First, thanks, every b-day is a blessing.
Basically, Yes... any of the three. Because I am so close and many of my trips are at the last minute... whatever my budget can handle at the time is what I go with. I'm ok with the value because I only use the place to rest my head. When I go moderate, I enjoy Riverside. Most often, that's the one where I can get the AP discount, even at the last minute. Deluxe, well for me, thats a treat that I REALLY like. Whenever I go deluxe... I do the turn down service - makes me feel special. LOL
I've stayed off site many times. The East Gate HoJo's, Days, even the International Youth Hostel. Obvisously I prefer on site and now that my DD has grown up and moved out, I seem to have a little more money left over. LOL I think staying on site is worth it because of the transportation... even if you don't take the bus, you get the pass for the car so you don't have to pay for parking.