Off Site recommendations for $100-$150 per night.

Queen of the WDW Scene

Queen of the WDW Scene

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From what you've said you sound similar to my parents who are in their 70s and go without us most of the time these days.
I'm looking into booking them flights, a car, and a few days onsite stay for Febryary. They take it slower and also do other things while they are in the area so they stay onsite while going to the parks and then move offsite.
 
Queen of the WDW Scene

Queen of the WDW Scene

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Lilofan said:
Middle of May looks like one can't get a room at All Star... What site are you looking at?? I'm using Disney resort reservations.
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Are discounts out for May yet?
I checked and found d for February anyway.
Also with flexible dates it's easy to find availability.
Heck I have found same day for my parents before.
 
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jetnut77

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Queen of the WDW Screne said:
All depends on your dates. I assume you are flexible?
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Yes. We are flexible. I have just gone on Disney's site and typed in various dates.
I've gotten $170 per night at a Value or "Not available" for the dates I'm entering. I
I guess I have to learn to research their site better. I appreciate your help. :)
 
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Lilofan

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jetnut77 said:
Yes. We are flexible. I have just gone on Disney's site and typed in various dates.
I've gotten $170 per night at a Value or "Not available" for the dates I'm entering. I
I guess I have to learn to research their site better. I appreciate your help. :)
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Me too. If the rate is $84 a night, sign me up. But what site is advertising this??
 
Gabe1

Gabe1

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jetnut77 said:
My wife and I have retired. We took our 2 kids to Disney 5 times as a family,
3 times on site. 2 times in time share condos. Great memories. We want to get back now that we're retired as a couple
and do it on a budget. We want to be less than 10 miles from Disney in a room or suite with a nice (not small) pool.
A good free breakfast would be nice but not a must. I've looked at TripAdvisor for ideas, but I highly respect this group's
opinions and expertise. We may go for a few days in Feb and/or a week in May. Any suggestions are appreciated.
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Depending on the time of year some of the most elegant and best rooms along with pools are on Disney property but not owned by Disney and have the perks of FP+ and EMHs. Try Priceline and frequently if time allows. I just made a very spontaneous trip to WDW booked only a few days out and it was $120 per night. Best pool and lazy river and 2 hot tuns with fountains that don’t rain on you.
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I also have stayed this year at both Swan & Dolphin. Also a fabulous pool and also a huge quiet pool where you can see the dancing musical,palm from. I paid both $79 and $99 there.

Some weeks are not possible. I have a trip coming up now that was booked at the beginning of March. I have yet to find better prices for that particular week which is unusual for me as I never pay rack rate as @figmentfan423 knows. The best I could do was 30% off with an AP

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jetnut77

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Queen of the WDW Screne said:
Literally you have to be flexible.
I randomly chose February 3rd to 6th... go look.
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I will be in St Pete that week. My wife and son's birthday week. He lives and works there.
We have that booked already. That's why I thought we might get to Disney at the tail end of
that Fla trip. May is more flexible for a week vacation.
 
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Lilofan

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Gabe1 said:
Depending on the time of year some of the most elegant and best rooms along with pools are on Disney property but not owned by Disney and have the perks of FP+ and EMHs. Try Priceline and frequently if time allows. I just made a very spontaneous trip to WDW booked only a few days out and it was $120 per night. Best pool and lazy river and 2 hot tuns with fountains that don’t rain on you.
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I also have stayed this year at both Swan & Dolphin. Also a fabulous pool and also a huge quiet pool where you can see the dancing musical,palm from. I paid both $79 and $99 there.

Some weeks are not possible. I have a trip coming up now that was booked at the beginning of March. I have yet to find better prices for that particular week which is unusual for me as I never pay rack rate as @figmentfan423 knows. The best I could do was 30% off with an AP

I’ll post swan dolphin just below
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Been to Swan and Dolphin. Makes Disney value resorts look like Days Inn.
 
Gabe1

Gabe1

Ivory Tower Squabble EST 2011. WINDMILL SURVIVOR
Lilofan said:
Been to Swan and Dolphin. Makes Disney value resorts look like Days Inn.
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I’ve stayed at the values. I don’t care for them. 9 times out of 10 when I book them I’ll swap out for Bonnet or Swan or in a long trip Flamingo Crossing out on Western Way. Flamingo will be awesome in a year or two when they finished develpment.

And Disney Values are not a value
 
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jetnut77

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Gabe1 said:
Depending on the time of year some of the most elegant and best rooms along with pools are on Disney property but not owned by Disney and have the perks of FP+ and EMHs. Try Priceline and frequently if time allows. I just made a very spontaneous trip to WDW booked only a few days out and it was $120 per night. Best pool and lazy river and 2 hot tuns with fountains that don’t rain on you.
Hilton Bonnet Creek
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I also have stayed this year at both Swan & Dolphin. Also a fabulous pool and also a huge quiet pool where you can see the dancing musical,palm from. I paid both $79 and $99 there.

Some weeks are not possible. I have a trip coming up now that was booked at the beginning of March. I have yet to find better prices for that particular week which is unusual for me as I never pay rack rate as @figmentfan423 knows. The best I could do was 30% off with an AP

I’ll post swan dolphin just below
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I stayed at The Swan about 16 years ago. Great pools. Boat transportation was really fun.
I would love to stay there again but rates I see are close to $300 a night with fees and taxes.
 
Gabe1

Gabe1

Ivory Tower Squabble EST 2011. WINDMILL SURVIVOR
jetnut77 said:
I stayed at The Swan about 16 years ago. Great pools. Boat transportation was really fun.
I would love to stay there again but rates I see are close to $300 a night with fees and taxes.
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Like I said I don’t ever pay rack rate. You have to put the time and effort to keep looking and checking and diligence is a trait needed. I pulled up Wyndham Bonnet Creek for $99. That goes for about $500 rack rate. I always have a place card reservation in case i can’t find better. I cancel the original when I find better.
 
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jetnut77

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Gabe1 said:
Like I said I don’t ever pay rack rate. You have to put the time and effort to keep looking and checking and diligence is a trait needed. I pulled up Wyndham Bonnet Creek for $99. That goes for about $500 rack rate. I always have a place card reservation in case i can’t find better. I cancel the original when I find better.
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I guess I have to learn how to find those deals. Thanks for the information.
I'm a novice at this which is why I posted my question. Appreciate all your advice.
 

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