resort advice

[maxiesmom]

Please help me make up my mind. I'm making myself a little nuts.

Currently I have May 2-9 booked at CSR. It will be me and my sister, both girls over the age of 55. And we both love CSR. However, we spend most of our time at Epcot and the Disney Studios. And I use an ecv to get around while at WDW. So I was thinking maybe of moving to Pop. But my sister, while ok with the switch, would not be thrilled with it. Then I thought maybe do May 2-5 at Pop and the rest of the time at CSR. Though I'm not thrilled with split stays, but am ok with them. Sis would be happier with not spending the whole trip at Pop. And then there is the weather concern with the skyliner.....

We are spending May the 4th at Disney Studios, so ease of getting there is a high priority, keeping in mind we do plan on buying the Premier Pass for that day.

Thoughts????

 

[Simba's Mom]

Did you know that each skyliner car will only take one person on an ECV? So you and your sister would be separated for the ride. As someone who's ECVed over to DHS and into Epcot, and a BCV lover, I'd recommend the BC or BCV if it's in your budget. Otherwise, I'd just stay where you are.

 

[Mle8308]

Did you know that each skyliner car will only take one person on an ECV? So you and your sister would be separated for the ride. As someone who's ECVed over to DHS and into Epcot, and a BCV lover, I'd recommend the BC or BCV if it's in your budget. Otherwise, I'd just stay where you are.

I don't believe her sister uses an ECV. I don't think I'd do a split stay, and the weather shouldn't be a big concern for the Skyliner in early May. If you have stayed at CSR before and think you can manage the bus system with an EVC, then stay there. For DHS and Epcot, it would be easier at Pop with the Skyliner, no need to wait for a spot on a bus, you just roll onto the Skyliner! Maybe try and rent DVC point for the Riviera or one of the Epcot area hotels??? It is within the 7 month window and your sister might go for a deluxe! If you can rent points from someone, it's about the same price as a moderate.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Renting points seems like a good idea. What about Swan and Dolphin with boat access?

I’m not a crazy parks person, so I like to spend a lot of time around the resort. With that in mind, too (as well as the ECV needs), I’d want to stay at, at least a Moderate - preferably somewhere with lots to do there.

 

[Simba's Mom]

I don't believe her sister uses an ECV. I don't think I'd do a split stay, and the weather shouldn't be a big concern for the Skyliner in early May. If you have stayed at CSR before and think you can manage the bus system with an EVC, then stay there. For DHS and Epcot, it would be easier at Pop with the Skyliner, no need to wait for a spot on a bus, you just roll onto the Skyliner! Maybe try and rent DVC point for the Riviera or one of the Epcot area hotels??? It is within the 7 month window and your sister might go for a deluxe! If you can rent points from someone, it's about the same price as a moderate.

You're right! I read the original post wrong, and made my recommendation that way. So one vote for staying where you are was based on wrong info. Switch if you can. I know that when DH is with me (he doesn't use an ECV) we're together.

 

[fla4fun]

Is CBR an option? Moderate resort, direct access to Skyliner hub, so you only have to board once for Epcot and once for DHS, and easy access to Riviera for some deluxe dining. In my opinion it is no more spread out than CSR. I would book that as the compromise if they have rooms available.