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jackal · 01-07-2013, 12:41 PM

We are going to Disney for spring break

We haven't been since the new additions to MK. We used to go every year if not twice. We have stayed at the Poly, the CR, and the BC resorts. Love them ALL. Especially the Poly and the BC.

This year we are more strapped for cash so deluxe is out of the question. My current choices are Pop and POR. My DD10 really wants to stay at Pop. She has seen all the pictures and just thinks it will be cool to stay there. I think me and DH would like POR better, but it is about $500+ more. Right now, I booked both and need to cancel one. I booked preferred rooms at both as we like to be near drink stations for refilling our mugs in the morning.

My question is, I would love to save that $500+ but will we hate POP seeing we stayed at only deluxes before? We are not ones to hang at the hotel. My DD wants to swim a little, not too much. We usually go to the parks in the morning and would not return until late as we have park hoppers. We loved the Deluxes for the convenience to the parks, but we do not mind the busses either.

DznyCrzy11 · 01-07-2013, 12:44 PM

That would be a difficult decision!!! Considering you stay at the park most of the day, I would go with Pop and save the extra $500.

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minnie mum · 01-07-2013, 12:53 PM

If the prices that you are looking at are with the current discount, then it's a really difficult decision. I know that DH and I would be happy to spend the extra money on a mod, knowing that we are still getting a good discount, and preferring the amenities that the mods offer. If you won't be using the resort amenities, and don't care about the smaller room and smaller beds, then perhaps the value resort is all you really need.

jackal · 01-07-2013, 12:58 PM

Thank you for the responses. What specifically do the Mods have in amentites that the values do not?

I understand the POP now has refrigerators. It will be me and DH and DD10. My DH is a snorer and will sleep in one twin and me and DD in the other. I couldn't sleep with him in a twin! That I do know.

Missytara · 01-07-2013, 01:00 PM

Moderates have covered bus stops; a sit down restaurant; a lounge; more booking categories; more lush grounds, etc.

jackal · 01-07-2013, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Missytara

Moderates have covered bus stops; a sit down restaurant; a lounge; more booking categories; more lush grounds, etc.

Good to know. None of those are deal breakers.

grimley1968 · 01-07-2013, 01:27 PM

I have to be honest: we've done similar (stay mostly at deluxes then go to a value to save some $$$), and it wasn't very much fun for us. We won't do that again. In addition to the other things mentioned that mods have that values don't, I don't think values have quite as nice a pool area as mods do. In our experience, the mods have pool areas just as nice as the deluxes, with slides, etc.

We stayed at POFQ one week, partially to save some money versus a deluxe, but also just because it looked nice. We were not disappointed. The room was a little small, but it was very close to the feature pool, an easy walk to the food court, our car, the boat dock, etc. We really enjoyed that week, at least partially because we didn't spend much time in our room except for sleeping.

myramsy · 01-07-2013, 01:28 PM

Another difference is the main pools at the mods have slides. But if money was tight and it was $500 diff I would save the money and stay at the value. Have stayed at values a few times and never minded them. I mean...you are in disney...its all good....

mickeynut1 · 01-07-2013, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jackal

What specifically do the Mods have in amentites that the values do not?

In addition to what has been mentioned, the rooms are bigger, double vanities, and CSR/POR/POFQ all have queen beds. Also, I think all of the mods have a curtain that divides the vanity area from the beds.

01-07-2013, 12:41 PM	#1
jackal DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 769	Resort help deciding We are going to Disney for spring break We haven't been since the new additions to MK. We used to go every year if not twice. We have stayed at the Poly, the CR, and the BC resorts. Love them ALL. Especially the Poly and the BC. This year we are more strapped for cash so deluxe is out of the question. My current choices are Pop and POR. My DD10 really wants to stay at Pop. She has seen all the pictures and just thinks it will be cool to stay there. I think me and DH would like POR better, but it is about $500+ more. Right now, I booked both and need to cancel one. I booked preferred rooms at both as we like to be near drink stations for refilling our mugs in the morning. My question is, I would love to save that $500+ but will we hate POP seeing we stayed at only deluxes before? We are not ones to hang at the hotel. My DD wants to swim a little, not too much. We usually go to the parks in the morning and would not return until late as we have park hoppers. We loved the Deluxes for the convenience to the parks, but we do not mind the busses either.

01-07-2013, 12:44 PM	#2
DznyCrzy11 "When you wish upon a star, makes no difference who you are". Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: 894 miles from the magic! Posts: 876	That would be a difficult decision!!! Considering you stay at the park most of the day, I would go with Pop and save the extra $500. Sent from my Galaxy S II __________________ Visited WDW once a year(sometimes twice a year)between 1987 and 2000, stayed at Fort Wilderness Campground most of those times, All Star Music one time,and an offsite hotel a few other times. Since 2003 my husband and I have taken 7 trips to WDW together. We stayed at an offsite hotel in 2003 and 2005,All Star Movies in 2008,Caribbean Beach Resort in 2009,Polynesian in 2010,2011,and 2012. Bahamian Disney Cruise and a Poly stay coming up!

01-07-2013, 01:00 PM	#5
Missytara I'm all ears! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 13,300	Moderates have covered bus stops; a sit down restaurant; a lounge; more booking categories; more lush grounds, etc. __________________ Me and the three cats - Momma Abby and the Kids, Gracie, Jack, and R.I.P. my little Desi (10/14/11) - Momma and the kids miss you and so do I.

01-07-2013, 01:27 PM	#7
grimley1968 DIS Veteran Obedient Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 4,910	I have to be honest: we've done similar (stay mostly at deluxes then go to a value to save some $$$), and it wasn't very much fun for us. We won't do that again. In addition to the other things mentioned that mods have that values don't, I don't think values have quite as nice a pool area as mods do. In our experience, the mods have pool areas just as nice as the deluxes, with slides, etc. We stayed at POFQ one week, partially to save some money versus a deluxe, but also just because it looked nice. We were not disappointed. The room was a little small, but it was very close to the feature pool, an easy walk to the food court, our car, the boat dock, etc. We really enjoyed that week, at least partially because we didn't spend much time in our room except for sleeping. __________________ John

01-07-2013, 01:28 PM	#8
myramsy Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 252	Another difference is the main pools at the mods have slides. But if money was tight and it was $500 diff I would save the money and stay at the value. Have stayed at values a few times and never minded them. I mean...you are in disney...its all good.... __________________ Me DH: DS(14) POFQ 2006, All Star Sports free dining 2006, All Star Sports free dining 2007, christmas trip 2010 PO dec.21-dec 30th with free dining

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01-07-2013, 12:53 PM	#3
minnie mum Unapologetic Disney Fan(atic) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: WAY too far north Posts: 8,135	If the prices that you are looking at are with the current discount, then it's a really difficult decision. I know that DH and I would be happy to spend the extra money on a mod, knowing that we are still getting a good discount, and preferring the amenities that the mods offer. If you won't be using the resort amenities, and don't care about the smaller room and smaller beds, then perhaps the value resort is all you really need.

01-07-2013, 12:58 PM	#4
jackal DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 769	Thank you for the responses. What specifically do the Mods have in amentites that the values do not? I understand the POP now has refrigerators. It will be me and DH and DD10. My DH is a snorer and will sleep in one twin and me and DD in the other. I couldn't sleep with him in a twin! That I do know.

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