How important is having a balcony for you?

[GraceDVC]

Many guests say that they don't stay in their rooms long and go for a less-expensive room or resort without a balcony. But, we have found that going out on a balcony adds so much to your stay because you conveniently can "get out of the room" for fresh air and comfortable seating throughout your stay, never feeling confined to your room. If Disney realized this, they would rethink balconies because, for us, we go into the parks less when we have a beautiful resort/balcony to enjoy!

 

[Terry S]

I have to agree a balcony is a must for me!

 

[LadyTrampScamp&Angel]

Very important! If you've got a good or great view it can really make a trip extra special. One of the best moments in a hotel ever for me was sitting on a balcony above the ocean listening to some soft piano music drift up from the open lobby area and the ocean and the palm trees swaying in the breeze. . . in Hawaii. I fell asleep out there. It was just heaven . . .

Also, it really opens up a room, you don't feel so shut in.

We have small kids and it's great to get them to sleep and then sit on the balcony with DH - ahh, I'm remembering the AKL . . . it's just wonderful

 

[snowwhitemom]

A must for our family, I love CS but we don't stay there because I have to have a blocony...Just booked our first cruise and you guessed it ...the extra $$$$ is well worth it to me.

 

[eeyore0062]

Originally posted by GraceDVC
If Disney realized this, they would rethink balconies because, for us, we go into the parks less when we have a beautiful resort/balcony to enjoy!

Maybe Disney did think of this... if you are spending more time in your room or the balcony, you aren't in the parks or restaurants or shops spending time and money there!

 

[Dizz-knee-whirl]

We had a balcony at the GF and the Dolphin and enjoyed them both!

 

[Beanie]

A balcony is very important to me...We love to sit on it and watch the pool/lake/people, ect...When we stayed at CBR, we really missed this...

 

[Beanie]

A balcony is very important to me...We love to sit on it and watch the pool/lake/people, ect...When we stayed at CBR, we really missed this as we like the extra space!

 

[Purrrrfecta]

I love having a balcony. I grew up spending my time overlooking the New York City skyline, and maybe that is why. Everytime I am at my mom's place in Puerto Rico I just sit outside and listen to waves as they approach the shore.

I agree that it is important to be able to go out there in the morning to have a cup of coffee, and maybe even a cocktail in the evening.

When I stayed at the Hilton one year I realized they didn't have balconies, and the guy at the desk gave me a suite at poolside, and it was wonderful!

Even now I go out on my patio every morning with my cup of tea.

Disney's views are so lovely(except for the parking lot) I do not know how anyone could not want to absorb the beautiful scenery

 

[imbe@aol.com]

I LOVE having a balcony, especially at WDW!! I absolutely relish every minute I can get out there, just sitting and relaxing .. whether it's with coffee in the morning, or a glass of wine at night!