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  1. AndyMcV

    Pricing club level - is this right???

    Hi Deb I agree the cost of the rooms at the deluxe resorts are nuts. I think the only way to consider it is with a discount as the PP's mentioned. We got the Beach Club (not club level) for $199 last year which was a discounted rate through a family member. However one thing that I'd...
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    Poly or POR???? So torn!!!

    I thought you might like to see this thread. I Think, I Like... The Polynesian We have yet to stay at the Polynesian. :) On our last trip we went to the Beach Club which was amazing because of a family member getting a super rate. A.
  3. AndyMcV

    Dolphin, a moderate or Gaylord Palms?

    On our second last trip we stayed at the Gaylord Palms for 6 nights and then the Dolphin for 5 nights. I was at a work conference that was at the Gaylord Palms so we did a split stay. The Gaylord Palms is a very nice resort no question. The indoor atrium is really neat and the rooms are...
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    Outdoor movies...

    I highly recommend this as an activity on one of your "off" nights from the parks. We did the Campfile Sing-A-Long & Movies Under The Stars at the Beach Club last year. It was fantastic and a really great way to spend quality family time together. :thumbsup2 A. Campfile Sing-A-Long...
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    Real bats flying inside wilderness lodge lobby

    I find this really hard to believe that the CM's won't do anything. I can't stand bats. They just really freak me out. If they were constantly flying down the halls.... oh boy. If it were me I'd be going to the front desk, pulling the manager out there and explaining how horrible this...
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    Lost on which resort to book for family with 3 & 1 year olds?

    Hi stuallan Hmm... that's a tough one. Normally with the ages of your kids I'd stay at one of the monorail resorts around the MK; the Contemporary, Polynesian or the Grand Floridian. Personally I'd pick the Polynesian. Park wise you'll be spending most of your time at the Magic Kingdom I...
  7. AndyMcV

    POFQ or Swan/Dolphin?

    We love the Swan and Dolphin. They are really nice resorts and the location is fantastic. Here is the view from our room at our last stay in '08.
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    Talk us into staying on-site for the first time.

    Do it, do it, do it!! :thumbsup2
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    Swan/Dolphin building and room recommendations

    The Swan and Dolphin are really great resorts and the Epcot resort area is amazing. We've stayed at the Swan once and the Dolphin twice. With the ages of your kids I'd recommend staying at the Dolphin. The Dolphin has more amenities there such as; car rental office, arcade, laundry, Club...
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    Talk us into staying on-site for the first time.

    Oh, and one more comment. On our trip in '08 I had a rental car that my company paid for. The first week (being at the Gaylord Palms) I used it quite a bit and had to drive everywhere. On the second week (at the WDW Dolphin) it literally sat in the resort parking lot all week. I think I...
  11. AndyMcV

    Talk us into staying on-site for the first time.

    You cannot compare onsite and offsite strictly by the amout of money you will spend on your trip. For the most part onsite will always be more expensive. Especially with moderate or deluxe resorts. If you just think about the dollar comparison you are really not considering all the other...
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    Talk us into staying on-site for the first time.

    To add to this I think your experience also depends on where you stay. Personally the value resorts don't hold any appeal to me at all. We seem to be attracted to the deluxe resorts especially in the Epcot area. I think if my first experience was at Pop or another value I may not see the...
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    Talk us into staying on-site for the first time.

    First off I think it depends on your personality and your family needs whether you stay onsite or off site. Budget and money is one for sure but really high on the vacation scale is convenience as well. You can stay off site cheaper for sure and there are tons of hotels to stay at around Disney...
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    DON'T GO TO DISNEY!! (not what you think)

    Wow, it sure sounds like you have a winner of a co-worker there, sheesh. :rolleyes: Seriously, if I had the opportunity to spend quality vacation time with my kids that included swimming, beaches, amazing entertainment every day and night I'd JUMP at the chance. It sounds to me like this...
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    Beach Club or All Stars Music?

    We were at the BC March 17th to the 25th and we had an amazing time. The weather was nice but last year it was unseasonally cold. We were in the low to mid 70's with some early mornings starting in the high 40's. There were a couple of days that it did hit 79 and 80 though. You can see...
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    Beach Club or All Stars Music?

    The birth of another Beach Club fan. :goodvibes:thumbsup2
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    Beach Club or All Stars Music?

    Honestly it's not just the rooms. It's a beautiful place to stay and it is truely an experience. Your daughters will love it. You are transplanted back to a 1920's era beach club resort with all the Disney touches. Very neat. Andy
  18. AndyMcV

    Beach Club or All Stars Music?

    Hi Allyson We stayed at the Beach Club for the first time last March. In a word it was "amazing". Honestly you cannot compare it to any value resort. It is truely a Disney deluxe resort. The theming and the location of the resort is increadible. It is a very picturesque resort and the...
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    "But they won't remember it..."

    I just love people that live life from their armchair. Um... how would they have ANY idea if a child would remember it or not if they have never been to WDW themselves to experience it???? Oh boy... :rolleyes: We went the first time with our 3 year old son. He literally had a smile on his...
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    So You're There Christmas Day... What Do You Typically Do???

    We've never been over Christmas but I think it would be a lot of fun. Can anyone give me an idea of what typically happens, what the atmosphere is like, etc, etc.... Oh, and how does Santa get to all the resort guest rooms??? ;)




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