andrelaplume
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Back to the original issue...its funny, we have stayed at the moderates a decade ago when we last visited. We visited yearly for about 5 - 6 years. I recall liking Riverside and CS. Around 9/11 we were actually upgraded from CB to WL; as I recall they closed CB. We were disappointed because at that point because we were looking forward to a return visit to CB. It was Xmas time and WL lobby etc was beautiful but the room was no better than CS or Riverside. In fact we rather enjoyed the walking around the moderate resorts that WL really did not offer. Further the Deluxes do not have food courts. It seems the moderate food courts are an upgrade over the All Stars and perfect for parties with diverse eating habits not wanting to break the bank at a sit down and being able to eat on site without another bus trip. It was an enyoyable trip but upgrade or not, we'd have been just as happy, if not happier at the less expensive CB.
I do know that AK and WL started off as moderates so perhaps I never really experienced a true deluxe but sometimes you just want what works best for you. If you were happy at Riverside, great. If AK is a new experience that works for you so much the better. Remember, unless you are a Rockefeller, this is very expensive trip...be sure to be where you will enjoy yourself.
FYI - we are taking a chance next week and heading to Old Key West. We got a great deal form a DVC member we know. I almost turned it down, again because of the whole food issue--there is very little on site at OKW from what I see. It also looks like a condo complex and I like the resort feel of CB/CS etc so I am a little worried. However, sometimes it's nice to try new things especially if a good offer comes along. Hope I have an enjoyable experience as do (or did) you!
I do know that AK and WL started off as moderates so perhaps I never really experienced a true deluxe but sometimes you just want what works best for you. If you were happy at Riverside, great. If AK is a new experience that works for you so much the better. Remember, unless you are a Rockefeller, this is very expensive trip...be sure to be where you will enjoy yourself.
FYI - we are taking a chance next week and heading to Old Key West. We got a great deal form a DVC member we know. I almost turned it down, again because of the whole food issue--there is very little on site at OKW from what I see. It also looks like a condo complex and I like the resort feel of CB/CS etc so I am a little worried. However, sometimes it's nice to try new things especially if a good offer comes along. Hope I have an enjoyable experience as do (or did) you!