2003 at a moderate or 2004 at a Deluxe

[DizzyKitty]

Just curious. Which would you do?

Go to Disney in 2003 and stay at a moderate resort (considering CSR) for 10 days or go in 2004 (considering Yacht Club for 14 days?)

A bit of info: We will be a party of three. We have been to Disney quite a few times but have not stayed at a Deluxe. We have stayed at CBR, Port Orleans (when it was called that) and All Stars.

K.

 

[jennymouse]

Welcome to the DIS! I vote for a moderate in 2003.....wouldn't want to wait for 2004.

 

[CaliforniaDreaming]

I'd do the 14 nights at the Yacht Club in 2004.

 

[JDY]

Rather than 14 days at The Yacht Club I'd go

7 days (2003) at a Moderate
7 days (2004) at a Deluxe

 

[Lorac1127]

Life is too short to wait until 2004.

I would go for the deluxe in 2003 and stay 7 days. Or go in 2003 and split the time in a moderate 3 days and then the deluxe 4 days. Just go to the moderate first.

But that is just my humble opinion....

 

[mivvers]

Go in 2003 .... I like the suggestion of splitting the stay between a moderate and a deluxe, if you can swing it.

 

[zurgswife]

Why not rent points from a DVC member and stay at BWV....1 bdrm would be perfect...and stay at a Deluxe for the price of a moderate.....then you could go in 2003 if you wanted too and stay at a deluxe

 

[RosieRosie]

I agree with JDY - it's so fun looking forward to two trips over the next two years and there will new rides during your 2004 trip.

 

[hightown]

Go both years and stay at moderate! Who knows what is going to happen before 2004 gets here. Maybe you'll win the lottery and in 2004 can stay in a presidential suite.

Besides, I don't really think that the increased money for a delux translates into increased enjoyment of your trip. It's just a different experience.

 

[DemoBri1]

Personally I'd vote for the Deluxe, but I wouldn't want to wait until 2004 to do it. The YC is a great resort. Loved my stay there on my honeymoon back in 98.

The idea of splitting your vacation into two separate is a good idea, but the idea of renting points from a DVC member is intriguing as well. This would allow you to get a 1 br with a full kitchen for about what you would pay for a moderate. You can then save a ton of money on food by doing breakfast, lunch, and some dinner right in your villa. It might be worth checking out.

 

[Disneycrazymom]

There are some nice discounts for the Swan and Dolphin hotels if you are a teacher, nurse or goverment worker. We have been at the Swan twice for the teacher rate of $129 and it was wonderful both times. Very deluxe at more of a mod price. Also check Mousesavers for other discounts and money saving ideas. 2004 seems like such a long wait, but it will give you more time to plan.

 

[susancl]

I would go in 2003 and 2004 as well. But....
I would buy an annual pass and plan the trips within 12 months of each other and take advantage of the AP discounts for the resorts.

Susan

 

[new_yawka]

I'd go in early 2003, stay in a moderate, and not come back till mid 2004

I can dream, can't I??

I think the moderates are wonderful resorts and you'll have a great trip.

That said...consider renting DVC points. All of a sudden, you'll be staying in a luxury apartment on Disney property for comparatively little money.

I'm sure it will be magical, whatever you decide.

 

[DizzyKitty]

Still have not decided on 2003 or 2004 just yet but I do plan to look into splitting our stays. Perhaps consider renting some DVC points (don't know too much about it though). Guess I need to check the DVC board.

We do plan on getting AP's this time around. We always got the Length of stay/Unlimited Magic Pass before.

I know hubby wants to stay at the Yacht Club since we spent most of our time on the Boardwalk on our last trip.

Again, thank you for everyone's responses. I will post an update when we're sure. Well, when we are almost sure


K.

 

[Buzz2001]

Wait till Mission Space opens then go

 

[imbe@aol.com]

My first impulse was to say 14 days at the YC. But I also liked the suggestions of perhaps splitting the stay(s) ...