First Timer - Need your Help!

[emma9630]

So, my husband and I are planning our first trip to Disney in November with our 5yr old son. To say I'm confused over where to say would be putting it lightly

We know we want to stay offsite, we plan on renting a car so transportation isn't an issue. We'd like to keep it to under $100 a night.

We have no idea whether to go with Bonnet Creek or try to use priceline for a hotel. For those of you that have used priceline, do you only get lucky close to the departure date?

Thanks for all your help, reading these boards is invaluable!

 

[mrsklamc]

Personally I wouldn't do Priceline for a hotel for 3 because of all the variables- might end up with only one bed or a crazy resort fee. For 3 and offsite I think I'd try WBC.

 

[mikehn]

For first timers, trying to pick a place in Orlando is like trying to pick a bottle of wine in a liquour store. Hotels in Orlando are a dime a dozen. For just the three of you, the choices are endless. You should have no problems getting a nice hotel off priceline for waaayy under $100 a night. And if you decide on Wyndham bonnet creek, you should be able to get a one bedroom suite for under $100 a night also.

 

[crazelion]

Would not do priceline if looking to pick your hotel. Priceline picks for and will not see name of the hotel until pay for it.

 

[torinsmom]

I have never stayed at WBC, but I hear it is nice. You could also stay in the Formosa Gardens area, which is really close to the parks. We are staying at this 3 bedroom condo at Emerald Island for $450/week. It is right across a parking lot from the clubhouse/pool. We stayed there in 2010 and had a great time!

http://www.vacationhomerentals.com/vacation-rentals/Kissimmee-Florida-vacation-rental-townhouse-proID-42665.html