thinking about splitting stay between POFQ and WL

[Lucy6]

My family(DH, DS 9and DD 5) and I are going to Disney for the first time in Feb, 2005. Right now, I have reservations for POFQ for the whole trip (8 nights). After reading all the great information on these boards, I am thinking that it would be fun to split our stay between POFQ and WL. I will have to wait and see if discounted rates come out for WL as it is a little out of our budget. My question is do I need to make my reservation now for the split or do I wait to see about a discounted rate before I call. I hate to lose my ressie at POFQ if a discount does not come out, and I cannot pay the regular rate at WL. Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[TLinden16]

Welcome to the DIS, Lucy!

In your case, if the WL is out of your price range, and you don't want to risk losing your POFQ reservation, I'd say keep the POFQ ressie for your entire stay until you know for certain you can get the WL at a rate you are willing to pay. Some weeks in Feb. can be difficult to get availability (particularly President's Week), so in my thinking, it would be a risk to split the stay now when you weren't sure you could get a good rate at the WL.

That's just my opinion

Karen

 

[Magic2000]

We just did a split stay between Pop Century and Wilderness Lodge and it was great!!! Luggage transfer went smoothly!!
We loved both hotels!!

I would definitely keep the PO reservation until the code comes out for Wilderness Lodge. That way, you know you have the room you can definitely afford.

We decided to split our stay about two weeks before we left and I was able to get a code and good price for WL.

Good luck and have a great trip!

 

[WDW LifeLong Fan]

I agree with both of the previous posters!

 

[Lucy6]

You answered my question. I would have no problem staying at POFQ for the whole trip, but if a good rate comes available closer to our dates, a split between POFQ and WL would be a bonus. Glad to see that you can play with your reservations so close to your arrival date. Cross your fingers for a good WL rate!