Resort Hopping
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September 21, 2017 at 6:38 am #49569
We are thinking of staying two nights each at three or four different resorts consecutively. Has anyone ever done this? Any tips?
September 21, 2017 at 6:48 am #49570I’ve never done this, but I will be following this thread closely because its something we’ve talked about doing!
September 21, 2017 at 8:57 am #49594I haven’t either but if you want to be our guinea pig I am with Acamm – I have thought about it but the thought of moving every couple of days stops me… I think it sounds like fun though! :blush:
September 21, 2017 at 9:14 am #49596That sounds like fun! But not sure I would attempt with my teenage sons!
September 21, 2017 at 9:21 am #49597I’ve resort hopped quite a bit, but it’s usually spread out over longer trips. I have had a couple 5-day trips where I’ve stayed in 2 different resorts. It’s fun and definitely a great way to try out lots of the resorts! I will say, though, that it can get a little tough on shorter trips, mostly because of the packing up and moving around. It does cut some time out of your vacation simply because of the logistics of it. The biggest con to me is that you have to check out of one resort by 11:00 a.m., but your next room might not be ready until 3:00 p.m. or later, so you might be in limbo a little bit. But, if you know ahead of time that you might spend some time waiting on your room to be ready at the new resort or waiting for bell services to transfer your bags, that shouldn’t be too big of a deal!
September 21, 2017 at 9:45 am #49598The biggest con to me is that you have to check out of one resort by 11:00 a.m., but your next room might not be ready until 3:00 p.m. or later, so you might be in limbo a little bit. But, if you know ahead of time that you might spend some time waiting on your room to be ready at the new resort or waiting for bell services to transfer your bags, that shouldn’t be too big of a deal!
I thought about that. With text messaging and magic bands….we could avoid the check-in, check-out process maybe. I also thought it would help the process to rent a car. I’ve read about couples doing this…like one night at each…but I think that would be too stressful. Although, affordability would be a consideration. Maybe only one night at a more expensive resort, and several nights at a moderate. I dunno.
September 21, 2017 at 10:23 am #49599The biggest con to me is that you have to check out of one resort by 11:00 a.m., but your next room might not be ready until 3:00 p.m. or later, so you might be in limbo a little bit. But, if you know ahead of time that you might spend some time waiting on your room to be ready at the new resort or waiting for bell services to transfer your bags, that shouldn’t be too big of a deal!
I thought about that. With text messaging and magic bands….we could avoid the check-in, check-out process maybe. I also thought it would help the process to rent a car. I’ve read about couples doing this…like one night at each…but I think that would be too stressful. Although, affordability would be a consideration. Maybe only one night at a more expensive resort, and several nights at a moderate. I dunno.
That is a great idea, you could try a more expensive resort for a night or two but the rest of the week at a more affordable one.
September 21, 2017 at 10:32 am #49600Oh dear… that sounds like something my brother and I would consider doing on our next trip… a night at…
– Art of Animation
– Boardwalk
– Port Orleans Riverside
– Wilderness Lodge
– Poly
September 21, 2017 at 11:34 am #49603Oh dear… that sounds like something my brother and I would consider doing on our next trip… a night at…
– Art of Animation
– Boardwalk
– Port Orleans Riverside
– Wilderness Lodge
– Poly
that route!
Definitely thinking of Wilderness Lodge, Boardwalk, and Port Orleans Riverside. Considering adding the Contemporary.
September 21, 2017 at 6:46 pm #49622We did the split resort thing…. not a fan. I hate packing and unpacking and getting settled in etc. I prefer to stay at one place for the duration….. this is just me though. If it tickles your fancy, then by all means, do it.
September 21, 2017 at 7:55 pm #49627True. I would need to be creative with packing :|
September 22, 2017 at 9:02 am #49673I have a great idea! Disney needs to move your bags and put everything in the new room just like you had it in the old room. Wouldn’t that be cool – you come in and everything is just like you left it but in a new room! (or creepy, depending on how you look at it) I prefer cool!
September 22, 2017 at 9:11 am #49675I have a great idea! Disney needs to move your bags and put everything in the new room just like you had it in the old room. Wouldn’t that be cool – you come in and everything is just like you left it but in a new room! (or creepy, depending on how you look at it) I prefer cool!
I like that idea! Or at least if you could have your bags packed and they move them from one room to the next, like DME.
We are not big fans of packing and unpacking so we haven’t tried this. I might be willing to do it for a night to experience a posh resort we normally wouldn’t, but wouldn’t want to do it more than that. My wife is dead set against it.September 22, 2017 at 9:21 am #49676That sounds like a lot of fun! It will definitely take come creative packing and a little extra work with the logistics of it all but what a way to experience a lot of the World! I was forced to do this a little on my upcoming trip when we extended it by a couple days, but we’re only moving from the Yacht Club to the Dolphin so we can just walk there
September 22, 2017 at 9:44 am #49680Found that the proper description for this is “split-stay” Anyway, I remember arriving on some of our trips pretty late in the evening, in time to eat at the hotel bar. I dunno, seems like a waste of money to make our first night’s stay at a deluxe resort when we will only have time to eat and sleep. This would definitely be easier for one or two adults. It would definitely not be cost effective to buy a refillable mug :| It would be fun to make ADRs though….and tailor them to the area where we are staying.
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