Splitting Your Resort Stay!

[nicki dahling]

What has been your experience? How long did you stay at each resort? Was it a hassle? Would love to know the pro's and con's.

 

[TWOOD]

My DD & I have done it many times and absolutely love resort hopping! The pros are you get to try out more than 1 resort, theme, pool, etc..., and we can afford to try a deluxe for a few nights if we can't afford a deluxe for the whole time. We love the opportunity to stay at 2 or 3 of our favorite resorts during the same trip. We like to do an MK & an Epcot resort, as well as change themes totally, like going from WL to BC, or POR to GF. It's like 2 separate vacations. The only cons are checking in and waiting for a room to be ready. We usually drop our bags off early at the bell stand & go to a park for the morning. Then around 1pm, we catch a bus to our new resort & check in. This year I'm packing our bathing suits in our backpack so we can swim if our new room isn't ready or our luggage hasn't arrived. We love it!

 

[mkymouse4ever]

For short stays (1 week) I wouldn't do it. But for our 2 week vacations I prefer to. We like going to the different areas (mk vs. epcot). No hassel with it. You get to have different pools, etc... & after the 1st week we found ourselves picking things we disliked at the resort. If we are only there for a short time, it doesn't matter if your not got a particular view, or locations etc... but when you move its like a new vacation. Also it makes you stay a little neater or organized. We like to do wash at 1/2 way point and start over with move, so your stuff is all clean, and you pack easier, for the move and for home. mky

 

[scanne]

In December we did two nights at AKL and 6 nights at GF. If I resort hop again, I will split the stay evenly...like 4 nights at each. Moving wasn't a hassle at all, though. The staff at AKL made it quite easy and they were very efficient. I think splitting your stay is a great way to experience two Disney resorts in one trip!

 

[Rock'n Robin]

We are trying this out in July. 5 nights at BWV, 2 at the Poly, and 2 at VWL (we are saving our DVC points by not staying Fri/Sat when it costs more--so we have more for a cruise in 2003). I hope it all works out. I am most worried about waiting all day for suitcases to catch up with us if the resort transfers them. Can anyone tell me what the time frame is?
Robin M.

 

[kimmar067]

That is a really good idea (wash @ 1/2 point) We will be staying at CBR 7/26-7/31 and then to WL 7/31-8/4. With ALL clean clothes, it will definitely be easier to re-pack (besides, we have 2 rooms so my 2 older DS's can do their OWN packing since they will have their own dresser!!!)