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Extra Day vs Nicer Resort
- Thread starter DrexelDragon
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True, but like I said. I go to Disney to relax and enjoy the sights now. I no longer obsess about trying to hit every ride because I've done em all so many times now..
minniemickeyfan
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If you stayed the extra day maybe sometime in the trip you could visit French Qtr and have dinner there or at POR and take the boat from DD there.
Lord_Vader
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I agree with @lebeau, it all comes down to how much time you will spend at the resort.
If you are going commando, open to close at the parks I would stay at POP and save a little more.
If you plan to stop and smell the roses, not focus so much on the parks I would stay at POFQ, The grounds are beautiful, the rooms are nicer and because the resort is so much smaller it feels quaint to us.
And I would follow as others said, drop DDP unless you are doing it to prepay for your food and plan to eat a lot of the time you are in the parks.
Christmas week is always crazy!!! Magic Kingdom will reach capacity a few days during the week and will be wall to wall guests from 10am to 10pm most of the time. We go during Christmas week to enjoy the atmosphere and expect to wait in long lines (hours at times when FP is not available) for everything.
If you are going commando, open to close at the parks I would stay at POP and save a little more.
If you plan to stop and smell the roses, not focus so much on the parks I would stay at POFQ, The grounds are beautiful, the rooms are nicer and because the resort is so much smaller it feels quaint to us.
And I would follow as others said, drop DDP unless you are doing it to prepay for your food and plan to eat a lot of the time you are in the parks.
Christmas week is always crazy!!! Magic Kingdom will reach capacity a few days during the week and will be wall to wall guests from 10am to 10pm most of the time. We go during Christmas week to enjoy the atmosphere and expect to wait in long lines (hours at times when FP is not available) for everything.
lebeau
Well-Known Member
This suggests you would be better off staying at the Mod and giving up a day.
DisneyPrincess5
Well-Known Member
I think this is the key here. You're going during a VERY busy time, so the extra day will benefit you greatly. Whatever you chose, enjoy and happy planning!
JillC LI
Well-Known Member
This ^^^^^ in a nutshell.
bethymouse
Well-Known Member
I would stay in a nicer resort. If you plan park time correctly, you're going to want to have some relaxing time at your resort. The value resorts have a pool, but the feel isn't relaxing IMHO. I'd go for a moderate or a deluxe if you can afford it. Remember : it's a vacation! Take time to "stop and smell the roses".
LiveyMouse22
Active Member
extra day is always the way!!!
HouCuseChickie
Well-Known Member
I think it all comes down to you guys and your expectations/preferences.
For some people, downgrading and adding an extra day is the obvious answer. After all, that is one more Disney day. If you look at your room as more of a place to sleep and shower and maybe even have a few worries about holiday crowds...downgrading is the way to go.
Alternately, if your resort and room are important to you...sticking with your current booking may be the way to go. Many people would rather have a larger and upgraded décor over an extra day at the parks...possibly even planning a little extra break time away from the parks to more fully enjoy their upgraded lodging.
Another option would be splitting your stay...or even just downgrading for your first or last night (whichever saves you more $)...assuming you can make it work in your budget.
For some people, downgrading and adding an extra day is the obvious answer. After all, that is one more Disney day. If you look at your room as more of a place to sleep and shower and maybe even have a few worries about holiday crowds...downgrading is the way to go.
Alternately, if your resort and room are important to you...sticking with your current booking may be the way to go. Many people would rather have a larger and upgraded décor over an extra day at the parks...possibly even planning a little extra break time away from the parks to more fully enjoy their upgraded lodging.
Another option would be splitting your stay...or even just downgrading for your first or last night (whichever saves you more $)...assuming you can make it work in your budget.
JohnD
Well-Known Member
Extra day. Are you kidding? Nothing wrong with any of the Disney resorts. Just more or less amenities are offered, depending on classification. If you plan to spend most of your time away from the resort anyway, other than a place to sleep, then take the downgrade. No brainer.