on property or off???

[diskar2]

This summer we r going to Disney and we r staying on property for like half the trip but the other half we have to stay at either a value on property ... or off property at like a big nice hotel with more space.
which would u chooses?????

 

[Hooves]

Value. I LOVE values. To me the atmosphere of them far outweighs any splendour of offsite hotels.

 

[emma212010]

On property!!!! The atmosphere is just amazing! That's just my opinion, though! I've done both, but I always feel like I'm missing out when I stay off property! Plus, you get Extra Magic Hours when you stay onsite!

Hope I helped

 

[hlizard]

On property!

 

[PrincessBelle319]

on property! then you can take the buses and enjoy the atmosphere as many have said.

 

[ballerina13713]

Definitely on property! Then you can use the buses and get extra magic hours

 

[acebatonfan]

On property. Recently stayed at the Coco Key Resort for a few days in late March, and, though it was a *tad* bit cheaper than the value resorts, it was one of the worst hotels I have stayed at. Would much rather pay a bit more for EMH and convenient transportation to the parks than stay at a resort off property and not have the extra "perks".

 

[pucknasty]

Last June, we stayed at Blue Heron Beach Resort. It was a short 10 minute drive to any of the theme parks and I enjoyed it. I have never stayed on property but I think staying off was kinda cool. In the late evening, we would go out and just visit all the resorts to see what they had to offer. You could just tour everything. We went to all the shops and checked out all the pools. So even tho you would be staying off property, you could just go visit all the resorts. Its actually really cool. But if you want extra magic hours and all those special bonuses, go on property.

 

[kendieluvs14]

On, definitely on! We have never stayed off property and never will.

 

[lisafuncub]

I say on property!
I know with the prices and all, but you get extra magic hours, and Disney themed stuff, and you can get Disney themed ROOMS! I think were gonna go to Art of Animation Resort!!!

 

[PirateSnow]

Lately, my family and I have been staying off property. It is just much easier for my family, since we don't like to be as cramped together in the smaller rooms that Disney offers. When we stay off property, the rooms are typically much bigger, and even if you have to rent a car to get back to WDW, it's still usually the same price.

 

[rachelmarisa]

We stayed on property when I was little and the only child. The smaller rooms and little need to go places other than Disney worked well.

Now with my family (DM, DDad, DB14, and DB6) we stay off property (Windsor Hills) because the kitchen and space work better. Since now we drive, the car is not a problem. WH is super nice - big pool and slide, movie theatre, gated community, etc.

It really just depends on how much your family wants space. The more people you have, the better offsite is IMHO.

Also being picky eaters/me a near vegan helps when you have your own kitchen.

 

[Inspire&Imagine]

Stayed once off property, the next year stayed on. NEVER AGAIN WILL WE STAY OFF!!!! Disney resorts give you amazing benefits like transportation around the parks and extra magic hours. doooo it

 

[meredith975]

On property!!! Value resorts in my opinion have the most Disney feel to them and you get Disney buses and extra magic hours!

 

[LifeIsDis]

Seriously, stay on property. Disney resorts just have that Disney feel to them. We stayed off property once and I felt like we weren't even at Disney. Will never do that again!

 

[lisapeteres]

On property for sure. You can stay in a nice hotel when you go somewhere else but when you go to Disney you gotta stay there!

 

[Epcot Freak]

On Property!

 

[diskar2]

I really didn't want to stay off property so thanks for all saying on property it convinced my parent and were staying at Caribbean beach.

 

[jeli]

I know you've already decided, but maybe next trip you can try off property. My family and I stayed for about two weeks last summer, and half the time we stayed off property, half at a value resort. I believe off-property was cheaper, had a wonderful on-site breakfast buffet with lots of fresh and filling choices; a wonderful pool and hot tub where we loved relaxing after a long day at the parks; a poolside bar and pizza grill; and HUGE, super clean, wonderful rooms. The value hotel (pop century) was terrible in comparison - the room was super tiny, seemed old and dusty, the pools were noisy and crowded (unlike the quiet and relaxing one at the off-property resort), you could hear through the walls - it was just not worth it. The only huge plus was the shuttle buses because we did not use the magic hours - regular park hours were plenty of time for us. Since we went to the off-property resort first before switching to the value, it seemed like we moved from luxury to a cheap motel. Also, although the food court is large, it seemed very unsanitary and the food unappetizing. When we ordered noodles, we saw that some fell on the counter as they were putting it in the box but they just took it off the counter and put it into the container and gave it to us. Maybe I'm picky, but I MUCH preferred the beautiful, quiet, clean and scenic off-property site. We stayed at the Point Orlando Resort. You may also be able to get some good deals there, whereas Disney just jacks up the price during the summer.

(Nothing against Disney by the way, I loved the parks, rides and shows, it is to be expected from a value resort -- it's just that you can stay at a much lovelier place for the same price. The Point Resort where we stayed,by the way has complimentary shuttle service to Disney, Universal and Sea World. We went to all three during our stay, and used the shuttle or a cab.)

 

[princessgrace13]

I have ALWAYS stayed on property. Ok, sure it can be way more expensive, but it is TOTALLY WORTH IT!!! It adds so much more to the whole disney experience and gives you free transportation to the parks and extra magic hours at the parks also. Once you leave the park to go back to your "home-away-from-home", don't you want to still feel the disney magic? If you want more value for your money and still stay on disney property, I recommend David's Vacation Club Rentals. Members of the DVC offer their points for a certain "price-per-point" value. This way, you can stay at a deluxe villa resort without paying the huge price tag. STAY ON PROPERTY!