Reason for Price Difference?

anaheimboy · 05-03-2009

Does anyone know why there is a price difference between the 4 Value Resorts? I was doing a test booking online via the HUB to get a general price quote for a value resort rate for CMs (its averaging around 41.00 a night for the time I want to go) but All Star Movies (the one Id like to stay at) was a little more money per night than All Star Sports was, etc...Any idea why that is? I know a value resort for some guests is nothing to be all hyped up About...but hey, it fits my price range and I think their great, so they work perfectly for me.

And hopefully Im not too too annoying with all my ridiculous questions!

Pam&Rich · 05-03-2009

First, if the values work for you, you think they are great as many MB'rs do and fit your price range they ARE perfect.
As to price difference I can only theorize that as more rooms are booked in a certain location prices might change. You will see this with many hotel chains and the airlines. Then just before the date arrives prices will drop to fill space or seats. Again this is just a thought.

LAURENGOLD · 05-03-2009

I'm guessing the price difference wasn't substansial, right?

There is a different tax rate for some of the values, they are in a different county.

anaheimboy · 05-03-2009

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Originally Posted by LAURENGOLD

I'm guessing the price difference wasn't substansial, right?
There is a different tax rate for some of the values, they are in a different county.

No, it was only like an 8 dollar difference per night

, but hey, thats 48 bucks that can be used for food or merchandise!

Different Counties? How many counties is WDW split into?

Jen in Maine · 05-03-2009

it may be that only certain views at certain value resorts were available.

Oh, and value resorts are great - great for the budget! I would rather go and stay at a value than not go at all!

anaheimboy · 05-03-2009

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Originally Posted by Jen in Maine

Oh, and value resorts are great - great for the budget! I would rather go and stay at a value than not go at all!

So true! Ive only stayed at Pop Century and would really love to Stay at All Star Movies when I go, it looks like my kind of themed hotel (it reminds me of the Store, haha)

**DisneyTeacher** · 05-03-2009

I think there a tax difference between the value resorts because one of them is in a different county.

joseph3947 · 05-04-2009

[quote=anaheimboy;956875]

Different Counties? How many counties is WDW split into?

2, Orange County to the North and Oceola(sp) to the South.
I believe all the MK, Epcot, and DTD Resorts are considered North.
All the other Resorts are to the South.
I think Oceola County tax is 0.5% higher.

MaineMouse · 05-04-2009

Orange county's tax on hotel rooms is higher which would account for the price difference. I ran into this when I stayed at CB in Dec 06 as the tax increase happened at that time.

Soundgod · 05-04-2009

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Originally Posted by anaheimboy

Different Counties? How many counties is WDW split into?

Two, Orange and Osceola. The southern end of WDW which is Kissimmee, is Osceola County.

anaheimboy · 05-04-2009

Thanks for all of the great and helpful info everyone!

sue299 · 05-04-2009

was one a preferred room and one a standard room?

And I've stayed at AS Sports once and POP twice and I wouldn't have a problem staying at a value again. I'd rather spend my $$ in the park, we're only in the room to sleep/shower.

anaheimboy · 05-04-2009

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Originally Posted by sue299

was one a preferred room and one a standard room?

And I've stayed at AS Sports once and POP twice and I wouldn't have a problem staying at a value again. I'd rather spend my $$ in the park, we're only in the room to sleep/shower.

It was just a Standard room I believe...no use in getting a Preferred Room, It will just be myself and I use the room for mainly sleep/relaxing, nothing more than that

, and like you said, I too would rather spend the extra money in the Parks.

gingles · 05-04-2009

If you're staying in a WDW hotel for under $50 a night, what do you care?

Soundgod · 05-05-2009

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Originally Posted by gingles

If you're staying in a WDW hotel for under $50 a night, what do you care?

Considering that you'd pay as much for a motel on the street instead of a Disney hotel on property and have transportation 3 times an hour as opposed to a very limited number of shuttles at limited times during the day, you're actually ahead of the game, even if you drive to the parks because that $12 per day parking charge doesn't apply to Disney hotel guests.

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anaheimboy The Pastry Guy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Fresno, CA - 4 Hrs. North of DLR Posts: 2,512	Reason for Price Difference? Does anyone know why there is a price difference between the 4 Value Resorts? I was doing a test booking online via the HUB to get a general price quote for a value resort rate for CMs (its averaging around 41.00 a night for the time I want to go) but All Star Movies (the one Id like to stay at) was a little more money per night than All Star Sports was, etc...Any idea why that is? I know a value resort for some guests is nothing to be all hyped up About...but hey, it fits my price range and I think their great, so they work perfectly for me. And hopefully Im not too too annoying with all my ridiculous questions! __________________ Disney Cast Member, Class of 2007, 2008 & 2009 * Disneyland Resort/The Disney Store Me+Pastry Chef =

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Pam&Rich Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beaufort, South Carolina Posts: 217	Re: Reason for Price Difference? First, if the values work for you, you think they are great as many MB'rs do and fit your price range they ARE perfect. As to price difference I can only theorize that as more rooms are booked in a certain location prices might change. You will see this with many hotel chains and the airlines. Then just before the date arrives prices will drop to fill space or seats. Again this is just a thought.

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LAURENGOLD Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,076	Re: Reason for Price Difference? I'm guessing the price difference wasn't substansial, right? There is a different tax rate for some of the values, they are in a different county. __________________ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Heading to the Beach Club!!! Loving the memories!!!

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joseph3947 Mouse Meister Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: CRETE, IL. Posts: 1,343	Re: Reason for Price Difference? [quote=anaheimboy;956875] Different Counties? How many counties is WDW split into? 2, Orange County to the North and Oceola(sp) to the South. I believe all the MK, Epcot, and DTD Resorts are considered North. All the other Resorts are to the South. I think Oceola County tax is 0.5% higher. __________________ Been There, Done That, GOING BACK AGAIN! Oct 20-29, 2009! CSR When You Wish Upon a Star! Jan. 75 CR, Nov. 77 RP, July 86-91 CBR, July 93-97 PORR, Dec. 98 WL, July&Oct. 99&00 CSR, May&Oct. 01-03 AKL&CSR, May&Oct.&Dec. 04 AKL&CSR, Sept. 06 DLR, May&Nov. 05-07 AKL&CSR&POFQ&SSR, May&Oct. 08 SSR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Been There, Done That, GOING BACK AGAIN! Oct 20-29, 2009! CSR OFF TO WALT DISNEY WORLD

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MaineMouse Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wells, ME Posts: 41	Re: Reason for Price Difference? Orange county's tax on hotel rooms is higher which would account for the price difference. I ran into this when I stayed at CB in Dec 06 as the tax increase happened at that time.

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anaheimboy The Pastry Guy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Fresno, CA - 4 Hrs. North of DLR Posts: 2,512	Re: Reason for Price Difference? Thanks for all of the great and helpful info everyone! __________________ Disney Cast Member, Class of 2007, 2008 & 2009 * Disneyland Resort/The Disney Store Me+Pastry Chef =

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sue299 Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rural Valley, PA Posts: 1,300	Re: Reason for Price Difference? was one a preferred room and one a standard room? And I've stayed at AS Sports once and POP twice and I wouldn't have a problem staying at a value again. I'd rather spend my $$ in the park, we're only in the room to sleep/shower. __________________ POFQ Nov 13-19, 2009 FREE DINING MVMCP wonderful trip POP Sept 19-27, 2008 Great trip - Free Dining -MNSSHP POP Nov 2007- It was WONDERFUL -MVMCP Nov 1996 AS Sports

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