The Pursuit of Disney Magic (June 7-14, 2008) ~ UPDATED 9/30 pg. 191

[stagemomx3]

I certainly wasn't sorry that he said no way to the pirate-theme. My thing is that I wouldn't want to be so far away from the dining and main pool.

That would not be good either.

 

[Charleston Princess]

That would not be good either.

Nope -- especially after a long day in the parks, and all you want to do is fill up your refillable mug.

So, no matter what, no pirate rooms for us.

 

[stagemomx3]

Nope -- especially after a long day in the parks, and all you want to do is fill up your refillable mug.

So, no matter what, no pirate rooms for us.

Does CBR have it's own bus like CSR?

 

[Charleston Princess]

Does CBR have it's own bus like CSR?

Yes, but looking at the map of the resort, I counted seven bus stops!

That frightens me -- a lot! In June at POFQ on the days that our bus picked up Riverside (which was four more stops) it felt like forever!

 

[stagemomx3]

Yes, but looking at the map of the resort, I counted seven bus stops!

That frightens me -- a lot! In June at POFQ on the days that our bus picked up Riverside (which was four more stops) it felt like forever!

It's just as bad for the boardwalk area deluxes, which I find amazing since they are deluxe hotels and they all share a bus, and a route that takes forever! I think anyplace you stay you just have to figure the bus ride will take awhile.

 

[Charleston Princess]

It's just as bad for the boardwalk area deluxes, which I find amazing since they are deluxe hotels and they all share a bus, and a route that takes forever! I think anyplace you stay you just have to figure the bus ride will take awhile.

That's true -- the Magic Kingdom resorts share buses too -- you would think that would not be the case when you are paying those kind of prices.

 

[trixiequilts]

I am not familiar with the whole renting points thing -- has it been a hassle at all?

It's worked out great. My brain is fried for tonight, do you want me to PM you tomorrow with details?

 

[Charleston Princess]

It's worked out great. My brain is fried for tonight, do you want me to PM you tomorrow with details?

My brain is fried tonight also after looking at vacation options -- tomorrow would be great! Thanks!

 

[IluvXU]

Jackie.... I think I would rule out POP too... those rooms are pretty small. I am with you on wanting to stay longer... the longer the stay the happier I am... but I think if you can't go in Oct for sure give AKL a try....

 

[micandminforever]

After thinking all day today about what resort to stay, the good news is you are going to Disney. That will make preplanning tomorrow easier, just think I am going to Disney and start your countdown calendar.

 

[MeMom]

After thinking all day today about what resort to stay, the good news is you are going to Disney. That will make preplanning tomorrow easier, just think I am going to Disney and start your countdown calendar.

Yeah, that's kind of what I was thinking. If one of your problems is deciding which Disney resort you are going to stay at for how long, you're living a pretty good life! It'll all fall into place, and you'll have a great time wherever you stay.

And I hope I'm still around to hear about the Grand Floridian birthday trip, because I know that will be very special.

 

[KatGarcia]

Ok I only skimmed what everyone else said, so I'm throwing in my 2 cents for what its worth!

I am a firm believer in a split stay...but you must always make it an increase in resort (value to mod or mod to deluxe) so it feels like a new vacation.
We stayed at CBR last October and I think it is not worth it unless you get to stay preferred because the resort is so big!
We are big refillable mug users and getting to the main building from where we ended up (far off in Jamaica) being a huge hassle...KC had to get off at one stop to refill the mugs and I went back to the room alone every night, getting lost almost every time.

Just wanted to throw my opinion out there!

 

[MRYPPNS]

Jackie....not to muddle the waters anymore but have you thought of doing a long week with Chelsea for her birthday at the GF? And make that year's long vacation at AKL? I was curious as to the room prices there so of course I looked them up
June rack rates:
GF garden view room $449/night
AKL savanna room $360/night
AKL savanna & bunk beds $390/night

Good luck today sorting it all out!

 

[MegansMom]

Jackie!!!!!!!

On such a big and important day for you, I am sorry I was not around to provide help or support on such a big decision!!!! SO SORRY!!!!

Congrats on booking something for June!!!!!! Having said that, I am going to throw in my two cents to probably confuse you some more!!!

IMO, I would TOTALLY rent points to stay at AKL for your June trip!!! Now since I don't have the dates you are going, I can't give you the actual total, but I would be willing to bet staying there for 8 days on rented points could actually be cheaper than staying at CBR for 8 days---if not cheaper, it is going to be VERY close!!!! I have rented points for the past three trips and have had NO PROBLEMS whatsoever!!! I would be happy to hold your hand and walk you through it step by step!!! If you want to post the dates of your trip or PM them to me, I can give you a VERY accurate total of what it would cost.

That is my opinion---I know how badly you want to stay at AKL, and renting points to stay there would make that SO affordable to do so! Let me know how I can help you!!!! Jen

 

[MegansMom]

Okay Jackie, I had to go and look into just to give you an idea. I based the dates I used on the general time you went this year. (So somewhere around June 7-15th. (That's a Sunday-Monday) I started with an 8-day stay to give you a good comparison. Now when renting points, you really shouldn't have to pay over $10/point--there are people who will charge more, but there are PLENTY who will only charge $10/point that you shouldn't have a problem finding one. (Some will only charge $9/point---keep your eyes peeled for those lovely DVCers!!!) AKL has 4 different booking categories, so I worked up the rates for all four.

Value---102 points needed ($1020 for the stay)
Standard---119 points needed ($1190 for the stay)
Savannah---144 points needed ($1440 for the stay)
Kilimanjaro Concierge Club---166 points needed ($1660 for the stay)

How does that compare to what you are looking in to?????

Hope that helps!!! Jen

 

[trixiequilts]

Jen-is that for a studio? I haven't had time to check yet.

 

[MegansMom]

Yep---those are the studio rates.

 

[LISAMWDW]

Oh, your leaving us hanging and not telling!!!!!!!!! Cruel!

Well, too late for my 2 cents but I would pick CBR! I am not a value resort fan and AKL while beautiful is too far away from everything for my liking. At least it seems like that. If I did stay there, I would do a spilt stay.

 

[Native NYer]

It's so hard to pick a resort. But definitely pick one that you really want.
Is the GF in 2010 a definite?

 

[dddisrunner]

Jackie, I'm not sure if you are a AAA member but we got a nice discount last April on our 10 night AKL stay! It was a total of $265. Maybe like others have suggested, you could do a split stay? 2-3 nights at Pop and then move to the AKL? Good luck with whatever you choose to do!