I went back to read the translation that I have and it says that there is "a possibility" that there may be a "few exceptions" for nights after December 21. I wonder what those "few exceptions" may be and what makes them a "possibility". Or is that their nice way of saying you're out of luck!
I am definitely doing some number crunching tonight!
Rumored excluded: POR (past Oct 1?: someone please correct me if I'm wrong), POFQ, AS Movies, AoA Standard Mermaid Rooms, 3 bdrm villas at Deluxe & Fort Wilderness Campground sites. Please correct/update as I haven't gone back to sift through the posts.
Never knew 2 water park visits were included! This is our first year not getting the water park and more option, so good to know
Most of us are speculating here & trying to make sense of recent rumors right now. I'd see what happens on Monday or later in the week and ultimately decide what your family's priorities are in terms of the character meals & Halloween Party, etc. I wish you the very best.
If you're doing the Halloween party, you'll have that morning to go to another park, as your ticket is your entry into MK. So, you could see three parks in two days. That's what we would do, and we'd happily skip AK. It all depends on the stay limit for free dining, it might require more than a three night stay, which wouldn't work for you
It's really of no use to us and really doesn't become much a value then.
Room only.
And I think I am in the same boat as you. I really like the Disney transportation. The Magical Express return to/from airport alone is a great perk. I have paid for taxi before to the Best Western near Disney and it was easily a $50 cab ride one way. And that was like 8 yrs ago. The tolls are nasty. And driving in Orlando ain't fun. I figure the value resorts, even with their higher "real-world" price tag, once all the transpo & advantages of earlier ADRs and Fastpass plus booking windows are worked in, are a very good deal for me to actually have a relaxing care-free vacation. I get to park my brain & walk away from work & real world craziness for a good spell. I just use my room as a safe, clean place to sleep and get cleaned up in the morning. Otherwise, I am in the parks full time. POP works very well for me. I also use the boat transpo from POR, POFQ, Fort Wilderness, etc as I enjoy the ride & it isn't restricted to mod or deluxe guests. Aubrav, I really hope your ressies work out well for you & your family! I have enjoyed your wonderful insights & extra time participating in this thread! On behalf of everyone following this thread, thank you so much for your hard work, your words of wisdom & your dedication!
