I've got a strange thought...
We've got ressies at the Grand Floridian 12/25-1/1 with a GREAT Ap rate of $239 vs. rack rate of $575. I can get HRH with a AAA discount for $165, but only 12/25-12/27; New Years is sold out.
My ultimate would be to stay at HRH for 2 nights, then go to GF. BUT...the AP rate for the GF is only good if it includes 12/25! I can't afford $575/night.
So...would it be Crazy to keep my 7 nights at the GF. We'll check in on the 25th and do the Disney Christmas thing (we have PS's and all). Go over and check into the HRH on the 26th (carrying an overnight bag), and use FOL access for that day. Stay at HRH that night. Use FOL for the next morning (to finish whatever we missed), and then head back to the GF.
Basically, it would cost me an extra $165 to have FOL access.
Now, we're not extremely wealthy people. But, we are already spending a few thousand on this trip. DH absolutely HATES crowds & DS's are 6 & 9...so, anything to help avoid crowds would be worth it!
I know crowds have not been all that big at USF/IOA as of late. But, I'm pretty sure that Christmas week will be different. Don't you think?
For those who have used FOL or have stayed during Christmas week, is my idea CRAZY? THanks! Sorry so Long!
We've got ressies at the Grand Floridian 12/25-1/1 with a GREAT Ap rate of $239 vs. rack rate of $575. I can get HRH with a AAA discount for $165, but only 12/25-12/27; New Years is sold out.
My ultimate would be to stay at HRH for 2 nights, then go to GF. BUT...the AP rate for the GF is only good if it includes 12/25! I can't afford $575/night.
So...would it be Crazy to keep my 7 nights at the GF. We'll check in on the 25th and do the Disney Christmas thing (we have PS's and all). Go over and check into the HRH on the 26th (carrying an overnight bag), and use FOL access for that day. Stay at HRH that night. Use FOL for the next morning (to finish whatever we missed), and then head back to the GF.
Basically, it would cost me an extra $165 to have FOL access.
Now, we're not extremely wealthy people. But, we are already spending a few thousand on this trip. DH absolutely HATES crowds & DS's are 6 & 9...so, anything to help avoid crowds would be worth it!
I know crowds have not been all that big at USF/IOA as of late. But, I'm pretty sure that Christmas week will be different. Don't you think?
For those who have used FOL or have stayed during Christmas week, is my idea CRAZY? THanks! Sorry so Long!