Staying onsite, worth it? How much? Bounce Back?

[FreeTime]

I understand that staying onsite gives you FOTLA, is there enough attractions that you get the access that it is worth it? What type of rate should I expect in midMay?

Also, are bounce back tickets still offered? Are they for the same park or can I see each park? What would be the best ticket option for 2 days?

Thanks!

 

[Aimeedyan]

I think it's worth it. We went last May, and though the parks weren't incredibly crowded, we were completely spoiled by the FOTL and will never do US again without it.

Not to mention the hotels are GORGEOUS and we loved staying there! Remember you just have to stay 1 night to get 2 days worth of FOTL. We were on a major budget trip, so we stayed 4 adults in RPR for 1 night, and all 4 of us got the FOTL for both days we were there. We transferred offsite to a cheap hotel for night 2 to save money.

If you can't swing it financially, the lines shouldn't be too bad at that time, but if you can, I'd splurge and do it =)

 

[robvia]

I don't think the IOA/USF parks have a bounce back ticket like the Busch parks do.
Otherwise people would be talking about it, but they don't.

Yes, it's a nice perk paying $15 to visit BGW again if you know you want to come back. I did that a few years ago, and it worked out great.

But for IOA/USF, they want you to "spend" a few days at the parks.

 

[FreeTime]

Thanks!

Is it my imagination or is US/IOA a lot more expensive then Disney? Maybe I am just used to going the AP or using hoppers on multiple trips that I am not recognizing how muc it really costs me (and staying DVC). For 1 night and 2 days at US/IOA I was quoted $660 for 2 adults a 3 and 5 year old at Royal Pacific. Are kids tickets the same prices as adults?

I am thinking that we would be better off waiting until next year and getting an AP, staying 2-3 nights before heading over to DVC. Or buying the $99 5 day pass now and keeping it. When I talked to the reservationist she said that the AP's and the $99 ones do not have a first day use expiration day date in them, BUT it is not advisable to buy them and hold them for 6 months or so. Is this because they could make the tickets expire or was she just wanting more money out of me if the tickets go up later?

Help!

 

[gschmerl]

That rate sounds awfully high for just one night.