Adult only trip to check out all resorts, what are the must dos? And other tips.

[tx911]

Yep. We got extra lucky last time and got our room as soon as we arrived at the resort at 7am. I know we wont be that lucky again. We should be fine with no room from 11-4 the following day, but we always hope for a room ready earlier text.

You have a resort now in VDH where your desired room type is difficult even at 11 months, is that correct?
Are you sure you want another situation where that is the case (BWV)?
Maybe you will love CCV or fall in love with Riviera when you go.

 

[Sprinkles&Sprints]

Right now Im leaning BWV unless CCV blows me away and I keep it

My vote is keep CCV AND buy BWV [per my signature]

 

[Sprinkles&Sprints]

You have a resort now in VDH where your desired room type is difficult even at 11 months, is that correct?
Are you sure you want another situation where that is the case (BWV)?
Maybe you will love CCV or fall in love with Riviera when you go.

I can’t remember where I mentioned this before but THIS is the only reason I am debating selling BWV. I bought it to secure BW view (or by some miracle resort view) at 11 months for a specific week in March and it has been beyond challenging/frustrating to do so. Meanwhile I’ve had no issue at all using CCV points at 7 months for P/G for that same week. I guess there’s always the chance that my 7 month luck will run out, but until it does the math isn’t as strong in favor of BWV.

 

[sethschroeder]

You should easily be able to get to all the resorts. I would visit the ones you dont even want as well though because you never know what your decisions might be at 7 months sometime or even a last second you need to move your trip.

• MK -> walk to VGF -> walk to POLY -> boat to MK -> boat to CCV/BRV and back -> walk to BLT -> monorail to TTC -> monorail to Epcot (note that VGF/POLY you would be walking to the TTC to get to Epcot likely)
• Walk out of Epcot World showcase and walk around lake (BCV/BWV) -> boat to HS -> skyliner to CBR -> skyliner to RIV -> skyliner to Epcot world showcase
• AK -> bus to AKV-J -> walk to AKV-K -> bus to Disney Springs -> walk to SSR -> walk to OKW (this might not be allowed now so double check) -> boat back to OKW (if its running) otherwise Bus to Epcot or MK

The reason you want to do "loops" IMO is you can get a better idea of different modes of transportation, how far things are away, and you can take in the sights.

For Adult things? I mean most things in WDW can be done with kids. Its just really what you personally would do or not do with them tagging along. Really the only adult only things would be V+A or the new Geo 88 lounge starting in June.

Monorail or Epcot crawls?
Food they don't like so you skip?
Rides they don't like so you skip?

 

[sethschroeder]

Right now Im leaning BWV unless CCV blows me away and I keep it

When would you travel to WDW? If its the summer I think you likely could get BWV/BCV especially if you want a 1BR.

CCV is an amazing resort. We didnt buy there because its essentially like staying at one of the resorts in our area with the outdoors vibe and when we go to Disney we want it to feel like Disney not like we went down the road.

 

[tx911]

I can’t remember where I mentioned this before but THIS is the only reason I am debating selling BWV. I bought it to secure BW view (or by some miracle resort view) at 11 months for a specific week in March and it has been beyond challenging/frustrating to do so. Meanwhile I’ve had no issue at all using CCV points at 7 months for P/G for that same week. I guess there’s always the chance that my 7 month luck will run out, but until it does the math isn’t as strong in favor of BWV.

That’s holding me back too. Of course, it’s not October yet.

 

[eticketplease]

You should easily be able to get to all the resorts. I would visit the ones you dont even want as well though because you never know what your decisions might be at 7 months sometime or even a last second you need to move your trip.

• MK -> walk to VGF -> walk to POLY -> boat to MK -> boat to CCV/BRV and back -> walk to BLT -> monorail to TTC -> monorail to Epcot (note that VGF/POLY you would be walking to the TTC to get to Epcot likely)
• Walk out of Epcot World showcase and walk around lake (BCV/BWV) -> boat to HS -> skyliner to CBR -> skyliner to RIV -> skyliner to Epcot world showcase
• AK -> bus to AKV-J -> walk to AKV-K -> bus to Disney Springs -> walk to SSR -> walk to OKW (this might not be allowed now so double check) -> boat back to OKW (if its running) otherwise Bus to Epcot or MK

The reason you want to do "loops" IMO is you can get a better idea of different modes of transportation, how far things are away, and you can take in the sights.

For Adult things? I mean most things in WDW can be done with kids. Its just really what you personally would do or not do with them tagging along. Really the only adult only things would be V+A or the new Geo 88 lounge starting in June.

Monorail or Epcot crawls?
Food they don't like so you skip?
Rides they don't like so you skip?

And without parks I thought @VGCgroupie was going to lose out on steps!!

Personal Trainer @sethschroeder to the rescue!!

 

[VGCgroupie]

You have a resort now in VDH where your desired room type is difficult even at 11 months, is that correct?
Are you sure you want another situation where that is the case (BWV)?
Maybe you will love CCV or fall in love with Riviera when you go.

I havent tried to book VDH at 11 months for larger rooms. My VDH was bought for mainly spontaneous trips in a studio for just 3 of us or if its all 6 of us going we could do 2 studios and get by. But the goal is to book our trips with all of us at VGC in a 2 bedroom and keep VDH primarily for spontaneous trips and for 1 nighters for special after hours events.

I am not allowed to like RIV because I don't want anymore points at resorts that are restricted when sold.

 

[VGCgroupie]

You should easily be able to get to all the resorts. I would visit the ones you dont even want as well though because you never know what your decisions might be at 7 months sometime or even a last second you need to move your trip.

• MK -> walk to VGF -> walk to POLY -> boat to MK -> boat to CCV/BRV and back -> walk to BLT -> monorail to TTC -> monorail to Epcot (note that VGF/POLY you would be walking to the TTC to get to Epcot likely)
• Walk out of Epcot World showcase and walk around lake (BCV/BWV) -> boat to HS -> skyliner to CBR -> skyliner to RIV -> skyliner to Epcot world showcase
• AK -> bus to AKV-J -> walk to AKV-K -> bus to Disney Springs -> walk to SSR -> walk to OKW (this might not be allowed now so double check) -> boat back to OKW (if its running) otherwise Bus to Epcot or MK

The reason you want to do "loops" IMO is you can get a better idea of different modes of transportation, how far things are away, and you can take in the sights.

For Adult things? I mean most things in WDW can be done with kids. Its just really what you personally would do or not do with them tagging along. Really the only adult only things would be V+A or the new Geo 88 lounge starting in June.

Monorail or Epcot crawls?
Food they don't like so you skip?
Rides they don't like so you skip?

Thank you for this, I really dont know my way around and this is very helpful.

Things that normally we wouldn't stop and take time for since when we have my son with us its LLMP return times and go go go to try and get all the rides in. And also things that are geared more towards something an adult would like over a kid.

When would you travel to WDW? If its the summer I think you likely could get BWV/BCV especially if you want a 1BR.

CCV is an amazing resort. We didnt buy there because its essentially like staying at one of the resorts in our area with the outdoors vibe and when we go to Disney we want it to feel like Disney not like we went down the road.

If I bought BWV it would be for trips February (presidents day/valentines weekend) or 2nd week of April

 

[sethschroeder]

Thank you for this, I really dont know my way around and this is very helpful.

Disney app you can plot it in where you want to go and Google Maps is really good as well.

Its very easy to get around with the Disney app though I find and does a good job showing you were to walk. You can always ask a random person and normally get pointed in the right direction as well.

And also things that are geared more towards something an adult would like over a kid.

I am thinking lounges likely, World Showcase shops possibly, and shows like the Presidents or Pavilions (China/US/ect) possibly. Possibly even grab something from the quick services at all the resorts and split it as well? You can see what their menus are like then and space.

BWV in Feb or April I am not sure as much how that works out. Especially a holiday in February. We never travel to WDW during that time of year so never paid attention.

 

[HyperspaceMountainPilot]

I got zero sleep last time, not even 2 minutes, I took a nap before leaving for the airport which could've played a part and I had my kid so I was paying attention to him and his comfort. When we flew back from Hawaii on the Red Eye, I probably got 2 hours sleep during the 6.5 hour flight, I am not a sleep anywhere type person. DH sleeps the moment his butt hits the seat on any flight. Id say 60% visit resorts 40% fun getaway. I suggested getting a room for the night we are flying but DH said no which I was surprised by but then again he has no issue sleeping on planes

I am nowhere near as spoiled as @AstroBlasters (said with love!) about not having a room but this sounds insanely rough. I would seriously, seriously urge you to consider a cheap hotel by MCO or somewhere between MCO and WDW (I suspect you can find something decent for less than $150) and try to get at least 3 hours of sleep horizontally before you try to tackle all the resorts. If you’re not rope dropping, there’s not too much to do before 10AM anyway unless you’re determined by do breakfast/brunches all three days…but you could probably get a 11AM brunch somewhere anyway.

Thank you for this, I really dont know my way around and this is very helpful.

Things that normally we wouldn't stop and take time for since when we have my son with us its LLMP return times and go go go to try and get all the rides in. And also things that are geared more towards something an adult would like over a kid.

If I bought BWV it would be for trips February (presidents day/valentines weekend) or 2nd week of April

I think the circle visions are worth doing once (and Living with the Land (EP) is great if you haven’t done it yet). Carousel of progress (MK) is worth doing at least once, and maybe a good place to sit and snooze if you try to do it all after a redeye without sleeping.

Maybe we should crowdsource a list of ideal places for @VGCgroupie to sleep in the parks/resorts on Saturday. I’ve heard BRV has some great options but I’ve never been there.