Don't you wish Disney offered a moderate hotel with indoor corridors!

[AnaheimGirl]

1, 2 and 3 are already available. They are called DELUXE RESORTS. You get what you pay for.

You're right, and this is exactly what bugs me about WDW hotels. In most other parts of the country, moderately priced hotels do include amenties such as 2 queen sized beds and interior hallways. I know, some will say you're paying for the Disney experience, and that's true, but as someone who uses the hotel as a place to sleep and not much more, we don't like paying deluxe prices to get two queen sized beds, when that's not necessary anywhere else we've traveled.

I really think we'll be staying at the Swan or Dolphin in the future. Our family doesn't find WDW's "deluxes" to be deluxe enough to justify the price. Not flaming anyone who does, just giving my opinion.

 

[CharlesTD]

No I would hate to have the moderates with indoor hallways I prefer the outdoor entranceway to my room even on the deluxe resorts like OKW I wish they were all like that.

 

[Deb & Bill]

You're right, and this is exactly what bugs me about WDW hotels. In most other parts of the country, moderately priced hotels do include amenties such as 2 queen sized beds and interior hallways. I know, some will say you're paying for the Disney experience, and that's true, but as someone who uses the hotel as a place to sleep and not much more, we don't like paying deluxe prices to get two queen sized beds, when that's not necessary anywhere else we've traveled.

I really think we'll be staying at the Swan or Dolphin in the future. Our family doesn't find WDW's "deluxes" to be deluxe enough to justify the price. Not flaming anyone who does, just giving my opinion.

Dolphin only has double beds. Swan does have queen sized beds.

Some of the most deluxe rooms that I stayed in and were very small were on cruise ships. But it all comes down to property values and what it costs to build the resort. It costs a lot less to build a Comfort Suites hotel in Middle America than it does to build it in Orlando.

Also consider the utilities and building construction that Disney requires. Last year when the hurricanes were hitting FL, the only real damage that Disney had was trees down. No problems with loss of utilities or damage to buildings (and WDW got some pretty good wind and water). So all that protection is part of the design which costs more. And those Giant Yo-Yos and Dalmations cost a bunch. Maybe a Brand X resort, no theming, everything very plain and square. But you would still have to charge more for the room. You can't get two queen sized beds in a value or moderate resort. Not enough room. That's why in the DVC studios they only have a double sleeper sofa in the studio (that has a queen bed and sleeper sofa). Not enough room for a queen sized sleeper sofa.

 

[Sammie]

You're right, and this is exactly what bugs me about WDW hotels. In most other parts of the country, moderately priced hotels do include amenties such as 2 queen sized beds and interior hallways. I know, some will say you're paying for the Disney experience, and that's true, but as someone who uses the hotel as a place to sleep and not much more, we don't like paying deluxe prices to get two queen sized beds, when that's not necessary anywhere else we've traveled.

I really think we'll be staying at the Swan or Dolphin in the future. Our family doesn't find WDW's "deluxes" to be deluxe enough to justify the price. Not flaming anyone who does, just giving my opinion.

Stay at Downtown Disney since you are not using the resort for more than a place to sleep.

 

[DisneyJen0504]

We actually enjoy that aspect of moderates-the outdoor corridors.

 

[AnaheimGirl]

Some of the most deluxe rooms that I stayed in and were very small were on cruise ships. But it all comes down to property values and what it costs to build the resort. It costs a lot less to build a Comfort Suites hotel in Middle America than it does to build it in Orlando.

Actually, I wasn't talking about middle America. I've stayed in nicer hotels for less money in major cities and resort towns, too.

I looked at real estate in Florida a number of years ago and at the time, it was dirt cheap compared to other places I've lived. Has that changed? If it has, it's probably because of WDW and the other theme parks. Certainly when Disney bought all that land, it wasn't more expensive than land in Chicago and Newport Beach, was it? Buildings everywhere must be built to withstand the elements, Orlando isn't the only place that gets bad weather, and California buildings have earthquake codes to follow... I could go on, but really it's silly, isn't it? I don't buy that Disney hotels cost any more to build and to run than any other hotels. It's supply and demand. People want easy access to the parks, they want room charging privileges, they want to have packages delivered to their rooms, they want towel animals , they're going to pay more for them and Disney is happy to take their money.

Oh, well, the suggestion to look Downtown Disney hotels was a good one, thanks to the person who suggested it. I keep forgetting about those hotels. This trip I seemed to find a reason to stay on property, (with a 2yo, we wanted to be on the Monorail line). So I guess I do find some justification of the price after all.

 

[Drizzo67]

Aggie- ROTFLMBO about the towel animals. We love getting them.

My only wish for moderates is only to be able to have more than 4 people and not be restricted to POR. Having to get two rooms just because you have 5+ people really adds $$$$$ to the cost of the trip.

 

[minijeanie]

well while the deluxes have inside corridors, two of the nicest ones require you to walk outside to get to your building -- the GF and the PR....

that is a matter of opinion. I for one don't find either one of them the nicest disney has to offer.

 

[simzac]

It may be just my perception, but I have always felt that indoor corridors produce more noise outside my door due to the fact the noise stays in the hallways. Out side entrances have the open air to absorb alot of the noise, thus making it quieter. Again, JMO

 

[indigoxtreme]

I personally do not like indoor corridores. I like the openess of outdoor. I am different. I think the indoor halls make it look dim and dreary.

 

[Sammie]

Actually, I wasn't talking about middle America. I've stayed in nicer hotels for less money in major cities and resort towns, too.

I looked at real estate in Florida a number of years ago and at the time, it was dirt cheap compared to other places I've lived. Has that changed? If it has, it's probably because of WDW and the other theme parks. Certainly when Disney bought all that land, it wasn't more expensive than land in Chicago and Newport Beach, was it? Buildings everywhere must be built to withstand the elements, Orlando isn't the only place that gets bad weather, and California buildings have earthquake codes to follow... I could go on, but really it's silly, isn't it? I don't buy that Disney hotels cost any more to build and to run than any other hotels. It's supply and demand. People want easy access to the parks, they want room charging privileges, they want to have packages delivered to their rooms, they want towel animals , they're going to pay more for them and Disney is happy to take their money.

Oh, well, the suggestion to look Downtown Disney hotels was a good one, thanks to the person who suggested it. I keep forgetting about those hotels. This trip I seemed to find a reason to stay on property, (with a 2yo, we wanted to be on the Monorail line). So I guess I do find some justification of the price after all.

yes real estate values in central florida has definitely changed, it is sky high now.

Definitely hotels in California have to build to stringent codes as does Orlando for hurricanes. Disney's are built to with stand a cat 5. Disney hotels might not cost more to build than something similar with a similar building code, but many hotels do not offer 5 million dollar pools, extensive grounds and numerous recreation choices.

Also each Disney resort pays for the transportation that resort uses. I am not sure many if any other resorts have to take that cost into consideration. Part of your room cost cover transportation. That is only one reason deluxe hotels cost more as you have more transportation options.

 

[diznyfanatic]

We've only stayed at POFQ and the Yacht Club but I actually preferred the outdoor walkways at POFQ, for the same emergency evacuation reason that others metioned.

I absolutely loved having the daybed at YC however, since we never travel with less than 5 people and it made it much more comfortable.

Aggie-
My only wish for moderates is only to be able to have more than 4 people and not be restricted to POR. Having to get two rooms just because you have 5+ people really adds $$$$$ to the cost of the trip.

I think that is actually THE reason that we will never see the rest of the mods and values able to accomodate 5 people. Disney (or any other company) likes the way the numbers crunch when people have to book two rooms for 5 people. Takes some of the sting out of the reduced value/mod rates.

 

[minnie61650]

I'd like to see more mods and values that sleep families of five or six. Most families I know have three kids, and our only choices are POR or deluxe. Granted, those are some pretty nice choices, but it'd be nice to try the other moderates and the value resorts without paying for two rooms.

I know it's a pipe dream, but it would be nice.

Your "pipe dream" just might become a reality.This was recently posted on Mouseplanet.com
We are hearing that Disney is converting some ground-floor rooms at the All-Star Music Resort into two-room suites to accommodate large families at the low-priced resort."
"…The test family suites at the All-Star Music resort are perhaps the start of something even bigger. (By the way, you can't request a reservation for those suites. Disney may offer them to you if your reservation shows that the suite might be appropriate for your party.) We're hearing that, if the test is successful, the second phase of the Pop Century Resort (the Legendary Years – 1900s–1940s) will be built entirely as family suites."

It's from these two updates:
http://www.mouseplanet.com/parkupda...w/wdw051003.htm
http://www.mouseplanet.com/parkupda...w/wdw051010.htm

 

[disneyholic family]

that is a matter of opinion. I for one don't find either one of them the nicest disney has to offer.

everything is a matter of opinion...

so i'll revise my statement....the most expensive one on property requires you to go outside to get to your building (except if you're in concierge)...
does that work for you?
geez....why are people on this board so testy?????

i was just making an observation about the requirement for walking outside to get to your room....which i hate having to do...on the other hand, one of the things my daugther adores about the GF is that very aspect of it...the need to go outside to get to your building...she loves that.....how weird....

 

[DW mouser]

And, I think all resorts should have hot tubs for the prices they charge!! There is nothing like getting in the hot tub after a long day at the parks!!! It just blows my mind that Poly, being a deluxe, does not have a hot tub!!!

 

[spot28]

YES! Good suggestion and I hope WDW actually tries this. I NEVER stay in outdoor corridor hotels! My bed at POR was right next door to the door and seemed so close to the parking lot and all. I think for safety issues alone I like indoor corridor rooms.

 

[safetymom]

I think outside corridors are entirely different at WDW than it is the hotel by the side of the road. There is much more security at WDW than offsite hotels with outside corridors. I don't stay in hotels usually with outside corridors but don't have any problems at WDW.

 

[d4est]

I wish for a balcony...and a queen bed

 

[MandaPerry]

Your "pipe dream" just might become a reality.This was recently posted on Mouseplanet.com
We are hearing that Disney is converting some ground-floor rooms at the All-Star Music Resort into two-room suites to accommodate large families at the low-priced resort."
"…The test family suites at the All-Star Music resort are perhaps the start of something even bigger. (By the way, you can't request a reservation for those suites. Disney may offer them to you if your reservation shows that the suite might be appropriate for your party.) We're hearing that, if the test is successful, the second phase of the Pop Century Resort (the Legendary Years – 1900s–1940s) will be built entirely as family suites."

It's from these two updates:
http://www.mouseplanet.com/parkupda...w/wdw051003.htm
http://www.mouseplanet.com/parkupda...w/wdw051010.htm

What a wonderful idea!

 

[DiznEeyore]

I think for safety issues alone I like indoor corridor rooms.

Really, though, the indoor corridor resorts aren't any safer than the outdoor types. It's not like the buildings are locked. They have the resort-key entries at the doors of the different GF or Poly buildings (for example), but no matter what time we've come in, we've never had to use our key card to enter.