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Senior Mouseketeer
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On site or Off site?
Thank you all for the wonderful advice as we were trying to decide between one room that accommodates 5 in a moderate or two rooms at a value. We have 3 kids who will be 14, 11 and 7 when we travel for the next trip. Most everyone agreed that they would do the 2 rooms for space and two bathrooms.
Now, we just came across some deals for some 2 bedroom suites off site for comparable rates to two rooms at Pop. So, here's my question. . would you stay on site at the pop or do off site with a suite? There are clear advantages to both, but mainly concerned about lack of convenience off site. And, my two boys (14 and 11) would have more freedom if we stayed onsite (if that is a good thing  ) |
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Mouse Meister
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Re: On site or Off site?
I would stay on site- without a doubt. No traffic concerns, plus there is more of a disney experience when you stay on site... Where else can you park your car, then only start it again when you are ready to leave... let Disney get you from place to place...
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Phantom of the MB
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Re: On site or Off site?
Tough question--it's a trade-off. Off-site will always be more affordable and many think that staying on-site feels more like you're a part of it all. We've made a few trips with 5 and WDW isn't very 5-member-family friendly unless you stay in a deluxe. The first two trips our youngest DD was small enough for the trundle bed so we stayed in PORS. Have you checked into buying points for a DVC suite? Sometimes this is cheaper than a deluxe.
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Too many DVC points? NST
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Re: On site or Off site?
Done both and will only stay on site now.
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Join Date: Mar 2009
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Re: On site or Off site?
Quote:
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Re: On site or Off site?
ON-site......
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Senior Mouseketeer
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Re: On site or Off site?
I believe in being on-site. Who wants to drive and fight traffic on vacation?
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Re: On site or Off site?
On site for sure. How about a suite at the all stars or renting points from a DVC member?
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Re: On site or Off site?
Get your "Sight" on !!!!!
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Mouse Meister
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Location: Foster. RI
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Re: On site or Off site?
If the rates are comparable, would stay on-site. You get the advantage of EMH, and easier to get around (IMHO). We have not had a car in WDW in years, and find it more of a hassle to drive and get around than what it is worth.
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Appalachian Girl
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Re: On site or Off site?
Two words: on site.
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eleventwentyten
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Re: On site or Off site?
No question, I would stay on property
 because of the perks!
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