Thank you for the clarification. I'm sure they would have understood either way. Just to be sure I will look it up on the resort map.
You have both been very helpful.
Yes, I am new to the resort. I would not be going for 9 days if not for going to a Value. In 2010, DBF and I went to F&W and stayed at the Beach Club for 5 nights. I loved the location and was a little spoiled by a Deluxe (previously stayed at Mods since Values didn't exist when I first went). However, DBF said the amenities he cared about most (transportation, EMH and DME) has nothing to do with level of resort. Also, we were not impressed by the service at BC and all of the hot tubs needed new elements and were not even warmer than the pool so...
This trip we will be going to Orlando for 2 Weeks. Cost is a little more of a concern since my income has taken a hit and we will be focusing on dining and a longer trip instead of hotel amenities. We will also spend the rest of the time at SeaWorld and US/IOA. This is our BIG trip for a while until we save up enough for our European vacation.
I am grateful to POP veterans for their advice and suggestions. I will certainly be assertive in my expectations according to "Disney Standards"...not Deluxe or Moderate or VIP or anything but an expectation of clean and sanitary will be expected. A good night's sleep will be important. And of course, the Disney spirit of magic in CMs would be appreciated
This is my first Value resort experience but I am not a pampered princess. We motorcycle and I have camped in a tent, stayed at a motel 6, as well as 5 star resorts on other vacations. My expectations are based on my expectations and I really want to stay at POP because my Deluxe experience was not very Deluxe. I was convinced this was my resort by skimming pretty much the entire POP thread.
I did not understand the "request" thing or the "preferred room" thing however so I appreciate the veterans who have jumped in to help.
If anyone else is there next October 17-26...look me up!