What would you do?????

[disneysnob]

Hi everyone,
We are going to WDW in August. Right now we have reservations at GF...got a 30% off code. We've stayed there before, in 2002, so we're really looking forward to it. We've also been to CR, WL, OKW and SS. Anyway, I always check ebay and the dis boards for DVC rentals. Now, I'm debating whether or not to get a 2 bdr at a dvc, or stay with the GF.... Even with the 30% off at GF, the 2 bdr at OKW and SS are cheaper.(even at $10/pt) ......I love the GF, esp. the monorail and pool area. I booked it because of the code,(TOO expensive otherwise) but now I'm wondering if we should change it...decisions, decisions.....

 

[7165red]

It's a nice place to be. I would go for the extra bedrooms. I love the GF but after a night or two one room gets to be too much.

 

[disneymd33]

That's a tough decision. I think it comes down to whether you want to pay a little more for the monorail and and pool area, or save some money and get some extra space. Personally, I love the size of the DVC rooms, but I've always wanted to stay at one of the monorail resorts. I guess you just have to figure out which is more important to you.

 

[kgc07]

Will there be 5 of you in the room? If there will be I would stay in the 2 bedroom?

 

[Alicnwondrln]

I would stay at the GF but thats just me.

 

[BrianD]

It all depends on how much more you want that extra space. If you know you would do totally fine in just a hotel room, then I would stick with the GF, because a 30% discount at the GF is not very easy to come by. Plus all the benefits you mentioned for staying at the GF.

 

[tgropp]

It all depends on how much more you want that extra space. If you know you would do totally fine in just a hotel room, then I would stick with the GF, because a 30% discount at the GF is not very easy to come by. Plus all the benefits you mentioned for staying at the GF.

I have never stayed at Grand Floridian so I would love to stay at least once. Since you have, I would give OKW a try. the extra space will be enjoyed by your party and OKW is a beautiful resort that should be stayed at at least once, especially getting a 2bdr for the same price as a single hotel room

 

[disneysnob]

There will be 5 in the room. We usually stay in a regular hotel room, but I have noticed, as the kids get older, it is getting a bit tight.. That's where my indecisiveness lies...Also, we've done the OKW and SS, usually a 1bdr. I like the extra space and the washer/dryer. I want the comforts of the 2bdr with the location/amenities of the GF.....a girl can dream, can't she??? If VWL was available during my stay, then I would definitely go there (we've never stayed there, and it's 'on the lake') but, alas, it is not. Oh well, hopefully I will decide soon,... I'm driving my DH crazy

 

[johnsonet]

There will be 5 in the room. We usually stay in a regular hotel room, but I have noticed, as the kids get older, it is getting a bit tight.. That's where my indecisiveness lies...Also, we've done the OKW and SS, usually a 1bdr. I like the extra space and the washer/dryer. I want the comforts of the 2bdr with the location/amenities of the GF.....a girl can dream, can't she??? If VWL was available during my stay, then I would definitely go there (we've never stayed there, and it's 'on the lake') but, alas, it is not. Oh well, hopefully I will decide soon,... I'm driving my DH crazy

My first thought was - DEFINITELY GF! But after reading your last post and noticing the ages of your children, I would vote that you get the 2BR DVC. That's a lot of people to have in one room.

Good luck with your decision.

 

[LakeAriel]

Have you checked the DVC rent boards for availability at VWL?

Sorry I just noticed you said Ebay and the dvc Boards..sorry...

 

[Luv2Roam]

GF wins for location. But the extra space and conveniences would be nice... Hard choice.

 

[auntie]

There will be 5 in the room. We usually stay in a regular hotel room, but I have noticed, as the kids get older, it is getting a bit tight.. That's where my indecisiveness lies...Also, we've done the OKW and SS, usually a 1bdr. I like the extra space and the washer/dryer. I want the comforts of the 2bdr with the location/amenities of the GF.....a girl can dream, can't she??? If VWL was available during my stay, then I would definitely go there (we've never stayed there, and it's 'on the lake') but, alas, it is not. Oh well, hopefully I will decide soon,... I'm driving my DH crazy

I would choose the two bedroom. OKW is HUGE. I love it. Haven't stayed SS, have visited..and it's proximity to Downtown Disney is nice. I think I like the theme of OKW better though.

 

[beccasmom]

OKW is my home DVC resort and I am very biased, but I would opt for it. The extra space is amazing and I think you will be grateful you chose it for that reason alone. If being close to the monorail is your chief wish, though, stay at the GF. I do not find transport at OKW to be a major issue, but being on the monorail line is a big asset for many folks.

 

[simonkodousek]

We stayed in one room at the Polynesian with five people... after that experience I would definitely sacrifice transportation and the resort name to stay in a larger room.