POP or Vistana ? - Page 2

unamadreditre · 02-02-2008

The first couple of times we went to Disney we stayed in a very nice roomy resort in Kissimmee. Then once we started staying on-site we could never go back. There is just something so special about staying on site. It's like you never really have to go home at the end of the night.

iluvwdw · 02-03-2008

I own at Vistana Resort...both of them! There is Vistana Resort on 535 (down the road from the entrance of DTD) and there is a Vistana Villages on International Drive, not too far from 535, actually. Vistana Resort is the older resort, but it is REALLY beautiful. The villas are HUGE. Do you know if you would be getting a 1 bedroom or a 2 bedroom? Do you know which section? Lakes and Cascades are the newest. They are currently doing a MAJOR overhaul on Lakes and by the time you go, it will be complete. I'd stay in one of those villas if I had the choice!

I own a bunch of timeshare at these resorts...yet, I still LOVE to stay onsite! Last trip, we spent a week in our timeshare at Vistana Resort. Our villa was HUGE and we just relaxed the entire time. Then we had to move to POP Century and I was REALLY worried about the space. Yes, the room was about a quarter of the size of our large one bedroom at Vistana

. But we were onsite and I loved every minute of it!

Every trip, we stay both on site and off. I just have to tell you, we just started staying onsite these last few years. And we have ALWAYS had magical WDW vacations REGARDLESS!!!!!!!!!!

We have stayed in studios in Disney and they are still half the size of a SMALL one bedroom at Vistana. Vistana maybe even bigger than that!!!

You have to do what's right for you and your family. If you want SPACE and privacy and a GORGOUS resort, then Vistana is a PERFECT choice. If you won't have a car, plan to go to WDW every day and don't plan to do ANYTHING off site, maybe POP is your best bet. Being that you would have just left a cruise ship with tight quarters, maybe you should spread out when you get on land!

Tough decision...if you have any questions about Vistana, I'd be happy to help!

rlcarmichael · 02-04-2008

Vistanna and Orange Lake are the two timeshares I'd consider other than DVC. Owned Vistanna but never stayed there, but it looked like a really nice place.

wdw&tk · 02-04-2008

We own at Vistana and Disney. Vistana is an excellent resort for a family of four. We stay at both places and enjoy each very much. The resort has a lot to offer, from 7 pools, 4 rec cetres, 3 restaurants, mini golf, tennis courts, etc. plenty of space to enjoy and relax. to me Vistana is like OKW and SSR in their layout and location.

What ever you decide you will enjoy it because you are all together making memories.

TK

KiKi · 02-11-2008

Thanks everyone for your input on Vistana and Pop. We finally decided to just go with POR. Yes it is a little more than both of the other options, but we are onsite (which we like) and I've always been curious about this resort (it gets such rave reviews here!). I'm sure we'll be happy with it.

Less than 3 weeks to go. I need to start packing!

**MissDisney** · 02-11-2008

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Originally Posted by KiKi

Thanks everyone for your input on Vistana and Pop. We finally decided to just go with POR. Yes it is a little more than both of the other options, but we are onsite (which we like) and I've always been curious about this resort (it gets such rave reviews here!). I'm sure we'll be happy with it.

Less than 3 weeks to go. I need to start packing!

It is a family favorite for us! You are going to just love it!

Caseys Corner · 02-11-2008

softychik · 02-14-2008

I would choose POP

02-02-2008	#16 (permalink)
unamadreditre Killer of threads! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,553	Re: POP or Vistana ? The first couple of times we went to Disney we stayed in a very nice roomy resort in Kissimmee. Then once we started staying on-site we could never go back. There is just something so special about staying on site. It's like you never really have to go home at the end of the night. __________________ ´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxxx ~Redtire~ *´¨)

02-03-2008	#17 (permalink)
iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 7,413	Re: POP or Vistana ? I own at Vistana Resort...both of them! There is Vistana Resort on 535 (down the road from the entrance of DTD) and there is a Vistana Villages on International Drive, not too far from 535, actually. Vistana Resort is the older resort, but it is REALLY beautiful. The villas are HUGE. Do you know if you would be getting a 1 bedroom or a 2 bedroom? Do you know which section? Lakes and Cascades are the newest. They are currently doing a MAJOR overhaul on Lakes and by the time you go, it will be complete. I'd stay in one of those villas if I had the choice! I own a bunch of timeshare at these resorts...yet, I still LOVE to stay onsite! Last trip, we spent a week in our timeshare at Vistana Resort. Our villa was HUGE and we just relaxed the entire time. Then we had to move to POP Century and I was REALLY worried about the space. Yes, the room was about a quarter of the size of our large one bedroom at Vistana . But we were onsite and I loved every minute of it! Every trip, we stay both on site and off. I just have to tell you, we just started staying onsite these last few years. And we have ALWAYS had magical WDW vacations REGARDLESS!!!!!!!!!! We have stayed in studios in Disney and they are still half the size of a SMALL one bedroom at Vistana. Vistana maybe even bigger than that!!! You have to do what's right for you and your family. If you want SPACE and privacy and a GORGOUS resort, then Vistana is a PERFECT choice. If you won't have a car, plan to go to WDW every day and don't plan to do ANYTHING off site, maybe POP is your best bet. Being that you would have just left a cruise ship with tight quarters, maybe you should spread out when you get on land! Tough decision...if you have any questions about Vistana, I'd be happy to help! __________________ 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! 80 days 19 hours 30 minutes

02-04-2008	#18 (permalink)
rlcarmichael Too many DVC points? NST Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake VA Posts: 1,996	Re: POP or Vistana ? Vistanna and Orange Lake are the two timeshares I'd consider other than DVC. Owned Vistanna but never stayed there, but it looked like a really nice place. __________________ Richard Carmichael, Chesapeake VA DVC Member BLT, VGC & SSR 2009 SSR(x2), AKV, BWV, BLT(x2), VB, DCL Magic; 2008-SSR, WLV, OKW YC; 2007-YC, GF: DCL Wonder; 2006-SSR, SoG, Poly; 2005- Poly (x2), Orange Lake; 1999-Courtyard LB; Disney Inn (RIP - now SoG) '90, '88, '86 Make-A-Wish Volunteer www.wish.org My Wish - no Wish Kids to send to see THE* Mouse.* 2nd Fav Org - Give Kids The World Village www.gktw.org My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BLT Mk Christmas Trip 16 days 14 hours 45 minutes

02-04-2008	#19 (permalink)
wdw&tk Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 118	Re: POP or Vistana ? We own at Vistana and Disney. Vistana is an excellent resort for a family of four. We stay at both places and enjoy each very much. The resort has a lot to offer, from 7 pools, 4 rec cetres, 3 restaurants, mini golf, tennis courts, etc. plenty of space to enjoy and relax. to me Vistana is like OKW and SSR in their layout and location. What ever you decide you will enjoy it because you are all together making memories. TK

02-11-2008	#20 (permalink)
KiKi Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 253	Re: POP or Vistana ? Thanks everyone for your input on Vistana and Pop. We finally decided to just go with POR. Yes it is a little more than both of the other options, but we are onsite (which we like) and I've always been curious about this resort (it gets such rave reviews here!). I'm sure we'll be happy with it. Less than 3 weeks to go. I need to start packing! __________________ Golf Club Resort 1977 Euro Disney 1993 Polynesian 2000 Off-Site 2002 All Star Sports 2003 Saratoga Springs Resort May, 2007 Disney Cruise & POR, March 2008

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02-11-2008	#22 (permalink)
Caseys Corner Disney or Bust! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southern New Jersey Posts: 1,568	Re: POP or Vistana ? Pop! __________________ 1996 Dixie Landing 1999 All-Star Movies 2003 Port Orleans Riverside 2004 Pop Century 2005 Caribbean Beach 2006 Animal Kingdom 2006 Pop Century christmas in Disney 2007 Port Orleans French Quarter 2008 Port Orleans French Quarter 2009 All star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going home to the Mick! Trip 2009 is just a memory!

02-14-2008	#23 (permalink)
softychik Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 1,076	Re: POP or Vistana ? I would choose POP __________________ The Best Way To Predict The Future Is to Invent It -Walt Disney My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Birthday celebration trip 324 days 1 hours 0 minutes

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