EricJ;2427458 wrote: "Oh, we can't stay at a monorail resort this year! :drama:"
(Oh, these are the kind of problems you want to have...) ;)Seriously, Value isn't bad--rather fun, in fact--and Moderate has its distinct charm. Both if you don't mind taking the buses.
As for Moderates, they've got the best of both Deluxe and Value--Beautiful outdoor theming like the Deluxes, but an "outdoor hotel" between courts of room buildings like the Values, unlike the indoor hotel-style Deluxes.Give them a try: A family suite at AoA or ASMusic has enough room for 6, or getting two rooms (one for the kids) might even be cheaper at a Value.
Even two rooms at a Moderate like POFQ is cheaper than anything the Contemporary or GF can offer, and has its own scenic perks (if the boat to DTD is running) as well.
I agree with Eric.
I've only ever stayed at Values, and the moderates a couple of times [CB and FW].
For us, we actually adore the value resorts because of the fun themes.
Beyond that I can't really recommend anything just because I haven't even stayed.
I consider someone rich if they stay at deluxes. LOL. The Values are pricey for us even, and we really have to plan it out.
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I would suggest POP it is not my favorite value resort but we have stayed there 3 times and always gotten a good deal. My favorite value resort if All Star Movies but it is always very crowded. :mickey:
I think every resort has good and bad points. I loved the GF because of it's convenience and it seemed calmer but I really love Pop and AoA as well as every other resort I have stayed in or visited. With GF you give up more money and with Pop/AoA you give up convenience but there are things I like about both. I don't look down to people staying at a value resort and I certainly don't assume everyone staying at GF is rich. Some people save up a long time to stay at either place. The bottom line is you have to find the resort that is best for your particular group and that can change from time to time. I would love to stay at every one of the resorts at least once. They are all special in their own way. I love the Passporter book for their overviews and comparisons and then I like to narrow down to a couple based on what sales/discounts I can find and then go to YouTube and watch some of the very well done video tours of the resorts. There are lots of them out there. Some are better than others, but they really give you a better feel of the resorts.
I have always stayed at the value. and they really are nice. The rooms are very pleasant, and with the exception of only a couple incidents, they were awesome. (assuming you don't mind mice and snakes in your room, jk):blush:
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I completely agree with two really good points....
Personally, I think the "downgrade" experience all depends on the time of year that you go.
We've stayed all levels: deluxe, moderate, and value. Overall, we are moderate peeps! Having said that, the time of year we go really dedicates where we stay. For example, WL is a must do during Thanksgiving and Christmas; YC/BC is very nice (also) because of convenience to EPCOT. We do CSR or POR during summer. We try to stay away from values during summer because we spend a fair amount of time at the pools and a slide is a must have for our family. The Boardwalk area has the restaurant choices and atmosphere my parents enjoyed. We visited Boardwalk area twice during our stay. CSR has a very good food court.
Another very good real reason for us to stay moderate...
I'm probably in the minority here but I am not a huge fan of the Deluxe resorts (we have tried the Polynesian, Beach Club, Boardwalk, Yacht club at the club level, and Old Key West). I personally find them congested and the lack of quick service options frustrating. We love Coronado Springs resort.
We stayed WL for Spring Break 2014. It was our fist trip with my parents. My Dad retired this year and finally decided it was time to go to WDW with us. I really thought WL was the perfect resort choice for us...but is was an incredible let down for them and us...and we love WL. The resort felt really congested and Mom & Dad were not impressed Roaring Forks. It was really hard to listen to their complaints about a resort we love and wished we had booked Boardwalk or CSR for Spring Break.
