Is it just me or are people insane when it comes to value resorts?

[Pooh1219]

The value resorts are just that, a great value. The rooms are smallish, they are usually very crowded and noisy, and frequently are inundated with either cheerleading or football groups. The pools are large and cute, but sitting out in the blazing Florida sun with very little shady areas is not my cup of tea. Those are not features that I want when I vacation to WDW, so I don't stay at value resorts. I don't do the parks commando style - I've been to WDW many times, and I like to combine park hopping with resort lounging, so for my personal taste, I prefer the deluxe resorts when I can afford them, and failing that, I usually move over to moderates.

That being said, if the day comes that I can't afford a deluxe or mod, then I will happily check out the values. The difference is I know what to expect, and I don't expect to get moderate or deluxe amenities when I've paid value prices. Just as I don't expect a savannah view when I've booked standard, just because other people have gotten upgrades that they haven't paid for. This is Disney World, and like a poster above said, it's not a cheesy Motel 6 down the highway. You just need to keep your expectations realistic.

 

[tmanaster]

You get what you pay for! Value means value! But hey, It'd DISNEY value. Who can beat that??? I stayed at Poly as a kid, Mod on our first family trip this summer, and we'll stay value next time around to get two rooms more affordably. As much as I loved POR, we were hardly there. Besides, they look fun! In some ways, I think the kids will even like them better.

 

[Harmony]

You are right...it isn't a Motel 6 but do you know that is exactly how it was described to me when I called to book Pop Century this year? The CM said exactly "a value resort is like a Motel 6." Having stayed at a value before, I knew that wasn't true so I went ahead and booked Pop but if I were a first timer, I'd certainly be scared. In some cases, it isn't the person's fault...it's the fault of CM's that equate a value to a motel 6.

I don't understand why so many posts lately have been about being scared, or nervous, or anxious about getting a room at a value resort This is Disney, people, NOT a Motel 6 or run of the mill howard johnsons hotel.

 

[eclectics]

You are right...it isn't a Motel 6 but do you know that is exactly how it was described to me when I called to book Pop Century this year? The CM said exactly "a value resort is like a Motel 6." Having stayed at a value before, I knew that wasn't true so I went ahead and booked Pop but if I were a first timer, I'd certainly be scared. In some cases, it isn't the person's fault...it's the fault of CM's that equate a value to a motel 6.

Hmm. Usually the ressie CM's don't offer any opinion at all unless you ask a specific question. If they did say that, I would guess they wanted to "sell" a more expensive resort. Are they on commission now?