My last stay at the pop was about 6 yrs ago and only the hippy dippy pool was noisy both the bowling pin and computer pool were quite nice and quiet. We had first floor in the eighties section all was quiet when we got back to the resort no matter the time of day.
I have used touringplans twice to make reservations and been successful both times getting room I wanted. I have even used the site for dining reservations, cause seriously who plans food 6 months in advance. You search for a room based of what you are paying (standard or preferred) then quiet level, distance to food or transport, and bed size. After you find a room you like you put in your reservation number and info they send a fax to wdw for your request. Does that make sense?
Makes perfect sense! Thanks. I have the info put in and now I will cross my fingers for a bit of pixie dust
Does the room seem smaller with the king bed?
I thought it seemed bigger. More unused floor space.
FWIW all of the rooms are pretty close to the busses no more than a maybe 2-5 min walk, the last time I was there I was in the 80's section right near the computer pool and it was great, quiet pretty much all day and not too far from the busses. The rooms closest to the busses are right on top of the noisiest section of the resort- the main pool.
While I have never been on a super busy week the busses are usually pretty great during the day, even at night they aren't bad it's just a little more crowded because everyone is trying to get back to the resort at the same time.
Makes perfect sense! Thanks. I have the info put in and now I will cross my fingers for a bit of pixie dust
I have never considered using touringplans for dining reservations. How would you do this?
Good question, since you've always used a car in the past than I would suggest getting a car if it makes you more comfortable. For that price, the convenience of picking up supplies at a store might make it worth while. As far as buses go, this will be out first trip to the POP also, so I can't give you a first hand account. From what I have read here, it is pretty good overall. That said, people have also had issues with it from time to time, but I think that's the case with transportation in general. There is nothing preventing you from takeing the bus sometimes and your car others.
For the price you can get a car for, I wouldn't mind trying to talk my brother into renting a car for the week. Of course it would cost us more, since we are a party of 5, but it would make some aspects of our trip better. Not gonna happen anyways, he like to use our as a mini vacation from driving anyways. As the fifth wheel in our group, I'm fine letting him do whatever makes him more comfortable.
This is just wonderful! I love it and I hope it works out for me. I am looking for a Yak and Yeti reservation for arrival day at around 7 pm and have had no luck finding one though I have been checking every day. While I still may not get the reservation I want, at least I know that someone is checking for me and will let me know. Thanks!
It's wonderful because you don't have to constantly be checking yourself. I would try different times if you want around 7. For Tusker I wanted exactly 8am. I wanted to be in and out to be on safari at open. I know a lot of people cancel when they start finalizing plans. I have seen things pop up within the 24-48 hour window. Good luck!
