Deluxe vs. longer stay please help!

[ness0905]

OK i have dd6 and ds3 we have gone every year for last 3 years always value about 5 nights. Me and dh are going alone this year for ten year anniv. For 10 days....so next year when we take kids back want to do something special do we spend money and stay for 7 or 8 nights or book yc for 5 nights and bring mom to help with cost. I know this may be a little early to plan but want to book bounce back offer while we are there and we will be going in mid September this year and next and want to do mnsshp next year please help!

 

[snyderla]

If you had asked me several years ago, before I stayed at YC, I would have said stay longer. But after 26 trips to WDW and a stay at the YC (complimentary upgrade from POFQ!) I say splurge and stay at YC. UNLESS your family will miss the convenience of having a food court.

 

[PictureJumpr]

I'd take the longer stay, every time.

You can slow down your park visits a little, repeat rides/attractions as desired, enjoy leisurely dinners, spend time in the pool, etc, because of the extra time. The nicer room/resort atmosphere at YC will seem like an upgrade to you, perhaps (although if you need to share the room with an additional adult, it probably won't seem as luxurious) - but I can almost guarantee that two under-10-yr-old kids won't know the difference, and might actually prefer the atmosphere at a value/mod level resort.

 

[bcrook]

If you had asked me several years ago, before I stayed at YC, I would have said stay longer. But after 26 trips to WDW and a stay at the YC (complimentary upgrade from POFQ!) I say splurge and stay at YC. UNLESS your family will miss the convenience of having a food court.

Even then you can wander over to the swan and dolphin and pick up some good food. DVC discounts too!

I love the boardwalk area. I would splurge.

 

[catra121]

Longer stay would be my choice (and has been) every time. Next year I am going to look into renting DVC points and trying to keep it affordable that way...but absolutely would go with the longer stay if I had to choose.

 

[cluvsdisney]

I would go deluxe resort for fewer days. Under no circumstance would I share a room with a third adult to help with the costs. If that's necessary, I would adjust the resort or length of stay.

 

[disneybliss2]

I'd opt for the longer stay. Longer stays mean getting to do more of what I want to do. While the extra amenities at the deluxes are nice, I don't think it's worth it if it means cutting my vacation short. i would choose the experience you feel youe family will enjoy most. It boils down to extra amenities for a shorter stay and not doing as much or longer stay with not as many amenities but getting to do more. You have to ask yourself if the amenities and nicer hotel outweigh two or three extra days of fun at WDW. For me, the extra time is more valuable.

 

[usd2bmd]

I would opt for a longer stay. We have not been back since 2009 and it is killing me (we chose other vacations) but we always stay at least 8 days. Next time I think we will try to do a longer trip because it will have been at least 5 years and it will be like the first time again..

 

[saskdw]

We come from way too far away to stay at WDW for only 5 nights. All our trips are in the 10-14 night area.

 

[ness0905]

Thanks everyone I think I am going to go with longer stay and save Epcot area until kids are a little older so they can have more freedom this is not something we can do over and over so i think this is best for next year.

 

[mickeynut1]

My choice would be deluxe for a shorter stay.

 

[Fratthouse]

I know everyone's different, but here's my thoughts - We've been fortunate to be able to stay at a few deluxe resorts (CR, GF, and Poly) when my husband goes for work, but we only get to stay for 4-5 days each trip. I've found that when the trips are shorter, I want to spend LESS TIME relaxing at the resort and MORE TIME in the parks. The resort becomes more or less a place just to sleep. So I have hardly gotten to experience the resorts to their fullest. I imagine if I stayed longer, I would take the time to relax by the pool, drink coffee on the balcony of my room, or take in the sights of the resort. But on a short trip, it's hard to spend any of my limited time away from the parks. So I would vote for a longer stay, because when I have a short stay, I don't want to spend much of it at the resort, anyway. Of course, that's my experience, and this may or may not be the case for your family depending on how you spend your time on vacation

Someone did mention renting DVC points, which in my experience, is a very affordable way to stay at a deluxe resort for a very reasonable price (depending on what type of room you need and when you go.) We are going this December and are staying at AKL for less than what we would pay at the Value resorts!

Happy anniversary and I hope you have a great trip!

 

[mm1971]

OK i have dd6 and ds3 we have gone every year for last 3 years always value about 5 nights. Me and dh are going alone this year for ten year anniv. For 10 days....so next year when we take kids back want to do something special do we spend money and stay for 7 or 8 nights or book yc for 5 nights and bring mom to help with cost. I know this may be a little early to plan but want to book bounce back offer while we are there and we will be going in mid September this year and next and want to do mnsshp next year please help!

For a family vacation I would go with the longer stay. You'll make more memories in the parks and around than you will in your room. Why not extend the time vs. luxury. I would always choose more time with the family.

 

[Belleandtinker]

I'll alway pick longer stay or come more often. Yes, the resorts are amazing but not the reason we got there. Good luck making a decision.

 

[msjprincess]

I would pick a longer stay.

What about renting points for a studio at BCV? It would cost a little less than a mod abd you still get SAB.

 

[mrsp1030]

I would go for longer stay too. We did a long weekend and then a 5 night stay during our last two trips but it felt rushed. We were going about every 12-18 months but have decided to try every two years and that way we can save up and stay longer and do a deluxe too.

 

[Sue M]

While I love the deluxe resorts, not at the expense of length of Vacstion. I'd go with longer stay.

 

[blackmamba10000]

What about doing a split stay? This way you can have the best of both worlds. You can have a day or two extra and maybe splurge a night or two at a deluxe! Disney makes luggage transportation a cinch!

 

[HairyChest]

To me, the resort is just as part of the magic as the parks. It sets the mood for my whole trip.
Id do everything in my power to stay deluxe AND for at least 6 nights.
I dont want to leave the parks at night not bieng excited about returning to my resort hotel.
Ive only been once tho and stayed at the poly and im as much excited to stay there again as the parks in addition to doing a split stay with the wilderness lodge and enjoy that theme too.
But again we are going once a year so we splurge.

 

[princessallegra]

I know everyone's different, but here's my thoughts - We've been fortunate to be able to stay at a few deluxe resorts (CR, GF, and Poly) when my husband goes for work, but we only get to stay for 4-5 days each trip. I've found that when the trips are shorter, I want to spend LESS TIME relaxing at the resort and MORE TIME in the parks. The resort becomes more or less a place just to sleep. So I have hardly gotten to experience the resorts to their fullest. I imagine if I stayed longer, I would take the time to relax by the pool, drink coffee on the balcony of my room, or take in the sights of the resort. But on a short trip, it's hard to spend any of my limited time away from the parks. So I would vote for a longer stay, because when I have a short stay, I don't want to spend much of it at the resort, anyway. Of course, that's my experience, and this may or may not be the case for your family depending on how you spend your time on vacation

Someone did mention renting DVC points, which in my experience, is a very affordable way to stay at a deluxe resort for a very reasonable price (depending on what type of room you need and when you go.) We are going this December and are staying at AKL for less than what we would pay at the Value resorts!

Happy anniversary and I hope you have a great trip!

Totally agree with this!