onsite or offsite for Gaydays?

[STOCKYJIM]

Hi guys

In a mad moment about 2 days ago (inspired finding some great value flights from the UK) my DH and I have decided to bring forward our much anticipated 2nd WDW trip from our 2nd anniversary in september to my 40th (coughs to cover the age) birthday on 31st May next year - which we just found out happens to be slap bang at the beginning of Gaydays 2011.

We were already incredibly excited about the trip and have booked 9 nights at OKW 1 bdr to end on the 2nd June (so we get free dining) but are thinking of extending to cover Gaydays but cant afford to book OKW for the extended bit. we have never been to anything remotely like GayDays before so would really make the holiday for us but i guess we are looking to squeeze as much as we can out of the trip across the pond!! You guys were real sources of inspiration to us when we were planning our honeymoon so Im hoping you can help again.

I guess my question is would we miss much by being offsite - and if so where would you suggest would be the better location - Idrive or closer to WDW - we wouldnt at this stage be hiring a car but may consider it. looking at prices for some of the more budget solutions - we could even tack on an extra week offsite to take in other sites (universal etc) for the cost of a few extra days onsite.



your advise really appreciated.

 

[ConcKahuna]

I personally would stay closer to WDW. There are several pool parties in the hotels on Hotel Plaza Blvd during Gaydays, and that way you're on property for going to the parks

 

[OrlandoMike]

I would look into a value on Disney property, or something on Hotel Plaza Blvd...

Both of those will get you free transportation....

But the Value on Disney property will give you resort guest perks!

 

[DVC~OKW~96]

Do you want to spend time anywhere other than Disney? If not, then definitely stay on property for the duration.

If you do want to go elsewhere (Universal, Sea World, etc.) you could try to find a central location, but the timing would be off.

Staying on WDW property during Gay Days is really part of the whole experience. (Well, the sort of experience we want... LOL)!

If you really want to be in to the whole party scene then stay at the host hotel (host for Gay Days I mean). It's a hoppin' place!!!

We prefer the Disney-phied coming together of the community, rather than the whole party scene.

It all really depends on your personal preference.

 

[TagsMissy]

I would look into a value on Disney property, or something on Hotel Plaza Blvd...

Both of those will get you free transportation....

But the Value on Disney property will give you resort guest perks!

I agree -- if you plan is to spend all your time at WDW look into a value resort OR perhaps switch the 1BR to a studio?