Alison1975
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If you'll fit in at Deluxe resort? I am now after reading a very long thread on the resort...ha ha.. if nothing else 2 days at Deluxe will be an adventure in and of itself!
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DisneyDebNJ
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My DH said the same thing Beth. He just didn't like the overall *feel* of the GF. We love the Poly, and do stay Club level. I have never ran into any guest who made me feel I didn't belong. I have heard about Deluxe snobs, but having stayed at several, I honestly never saw it. Everyone we ever struck up a conversation with at the Deluxes, were as crazy as we were.GF is a place my husband says "feels stuffy". I still would like to stay there though.
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Pooh Lover
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You really will see all kinds at every resort, Deluxes are no exception. I've seen adults acting like children and children acting like animals at the WL more times than I can count. The only time I ever thought anything of it was when a "gentleman" literally reached over my shoulder in the elevator to put his room card into the slot which gave him access to the club level floor. Most people will wait until they are closer to their floor and not be so obnoxious about it. Don't give it a second thought and thoroughly enjoy your time!
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DisneyWall-E
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Guess I'm the riff raff everyone is talking about.
Or is this the riff raff you were talking about?
Or is this the riff raff you were talking about?
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disney magic 06
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I agree with the stuffy, pompous feel to GF, I wouldn't choose to stay there. Nor actually Y&BC, I didn't like the atmosphere. I do love Wilderness Lodge, Poly and AKL though and have never felt uncomfortable in those resorts.
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docdebbi
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I am so totally confused by this entire thread. I have stayed both moderate and deluxe (depending who I am going with) and have never noticed a difference in the people there. I have never felt out of place or that others are judging me by my looks or attire. I know I certainly do not scope out the other folks to see "who belongs" and who doesn't. Nor have I ever felt that I was too good/snooty to stay value or moderate.
I found everyone at GF to be kind and welcoming, despite the presence of our two little kids under 2. As long as behavior is appropriate that is what people tend to judge.
Yes, we dress for dinner when we go to V&A or Citricos, but we do not spend a day in a spa, just a quick clean up after sweating right beside you in the park all day. I think nice restaurants deserve this respect, so don't think everyone running around in GF dressed nicely is staying there and spa-ing it all day. Just cleaned up for dinner.
And yes, we love afternoon high tea, but I don't think that makes me better or worse than anyone else. Give these things a try before you judge.
Having or not having big bucks, homes in the Hamptons or luxury cars does not change how you should feel about yourself. You should not be intimidated by someone just because they have a few more expendable bucks than you. Notice, i said expendable bucks, not just bucks,they may have saved for 10 years to afford that vacation. Other than the services and amenities and sometimes location at a deluxe, I have never noticed a difference, esp in the folks around me
I found everyone at GF to be kind and welcoming, despite the presence of our two little kids under 2. As long as behavior is appropriate that is what people tend to judge.
Yes, we dress for dinner when we go to V&A or Citricos, but we do not spend a day in a spa, just a quick clean up after sweating right beside you in the park all day. I think nice restaurants deserve this respect, so don't think everyone running around in GF dressed nicely is staying there and spa-ing it all day. Just cleaned up for dinner.
And yes, we love afternoon high tea, but I don't think that makes me better or worse than anyone else. Give these things a try before you judge.
Having or not having big bucks, homes in the Hamptons or luxury cars does not change how you should feel about yourself. You should not be intimidated by someone just because they have a few more expendable bucks than you. Notice, i said expendable bucks, not just bucks,they may have saved for 10 years to afford that vacation. Other than the services and amenities and sometimes location at a deluxe, I have never noticed a difference, esp in the folks around me
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disneygirl76
Carey Poppins - Nanny and Disney Enthusiest
My DH loves to stay at the GF. i do too! I don't think it is stuffy. We have also been to WL and YC and everyone has been lovely. Maybe I just ignore the stuffy and snobby people.
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Well when I started it ,it was NOT about being a lower "class"..it was more I would feel out of place because I have never been to a hotel where it was that fancy I was expected to know what to do.. it def exploded into more..
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KCheatle
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Not to hoist myself up or antying, but I'm a professional attorney who makes a decent amount of money and there are certain Deluxes that I would feel uncomfortable at. Like the Grand Floridian for example, or the Yacht and Beach Club. I think feel just so upscale! Also, The Boardwalk makes me think I'm at my grandma's and I have to be uber-cautious about what I do. THe Wilderness, however, I think is much more low-key. We stayed there and not once did I feel out of place or feel like I needed to "fancy up". I think it just depends on the environment of the hotel. And, quite frankly, you never know if the person next to you at the pool is a millionaire or a person who saved for 10 years to spend 5 days at the Wilderness? You just never know and so you can't really spend time thinking about it.
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worldfanatic
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You missed one critical thing for many of us.
Balcony, anyone?????
That's the one thing missing at Value/Moderates that I can't do without.
I love sitting out there with a cocktail/beer and watching my corner of WDW.
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We've stayed at Poly and GF for the same reasons-it was almost as cheap as two rooms at a moderate for our family of five. Never felt that anyone looked down on us or our kids (who were 5,5, and 3 first time). If you go in with an open mind, you'll enjoy it. Don't worry about not fitting in or doing something wrong. Then you'll feel out of place for sure!
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elto64
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Really??!!??!! Riff Raff? Well were staying at POP in Sept, Guess my walmart bag luggage better stay in the car so I dont offend! Usually those who are quick to point out the "Riff Raff" have other issues in their own lives. My GF and I, while not wealthy, make a nice living and chose to stay at a value resort simply because it's a ROOM; doesnt define us or our vacation.
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experiment624
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The Deluxe resorts just have more amenities like bell service, castle view, location, some have monorail access, and other conveniences. At the end of the day, you pay a lot for the conveniences that you may or may not use. The rooms are identical to any Holiday Inn or HoJo, they just have theming and a name behind them. I have stayed at and enjoyed restaurants at many of the Deluxe Resorts and never felt that there was some behavior expected beyond what you would do at any other hotel or restaurant.
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experiment624
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That sounds like she wanted to be overheard so as to brag--if it were normal activity she wouldn't have had to explain it to her daughter in the first place. Some people want to feel privileged, and think to do so they need to brag or put others down.
The people-of-means that I know would never put themselves above others or try to make people feel lower, thats because they know they are privileged and don't need other people to acknowloedge it or to confirm it for them. Additionally, many of my friends who can easily afford the most expensive room on the property choose to stay at Moderate Resorts.
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disneygirl76
Carey Poppins - Nanny and Disney Enthusiest
@experiment624 Thank you for mentioning the convenience and amenities. You pay for these for sure. But my DH and I like all the amenities and extras so that's why we do. But this time we just can't afford to stay there and i'm looking forward to a new experience. @Alison1975 said it perfectly, she just started the thread with a fair question and it has taken a turn.
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mickey2008.1
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We have been to all deluxes, and have never had a problem. Four kids in tow! Last trip was at GF, and it was not what we expected. People were so friendly, not just the staff, but other vacationers. It surprised us, as we are not richy rich people, just a family that grinds it out to have some fun. I am now spoiled. Staying at a delux without park passes would be so relaxing, so good for you and enjoy it all, all of it!
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