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I get where you're coming from, but don't we have to take the transportation into account when we're calling something "nicer?" It's just so awesome to not have to worry about driving anywhere the entire time I'm on vacation. The value of that is rather high for me. This will be our first time in one of the value resorts, so maybe I'll have a different opinion when we get back, but I just don't see how you can beat that Disney bus system.

Yes, but we also have to take into account other things at the value hotels. You don't get to forget that. There are chain hotels over by Downtown Disney that I can get gov rate on that I would much rather stay at that gives me Disney transport and magic hours. I dislike Disney's value resorts.

I tend to stay more with family more often though. We usually try to stay at the nicer resorts when we want to treat ourselves to more Disney time.

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Posted by ell_13

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Posted on 11/6/17 at 1:36 pm to Dam Guide

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There are chain hotels over by Downtown Disney that I can get gov rate on that I would much rather stay at that gives me Disney transport and magic hours. I dislike Disney's value resorts.

I'm with you here. Those resorts are technically still on Disney property, too. And while they don't use Disney transportation, they have their own shuttles that run almost as frequently. Another thing about the buses at the All-Star resorts is the single stop for a relatively large resort. So buses can be very crowded and can even lead to waiting for a second bus on busy days/times.

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Posted by imjustafatkid

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Posted on 11/6/17 at 1:51 pm to Dam Guide

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Yes, but we also have to take into account other things at the value hotels. You don't get to forget that. There are chain hotels over by Downtown Disney that I can get gov rate on that I would much rather stay at that gives me Disney transport and magic hours. I dislike Disney's value resorts.

Do those resorts give you the 60 day fastpass window also? Are there other things other than their own shuttles and offering magic hours that should be taken into account?

I guess I'll find out on All-Star Movies. The only folks I've heard knock those hotels are all in this thread, but I'm pretty excited about it. It looks awesome from everything I've seen online. I've stayed in a great many hotels in the Orlando area, and I'm just not seeing the downside here. Maybe something will change my mind while I'm down there.

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