I try not to argue the onsite-versus-offsite debate anymore. Value is so subjective, and each experience has different value to different families. Not everyone has the same criteria that I do. People travel different. One of the reasons that I love, love, LOVE Orlando is because the range of options for families, couples and even solo travelers is endless. There is something to fit every budget, every level of service, every need.
The only thing that truly burns my britches is when the onsite crowd suggests (either directly or indirectly) that the only way to have a "magical" Disney vacation is to stay onsite. I can appreciate and understand anyone's preferences, but to suggest that an offsiter's vacation is somewhat lesser than an onsiter's is simply not fair nor is it accurate.
Edited to add.....I rarely try to change anyone's minds about the magic (or lack thereof) of an offsite Disney vacation anymore, either. I have long since learned, after many years on these boards, that someone who insists on the "onsite is the only place you'll find magic" mindset will rarely have their mind changed by my post. It always seems like the people that argue the virtues of onsite most strongly are generally those that haven't given offsite a try [not always, of course........but often this is the case]. It's hard to convince someone of a viable....and in my opinion, awesome.....alternative if their minds aren't open to a different option.
) are perceived as "rich". Handing over their money to the mouse like some kind of sucker when they could just spend pennies right outside the gate. Nobody knows anyone else's bank account and to assume is well, we all know how that goes.
