CB vs GF (Apples to oranges, i know) - The DIS Discussion Forums

nocomment711 · 01-14-2013, 01:01 PM

I'm trying to plan a trip down to wdw in September an was pricing things out. It is over $3000 cheaper to say at CB than at GF (for obvious reasons). I was wondering if any of you had any ideas. I'm gonna go with my grandma and we will have a rental car. Do you think we shoul sat at the GF and skimp on extras (like tours and special events) or should we go a little cheaper and do more fun stuff?

Desnik · 01-14-2013, 01:07 PM

I would go cheaper & do all the extras but, I wouldn't stay at the CB. I'd stay at PORFQ.

bethclayton · 01-14-2013, 01:14 PM

i hate to say this, because i am very frugal by nature, but i would stay with the GF. i say this particularly because you will have your grandma with you. there is so much to enjoy right there at the resort, you won't feel like you missed doing other special things. i think it will be a more relaxing vacation, as well.

nocomment711 · 01-14-2013, 01:15 PM

Grand Floridian is her favorite resort. Has been since it opened. She always say that she doesn't care where we stay, but deep down I think she does.

Desnik · 01-14-2013, 01:45 PM

Well then that's a different story!

Go with the GF if it's her favorite!!

meuseman · 01-14-2013, 05:12 PM

How about a split stay? I would recommend POFQ for a moderate and then move over the the GF....

letsgoreds · 01-14-2013, 05:20 PM

GF all the way.

mickeynut1 · 01-14-2013, 08:53 PM

Another vote for the GF.

nocomment711 · 01-23-2013, 12:50 PM

We've decided to stay at POFQ. There's just so much you could do with $3000, not to mention that over $7500 for two people in Disney is crazy.

Thanks for the help!

Desnik · 01-23-2013, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by nocomment711

We've decided to stay at POFQ. There's just so much you could do with $3000, not to mention that over $7500 for two people in Disney is crazy.

Thanks for the help!

I think you made a great choice & will love PoFQ! Have a great time!!

grimley1968 · 01-23-2013, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nocomment711

We've decided to stay at POFQ. There's just so much you could do with $3000, not to mention that over $7500 for two people in Disney is crazy.

Thanks for the help!

I think you made a good choice. If the difference was $1,000 or less I might be tempted to say go for it, but not a chance at $3,000. POFQ is my favorite moderate. It's not quite GF, but it is comfortable, quiet, has a very nice pool, boat to DtD, and with your rented car is just as fast to any park as GF, except for MK.

Enjoy!

FantasiaMagic · 01-23-2013, 03:33 PM

I say go for GF. It's just that its in such a great location on the monorail which connects you with the POLY and CR. Even though you will have a car the monorail will be helpful for transportation and its like an attraction in itself!

scoutie · 01-23-2013, 03:36 PM

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There's just so much you could do with $3000, not to mention that over $7500 for two people in Disney is crazy.

That's what I was going to say. A $3000 difference? To me, that's significant.

We just got back from PO and it was beautiful! Enjoy!

ExpatDisneyLover · 01-23-2013, 03:44 PM

POFQ is a lovely resort - enjoy your stay!

You can definitely have tea at the GF to enjoy the ambiance - I took my mom who was in her 70's - first Disney trip - we stayed at POR - we loved tea at the GF -

! We also enjoyed the boat to DTD - a nice perk for POR and POFQ!

lililoo12 · 01-23-2013, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bethclayton

i hate to say this, because i am very frugal by nature, but i would stay with the GF. i say this particularly because you will have your grandma with you. there is so much to enjoy right there at the resort, you won't feel like you missed doing other special things. i think it will be a more relaxing vacation, as well.

This plus being able able to get to parks easier with a grandma is a plus.

01-14-2013, 01:01 PM	#1
nocomment711 Ces Soirees-La Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 283	CB vs GF (Apples to oranges, i know) I'm trying to plan a trip down to wdw in September an was pricing things out. It is over $3000 cheaper to say at CB than at GF (for obvious reasons). I was wondering if any of you had any ideas. I'm gonna go with my grandma and we will have a rental car. Do you think we shoul sat at the GF and skimp on extras (like tours and special events) or should we go a little cheaper and do more fun stuff? __________________

01-14-2013, 01:07 PM	#2
Desnik I actually love packing and planning I'm glad DH and I were friends first then a couple Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: NY, SSR, AKV Posts: 7,838	I would go cheaper & do all the extras but, I wouldn't stay at the CB. I'd stay at PORFQ. __________________ Our Disney Vacations: BLT AUG 2013 * AoA, WLV Xmas 2012 * AKV AUG 2011 * SSR AUG 2010 * BWI, AKV JUNE 2010 * GF NOV 2009 * POLY JUNE 2009 * AKV, BCV JAN 2009 * BWV JULY 2008 * OKW APRIL 2008 * AKV, SSR NOV 2007 * CR MK VIEW! OCT 2007 * BWV APRIL 2007 * SSR NOV 2006 * BWV, SSR MAY 2006 * SSR, VERO JUNE 2005 * POR, WL, BWV NOV 2004 * ASMo, BWV NOV 2003 * BWI May 2002 * GF NOV 2001 * CSR, VERO NOV 2000 * Offsite Oct. 1998, July 1997 and 1983 Our Disney Vow Renewal TR

01-14-2013, 01:14 PM	#3
bethclayton DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 574	i hate to say this, because i am very frugal by nature, but i would stay with the GF. i say this particularly because you will have your grandma with you. there is so much to enjoy right there at the resort, you won't feel like you missed doing other special things. i think it will be a more relaxing vacation, as well. __________________ Me DH DS (11) DD (13) CBR May 2006~POP Dec 2007~AKL Jan 2009~GF RPC March 2010~GF/ Poly CL Dec 2010~GF RPC April 2012

01-14-2013, 01:15 PM	#4
nocomment711 Ces Soirees-La Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 283	Grand Floridian is her favorite resort. Has been since it opened. She always say that she doesn't care where we stay, but deep down I think she does. __________________

01-14-2013, 01:45 PM	#5
Desnik I actually love packing and planning I'm glad DH and I were friends first then a couple Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: NY, SSR, AKV Posts: 7,838	Well then that's a different story! Go with the GF if it's her favorite!! __________________ Our Disney Vacations: BLT AUG 2013 * AoA, WLV Xmas 2012 * AKV AUG 2011 * SSR AUG 2010 * BWI, AKV JUNE 2010 * GF NOV 2009 * POLY JUNE 2009 * AKV, BCV JAN 2009 * BWV JULY 2008 * OKW APRIL 2008 * AKV, SSR NOV 2007 * CR MK VIEW! OCT 2007 * BWV APRIL 2007 * SSR NOV 2006 * BWV, SSR MAY 2006 * SSR, VERO JUNE 2005 * POR, WL, BWV NOV 2004 * ASMo, BWV NOV 2003 * BWI May 2002 * GF NOV 2001 * CSR, VERO NOV 2000 * Offsite Oct. 1998, July 1997 and 1983 Our Disney Vow Renewal TR

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01-14-2013, 05:12 PM	#6
meuseman Disney Parks Game Afficianado Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The biggest little State Posts: 608	How about a split stay? I would recommend POFQ for a moderate and then move over the the GF.... __________________ Dan ~

01-14-2013, 05:20 PM	#7
letsgoreds DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 678	GF all the way.

01-14-2013, 08:53 PM	#8
mickeynut1 DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 8,528	Another vote for the GF. __________________ CBR July 2002 - BC December 2003 - WL CL Oct/Nov 2004 - WL September 2006 - Poly September 2007 - AKL/GF SL/WL January 2010 - AKL/GF December 2010 - GF RPC May 2011

01-23-2013, 12:50 PM	#9
nocomment711 Ces Soirees-La Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 283	We've decided to stay at POFQ. There's just so much you could do with $3000, not to mention that over $7500 for two people in Disney is crazy. Thanks for the help! __________________

01-23-2013, 03:33 PM	#12
FantasiaMagic DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 785	I say go for GF. It's just that its in such a great location on the monorail which connects you with the POLY and CR. Even though you will have a car the monorail will be helpful for transportation and its like an attraction in itself! __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney

01-23-2013, 03:44 PM	#14
ExpatDisneyLover DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Orlando and headed back overseas every now and again Posts: 1,760	POFQ is a lovely resort - enjoy your stay! You can definitely have tea at the GF to enjoy the ambiance - I took my mom who was in her 70's - first Disney trip - we stayed at POR - we loved tea at the GF - ! We also enjoyed the boat to DTD - a nice perk for POR and POFQ! __________________ Jill February 2011 Disneyland Paris First Dream Castle Trip Report http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2641414 November 2010 Disneyland Paris Magic Circus Hotel Third Solo Trip Reporthttp://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2554325 June 2010 Disneyland Paris Magic Circus Hotel Second Solo Trip Reporthttp://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2476348 March 2010 Disneyland Paris Hotel Santa Fe First Solo Trip Reporthttp://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2419270 2009 WDW POR Trip Report http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2220476 1984 DL * 1986 WDW * 1994 Euro Disney * 1996 WDW * 2009 WDW POR * March 2010 DLRP Santa Fe * June 2010 DLRP Magic Circus * November 2010 DLRP Magic Circus * February 2011 DLRP Dream Castle * May 2011 WDW Sheraton Vistana / Hilton Bonnet Creek * September 2011 WDW Night of Joy Hilton DTD * March 2012 WDW Pop * April 2012 WDW AKL * May 2012 WDW SSR *

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