WWYD for your next WDW Vacation?

[chirurgeon]

I am planning my next vacation around a 5 day stay at BCV. Right now I am staying 4 nights before BCV at POFQ and 2 nights after at POP, basically Wedneday through the following Sunday. But now I am thinking of changing the POFQ nights to AFTER BCV and MAYBE 1 night at POP before BCV. This would give me 5 days each at BCV and POFQ, Sunday night through Tuesday night.

I'm just not sure. I think too much.

Kim

 

[NC Belle]

NC B. and I had decided that we will not do value resort on the next trip---too many issues last week (it took 3 rooms to find clean sheets and working a/c...noise levels were pretty bad at times). We decided moderates or better or off-site (such as the Sheraton Vistana).

We hope for cool enough weather to enjoy AK more (too hot last week). I wished that I took more pictures (only did 495 when I usually have closer to 1000 plus).


We want to go back to the GF tea room and skip the sandwiches...order the cones/desserts and pots of tea. We hope to stay at AKV-Kidani, BWV, or BLT for at least 5 nights or stay at CSR (or the other mods) for 7+ nights.

 

[JJZMgailey]

On our trip last month, we spent 1 night @ ASMu, 9 nights @ SSTHV, then 2 more nights @ ASMo. I VERY STRONGLY discourage you from staying @ a value resort after you've stayed in a deluxe. We had a really hard time with it for these reasons:

1. Transportation
2. Noise level
3. Linen quality

Keep in mind that this was our very first experience with the value resorts but it was really hard after staying @ SS (we were spoiled - you will be too after BCV)!

I can totally answer any questions you may have if you need some more advice...just not sure how much you want & don't want to ramble on too much!

 

[chirurgeon]

I am just trying to make the most efficient use of my vacation time. And my budget. I have stayed at value, moderate and deluxe resorts. So I know what they are like and what the change would be like. So many options, so little time.

Kim

 

[OKW Lover]

I'd work my way up on the hotels. It would be hard to go from BCV to something "lesser" for me.

 

[Launchpad11B]

I'd work my way up on the hotels. It would be hard to go from BCV to something "lesser" for me.

I agree with Jeff. We stayed at AKV for two weeks on DVC points then went to POP for a week to take advantage of free dining. It was a mess. We won't make that mistake again. If you can, stay at BCV last. Good luck Kim.

 

[DVCsince02]

Have you considered renting points?

 

[chirurgeon]

My time at BCV is rented points, but since the weekend point levels are so high, I am moving to another hotel. After thinking about it, I am going to move back to POFQ. I know it is going down, but it is only 2 nights and I love POFQ. And it gets me close to DTD and a couple of my preferred dining spots. But I will keep a look out for and AP offers for that time, It might get me a decent rate to spend the weekend at BC for the last 3 days.

Thanks for all the advice,
Kim