WL or POR or AKL or AS? Help!

MickeyMamma · 07-27-2003

We have a FTP booked, but because we will be going to Disney again next June (2 trips this year), I started looking into the AP hotel rates.

So now a tough choice - it works out so that we have many more affordable options now.

Need some help choosing.....

WL or POR or AKL or stick with the All Stars that I already have booked????

I have stayed at the All Stars before. Also stayed at WL and loved it there.

HELP ME! :dazed

and thanks in advance!

tinkerbell · 07-27-2003

If you loved WL you will love AKL, if it were me I would pick AKL over all of the others, but thats me. We stayed at AKL last year. Its amazing .. really takes you away from reality ..which is what I like in a Disney Resort :)

**BDavis932** · 07-28-2003

How much time do you really plan on spending in your room? If you plan on using it as a place to shower and sleep...personally I'd stick with the All Stars (movies) or Pop Century, and spend the extra $$$ elsewhere...(like on more souvin"ears"!!!)

Are you going with or without children? If so, what are the ages??

MickeyMac · 07-28-2003

I have to tell you something funny we found that happened at the AKL... we kept canceling our plans out so we could spend more time at the resort... :D Never did that at the All Stars...

MickeyMamma · 07-28-2003

I am travelling with my husband and 2yo son.

We will be spending some time at the hotel because of naptime and my son will just need a break from the parks periodically (so will I probably LOL).

The other thought that I had was that maybe by staying at somewhere like the WL, I wouldn't need to rent a car since their transportation was pretty good last time I went. Is that still true?

mickaholic4077 · 07-28-2003

I'd stay at All-Stars and spend the money I'd save for more souvenirs.

wdwspider · 07-28-2003

If you can get a great price on AKL, then GO there! No other choices necessary. :D It's not everyday you come across a great rate at AKL, so you better take advantage of it, it's a very nice resort.

ilvminnie · 07-28-2003

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Originally posted by MickeyMamma
I am travelling with my husband and 2yo son.

We will be spending some time at the hotel because of naptime and my son will just need a break from the parks periodically (so will I probably LOL).

The other thought that I had was that maybe by staying at somewhere like the WL, I wouldn't need to rent a car since their transportation was pretty good last time I went. Is that still true?

I haven't stayed at AKL, although I've heard it's wonderful. Personally, I'd go for WL. The boat goes back and forth between WL & MK, there's a nice little beach & wonderful pool to hang out at & you really feel like you're away from everything. The busses run quite often to other resorts & I just love the whole feeling. Let us know what you decide.

MickeyMac · 07-28-2003

MickeyMamma, if you don't mind my saying so, it sort of sounds like you've all ready convinced yourself of which to choose... :D

jmouse · 07-28-2003

The WDW bus transportation from AKL is wonderful too. You won't need a car there either.

wdwspider · 07-28-2003

I don't think you need a car at any Disney resort, but maybe that's just me. Sure the transportation options are cooler the closer to Magic Kingdom you get, but the need for a car during a stay at Disney is never necessary (except for entering and leaving property).

ilvminnie · 07-28-2003

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Originally posted by WDWspider
I don't think you need a car at any Disney resort, but maybe that's just me. Sure the transportation options are cooler the closer to Magic Kingdom you get, but the need for a car during a stay at Disney is never necessary (except for entering and leaving property).

And that's what Tiffany is for, right?:whistle: :whistle:

tinkerbell · 07-29-2003

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Originally posted by ilvminnie
And that's what Tiffany is for, right?:whistle: :whistle:

yep :) Like I have said many times .. even though we drive now .. we park the van and dont get in it till we have to leave. why spend money on gas and miss out on meeting interesting people on the busses :)

mickaholic4077 · 07-29-2003

I don't know,I guess I am just too used to driving myself around Disney,because I rarely if ever use the Disney transportation.

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MickeyMamma Big Cheese Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 599	WL or POR or AKL or AS? Help! We have a FTP booked, but because we will be going to Disney again next June (2 trips this year), I started looking into the AP hotel rates. So now a tough choice - it works out so that we have many more affordable options now. Need some help choosing..... WL or POR or AKL or stick with the All Stars that I already have booked???? I have stayed at the All Stars before. Also stayed at WL and loved it there. HELP ME! :dazed and thanks in advance! __________________ Back from Disney, hoping to return again soon.

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tinkerbell Neverland Tour Guide ® Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Ark-La-Tex Posts: 7,596	If you loved WL you will love AKL, if it were me I would pick AKL over all of the others, but thats me. We stayed at AKL last year. Its amazing .. really takes you away from reality ..which is what I like in a Disney Resort :) __________________ Stinkerbell, so named by Darth Official Defender of Swiss Family Treehouse MB chitchatter. We don't need no stinkin' post counts Protect Texas!!! Arm A Dillo

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BDavis932 A dream is a wish.... Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,609	How much time do you really plan on spending in your room? If you plan on using it as a place to shower and sleep...personally I'd stick with the All Stars (movies) or Pop Century, and spend the extra $$$ elsewhere...(like on more souvin"ears"!!!) Are you going with or without children? If so, what are the ages?? __________________ DVC/BUDGET TIPS MODERATOR ºoº DVC MEMBER at OKW since 2000 ºoº Love my Mom "Trailblazer" & My Dear Sister "A Goofy Family" 77 DL85 (offsite)94 AS Sports97 ASMusic99 AS Movies00 ASMovies02 OKW03 WLV 04 OKW05 SSR05 ASM06 AKL/OKW/CSR07 DHHIR6/08 AKLV12/08 SSR3/09 AKLV Next Trips: 6/2011 AKLV, 12/2011 BLT, 3/2012 AKLV Buzzers I've met: Gingita, DisneyTeacher, RCharmicheal My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Quick trip the the Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, TX 25 days 19 hours 9 minutes

07-28-2003	#4 (permalink)
MickeyMac Cherubic Chocoholic Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,233	I have to tell you something funny we found that happened at the AKL... we kept canceling our plans out so we could spend more time at the resort... :D Never did that at the All Stars... __________________ ... back in the frozen tundra!

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MickeyMamma Big Cheese Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 599	I am travelling with my husband and 2yo son. We will be spending some time at the hotel because of naptime and my son will just need a break from the parks periodically (so will I probably LOL). The other thought that I had was that maybe by staying at somewhere like the WL, I wouldn't need to rent a car since their transportation was pretty good last time I went. Is that still true? __________________ Back from Disney, hoping to return again soon.

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07-28-2003	#6 (permalink)
mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	I'd stay at All-Stars and spend the money I'd save for more souvenirs.

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wdwspider Back in the Web! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NC Posts: 2,584	If you can get a great price on AKL, then GO there! No other choices necessary. :D It's not everyday you come across a great rate at AKL, so you better take advantage of it, it's a very nice resort. __________________ Boy, It's been a while...

07-28-2003	#9 (permalink)
MickeyMac Cherubic Chocoholic Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,233	MickeyMamma, if you don't mind my saying so, it sort of sounds like you've all ready convinced yourself of which to choose... :D __________________ ... back in the frozen tundra!

07-28-2003	#10 (permalink)
jmouse Mouse Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,370	The WDW bus transportation from AKL is wonderful too. You won't need a car there either.

07-28-2003	#11 (permalink)
wdwspider Back in the Web! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NC Posts: 2,584	I don't think you need a car at any Disney resort, but maybe that's just me. Sure the transportation options are cooler the closer to Magic Kingdom you get, but the need for a car during a stay at Disney is never necessary (except for entering and leaving property). __________________ Boy, It's been a while...

07-29-2003	#14 (permalink)
mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	I don't know,I guess I am just too used to driving myself around Disney,because I rarely if ever use the Disney transportation.

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