Upgrading to a deluxe question.

[Labmommy]

We currently have reservations at CBR for the first week of December. I was reading discounts for that week usually come out in August, is wilderness lodge usually in the discounts for that time of year? And is it worth it to switch out hotel to the wilderness lodge? Thanks

 

[sxeensweet]

We currently have reservations at CBR for the first week of December. I was reading discounts for that week usually come out in August, is wilderness lodge usually in the discounts for that time of year? And is it worth it to switch out hotel to the wilderness lodge? Thanks

Yes Wilderness Lodge and all the Deluxes are included in the room discounts that time of year normally but rooms available for the discount can go fast. And yes for us deluxe is the way to go so we think it's absolutely worth it! WL and all the other Deluxes are absolutely gorgeous that time of year!

 

[Hakunamatata]

We currently have reservations at CBR for the first week of December. I was reading discounts for that week usually come out in August, is wilderness lodge usually in the discounts for that time of year? And is it worth it to switch out hotel to the wilderness lodge? Thanks

If you are willing to spend the money WL is one of the best deluxes on property IMHO. We honeymooned there in 2002. Loved it. It's just far enough out of the way yet close to MK. You won't have monorail service at the resort but I think that is actually a plus. I could sit in the lobby and listen to the background music and people watch for hours.

 

[Labmommy]

Thank you both for your advice. It looks so beautiful from the pictures I have seen. How much are the discounts usually? And if we switched now could we get the discounts come August?

 

[Much-Pixie-Dust]

If it's in your budget, totally worth switching! This is especially true if you like to spend time at your resort as they have more amenities to enjoy. We loved visiting Disney during the first week of December. WL is decorated beautifully at that of the year.

 

[MotherofaPrincessLover]

Thank you both for your advice. It looks so beautiful from the pictures I have seen. How much are the discounts usually? And if we switched now could we get the discounts come August?

Yes you could get the discounts as long as they have availability in the room category that you're looking for.

 

[Club Cooloholic]

We currently have reservations at CBR for the first week of December. I was reading discounts for that week usually come out in August, is wilderness lodge usually in the discounts for that time of year? And is it worth it to switch out hotel to the wilderness lodge? Thanks

I know WL books really fast, but let me tell you I love The Animal Kingdom Lodge!

 

[Labmommy]

WL booked up before I could change resorts so we are considering AKL. I'm wondering if anything will come available at WL...I may book AKL as a back up. Thanks for everyone's help!!

 

[Hakunamatata]

WL booked up before I could change resorts so we are considering AKL. I'm wondering if anything will come available at WL...I may book AKL as a back up. Thanks for everyone's help!!

AKL has a lot of the same feel as wilderness. They also have an animal viewing area. When we stayed there a few years back they did nighttime viewing and they would let you look at the animals through night vision goggles.

 

[Labmommy]

That sounds like alot of fun. I'm just so excitied to be going

 

[englanddg]

I don't think you can go wrong with either AKL or WL. I love them both, absolutely gorgeous resorts.

Have a great trip!

 

[Labmommy]

Thank you

 

[Club Cooloholic]

That sounds like alot of fun. I'm just so excitied to be going

I suggest you get the cheapest room you can at AKL. You will most likely get upgraded to an animal view and if not there are tons of areas to view them throghout the property, Its really an amazing resort

 

[rob0519]

Just a word of caution. In my opinion, once you've had the experience of a Deluxe Resort going back to a moderate or value resort will be a significant letdown.

 

[lostpro9het]

Just a word of caution. In my opinion, once you've had the experience of a Deluxe Resort going back to a moderate or value resort will be a significant letdown.

FACT!

As a long time POP fanatic and now a DVC kool aid drinker, we've tried to like POP again but just can't.

Also, AKL gets my vote!

 

[cheesecake]

Wilderness Lodge is SO pretty at Christmas time! I would definitely recommend it no matter what, but especially at this time of year.

Last trip, we had some financial cut backs, and stayed at Art of Animation. It was very nice and we were all happy to be there. But we felt the difference between Value and Deluxe.

That being said, my sister and I are lobbying hard to get the rest of the family to agree to Animal Kingdom Lodge for our next trip! I think either way, you can't go wrong!

 

[surfsupdon]

Deluxe all the way, all the time. So what if they are expensive, if you can afford them, do it!

 

[More Cone Queso Please]

If you want to get away from it all without leaving it completely, WL is a fun choice because you can take a water taxi to Magic Kingdom and see the Electrical Water Pageant from the grounds. AKL is somewhat isolated (which I think is a cool thing). If you're driving, tack on a couple more minutes to your drive. I assume the bus service is the same. That AKL lobby is awe inspiring, by the way. I stayed at CBR earlier this year, and while I feel like I got value for my money, I was kicking myself that I couldn't make the jump to deluxe. Amenities are better situated at the deluxes (you don't have to walk a country mile to get a burger as was my case at CBR).

 

[BrianV]

We were considering wilderness lodge for this summer but it is undergoing renovation. I understand they need to happen but if you can avoid, why not. Might be done by the time you would be there.

We'd planned to.stay off site or at Coronado springs but upgraded to akl. Never even visited and can't wait.

 

[righttrack]

AKL and/or WL will become your favorites