Which of these deluxes would you choose?

LittleMissMagic · 01-17-2009

We need a vacation.

I've been comparing prices all afternoon, trying to come up with the best possible deal.

Now, the question is what to book. GF is the most expensive of the options, of course, but it's the least expensive monorail resort for the time we plan to go (March 12-16). We've already stayed there and love it, so we know it's a good choice. We've stayed in the Epcot area before, and the convenience is great. Boardwalk/Beach Club/Yacht Club are the next most expensive choices. We'll have to choose from those eventually, but I'm looking at price range and location at the moment. Then there's the Wilderness Lodge. It's in the Magic Kingdom area, which is handy, but not on the monorail loop... never stayed there, but I have dined at Artist Point, and the resort is beautiful. However, it did take a while to catch the water launch from MK. Less expensive is AKL. We would not get a savannah view. I'm not crazy about this option because of the location, but I can't deny that it's the best price. Saratoga is also available for even less than AKL, but it's also in a not-so-convenient location, and we have been spoiled by the monorail.

We plan to go back for my birthday (Thanksgiving) to use up the other six days on our 10-day no expiration pass (

I compared all of them, and this, of course, is our best deal), and I'd like to stay at a Deluxe then. We'll be there longer and have more time to enjoy the resort, so I'd like to get on the monorail loop.

Would you choose a not-so-convenient resort now and a monorail resort later? Or go ahead and get the convenient resort and take advantage of off-season rates?

Or would you suggest a moderate? We've never stayed at a moderate before. My dad and sister are deluxe snobs, but I wouldn't mind downgrading if I can go to WDW.

***Don't freak... I am not booking a vacation without my parents' permission. I'm just trying to extablish my side and know what information to put out there which is where you MBers come in.***

Thanks bunches, and so sorry for the long thread!

LittleMissMagic · 01-17-2009

Oh, and just thought I'd add that the ultimate decision, of course, will be my father's.

**DisneyTeacher** · 01-17-2009

I voted for BC/YC/BW. Beach Club is our favorite resort, the theme just fits us. WL is a close second, the resort is beautiful and it always feels so relaxing to us.

**ddoll** · 01-17-2009

The only one of my favorites there is the AKL. My other choices would have been the Swan (naturally) and the Contemp.

dznygrl · 01-17-2009

I voted Grand Floridian, just because we almost booked it for our May trip and so I'm still kind of pining for it.

BUT - that being said - my vote for "more budget-friendly" would be WL. It's still super convenient to the MK and TTC, and I personally love the theme. (We would have booked it if they had anything other than a bunk bed room available for our dates.)

Trade Mark Up · 01-17-2009

I am a GF lover and will always be. I think no matter where you stay, and you have stayed at the GF, you will always compare to the GF. So why not stay at the GF. Confused???

**llama** · 01-17-2009

As Epcot lovers, I'd opt for the BC/BW. Both are gorgeous resorts and the walk to Epcot can't be beat. If you like to swim, I'd go with BC because of Stormalong Bay. Although I have to admit the bus service from BW was about the slowest I've encountered at WDW.

What about the Poly or Contemporary?

If you're considering Saratoga, of course you'll be able to get a condo, which means a lot more room.

**MissDisney** · 01-17-2009

Love the Friendship Launches, Stormalong Bay, Luna Park, the nightlife and the back door to EC. Nothing beats the location, so I chose BW/BC/YC

mickeysgirlz · 01-17-2009

I voted Beach Club too . . . it is very beautiful there!

Hopefully one day I will get to experience a DELUXE fist hand!

LittleMissMagic · 01-17-2009

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Originally Posted by llama

What about the Poly or Contemporary?

Surprisingly, the Poly and Contemporary are so much more expensive than the GF that weekend... but that's comparing apples to oranges, considering the only Contemporary rooms available are MK view. I would love that, but I'm not sure it's worth the extra cost... I'd like that for my birthday trip. And I don't know why the Poly is so outrageous....

iluvwdw · 01-17-2009

I just want to add, have you considered renting DVC points for your stay?? It's a MUCH more affordable way to stay at Deluxe resorts.

Daddy might appreciate that.

LittleMissMagic · 01-17-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by iluvwdw

I just want to add, have you considered renting DVC points for your stay?? It's a MUCH more affordable way to stay at Deluxe resorts.

Daddy might appreciate that.

Ahhh... I knew someone was going to suggest this. I recalled that you can save money that way, but I didn't know how to go about getting a price quote. Also, we'd just need a studio, and that means sleeper sofa with sissy....

But I'm up for comparing prices. Want to teach me how to go about doing this?

iluvwdw · 01-17-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by LittleMissMagic

Ahhh... I knew someone was going to suggest this. I recalled that you can save money that way, but I didn't know how to go about getting a price quote. Also, we'd just need a studio, and that means sleeper sofa with sissy....

But I'm up for comparing prices. Want to teach me how to go about doing this?

What are your dates? I can check Saratoga Springs for you, if you like. Are you checking in March 12th, checking out March 16th? If so, here are the points required for SSR:

3/12 - Thurs - 13 points
3/13 - Fri - 29 points
3/14 - Sat - 29 points
3/15 - Sun - 13 points
TOTAL - 84 points

Most people will rent these points to you for $10 each.

LittleMissMagic · 01-17-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by iluvwdw

What are your dates? I can check Saratoga Springs for you, if you like. Are you checking in March 12th, checking out March 16th? If so, here are the points required for SSR:

3/12 - Thurs - 13 points
3/13 - Fri - 29 points
3/14 - Sat - 29 points
3/15 - Sun - 13 points
TOTAL - 84 points

Most people will rent these points to you for $10 each.

Those are the dates. So that's $840 renting DVC vs. $1248 Expedia. Amazing!!! Can you look up Beach Club? What website are you using, and where can you rent points? I recall visiting a points-for-rent website a few years ago, but I don't remember the site.

iluvwdw · 01-17-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by LittleMissMagic

Those are the dates. So that's $840 renting DVC vs. $1248 Expedia. Amazing!!! Can you look up Beach Club? What website are you using, and where can you rent points? I recall visiting a points-for-rent website a few years ago, but I don't remember the site.

Here are the Beach Club point values per night:

3/12 - Thurs - 14 points
3/13 - Fri - 32 points
3/14 - Sat - 32 points
3/15 - Sun - 14 points
TOTAL - 92 points

Mind you, some people charge more for Beach Club (maybe $11 a point).

If you're interested in SSR I can check for you (I only have SSR points right now).

View Poll Results: Which deluxe? - returning later in the year to stay at another deluxe
Grand Floridian	12	13.95%
Beach Club/Boardwalk/Yacht Club	31	36.05%
Wilderness Lodge	21	24.42%
Animal Kingdom Lodge	21	24.42%
Saratoga Springs	1	1.16%
Voters: 86. You may not vote on this poll

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LittleMissMagic up for suggestions Join Date: May 2007 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 2,496	Which of these deluxes would you choose? We need a vacation. I've been comparing prices all afternoon, trying to come up with the best possible deal. Now, the question is what to book. GF is the most expensive of the options, of course, but it's the least expensive monorail resort for the time we plan to go (March 12-16). We've already stayed there and love it, so we know it's a good choice. We've stayed in the Epcot area before, and the convenience is great. Boardwalk/Beach Club/Yacht Club are the next most expensive choices. We'll have to choose from those eventually, but I'm looking at price range and location at the moment. Then there's the Wilderness Lodge. It's in the Magic Kingdom area, which is handy, but not on the monorail loop... never stayed there, but I have dined at Artist Point, and the resort is beautiful. However, it did take a while to catch the water launch from MK. Less expensive is AKL. We would not get a savannah view. I'm not crazy about this option because of the location, but I can't deny that it's the best price. Saratoga is also available for even less than AKL, but it's also in a not-so-convenient location, and we have been spoiled by the monorail. We plan to go back for my birthday (Thanksgiving) to use up the other six days on our 10-day no expiration pass ( I compared all of them, and this, of course, is our best deal), and I'd like to stay at a Deluxe then. We'll be there longer and have more time to enjoy the resort, so I'd like to get on the monorail loop. Would you choose a not-so-convenient resort now and a monorail resort later? Or go ahead and get the convenient resort and take advantage of off-season rates? Or would you suggest a moderate? We've never stayed at a moderate before. My dad and sister are deluxe snobs, but I wouldn't mind downgrading if I can go to WDW. *Don't freak... I am not booking a vacation without my parents' permission. I'm just trying to extablish my side and know what information to put out there which is where you MBers come in.* Thanks bunches, and so sorry for the long thread! __________________ little Victoria will never grow up! YouTube? iTube... My Travel Blog - Destin, FL Trip Report My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Disney with the band!!! 81 days 3 hours 15 minutes

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LittleMissMagic up for suggestions Join Date: May 2007 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 2,496	Re: Which of these deluxes would you choose? Oh, and just thought I'd add that the ultimate decision, of course, will be my father's. __________________ little Victoria will never grow up! YouTube? iTube... My Travel Blog - Destin, FL Trip Report My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Disney with the band!!! 81 days 3 hours 15 minutes

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,305	Re: Which of these deluxes would you choose? I voted for BC/YC/BW. Beach Club is our favorite resort, the theme just fits us. WL is a close second, the resort is beautiful and it always feels so relaxing to us. __________________ ~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 242 days 18 hours 15 minutes

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,334	Re: Which of these deluxes would you choose? I voted Grand Floridian, just because we almost booked it for our May trip and so I'm still kind of pining for it. BUT - that being said - my vote for "more budget-friendly" would be WL. It's still super convenient to the MK and TTC, and I personally love the theme. (We would have booked it if they had anything other than a bunk bed room available for our dates.) __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Avatar: Moooom, make Alice stop hugging me! 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The girls' first trip to Disneyland! 42 days 17 hours 15 minutes

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Trade Mark Up Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2008 Location: Grand River, Ohio Posts: 63	Re: Which of these deluxes would you choose? I am a GF lover and will always be. I think no matter where you stay, and you have stayed at the GF, you will always compare to the GF. So why not stay at the GF. Confused??? __________________ 1976 Stayed with Pinocchio 1977 One day fly bye 1979 stayed off sight 1980 Honeymoon@ Twin Towers : 1988 One day fly bye 1995 One day trip from Spring Training Vacation 2006 All Star Music 2008 Grand Floridian

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llama Practically Perfect Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 7,379	Re: Which of these deluxes would you choose? As Epcot lovers, I'd opt for the BC/BW. Both are gorgeous resorts and the walk to Epcot can't be beat. If you like to swim, I'd go with BC because of Stormalong Bay. Although I have to admit the bus service from BW was about the slowest I've encountered at WDW. What about the Poly or Contemporary? If you're considering Saratoga, of course you'll be able to get a condo, which means a lot more room. __________________ Your Moderately Moderate Moderator A PROUD MEMBER OF THE BAD KITTY CLUB "Meowany Are Called, Mew Are Chosen" It's Murdoch with an "H" eleven-twenty-ten My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Christmas in Florida 34 days 0 hours 15 minutes

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,552	Re: Which of these deluxes would you choose? Love the Friendship Launches, Stormalong Bay, Luna Park, the nightlife and the back door to EC. Nothing beats the location, so I chose BW/BC/YC __________________ Disneyland Moderator Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Royal Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas 2008; AKV Kidani 2009; Saratoga Springs 2009

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mickeysgirlz Substitute Birthday Fairy Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 2.5 hours from the Magic! Posts: 6,270	Re: Which of these deluxes would you choose? I voted Beach Club too . . . it is very beautiful there! Hopefully one day I will get to experience a DELUXE fist hand! __________________ -JEN 31 trips to the Happiest Place on Earth! Dec 17-20 AKL (FIRST TIME @ AKL ) Christmas trip! Yippee I met some members: Wishy, Val, Princess Alyssa, ddoll, vlogilvie and Rowdy! I tweet! Facebook Linkedin My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Another CHRISTMAS TRIP! Shhhh surprise for the DDs! 25 days 13 hours 15 minutes

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