was a very inconvenient one. If you wanted to be at rope drop, you pretty much had to take a cab because the buses stopped sometimes at three different parks and didn't leave until 8:30! I have learned my lesson and it will never happen again! Nothing but Disney for me!
Formerly luvinmesomedisney. Someone in the family turned off my "remember me" button and I forgot ME. Forgot my password so had to use a different name.
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I've heard that's a lovely resort, too. But you're right. Offsite just isn't worth the hassle for me, either. Sorry it turned out to be a learning experience. I hope you still had a great trip.
Sherri
Next: Aulani Celebration 10/2018 (50th)
Past Stays: Contemporary, GF, Poly, BC, POP, POR, Dolphin, AKL Kidani, BLT
1990 August Honeymoon- GF
Delighted Disney Return Guest since 1981, DVC (BLT) since 2014
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I agree! I have stayed offsite a couple of times and every time I do it I swear I won't do it again....hopefully I have learned my lesson.
There's no place like Disney!
Julie
º0º emerzmom º0º
Disney Vacations:
DL: 81,00,01,02,04,05,06,08
WDW: 98,99,00,01,02,03(x2),04(x2),05,,07,09,11,12,13(x2 ),14,15,16
Next trip Nov 2017
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I've heard Bonnet Creek is very nice. That said, I wouldn't ever stay off site without my own car. I've had the opportunity living here the last 3 years to stay at I think every Marriott Vacation Club resort in the Orlando area, and to be truthful, it's nice to get away sometimes. These resorts have a lot to offer. But again, I'd never stay offsite without my own transportation!!
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I've only stayed off site once but with my own transportation.That part aside, I have to agree that it just was not the same. I think I would almost prefer to make a longer trip 2 distinct parts if doing that agian. A Disney part, staying on site and then the Orlando area portion. It is nice to see other parts of the area and that I did enjoy. However it certainly takes some of the Magic out of Disney when you aren't totally imersed in it. This may sound a bit silly but I love being on property and carrying nothing but my key to the world card. Think about how much "stuff" you need every time you leave the house. Keys, cash, bank card, credit cards, loyalty cards, pocket full or change, bulky wallet etc. One single card in my lanyard pouch. A silly little thing but it is so significant.
Pooh Fan
DVC Member- Home Resort SSR
Sep 2000 - CBR & Dis Wonder
Sep 2004 - OKW
Sep 2006 - Pop
Sep 2008 - OKW
Feb/Mar 2009 - Off Site
Sep 2009 - AKV
Sep 2011 - OKW
Sep 2012 - Paradise Pier
Sep 2013 - Offsite and AKV
Sep 2014 - ASM
Nov 2015 - SSR
May 2018 - OKW/AKV Kidani
Jan 2020 - SSR
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I have to agree that I would never stay offsite without my own car. Even when we are onsite, we use our car. We don't like to be at the mercy of public transportation. We stayed at the Wyndham Bonnet Creek this past May, and were happy with it. Being a family of six, the villa was an awesome deal. It didn't give me that warm, Disney feeling, but it was very nice. Because of the cost, we were able to go twice this year.
80&89 Off-site, HONEYMOON 97 Port Orleans, '02 & '03 Offsite, '04 Poly Concierge, '05 Poly,'07 Contemporary, Feb. 08 GF, Dec. '08 Poly, May '10 Offsite, Mar.'11 FW Cabin,May '12 and July'12 Wyndham Bonnet Creek,July'13 Windsor Hills, March '14 AofA, Fourth of July '14 Poly,June 2015 SSR
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We have stayed offsite a couple of times (usually just one night of a week long WDW trip), mainly just to save money. They were relatively cheap motels, but met my expectations for the money. We would do it again if we needed to . But we drive to WDW so we have our own car; I don't think we'd want to do it without having a car there.
1971 (age 15) MK was new!
1974 off-site (Senior Trip)
1982 off-site
1988 off-site
May 2002 AS-Sports, with DW & kids
May 2004 Pop Century
Feb 2005 Wilderness Lodge
Oct 2006 Pop Century
Oct 2008 Camped at Fort Wilderness
Feb 2010 Cruise on the Wonder
Dec 2014 POFQ for Christmas!
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I have done both on and off property. I have to tell you the off property hotels are not that bad. We always stayed on property when the kids were small, but now we just don’t fit comfortable on site. I need at least a 2 bedroom with QUEEN beds. We always travel with our own car and never have a problem getting in and out of the parks. I guess if I flew down and stayed a week or two I would want all the perks on property gives you. Since we live close and we make weekend getaways out of Disney. The offsite hotels are perfect for a family of 5 and a DD boyfriend. But don't get me wrong if I have a chance to stay on property and we fit. I will grab it. I love the secure feeling I have on property and just being surrounded by Disney 24hours..
I just wish Disney offered a 2 bedroom with prices that wouldn’t break the bank. Then it would be so worth it. But to pay double sometimes triple to be on property with a bigger place just isn’t worth it to my family.
Been there, done that and going back!!! See ya real soon !!!
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We've never stayed on-site, but I wouldn't stay off-site without a car.
Dave aka: Altair
"Even though they're graceful when swimmin', it's hard to believe sailors thought they were women" - Manatee area, the Living Seas
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I can't even imagine staying off site without my own car. Yeah it's not Disney but I'm starting to wonder with all of the ridiculous price increases if it's not going to be worth it to stay somewhere else/rent a car someday.
Next trip - Sep29-Oct4! Free QS dining at POP. First trip with both kids. (6th total visit)
"In dreams you will lose your heartache"
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Our first three trips to WDW was staying offsite. We didn't know any better. LOL.
After that first trip onsite there was no going back. I just prefer being onsite, it has nothing to do with the area resorts/hotels. We've visited Gaylord Palms once. It's a beautiful resort, and we've stayed at another Gaylord Resort a few times and absolutely love it. However, when in WDW we stay in WDW, it's just not the same for my family.
Denise
Resorts we've stayed at in 20+ trips: ASMo, ASMu, ASSp, PC, CSR, CBR, POR, POFQ, WL, AKL Jambo, AKL Kidani, Poly, Contemporary, BC, YC, BWV, OKW, SSR, Swan, Shades of Green, Vero Beach, Disneyland Resort
Next Trip: ???
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After our first experience staying onsite 8 years ago, DH and I was hooked. No worries about renting a car or parking for that matter. Despite the fact it is pricier to stay on property, it's definitely worth it.
Sept 1994 - Off site
July 1998 - Off site
May 14 - 22, 2004 - Pop Century
May 26 - June 3, 2006 - Polynesian
Oct 18 - 24, 2008 - POR
Oct 21 - 27, 2012 - Pop Century
Oct 18 - 26, 2014 - Pop Century
May 28 - June 4, 2016 - Wilderness Lodge
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If I don't stay on property there's no use going
Next WDW Trip: July 13 - 22, 2016 Wilderness Lodge
"There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow shining at the end of every day!"
"Let's Don't be Silly..." - The Mad Hatter
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Sorry you had to learn the hard way, but I hope you still had a good trip, and I'm glad you've come to your senses. Now start planning that next trip. I recommend Port Orleans Riverside if you like moderate resorts.
Viva Darth Macho!
APR '98: Wilderness Lodge, 9 days, Honeymoon
OCT '99: Coronado Springs, 8 days, Halloween
AUG '03: All Star Music, 8 days, Summer Fun
AUG '10: Port Orleans Riverside, 10 days, Summer Celebration!
AUG '12: Pop Century, 14 days, My Dream Trip!
AUG '17: Hoping!
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We have stayed offsite a lot of trips but only because we used to get deep discounts because relatives worked for RCI and we got their family rates. But we have never stayed offsite without a rental car. I loved the vacation homes with their own pools, some of the condos were ok.
Now we don't have as many family members going with us and we don't get as good of discounts - so I wouldn't consider staying anywhere but Disney property.
We'll Go On....Off To Neverland
Wishes!
It's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow....Where Dreams Really Do Come True
Never Forget It was All Started By A Mouse....TTFN
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We've stayed off property a lot in the past, but never without our own transportation. We usually drive our own car even when we are on property because I don't like being at the mercy of the bus system. It is definitely a different kind of trip when you stay off property, but sometimes our budget requires it
Kristin
Momma to two sweet boys: Myers and Jacob
36 trips and counting!
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I've done both...this time I'm staying at the Swan but my trips in December and February were at DTD Hilton which was great. You get a lot of the perks minus the MM soap but I have so much--I just pack my own! Staying at a nice hotel with room for $100 vs a value resort at a higher price is a no brainer for me. I prefer the nicer room and soak up Disney everywhere else especially with ADR's!
Disney Dream'n
~Bev
"All your dreams can come true if you have the courage to pursue them." ~Walt Disney
First Trip 1977 Fort Wilderness Campground
Many trips in between!
Typical Disney Home- Wilderness Lodge - OUR NEW HOME AT WDW!!!
Last Trip Feb 2010 Princess Half Polynesian
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I've never stayed offsite and don't plan on staying offsite. There are plenty of options for us at Walt Disney World.
Steve (aka brownie)
INTERCOT Staff: Accommodations & Mousellaneous
ASMv 4/00, 10/01, 11/03, 5/21
ASMu 8/12, 11-12/22
AKL 6/18
BC 9/94
CSR 8/14, 3-4/22
POP 11-12/10, 3/12, 10/12, 7/17, 4/22
POFQ 10/01
POR 9/04, 1/16, 11/19
WL 12/03
Disneyland 6/07, 1/15
Disney Dream 8/14
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