Miffy
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Dec 13, 2002
Hi, fellow DISers,
I haven't stayed off-site in almost 20 years, but because of the new no-DND policy at WDW resorts, I'm looking for off-site options for an upcoming trip. I guess I'm still hoping that WDW will end this policy, but if they don't I want to have a backup ready--and booked.
I have limited time to research, and I was hoping perhaps someone on this board might know offhand if there are some places that fit these qualifications. For background, it's just my DH and myself. We spend a lot of time relaxing at the resort and enjoy the resort aspect of the vacation as much as the parks.
Here goes:
(1) Near WDW--and with either good shuttle transportion or so close that Uber-ing it every day would be affordable, say $25 or lower. We won't have a car.
(2) Quiet, i.e., not paper-thin walls as some of the Values at WDW have, and shielded from highway traffic noises too.
(3) Priced ~$300/night--or less, of course. We're going March 4-11. My WDW res at SSR is a little over $2K for the 7 nights.
(4) This is totally subjective, but the resort should be pretty and have a beautiful view. At SSR we've been fortunate to always get a water view and have had lovely woods-view rooms at WL. But whatever the view is at the off-site location, I don't want to look out over a parking lot or trash-disposal area or highway. And the interior of the room should be attractive as well. It doesn't have to be the Ritz! But not Motel 6. For other vacations, Motel 6 is fine, but, as I said, at WDW we use the resort as a big part of the trip.
(5) A balcony or patio.
(6) At least a fridge in the room. A full kitchen would be awesome, but not necessary. And laundry facilities on the premises, not necessarily in the room. I always do the laundry at least once on vacation.
(7) Places to walk. Not 100% necessary, but DH and I enjoy walking around, even when we're at walk-centric WDW. One of the fun things about staying at SSR is walking to DS and over to OKW--both really nice walks through well-done landscaping.
Any thoughts? If you've stayed in a place that meets most of these points, I'd love to hear about it. And I thank all of you in advance.
I haven't stayed off-site in almost 20 years, but because of the new no-DND policy at WDW resorts, I'm looking for off-site options for an upcoming trip. I guess I'm still hoping that WDW will end this policy, but if they don't I want to have a backup ready--and booked.
I have limited time to research, and I was hoping perhaps someone on this board might know offhand if there are some places that fit these qualifications. For background, it's just my DH and myself. We spend a lot of time relaxing at the resort and enjoy the resort aspect of the vacation as much as the parks.
Here goes:
(1) Near WDW--and with either good shuttle transportion or so close that Uber-ing it every day would be affordable, say $25 or lower. We won't have a car.
(2) Quiet, i.e., not paper-thin walls as some of the Values at WDW have, and shielded from highway traffic noises too.
(3) Priced ~$300/night--or less, of course. We're going March 4-11. My WDW res at SSR is a little over $2K for the 7 nights.
(4) This is totally subjective, but the resort should be pretty and have a beautiful view. At SSR we've been fortunate to always get a water view and have had lovely woods-view rooms at WL. But whatever the view is at the off-site location, I don't want to look out over a parking lot or trash-disposal area or highway. And the interior of the room should be attractive as well. It doesn't have to be the Ritz! But not Motel 6. For other vacations, Motel 6 is fine, but, as I said, at WDW we use the resort as a big part of the trip.
(5) A balcony or patio.
(6) At least a fridge in the room. A full kitchen would be awesome, but not necessary. And laundry facilities on the premises, not necessarily in the room. I always do the laundry at least once on vacation.
(7) Places to walk. Not 100% necessary, but DH and I enjoy walking around, even when we're at walk-centric WDW. One of the fun things about staying at SSR is walking to DS and over to OKW--both really nice walks through well-done landscaping.
Any thoughts? If you've stayed in a place that meets most of these points, I'd love to hear about it. And I thank all of you in advance.
