Not being judgmental just trying to justify a pipe dream

[mickeyluv'r]

We've done it both ways. Sometimes sharing a room works, and sometimes it doesn't.

IMO, it mostly it seems to work if the adults can get up/go to bed at exactly the same time. The kids are usually easy, and will readily sleep after a day in the parks.

Adults though tend to require rigid sleep habits to be happy. Problems happen if one person is a night owl (wants to watch tv), and someone else is an early riser.

If you aren't sure though, two rooms is best.

Disney does a good job of giving guests reasons to spend more money, and the more expensive deluxe hotel amenities are a reason to spend more.

I want to add that we also REALLY like the value hotels, especially Pop and AoA! The food courts are great, and both hotels are well laid out. We also like the cheerful décor and atmosphere. For the price, you get a lot of great pluses! We often do split stays and make sure to include the value hotels.

 

[tinkerbellandeeyor]

It slipped my mind that deluxe hotels don't offer food courts and I know my mom is counting on that for our arrival meal

 

[kmdrago1783]

That is why the AP is IMO one of the best moneysavers out there. You only have to have one in the family to get the deals, and $300 is not a hard cost to recoup with the discounts. Tables of 5 at meals with a 20 percent discount, 10 to 20% savings in most stores, and saving $50- $100 per night on accommodations adds up real fast. And, it makes it easier to talk Mrs.Ally to take two or three trips in a year

Interesting! I never thought of it this way!

 

[Lynne M]

It slipped my mind that deluxe hotels don't offer food courts and I know my mom is counting on that for our arrival meal

The deluxes all offer some form of quick service dining, which can be rather limited (BWV), or a reasonable selection (GF, CR). None have the extensive selection that the food courts of the values and moderates.

 

[MainMom]

It slipped my mind that deluxe hotels don't offer food courts and I know my mom is counting on that for our arrival meal

The pop food court is the ONE thing my DH misses when staying deluxe. He loves having all of those options.

 

[Tigger's ally]

Interesting! I never thought of it this way!

I usually get it in her name so she gets the benefit. We got back from Grandtinker first trip in may. Her and I are going on a short trip in September and her, our daughter and grand tinker go in April. Three trips for her. Two trips for me and two for the daughter and grandtinker. All on one AP that is $750 or three hundred over the five day she would have bought for May trip. Saved right at $80 a night for a two bedroom villa for first trip. About $30 a night in a value for our quick four night trip in September and who knows for their april trip. All not counting the food and sovenier savings. Sometimes we renew, sometimes we don't.

 

[kmdrago1783]

I usually get it in her name so she gets the benefit. We got back from Grandtinker first trip in may. Her and I are going on a short trip in September and her, our daughter and grand tinker go in April. Three trips for her. Two trips for me and two for the daughter and grandtinker. All on one AP that is $750 or three hundred over the five day she would have bought for May trip. Saved right at $80 a night for a two bedroom villa for first trip. About $30 a night in a value for our quick four night trip in September and who knows for their april trip. All not counting the food and sovenier savings. Sometimes we renew, sometimes we don't.

So I am currently booked as a package-- should i cancel and rebook as room only? Then when I'm ready to buy the AP if I decide to go that route, I can just link my AP and then buy my family's tickets separate? I looked at all the benefits and had NO idea. We won't go more than one time a year but still seems worth it. We also buy Memory Maker which is an included benefit-- that's $169 right there... for sure food wise we'll prob save $200-$300 with our table service ADRs I'm planning.

 

[Tigger's ally]

So I am currently booked as a package-- should i cancel and rebook as room only? Then when I'm ready to buy the AP if I decide to go that route, I can just link my AP and then buy my family's tickets separate? I looked at all the benefits and had NO idea. We won't go more than one time a year but still seems worth it. We also buy Memory Maker which is an included benefit-- that's $169 right there... for sure food wise we'll prob save $200-$300 with our table service ADRs I'm planning.

When are you going? Are AP rates out yet? When AP rates come out, you can call and reserve the AP rate before you have your AP. I think I would keep your package for now. Then when AP rates come out call and see what they can do for you. I would then buy the one AP ticket at that time too. I usually buy all other tickets from Undercover tourist and link them myself saving a few dollars there too. Because you will have an AP connected to the reservation, you could also buy whatever dining program you want if you do want one. With the AP, you basically create your own package for you and your guests however you want it. And yes, the savings on Memory Maker is real as well. If you eat at signatures or other TS restaurants you really save $.

 

[Leelo]

For me, Deluxe monorail loop is worth the money. We love the Poly. We also rent DVC points which cuts the price by about 40%.

The reasons we love it:

1) Ease of access to MK and Epcot, our favorite parks.

We spend most of our day in the parks and can easily return to our room and change clothes, cool off, or swim for an hour during the heat of the day before returning back to the parks without much added travel time. It gives us MORE time in the parks because we spend less time traveling or waiting in the bus lines.

2) On par with the kind of accommodations we like on our travels to other places.

We stayed at POFQ recently which we didn't like all and will not be going back there. It was not on par with what we like in a hotel. But lots of people love it which shows that everyone is different. I was worried about the price of the Poly at first but I do no regret it at all and will definitely do it again.