For $1,000 less I could....

[DiSnEyF@n]

I just booked 5 nights at the Cabins with the QS free dining totalling about $4200 for my family of 6 with 6 day park hoppers.

For $1000 less I could stay 7 nights outside of Disney at Lake Beuna Vista Condos in a 2 bedroom condo with a full kitchen and I even factored in paying for parking ($20 a day), a car rental and $300 for food from the food store.

What would you do??????? I am torn as to what we should. HELP!

The only thing making me want to stay at the Cabins is that we won't have to drive, but I have also heard that transportation in and out of the Cabins is not easy. We will have a 9 month old, 3.5 year old and 15yo and 18yo. Lugging a double stroller on all those buses is making my husband cringe lol

 

[correcaminos]

Yes it's free dining that we have. However, with the deal for dining you pay full price for the room. I think what the other person meant was I could probably stay cheaper without the dining plan and just use the kitchen in the Cabin for most of our meals... Which is definitely a good idea and would save us like $800 for the week. You're literally paying for convenience of not having to take your wallet out lol

Very true! I admit I wonder if the cabins are the right choice. The internal bus does add time and without adding a car or golf cart it can be hard to get around. I love it there, but it isn't the most convenient. Without knowing dates and availability I would stay off site with your crew or consider renting DVC points

 

[jlsHouston]

I think DVC points will end up costing them more per night than the cabins. The Cabins, a 2 bedroom DVC, a club level deluxe room, or a suite at the All Stars or AoA are about all their options for staying onsite because their oldest is 18 and classified as a 3rd adult. The cabins at least give them ability to fix some of their own meals onsite. Unless they are die hard like me about being in the bubble offsite 2 bedroom condo probably the best price for the most space. Their travel dates are end of August, when it is still hot and humid.

 

[correcaminos]

I think DVC points will end up costing them more per night than the cabins. The Cabins, a 2 bedroom DVC, a club level deluxe room, or a suite at the All Stars or AoA are about all their options for staying onsite because their oldest is 18 and classified as a 3rd adult. The cabins at least give them ability to fix some of their own meals onsite. Unless they are die hard like me about being in the bubble offsite 2 bedroom condo probably the best price for the most space. Their travel dates are end of August, when it is still hot and humid.

They could fit into a 1 bedroom that sleeps 5 (baby won't count) but that could be cramped. DVC doesn't care about number of adults like other room types do. But I didn't even look at availability. SSR and OKW aren't as bad cost wise, but still more than tbe cabins. The suites at AoA were there too but not a favorite I admit.

Having spent time at Ft. Wilderness, I think offsite is a better option.