GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Since I have to get the expiration date corrected on my AP (ha ha, JK), my friend and I are going to meet up at Food and Wine at the end of October. Which resort should we choose? Basically, we plan to sleep in and go to Epcot on Friday and Saturday. We could stay at the Values super cheap, but are not leaning that way since we'll be kid free. We could stay at the Dolphin for about $220 a night, but there's a resort fee, parking, and no ME (which I'd ride; she'd be driving and could pick me up). I think it brings that to about $250 a night. Or we could stay at any of the moderates for about $190 a night. I was mainly considering Caribbean Beach because it's an Epcot resort, but not sure how much the bus time differs... LOU? TJ? So what should we do? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Sometimes the Swalphin runs package deals during Food & Wine to coincide with their Food & Wine Classic event. Not sure what the rates are but this year's preliminary info is out...http://www.swandolphinfoodandwineclassic.com/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted July 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 We'll be there the week before that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WannaBeImagineer 98 Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 We stayed at the Yacht Club the last time we were there for the F&W and it was awesome! I know it's more than what you are looking at but it might be worth it for such a short stay. Especially if you get weather like we did and it rain the whole time. It was really nice to be able to literally run back to the room. Whatever you decide I'm jealous I love the F&W.Good luck!WBI Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted July 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 We stayed at the Yacht Club the last time we were there for the F&W and it was awesome! I know it's more than what you are looking at but it might be worth it for such a short stay. Especially if you get weather like we did and it rain the whole time. It was really nice to be able to literally run back to the room. Whatever you decide I'm jealous I love the F&W.Good luck!WBI It's sold out. The Boardwalk Inn is available, but it's $420 a night. I can't swing it with a plane ticket since this is a "bonus trip." Can't you also walk from the Dolphin? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WannaBeImagineer 98 Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Whoa! Sold out?! That's crazy.Yup you can walk from Swalphin just a little further.WBI Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Personally, for F&W I'd want to be in one of the 5 resorts within walking distance of the WS gate. In order of my preference, they would be: 1. Yacht Club2. Beach Club3. Boardwalk4. Swan 5. Dolphin 4 and 5 are interchangeable. The convenience of walking out of your resort straight into the World Showcase is worth the price, especially for just a couple nights if you can swing the expense. Having said that, $420/nt at the BW is nuts. If the Swalphin doesn't work, go with a Mod that's fairly close. Either way you are still at Disney. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Save your money. It's not like you're going to walk back and forth to your room. The Caribbean Beach Resort bus system SMB. Go with Port Orleans Riverside. It's really close to Epcot. Or save even more money and get a value room. You're not going to be in your room much. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted July 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Personally, for F&W I'd want to be in one of the 5 resorts within walking distance of the WS gate. In order of my preference, they would be: 1. Yacht Club2. Beach Club3. Boardwalk4. Swan 5. Dolphin 4 and 5 are interchangeable. The convenience of walking out of your resort straight into the World Showcase is worth the price, especially for just a couple nights if you can swing the expense. Having said that, $420/nt at the BW is nuts. If the Swalphin doesn't work, go with a Mod that's fairly close. Either way you are still at Disney. 1 and 2 aren't available. I can't afford 3. Weirdly, there's a huge price difference between the Dolphin and Swan. That's why I said Dolphin. I'm trying to figure out if the Dolphin is worth $300 for the stay and no Magical Express over a Disney moderate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 No, Dolphin is not worth it Go with a moderate. I say POR. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted July 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Save your money. It's not like you're going to walk back and forth to your room.The Caribbean Beach Resort bus system SMB.Go with Port Orleans Riverside. It's really close to Epcot.Or save even more money and get a value room. You're not going to be in your room much.TCD TCD is posting at 9:30 at night. This is serious. That sounds like good advice. Is Riverside the one with BYO pasta? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 TCD is posting at 9:30 at night. This is serious. That sounds like good advice. Is Riverside the one with BYO pasta?Indeed it is. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 I would personally vote for POR also. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 $684 for a garden view POR. Course they might release a discount for room only between now and then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 $684 for a garden view POR. Course they might release a discount for room only between now and then. Per night?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Per night?? nope that was for three nights w/ tax and a standard view opened up bringing it down to $656. That was without a discount. I wouldnt be surprised if some form of discount ends up coming out for it to knock it down a little more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 nope that was for three nights w/ tax and a standard view opened up bringing it down to $656. That was without a discount. I wouldnt be surprised if some form of discount ends up coming out for it to knock it down a little more. Oh, heck. I'd do that in a heartbeat then. That's a nice resort. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted July 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Oh, heck. I'd do that in a heartbeat then. That's a nice resort. That's what we're doing! Yay! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 594 Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 I realize you already made your decision, but have you seen this? http://www.swandolphin.com/offers/teachers/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted July 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 I realize you already made your decision, but have you seen this?http://www.swandolphin.com/offers/teachers/ Yes! It wasn't available for our dates. I wish! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Millermouseketeers MaryAnn 150 Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 We love POR! Have stayed there several times & it's really nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Where ever you stay, have a blast! :partythree: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HappyCamper...Deb 61 Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 We love POR! Have stayed there several times & it's really nice.We have never stayed at POR or POFQ, but really enjoyed the boat ride from DTD to them. Easy, relaxing, convenient. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted July 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 We chose POR! So excited! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 We chose POR! So excited! :jumpforjoy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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