a different kind of question

For me, after this last trip to Pop with the kids I am just not even in the mood for the overwhelming nature of values any time soon. We are specifically staying at POFQ because I KNOW it will be more laid back and after our last trip of being overwhelmed and the kids being such I'm not going to take the chance of letting a loud noisy hustling resort add any amount of sourness to our experience with our kids. We stayed at Pop before we had kids and I enjoyed it more then, just because we didn't have kids to worry about ourselves. This time I am taking every step I can to make our trip a little more laid back. Also the food court at Pop and the values is overwhelming to me.

But, the value is doable and they maintain them well and they are fun for kids. I would stay again when my kids are a little older.

1DisneyNut;2470331 wrote: I would and have stayed offsite rather than the values. By the way, for what an onsite value cost per night, you can get some really nice offsite hotels. If you are dead set on staying onsite, moderates all the way.

There is also the option of condos, townhouses, and houses if you stay off property. For less than the cost of two rooms at a value resort, you can stay at a townhouse with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths.

To me the advantages of staying on property are just not worth it.

Even when I stayed on property, I avoided the park with EMH as it is usually the busiest. And the only thing that I was not able to book 30 days out for my FP+ was a meet and greet with Anna and Elsa for my DD.

texas211;2470423 wrote: Reason to adopt a new family..

No comparison, moderates, are nicer, better folks staying there, better food, crisper themes that feel more disney resort like, covered bus stops.

Yeah, if they don't agree, don't go with them. GIve them tickets to six flags and a HOJO, and run.

Ummm, what? I stay with my family at the values when we are able to stay on property.
I'm sad to see that you think we're not good enough for moderate resorts should we ever decide to go there :/

Terra;2473758 wrote: Ummm, what? I stay with my family at the values when we are able to stay on property.
I'm sad to see that you think we're not good enough for moderate resorts should we ever decide to go there :/

I have stayed at the Values many times as well. It's either that or Deluxe, Club Level, LOL. There are all kinds at every resort level.

etibbetts;2470395 wrote: The biggest things that I find in a moderate over a value that make it worth the cost are - queen beds, two sinks in the bathroom, better towels, towels at the pool, slide, hot tub and better landscaping/atmosphere.

However there are a couple things I like better at the values over the moderates too - one bus stop, lines for the bus stop (it annoys me at the moderates that people walk up as the bus pulls up and get on first).

Either way, I'm sure you will have a good time.

Sorry to hijack this thread but we are going next month and staying in a moderate for the first time (POFQ). 12 people in all, 7 newbies. One thing I liked about the values is the orderly line for the bus stop..reading that there are no lines at the bus stops in a moderate makes me a bit anxious..is this true all the time?

natkevnol;2474053 wrote: Sorry to hijack this thread but we are going next month and staying in a moderate for the first time (POFQ). 12 people in all, 7 newbies. One thing I liked about the values is the orderly line for the bus stop..reading that there are no lines at the bus stops in a moderate makes me a bit anxious..is this true all the time?

There are no lines but there are also FAR less people at the bus stops. Generally speaking, people tend to board the bus in the order that they arrived at the stop, unless they forgot their manners that day. ;)

How about a little resort hopping? Have them stay in a moderate for just one night.

I made my reservations yesterday, and I decided to stay at CBR...it sounds like my brother and SIL will still be staying at a value resort. I talked it over with them and they are not upset I want to stay at a different resort. I listed all the reasons given as to why I didn't want to stay in a value resort and they were ok with it. They are staying at a value resort purely for financial reasons. The only reason we will go back to the resorts is to sleep and for my niece to use the pool. I would stay at the parks when they do that anyway so its not a big deal.

natkevnol;2474053 wrote: Sorry to hijack this thread but we are going next month and staying in a moderate for the first time (POFQ). 12 people in all, 7 newbies. One thing I liked about the values is the orderly line for the bus stop..reading that there are no lines at the bus stops in a moderate makes me a bit anxious..is this true all the time?

We stayed at POFQ last year during Christmas week, the most crowded time of the year at WDW, and there were never any queues at the POFQ bus stop, just a waiting "area" where you could stand or sit if you wish. And you know what? There was no need for a queue. There was never more than about 20-25 people waiting to get on any bus at POFQ while we were there that week (most of the time there were much less, maybe 10-12 people). So there were no worries about getting onto a bus or getting a seat. If you are driven to be the first person on the bus, you could stand next to the curb, I guess. This was our first stay at a moderate and we were very, very pleased with the bus service, which was a hundred times better than the values, especially when leaving the parks at night.

One big reason that has not been mentioned....March and April are two big months for high school senior class trips which stay in the value resorts...enough said!

Did anyone mention there is no coffee pot in value? I don't want to get dressed first thing in the morning to get my "fix"! :blush: