Value, moderate or nothing - advice please

[Liz]

Our budget is about $100 per night for a hotel room. That's either going to be a value resort or a moderate with a code. We're going early-mid June next year.

So would you reserve the value because that's what you can afford in case there is no discount, or reserve a moderate and pray for a code? But if I reserve a moderate and no code comes out I'm stuck in a room we really can't afford (approx. $165 including tax). Or would you reserve nothing at this time because its too soon to be thinking about it?

Thanks!

 

[jaysue]

It is awfully early to be planning at this stage

I would advise booking what you can afford and then if you get codes or rates that meet your budget in a higher category property that would be a bonus

thanks
jaysue

 

[Momto8]

We always book what we can afford, and then if a code comes out, we'll upgrade to a better resort. This way we're sure to have something that we can afford.

 

[currycook]

With that budget you should make a Moderate with a code. And I would go for it. I would take a moderate over a value any time and I think the moderates are a much better value for the money.

 

[kelscross]

I would book a value and then if a code comes out great then you can upgrade. I've stayed at value and moderate I'm not that picky so if I stayed value again I would just be happy to be at Disney. This year we are staying deluxe but next year it will probably be value unless some good deals come out.

I don't pick my resorts on if it is value etc. Just whatever theme I think is neat and what I can afford.

 

[DG-12]

I would book a value and wish for some pixie dust for a moderate code. It will be a lot less stress to book the value- knowing you can afford it- and hope for the moderate. A trip to WDW at a value is better than no trip at all. Just my humble opinion.
Dana

 

[TwingleMum]

I agree with the majority. Book what you can afford and hope for a code. Also check for special offers at S/D. They have an awesome one right now. Check the top thread in this forum.

 

[SnackyStacky]

Here's another vote for book what you can afford!

Are you a AAA member? You might be able to save some money that way. Still wouldn't get you into a moderate for $100 or less a night, but it's worth a shot!

 

[webray]

We prefer the value resorts over the moderates any time of the year, code or no code.

The value resorts have better food in the food courts, a more convenient lay out, and of course better price for the most part.

 

[catheren]

Book what you can afford and then if a code does happen switch your ressies.

 

[crazelion]

I would book what i can afford and if a code come out for a mod than I would upgrade.

 

[Liz]

Thanks for the advice! I thought of another option to consider - renting DVC points. I checked and could do this for approx. $110 per night for a studio. Of course this is assuming I could find somebody to rent from, availability, and it we'd have to change resorts mid-stay so we wouldn't pay higher weekend rates. Lots to consider!