Splitting a stay at Thanksgiving

Elmo · 04-05-2009

This seems like a no brainer - but I'd love to see what you all think.

We are doing Thanksgiving again this year. In 2007, we did two nights at the Nick Hotel (meh

) and then we did 6 days at the BCV.

We want to add a couple days on property - but we aren't going to have the point for the BC. We probably will do POFQ or one of the value resorts for the extra nights.

So - do we add on the Friday/Sat before Thanksgiving OR do we stay the Sat/Sun night after?

A "move-up" to the BCV seems nicer than the alternative, BUT I hear the crowds really drop off the weekend after (plus Christmas kicks in full force).

Thoughts????

**DisneyTeacher** · 04-05-2009

I would start my stay at POFQ or other resort and move to BCV. It just seems better to start in the smaller room and move to the larger room.

When we stay a couple of nights at one resort and move for the main part of our trip I pack a carry on bag just for that short stay so we don't have to open all the larger bags. It makes packing up to move much easier.

jo-jo · 04-05-2009

I'd save the BC for the Christmas stuff. You can walk either from DHS for the Osbourne lights or Epcot for the christmas music/ extra fireworks and still be "home" in 15 min.

Elmo · 04-05-2009

We are already locked in at the BCV. We arrive the Sunday before Thanksgiving and depart the Sat after.

Just not sure about the add on days.

TaraRae82 · 04-05-2009

I agree with PP's. I'd start with the mod resort and upgrade to the deluxe for the second part of the trip. Save the best for last!

ETA: I guess I'm not sure what you're asking. Are you trying to decide whether to add 2 days at a mod on to the end or the beginning of the trip or are you trying to decide whether to add them on at all?

Elmo · 04-05-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaraRae82

Are you trying to decide whether to add 2 days at a mod on to the end or the beginning of the trip or are you trying to decide whether to add them on at all?

Yes - beginning or end?

Beginning = sensible upgrade to BCV
End = better park days and more Christmas fun

Andrea · 04-05-2009

I will always vote for better park days and more Christmas!

iluvwdw · 04-05-2009

I was there both weekends this year. The weekend before Thanksgiving was MUCH less crowded. HOWEVER....I would DEFINITELY stay the weekend after because that's when ALL of the Christmas decorations and festivities are in full swing!!!!!

TaraRae82 · 04-05-2009

Ah, gotcha. I'd go for better crowd levels and Disney Christmas magic! Add to the end!

iluvwdw · 04-05-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaraRae82

Ah, gotcha. I'd go for better crowd levels and Disney Christmas magic! Add to the end!

The weekend AFTER Thanksgiving is CROWDED! But IMHO, much more magical with all of the holiday happenings.

04-05-2009	#1 (permalink)
Elmo Big Cheese Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Doylestown, PA Posts: 583	Splitting a stay at Thanksgiving This seems like a no brainer - but I'd love to see what you all think. We are doing Thanksgiving again this year. In 2007, we did two nights at the Nick Hotel (meh ) and then we did 6 days at the BCV. We want to add a couple days on property - but we aren't going to have the point for the BC. We probably will do POFQ or one of the value resorts for the extra nights. So - do we add on the Friday/Sat before Thanksgiving OR do we stay the Sat/Sun night after? A "move-up" to the BCV seems nicer than the alternative, BUT I hear the crowds really drop off the weekend after (plus Christmas kicks in full force). Thoughts???? __________________ Off-site - 9/96 POFQ - 3/03 BCV - 12/04, 3/05, 10/05, 4/06, 12/06, 1/07, 11/07, 3/08, 1/09, 11/09 (Thanksgiving in WDW) ASM - 11/09 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thanksgiving in WDW 14 days 1 hours 25 minutes

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,277	Re: Splitting a stay at Thanksgiving I would start my stay at POFQ or other resort and move to BCV. It just seems better to start in the smaller room and move to the larger room. When we stay a couple of nights at one resort and move for the main part of our trip I pack a carry on bag just for that short stay so we don't have to open all the larger bags. It makes packing up to move much easier. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 258 days 15 hours 25 minutes

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jo-jo Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,201	Re: Splitting a stay at Thanksgiving I'd save the BC for the Christmas stuff. You can walk either from DHS for the Osbourne lights or Epcot for the christmas music/ extra fireworks and still be "home" in 15 min.

04-05-2009	#4 (permalink)
Elmo Big Cheese Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Doylestown, PA Posts: 583	Re: Splitting a stay at Thanksgiving We are already locked in at the BCV. We arrive the Sunday before Thanksgiving and depart the Sat after. Just not sure about the add on days. __________________ Off-site - 9/96 POFQ - 3/03 BCV - 12/04, 3/05, 10/05, 4/06, 12/06, 1/07, 11/07, 3/08, 1/09, 11/09 (Thanksgiving in WDW) ASM - 11/09 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thanksgiving in WDW 14 days 1 hours 25 minutes

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TaraRae82 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 1,391	Re: Splitting a stay at Thanksgiving I agree with PP's. I'd start with the mod resort and upgrade to the deluxe for the second part of the trip. Save the best for last! ETA: I guess I'm not sure what you're asking. Are you trying to decide whether to add 2 days at a mod on to the end or the beginning of the trip or are you trying to decide whether to add them on at all? __________________ 1984: Fort Wilderness, 1995: Caribbean Beach, 1996: Wilderness Lodge, 1997: Caribbean Beach, 1999: Dixie Landings, 2000: off property house, 2001: Dixie Landings, 2003: Caribbean Beach, 2004: MK only, 2007: Caribbean Beach, 1st Anniversary, September 16-30 2009: Wilderness Lodge/Port Orleans Riverside Avatar: DD's first baseball game, Father's Day 2009 Planning a fall trip! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Baby's First Disney Trip! Ally Rae's meeting the Mouse!

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Splitting a stay at Thanksgiving

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Andrea Dole Whip Apostate Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Shasta in my heart Posts: 2,812	Re: Splitting a stay at Thanksgiving I will always vote for better park days and more Christmas! __________________ x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨"...make sure you don't grow up stupid.¸.•´¨) (¸.•´xxxxxxxxxxxxIt's bad for the world."xxxxxxxxxxx ¸.•´ xxxxxxxxxxxxx--Tami Taylor, Friday Night Lightsxxxxxxxxxx(¸.•`* My Disney Countdown Counting down to: I have absolutely nothing to look forward too. :-(

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iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 7,398	Re: Splitting a stay at Thanksgiving I was there both weekends this year. The weekend before Thanksgiving was MUCH less crowded. HOWEVER....I would DEFINITELY stay the weekend after because that's when ALL of the Christmas decorations and festivities are in full swing!!!!! __________________ Kim LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our First Stay at BLT as DVC Members - President's Week 2010! 99 days 9 hours 55 minutes

04-05-2009	#9 (permalink)
TaraRae82 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 1,391	Re: Splitting a stay at Thanksgiving Ah, gotcha. I'd go for better crowd levels and Disney Christmas magic! Add to the end! __________________ 1984: Fort Wilderness, 1995: Caribbean Beach, 1996: Wilderness Lodge, 1997: Caribbean Beach, 1999: Dixie Landings, 2000: off property house, 2001: Dixie Landings, 2003: Caribbean Beach, 2004: MK only, 2007: Caribbean Beach, 1st Anniversary, September 16-30 2009: Wilderness Lodge/Port Orleans Riverside Avatar: DD's first baseball game, Father's Day 2009 Planning a fall trip! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Baby's First Disney Trip! Ally Rae's meeting the Mouse!

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