[phayes93]

Originally Posted by E&B's Mom

Why not book a room at one of the values - All Stars or Pop Century - for the one night. You can take advantage of Magical Express so you don't have to worry about transportation, and I think WDW will transfer your luggage for you.

We used to always build an extra day without the parks at the beginning and end of each trip. We figured traveling with kids would be easier if we took it easy the first and last days. As the kids get older they're not into relaxing on the first and last days so much. They want park time!

I agree!! We used to do the first night off-site thing too and even have spent our first nights at one of the non-disney hotels across from DTD. But for the same price (or less) you can go to a Value resort, get an extra night of "magic" and use Magical Express. And the folks at the Value resort will transfer your luggage to your other resort for free. We've done it several times!

Think about it - and have fun!