The discounts are amazing when you compare the teacher discount to the rack rates. Rack rates being about 350.00 a night, the discount, before resort fees and taxes is 159.95.....Still much more expensive than the all stars at peak season. We went in July and got rates of like 114 a night (after tax) at the Pop Century. Rooms are a bit on the high side, but if you try and stay at a cheaper hotel in Kissimmee, you will more than likely get stuck with a roach motel, unfortunately. I have tried this and will never stay anywhere but Disney property. I have heard, thoguh, that the radisson resort parkway has good rates, as does a fairmont complex near downtown disney...oh, i would also recommend the Grosvenor for their, usually low rates. I have never stayed there, but i could have gotten that hotel for 69.95 during July. I am spoiled, however, and opted for the additional expense for a Disney hotel. There is nothing else like it.
I would recommend planning your trip far in advance and pay on it little by little throughout the year prior to the trip. I have done that before, especially when i was in college.....Good Luck....:wave:
