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25 Feb 20, 09:49 AM |
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VIP Dibber
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We have been a few times and have stayed at both. To be honest, they are all fantastic holidays but in different ways and we couldn't choose our favourite but like to do both.
Pros of a villa are: Much more space for your money - at least a bedroom each Your own pool Cheaper than onsite usually You can have proper rest days where you can really relax You have a hire car so can go to the outlets shopping You can eat offsite which is cheaper Food in general is cheaper as you can eat at the villa Cons of a villa are: Not in the Disney bubble so you could have to travel 20-30 minutes before you get onsite You have to have a hire car Pros of onsite are: You are right in the thick of it and in the Disney bubble, fully immersive experience No need for a car - Disney transport is more than adequate You are so much closer to the parks Free dining (if available) Cons of onsite are: The cost - much more expensive The space - you are all in one room You are almost trapped in the Disney bubble if you don't hire a car. As you can see from my signature, we have done both. Next time we are doing onsite again. For the first time I would probably do onsite with one child but either choice won't be a wrong one.
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25 Feb 20, 10:44 AM |
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Relaxing at the Grand Floridian
Join Date: May 12
Location: Newport South Wales
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First time we did villa only but we fancied trying being a bit more in the bubble so to speak.
So last time we did 5 nights on site POFQ upgraded to the DDP so had the 60 day FP booking to take advantage off too, then we went on to 2 weeks in a local villa. We LOVED the split as we found we'd had a proper Disney fix but then was great to have a more relaxed 2 weeks with all the room of the villa & our own pool etc. Plus this way it kept the cost down with no compromises really Trick is finding a villa close to the parks - our furthest Disney park was only 15 mins! This time we're splitting on site & then down to the coast at the end. Personally I think I'd feel a bit trapped being on site the whole time as I like exploring outside the parks & also eating outside the parks, doing the outlets etc. Totally depends what you like really, you'll have an amazing time regardless
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25 Feb 20, 03:07 PM |
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Imagineer
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General thoughts on onsite versus offsite:
Onsite:
Offsite:
It mostly comes down to cost versus convenience for Disney. The more you are willing the spend, the easier it'll be to get to and enjoy the Disney parks. One option is to book a Disney partner hotel near Disney Springs. This gives you some of the perks of staying onsite (EMH, early fastpass booking) and frequent transport to the Disney parks but is a bit cheaper. You won't get free dining though. The other option is to do a split stay. There is the slight inconvenience of having to move part way through the holiday but you do get the best of both worlds (albeit for less time). It also depends on where you're going to spend most of your time. If you're going to spend most of your time at the Disney parks then consider staying onsite at a Disney hotel. If you're going to be spending most of your time at Universal, Seaworld and/or other offsite places then book an offsite hotel on Intl Drive. If you're spending half your time at Disney and half elsewhere, then consider a split stay. I think the OP said they were considering a offsite hotel, not a villa? Therefore they won't get the benefits of more space, a private pool and won't necessarily have to hire a car (although it might still be useful to have one) when staying offsite.
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25 Feb 20, 03:15 PM |
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Getting to know the DIBB
Join Date: Jan 20
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Are you me?! Haha. We are planning the exact same for the first time, same number of people, only likely to be end april/start May. I think we have come to the conclusion we are going to do on site if free dining materialises. Our little one is 4 and whilst we likely will go back when she's older, we are only doing Disney parks this time and she's so little she will just be totally captured by the magic. I cant wait. If we don't stay on site I think we will go for an apartment style hotel, with SC facilities. Something to think about?
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25 Feb 20, 10:16 PM |
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Thread Starter
Getting to know the DIBB
Join Date: Aug 19
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Thanks for all the info it's really helpful. I am definitely leaning towards onsite at Disney, my son will be 4 so think he will enjoy Disney and when he's older can stay offsite to be able to visit other parks and the space centre.
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