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First off, let me say how much I love this forum!! It has been a long time since I have posted because I haven't planned a Disney trip since our AWESOME anniversary in Oct 05 (course that didnt stop me from horning in on a family trip back in Feb , but I appreciate not being cast aside for being a lousy community member.
We have just found out that we're going to a wedding in early February. Very quick 4 day weekend basically, but we just made the connection that the wedding is only a hour from Disney! We figured since hubby has the days off anyway we may as well go down early and spend a day with our favorite mouse. I believe we'll be travelling 01/31-02/04. I'm very excited, but also feeling overwhelmed with how many decisions need to be made right now. We plan to be in the resort 5-6pm on Thursday the 31st, do something or watch fireworks from somewhere that evening, spend Friday park hopping, Saturday morn will be spent around the resort before heading to the wedding around 1pm, Sat night we need a room somewhere after the wedding, and then home on Sunday.
We plan to stay on property Thurs and Friday night definitely. Since there is something Nascar going on that weekend, there are no rooms available near the wedding city for the night of the 2nd. That means we'll either stay somewhere else in Orlandoish area or come back to our disney room for the last night also. I like that idea both for the Disney atmosphere and because we wouldn't have to pack up and check out before heading down to the wedding. That option would of course be contingent on our getting a good room rate.
What I am hearing so far is a room at All-Star Music for 4 ppl for $102 or at Caribbean Beach for $149. I think I received a MouseSavers or AllEars code this past week or so, but I have gone through my inbox and I am afraid I deleted it since I didn't think we'd be going any time soon.
If anyone has suggestions please let me know asap as I will have to book a room within the next day or two. I have AAA, Disney Visa, Starwood Points card...seems like I should be able to find a deal somewhere for perhaps Swan/Dolphin which would give us more room than a value resort. Any help appreciated!
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Thanks for the prompt response. I am with you on concern for space because we are indeed going to be 4 adults. 4 adults who'll only be in the room to sleep however I am currently holding the best priced room I could find which is at Pop Century. I really wanted the Swan or Dolphin because they'd be close to the boardwalk which could be fun to walk the first night or the morning of the wedding. Going to keep looking, so please let me know if anyone thinks of any deals at a different resort.
As you'll only be there for a short time, consider the WL? I'm staying there with a similar time frame as you, end of Jan and I got an CAA rate on the room. Has 2 queen beds and close to MK, and a boat ride away from the other resorts around Bay Lake.
As this is a quick side trip for me, I decided I wanted to be close by things. Can get to the Poly, GF, or Contemp. easily for a meal or to view MK Wishes. The values are too remote IMHO if time is short. I do believe The Swan/Dolphin have AAA rates also.
Sue
You know I have heard great things about WL, but I have never even visited that one. I have checked out the pics online, and it looks pretty. The thing is I live in the mountains of TN so the WL seems too much like looking at the scenery outside my house We stayed at the GF not long ago and I did like being in the middle of everything.
So far the rates at Swan/Dolphin even with discounts aren't worth the dollars for the short time we'll be there. Here's to hoping they drop before we go.
You know I have heard great things about WL, but I have never even visited that one. I have checked out the pics online, and it looks pretty. The thing is I live in the mountains of TN so the WL seems too much like looking at the scenery outside my house We stayed at the GF not long ago and I did like being in the middle of everything.
So far the rates at Swan/Dolphin even with discounts aren't worth the dollars for the short time we'll be there. Here's to hoping they drop before we go.
Yeah, I live in the Pacific N,W. so scenery is the same for me too!! But the WL has the Disney My top pic would be the Poly, but not in the budget!! So I'm going with what is & want to be close to stuff. Hope you get the price you're wanting at Swan & Dolphin. Have you checked out Mousesavers.com? Sometimes they have good deals on their preferred hotels. Esp in the DTD area.
Good luck
Sue
lol, I just booked a trip yesterday, the EXACT same days but I am leaving Monday night(the 4th) I got one night at ASMu for 55. bucks tax included that is AP rate, and then on Friday morning I am moving over t the AK villas studio and I am paying 639 total tax included AP rate, using the ME! That is to funny! I was set to go friday morning, but I thought why stay home thursday night(31st) when I can fly down get in at 10pm, get a cheap room, and get 3 FULL days for myself!
Have a great trip!
lol, I just booked a trip yesterday, the EXACT same days but I am leaving Monday night(the 4th) I got one night at ASMu for 55. bucks tax included that is AP rate, and then on Friday morning I am moving over t the AK villas studio and I am paying 639 total tax included AP rate, using the ME! That is to funny! I was set to go friday morning, but I thought why stay home thursday night(31st) when I can fly down get in at 10pm, get a cheap room, and get 3 FULL days for myself!
Have a great trip!
That's exactly what I did! After booking my short trip at WL, I thought, why no go up the night before to get 1st full day, so I booked 1 night at Pop with an AAA rate!
Not sure if you have a teacher/government employee in the four adults but if you do, Swan and Dolphin sometimes offer special rates that are often half the price! Good luck and enjoy!!
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Are you 4 adults, or 2 adults/2 children? With 4 adults, you may find the increased room at CBR a bit more helpful, or you might want to look into the Family Suites at All Stars 
My top pic would be the Poly, but not in the budget!! So I'm going with what is & want to be close to stuff. Hope you get the price you're wanting at Swan & Dolphin. Have you checked out Mousesavers.com? Sometimes they have good deals on their preferred hotels. Esp in the DTD area.
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