Hi New Here

[Marrie]

Hello everyone,
I'm new to this board. Great board! Really....
Scrolling and reading now, trying to find answers to my questions that are already posted here, so that I don't ask them again!!

Marrie

 

[Aliceacc]

Hi Marrie, and welcome!

Don't be afraid to ask a question that's already been asked; almost all of them have at some point.

So, you're going in December? Where are you staying?

 

[Marrie]

Hi Marrie, and welcome!

Don't be afraid to ask a question that's already been asked; almost all of them have at some point.

So, you're going in December? Where are you staying?

Hi Aliceacc,
Thank you for your warm welcome!
I'll be staying in Orlando, searching for a hotel near US/IOA or Disney World.
Just this weekeind me and DB have come to a conclusion: US/IOA and Magic Kingdom. So, we would like a hotel near these attractions.
I'll be booking a hotel via our TA.
Researching a lot on the internet and have also put up a threat here at the Orlando hotels and attractions.
If you have any suggestions that would be nice. We would like to have a hotel with complimentary free breakfast and budget, wel lets say $ 120,-??!!

Thank you,
Marrie

 

[Aliceacc]

We always stay on site, and the places large enough for my family of 5 are out of your budget.

But a fabulous source for that sort of info is Mousesavers: http://www.mousesavers.com/

Go down one or two bullet points-- how about the Buena Vista Suites:
"Great MouseSavers deal at Buena Vista Suites, an all-suite hotel near Walt Disney World, for select stays October 1-30, November 3-26 and December 13-25, 2013:
MouseSavers rates as low as $99/night, plus get every other night of your stay for $79
Rate includes FREE daily buffet breakfast
Every suite is updated with plush bedding, granite countertops and 2 flat screen HDTVs
This hotel has FREE parking and NO resort fees!
Hurry, you must book by July 12!"

 

[Aliceacc]

Also, consider staying on site at Disney, in one of the Value resorts:
http://www.mousesavers.com/2013-all-star-resort-room-rates-season-dates/

Yes, it will stretch your budget a bit, since the price doesn't include breakfast. But it will give you some perks:
- free transportation to and from the airport (Disney's Magical Express)
- constant transportation in and around the Disney complex. I'm always cautious about the "shuttles" that some of the off site places offer. Disney doesn't run timed shuttles, it just keeps the busses rolling.
- access to Disney's Extra Magic Hours. Those are times when the Disney parks are open only to the guests at Disney resorts. (OK, admittedly, thats about a zillion people. But there are another 5 zillion staying off site who don't have access.)
- the "Disney feel" that permeates the place. Hard to define, but you know it when you find it.

Take a look, and give it some thought.

Also, before you make any decision, take a look at the fact sheets, photos, and descriptions here:
http://allears.net/acc/faq_hot.htm

Or, if you'll have a car, consider renting a townhouse/condo. You could save money by making/ bring breakfast:
http://www.allstarvacationhomes.com/

 

[Pooh2]

Welcome and enjoy your trip planning!

 

[JJZMgailey]

Hi, Marrie!

It's so nice to see 'see' you this morning! Don't feel bad asking questions that have been asked already like a PP [prior poster] said. We all love talking Disney around here!

 

[Marrie]

This seems good. I've send this to my TA, he'll look it up for me. And yes, I've read the booking before 12th July!!
Thank you so much!!!

 

[Marrie]

Also, consider staying on site at Disney, in one of the Value resorts:
http://www.mousesavers.com/2013-all-star-resort-room-rates-season-dates/

Yes, it will stretch your budget a bit, since the price doesn't include breakfast. But it will give you some perks:
- free transportation to and from the airport (Disney's Magical Express)
- constant transportation in and around the Disney complex. I'm always cautious about the "shuttles" that some of the off site places offer. Disney doesn't run timed shuttles, it just keeps the busses rolling.
- access to Disney's Extra Magic Hours. Those are times when the Disney parks are open only to the guests at Disney resorts. (OK, admittedly, thats about a zillion people. But there are another 5 zillion staying off site who don't have access.)
- the "Disney feel" that permeates the place. Hard to define, but you know it when you find it.

Take a look, and give it some thought.

Also, before you make any decision, take a look at the fact sheets, photos, and descriptions here:
http://allears.net/acc/faq_hot.htm

Or, if you'll have a car, consider renting a townhouse/condo. You could save money by making/ bring breakfast:
http://www.allstarvacationhomes.com/

The family suits are big!
The All star room standard are looking nice. Are in our price range what we are searching for.
Thanks for all your help!!

 

[Marrie]

Hi, Marrie!

It's so nice to see 'see' you this morning! Don't feel bad asking questions that have been asked already like a PP [prior poster] said. We all love talking Disney around here!

Thank you sooo much! I will.
One big family here

 

[Marrie]

Welcome and enjoy your trip planning!

Thank you Pooh2!

 

[Aliceacc]

I've never stayed at any of the Values, though my husband has (as a chaperone for the Senior Trip.) He says they're a great value.

From www.mousesavers.com :
"Pop Century is my Best Value choice in the regular Value category. It has several advantages compared with the All-Star resorts. It is newer, so there has been less wear-and-tear on everything. The decor of the public areas at Pop Century is a bit more up-to-date and the room decor is less glaring. Pop Century has fountain play areas for kids. (All Star Movies also has a fountain play area as far as I know, the other Value resorts dont.) Pop Century also has its own separate bus service (buses dont stop at another resort on the way to/from the parks).

Although the basic room rate is identical at all the regular Value resorts, the hotel tax rate at the All-Stars is 13%, while the hotel tax rate at Pop Century is 12.5%.

There is really no difference at all between the three All-Star Resorts as far as accommodations. Just pick whichever one offers the theme that appeals most to you. If you will be using the Disney bus transportation, be aware that in the off-season, the three All-Star resorts share a single bus line, which departs from and arrives at the resorts in this order: Sports, Music, Movies. For that reason, if youre staying at Sports during a slower time of year, youre more likely to get a seat on the way to the theme parks, and your resort will be the first drop-off when returning from the parks. However, during busy times, buses are sent directly to the individual All-Star Resorts, or Sports and Music will share a bus and Movies will have its own bus.

New!Please note: All-Star Sports End Zone Food Court will be closed for refurbishment from 8/3/13 12/20/13. During that time there will be no hot or made-to-order food available at the resort. There will be grab and go (cold, premade) food items available at the resort at the Game Point Arcade, which will not function as an arcade during the refurbishment. For hot food and/or access to arcades, All-Star Sports will offer buses to All-Star Music and All-Star Movies. There will be one bus running all day and 2 buses during meal periods"

 

[wiigirl]

Welcome!

 

[jesswindsor]

Welcome!!!

 

[Marrie]

Welcome!

Thank you...oh my gosh is DISboards addictive or is it just me!!
I'm working now, you know, and look what I'm doing!!

 

[Marrie]

Welcome!!!

Thank you jesswindsor!

 

[Marrie]

I've never stayed at any of the Values, though my husband has (as a chaperone for the Senior Trip.) He says they're a great value.

From www.mousesavers.com :
"Pop Century is my Best Value choice in the regular Value category. It has several advantages compared with the All-Star resorts. It is newer, so there has been less wear-and-tear on everything. The decor of the public areas at Pop Century is a bit more up-to-date and the room decor is less glaring. Pop Century has fountain play areas for kids. (All Star Movies also has a fountain play area as far as I know, the other Value resorts dont.) Pop Century also has its own separate bus service (buses dont stop at another resort on the way to/from the parks).

Although the basic room rate is identical at all the regular Value resorts, the hotel tax rate at the All-Stars is 13%, while the hotel tax rate at Pop Century is 12.5%.

There is really no difference at all between the three All-Star Resorts as far as accommodations. Just pick whichever one offers the theme that appeals most to you. If you will be using the Disney bus transportation, be aware that in the off-season, the three All-Star resorts share a single bus line, which departs from and arrives at the resorts in this order: Sports, Music, Movies. For that reason, if youre staying at Sports during a slower time of year, youre more likely to get a seat on the way to the theme parks, and your resort will be the first drop-off when returning from the parks. However, during busy times, buses are sent directly to the individual All-Star Resorts, or Sports and Music will share a bus and Movies will have its own bus.

New!Please note: All-Star Sports End Zone Food Court will be closed for refurbishment from 8/3/13 12/20/13. During that time there will be no hot or made-to-order food available at the resort. There will be grab and go (cold, premade) food items available at the resort at the Game Point Arcade, which will not function as an arcade during the refurbishment. For hot food and/or access to arcades, All-Star Sports will offer buses to All-Star Music and All-Star Movies. There will be one bus running all day and 2 buses during meal periods"

Thanks for all the info Aliceacc!!