Deluxe solo?

[Eeyore_lives]

I was just curious if there were solo travellers out there who have really splurged and done a solo trip at one of the deluxes... or do most folks take the less expensive option while travelling solo and stay at the values or moderates?

On one trip I travelled with two girlfriends and stayed at POR, but I've only stayed at the values while travelling solo due to the cost. I'd love to stay at a deluxe resort, but as a solo the prices seem a tad steep (this could be my Scottish blood showing through! ). I don't really know anyone who'd want to go on a trip to WDW, let alone on a deluxe trip to WDW - hence, the solo trips! So, most likely when I do stay at a deluxe it will be as a solo... just wondering if there were folks out there who've done a solo trip at a deluxe? If so, which one did you enjoy most as a solo?

Some day............

 

[scoutsmom99]

Eeyore,
I'm headed on my first solo trip in like 9 days! I really wanted to stay at a Deluxe, but it was just too expensive for me to foot the bill by myself this time! I'm thinking about a trip right around labor day or shortly after and it will probably be a solo trip unless I convince someone to go with me! I was thinking of doing a split stay at BC or YC and AKL! AKL has so much to do there and there are a lot of CMS that you can talk to at the various lookout points for the animals. I will just have to book my hotel start making monthly payments and crossing my fingers for AP rates!

 

[snwwhite]

I leave soon for my second solo trip. My first one I stayed at the Swan and loved it. This time I am splitting my stay between the Wilderness Lodge and Boardwalk Villas. I got an Ap rate of $109.00 for Wilderness Lodge and rented points from a DVC member for a studio at the Boardwalk. I'm staying 6 night deluxe for less than $800.00 total. Not too bad if you ask me. If you shop around, you can make it more affordable. Consider renting points and staying at one of the DVC properties.

 

[spiceycat]

I own at DVC - so for my non-DVC trips - it is definitely the value resorts....

 

[DVCconvert]

All of my solos have been and will be spent at Deluxe Hotels. I prefer the dining and transportation aspects at the deluxe hotels, more than I let the price worry me. That being said, have you ever considered renting points from a DVC member so you could stay at the BWV or VWL? those are intergrated into deluxes.

 

[TLinden16]

Welcome to the DIS, Eeyore Lives!

I have done solo trips to deluxe resorts three times (or more like two and half). The first time, I got an unbelievable rate at the Beach Club because I had been reservations to stay at the POFQ when they closed it for renovations, and I wound up paying around $130 for that stay. The second trip was a split stay with two nights at the CBR and three at the Boardwalk--cost me a lot of money but it was fun. The third trip was a week at the Swan.

I say if you are overly concerned about the money, consider splitting a stay, staying the first few nights at a value, and then cap it off with two or three nights at a Deluxe.

Karen

 

[Debi]

I've traveled solo many times to the Dolphin (love the convenience of walking to Epcot!) and one solo trip to AKL. I love both resorts, and, if your budget can afford it, I'd reccomend a deluxe solo trip in a heartbeat.

Have a great trip!

 

[kylara]

I just did a solo at the BWI back in Dec. and I loved it. Usually my solo trips are moderate resorts (or staying with friends in Orlando). But I have to admit, I didn't pay full price. A CM friend got me the CM discount at the resort and that made it more affordable.

If I had the budget, even if it might mean making it a day or two shorter, I would do a deluxe again.

For mods, I alway try to choose POFQ though.

 

[Dis Dude]

Doing my second solo trip to WDW this month -- JAN 18 thru JAN 25. Last trip I did the economical thing and stayed at a value resort -- AS Sports. Decided to splurge a bit this trip and have booked WL. Got the AP rate, so cost is not bad at all. Wanted someplace with a nicer pool since Typhoon Lagoon is closed for maintenance (and I really love that place!).

 

[PrincessCandaceMarie]

I too, have stayed at all of the resorts, and I think its what you want to do and where you want to stay....

 

[spiceycat]

OKW studio if you rent points from a DVC member for travel during Jan, Sept, Oct, most of Nov & Dec, will be $80 (at $10 a point) or $88 (at $11 a point).

the studios at VWL, BCV, BWV (preferred view) - will be $120 or $132 during the same time, however I really recommend these for solos - why - instead of 2 queen beds (OKW) - they have one queen bed and a double sleeper sofa - since you are a solo - this is a great setup for you. all have balconies.

however if cost is a problem stay at OKW (I certainly do!!!)

summer, spring break, Easter and the week before, May, Christmas to NY will all be more.

 

[Candace]

spiceycat points out the wonderful price you can get by renting DVC points from a member. ALSO, remember that the price for those points is a final price - no tax like you have to add on to a hotel rate (is it something like 12%?)