Resort Switch..Nooooooooo.

[DVC4bestvacations]

In the passed we have changed up or hotels by choice. We have stayed at CBR, PO, DL, OKW, ALK, GF, CSR, Poly, BWV. WL, VWL & SSR. The only one we will never stay at again is the Poly. You Have to mix it up.

Most of the moderate resorts are equal with different theming. DL, CSR, & OKW were the best for us when our kids were young. If we were to stay at AK again I would like to be in Kadani instead of Jambo.

 

[jw24]

During a visit? Nope. I mean, as of now, my favorite resort is Pop Century and on that trip, I didn't even think about ever switching. Staying for the first time and getting to let the atmosphere sink in was more important. (My dream resort stays are put on hold at the moment because of finances.) I feel that switching resorts during a trip is really unnecessary in most cases because if you think about it, you've spent a great deal of planning months in advance, done your research, assessed your potential choices and picked the one hotel that best fits your needs and your budget. You should at least give it a chance staying there for one whole trip. I mean, if problems ensue in the room, ask to be moved. If you're not satisfied with the food, eat elsewhere. Now there maybe some extreme cases but I mean, I would think that people don't switch hotels that easily because it's too much to deal with. (Packing again, moving, unpacking, checking out and checking in again, learning the logistics of the hotel like where everything is, etc.) If you're left unsatisfied with everything when all is said and done, there's a silver lining like everyone has said about experiencing something now but also, now you've learned that the previous choice was not a hotel that provides the best fit and you'll definitely pick something different for the future.

 

[real mad hatter]

Regretting switching from GF to POR mid-trip (due to budget). Not because the step-down was so pronounced (even though it was), but because POR was a huge let-down. Bus service was atrocious, and walking a mile and a half from check-in to my room with suitcases was not a magical experience. In hindsight, would have switched to Pop.

..Whit..One and a half miles from your room to the concierge..You should have took the shortcut,it's much quicker...

 

[disneysince71]

My only regret is when I book 3 resorts in the same trip and have to pack up and move 3 times... love the variety.... hate the move!

 

[sgtmgd]

We are trying the ALK in 2 short weeks, as there were no 2 bedroom villas available at the Boardwalk when we were going to be there...Im excited and aprehensive all the same...I REALLY love the Boardwalk...I feel like Im cheating on her (yes in my mind it's a her)

 

[ksr99]

I have been lucky enough to have experienced most of the resorts on property and have done mid trip switches and never regretted any of it. For me it's a chance to explore a new resort and look for the little quirks or benefits of each. Obviously there are some I prefer over others and some I feel like I don't need to stay at anymore but again never any regrets. If I'm on vacation then there really isn'tucj that can get me annoyed. Even waiting for buses gives me a chance to slow down and enjoy the fact that I'm not the one driving!

 

[LaunchPadMcQuack]

We absolutely love the Cabins at Fort Wilderness. Last year we switched it up and did half our stay at Port Orleans French Quarter. We did not regret it as both are excellent but we still prefer Fort Wilderness.

 

[Tomi-Rocket]

Not a resort snob by any means, we've stayed in all three types and LOVED every single resort!

Now that being said, through a series of problems we are staying this year at the CSR for the first time. I never wanted to go because of the size of the property but we have no choice so this is it, we're trying another one. On the plus side most of the reviews I've seen people seem to really love it. Now I am looking forward to it!

 

[disneygirl76]

Sorry @MR FERRET ...I just had to ask this question due to you thinking about switching from CSR to PORS..Has anybody decided to leave their beloved resort and try another and regret their decision...Now I can understand moving from a value to a moderate or from a moderate to a deluxe,but I'am looking for anyone who has went from one value to another,or from one moderate to another,likewise with deluxe resorts..

Yep. We went from our Deluxes to a Moderate in September. We stayed, as you know, at PORS. Now, we did LOVE the resort. But it was the overall experience I am comparing. We like staying at Deluxes to help avoid buses as well as the other amenities. We did love PORS but half way through our trip we said that we would stay at Deluxes for as long as we were able. The buses is what killed it for us. That being said, I think you are looking into AKL and besides the upgraded amenities and of course the animals, you will also be solely dependent on the buses for travel to the parks. I still think its a great experience.

 

[ddrongowski]

THIS THIS THIS!!!!

I enjoying trying different resorts. I have enjoyed staying all I have stayed at. I do have some that I have liked better than others but I don't regret trying them.