We take short trips, three to four nights. Therefore, if we only go one time per year we lost money on the AP. Twice makes it a better deal but with my husband's work (he's an ER doc) it's almost impossible to book anything far out and i need flexibility. Back when APs were cheaper it was better but at around $1400 for two adults I can get two 3 day hoppers for the two of us for two visits.
Help me decide! I am looking at my trip for next May- a week long trip to celebrate my husband and I's anniversary and our will be 3 year old's bday!I want a good pool- splash pad. We are staying GF RPC in October (maybe I should decide where to stay after that... But I am obsessed.) So, we are staying 4 nights at GF in October. For May our options are in terms of price, all are club level choices- Poly, garden view. This is the lowest of the MK resort Club level options available to me. (I'm not considering WL due to construction.) Poly Lagoon view, about $400 more. Contemporary Atrium club- $200 more than base price. GF SL- $200 more or GF deluxe king main bldg, $1,100 more (the king is $200 more than standard RPC, and I would pay the $200 for the larger space & king bed.)
So, what would you pick? Splash pads are important as well as zero entry pools. I also have celiac- so I want a club level that will do best for that for me. best options for breakfast, snack and dinner apps that are gluten free.)
(One concern I have with poly is that recently someone stayed and all the afternoon snacks were those filled with gluten.They didn't have chips that other resorts had, so would there be anything offered or provided that I could have. I would also like a property that does some cheese & meats in the morning, so I can eat something GF...)
THANKS!
They just built a really awesome splash area, it's close to MK, and it will give you a different vibe from the GF. I like to rotate around and don't usually stay at the same resort back to back trips. Just to make things different. But I would make sure all the construction is done first. I've been avoiding it the last two years because I want to wait until the whole transformation is complete. 
I have done it 4 times this year.. Last month included.
Finally finished my GF SL report if anyone's interested in reading: https://erika_murphy.silvrback.com/
And if you missed my BC CL report it's just below it.
Help me decide! I am looking at my trip for next May- a week long trip to celebrate my husband and I's anniversary and our will be 3 year old's bday!
So, what would you pick? Splash pads are important as well as zero entry pools. I also have celiac- so I want a club level that will do best for that for me. best options for breakfast, snack and dinner apps that are gluten free.)
(One concern I have with poly is that recently someone stayed and all the afternoon snacks were those filled with gluten.They didn't have chips that other resorts had, so would there be anything offered or provided that I could have. I would also like a property that does some cheese & meats in the morning, so I can eat something GF...)
THANKS!
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In my personal opinion I'd definitely take two rooms at GF SL at Christmas over a deluxe room at BWI. More space, two bathrooms, more privacy, much better Christmas decorations in my opinion, love the huge lobby tree, love the gingerbread house, and it's so much easier to get to and from MK. We spent a TON of time at MK last Christmas and I heard people complaining about the transportation being slow from the Epcot resorts. When you're staying at an MK resort you can get to MVMCP so easily, and we love to see holiday wishes as many times as we can.
Last summer we spent most of our time at MK when we are at BC, ahhh BC...too bad BC CL is more than SL, not much more but enough... It sounds nice until you hit "add to cart" and then YIKES!
You can get a private boat and order desserts for less I think.I was just removing all the past stays from our guest list on page 1 and I think I just accidentally deleted someone who wasn't past their date. So check and see if I have you listed and if not PM me!
December 12-15th BWI Deluxe RoomGreat blog! And great reports, sick kids and all you still had a great trip!!!Finally finished my GF SL report if anyone's interested in reading: https://erika_murphy.silvrback.com/
And if you missed my BC CL report it's just below it.
This will be our first trip staying at the BC without CL. Oh please tell me we will surviveI call every couple of days to see if there are openings, but no one wants to cancel at this point.
try the week before..some people cancel their Room Only reservations right before the 5 day cut off'This will be our first trip staying at the BC without CL. Oh please tell me we will survive
. With that said, you can always keep checking for CL as availability can/does change.
Speaking as a CL Gal who has taken non-CL trips to the BC/YC, yes you will survive! It helps if you either stock the fridge with some treats or scope out beforehand the places that sell snacks that you might like, so if you do miss the lounge you can make a mini-lounge in your room.
I think you'll have a great time!
me too!
Keep trying, we scored CL the night before we left. And they waived the change fee since we spent more $$ which I appreciated. If not, you WILL have an awesome time. F&W snacks beat the "snack room" *my kiddos call it thatThis will be our first trip staying at the BC without CL. Oh please tell me we will survive
Don't forget about the Grey Goose slushie in France and the Sunken treasure at SAB! Also, when I was there in June, a guy next to me at SAB got a mango margarita that he said was fantasticThat is a great idea! We may pop over to Shades of Green and stock up on drinks/snacks for our mini fridge. Maybe I should pack a plastic wine glass
I am getting a sunken treasure when we get there!!Don't forget about the Grey Goose slushie in France and the Sunken treasure at SAB! Also, when I was there in June, a guy next to me at SAB got a mango margarita that he said was fantastic
