pixarmom
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Pinkgirl, BEAUTIFUL photos - thanks so much for sharing them with us!
babyberger, have a safe trip and a wonderful stay!!!
jwwi, thanks so much for the tips! I'll recommend the Cabana bar if its looks like Crew's Cup won't work. Or that ESPN app sounds like a great idea - I'll suggest that to him, too. We don't usually have a car and he will just stop by to watch for a little while after our lunch ADR at San Angel!
Hi BCV23!
Good to see you and thanks for the confirmation that they are in the football game business over in Crew's Cup! Hope all is well!
torian, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Regarding the difference between CSR and YC, I'm happy to share our experience and my thoughts.
We've stayed at CSR multiple times since 2002 and BC multiple times since 1992. We just stayed at YC earlier this year. And based on these experiences, I can tell you that the cost difference is entirely worth it to us.
The overall atmosphere of BC/YC is a huge selling point for us. It's just a more relaxing retreat at the end of the day. For us, there is a big difference in the rooms - not just the size, but the comfort. The bedding, the large sliding doors with the balcony, the layout of the bathroom and the closet space, the decor, the quieter air conditioning . . . all important to us. I think the biggest factor among those for us would be the light, the doors and windows, and the ability to sit out on the balcony or patio - something I really miss at mods.
We don't use food courts much, so the BC/YC food situation is perfect for us - don't need anything more than what BC Marketplace and all the dining locations around the Epcot resort area and World Showcase offer. And that's a lot - just not in food court form.
The transportation at BC/YC is also important to us - we don't use a car at WDW and prefer to avoid buses. So the walk to both DHS and Epcot are wonderful (or you could take the boat.) Nothing like strolling out the international gateway at the end of the day back to your room, instead of heading out the front turnstiles and waiting for a bus! At BC/YC, we also have access to all the dining and shopping in the Epcot resort area within walking distance. So we appreciate the opportunity to walk around Crescent Lake and visit the Boardwalk and the great restaurants at Swan/Dolphin.
Of course, there is SAB at YC, which you may or may not use in December. We've been out at the pool on occasion in December or January, but it doesn't factor into our decision as highly as it would in warmer months.
Good luck with your decision, and please let us know if you have additional questions.
babyberger, have a safe trip and a wonderful stay!!!
Pixarmom we stayed at the Dolphin last October and some members of our group were able to watch the Packer game at the Cabana Bar and Beach club near the pool of the Dolphin.
It was such a beautiful day last year when we were there, so I just loaded the ESPN app on my phone with alerts, and it gave me game updates. We still wore our packers clothes as we walked around the world showcase.People would even ask if we knew the score, and we were updating them too.
jwwi, thanks so much for the tips! I'll recommend the Cabana bar if its looks like Crew's Cup won't work. Or that ESPN app sounds like a great idea - I'll suggest that to him, too. We don't usually have a car and he will just stop by to watch for a little while after our lunch ADR at San Angel!
Hi BCV23!
Good to see you and thanks for the confirmation that they are in the football game business over in Crew's Cup! Hope all is well!torian, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Regarding the difference between CSR and YC, I'm happy to share our experience and my thoughts.
We've stayed at CSR multiple times since 2002 and BC multiple times since 1992. We just stayed at YC earlier this year. And based on these experiences, I can tell you that the cost difference is entirely worth it to us.
The overall atmosphere of BC/YC is a huge selling point for us. It's just a more relaxing retreat at the end of the day. For us, there is a big difference in the rooms - not just the size, but the comfort. The bedding, the large sliding doors with the balcony, the layout of the bathroom and the closet space, the decor, the quieter air conditioning . . . all important to us. I think the biggest factor among those for us would be the light, the doors and windows, and the ability to sit out on the balcony or patio - something I really miss at mods.
We don't use food courts much, so the BC/YC food situation is perfect for us - don't need anything more than what BC Marketplace and all the dining locations around the Epcot resort area and World Showcase offer. And that's a lot - just not in food court form.
The transportation at BC/YC is also important to us - we don't use a car at WDW and prefer to avoid buses. So the walk to both DHS and Epcot are wonderful (or you could take the boat.) Nothing like strolling out the international gateway at the end of the day back to your room, instead of heading out the front turnstiles and waiting for a bus! At BC/YC, we also have access to all the dining and shopping in the Epcot resort area within walking distance. So we appreciate the opportunity to walk around Crescent Lake and visit the Boardwalk and the great restaurants at Swan/Dolphin.
Of course, there is SAB at YC, which you may or may not use in December. We've been out at the pool on occasion in December or January, but it doesn't factor into our decision as highly as it would in warmer months.
Good luck with your decision, and please let us know if you have additional questions.
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I think you will have a great vacation at either place. The thing to do would be to sleep on it and listen to which resort keeps calling your name. The advantage of a deluxe over a moderate is that there are more amenities and all hallways are inside the building. There are a ton of other things like location and food options to consider. When you get right down to it, the thing that stands out in my mind is that a deluxe tends to be more relaxing than a moderate, with more areas to just chill out and sit back and relax. That to me is the advantage of a deluxe. For a vacation where you are looking to balance going all park commando with kicking back and enjoying the resort, a deluxe would be a better fit IMHO.
beach
and we're bringing DP's brother, sister-in-law, and 9 yo nephew for his 1st Disney trip! I'll do anything to stay at BC, but at the moment it's not looking good. I think 2 rooms at POR will be the choice......but then I had an idea.....how about a cash reservation for a 2BR villa at BCV! I'm working on it but we're going to need some Disney Discount Magic. Has anyone heard of BCV being a part of any general public discount offers? Any AP discounts? Pin code offers? 
I can't attest to the comfort because my kids are nice enough to let my husband and I have the king bed!!!
Gotta love my kids!
