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Thanks for the reminder of this program Granny. I need to message this info to my son, his FP days will open up next week if he chooses this.Kathy....wow, a stay in the CCV Cabins! If that doesn't impress your group, you need to check to see if they have a pulse!
Here's a map with the cabins.
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I've never stayed in the cabins, but I think I would pick from the red or blue circle areas if I booked a cabin. Basically, just trying to keep the walking distance fairly manageable.
Off the top of my head, I'd say this about the options:
Northern (red circle) cabins:
Pros: Closer to the boat dock. May be quieter than other cabins especially during EWP. I think these cabins should also have good MK fireworks views, especially as you get down to the end (closer to the monorail track).
Cons: Boat traffic all day long, boat whistles louder since it is closer to the dock? Maybe early morning boat whistles? Also, farther from bus stop. Can't see EWP from the cabins?
Southern (blue circle) cabins:
Pros: Closer to Geyser Point and the bus stop. Great view of EWP. Boat traffic not as pronounced though still significant, especially the FW/CR/WL lake boat.
Cons: EWP might blast you out of your socks from that distance! Farther from the boat dock than the north side cabins.
Really, I'm not sure that there is a huge benefit to one area versus the other. And if you do end up further out from the center, you will be closer to parking if you rent a car.
If you are worried about having a really long walk, the last cabin on the northern end is closer to the action than the last cabin on the southern end.
Those cabins are really amazing.
And if it interests you, you can also purchase additional FPs as part of booking the cabins (or Grand Villas) per this article: Grand Villas qualify to buy extra FPs
Per the article:
Back in January 2018, Walt Disney World quietly launched a test program which allowed select guests to purchase additional FastPasses during their stay. The perk was initially offered to guests staying in Club-level accommodations at Disney resorts--including the handful of DVC Club rooms at Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas--plus the watertop bungalows at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows and the Cascade Cabins at Disney's Copper Creek Villas & Cabins. For a fee of $50 per individual, per day, guests staying in eligible accommodations would receive three additional FastPasses booked up to 90 days prior to arrival. Multiple sources have confirmed that this perk is now being offered to guests staying in Grand Villas throughout Walt Disney World, including DVC Members booking those rooms with points. The additional FastPasses must be booked directly through Disney Signature Services. Guests wishing to purchase the addtional FastPasses must buy into the program for at least 3 days at a total cost of $150 per person ($50 per day times 3 days.) However there is no length-of-stay requirement and the 3 days do not have to be consecutive. Also, there is no mandate that all registered guests staying in the villa participate in the program.
I'm not sure I'd take advantage of buying more FPs for $150 per person for three days, but if it was a special trip it might be worth it. Enjoy your trip planning, Kathy!
The real value of these fastpasses is that not only are they booked 3 months out prior to arrival, beating everyone else to the timeslots, but that all 6 of your fastpasses (purchased 3 + normal 3) can be booked at the same time, and the purchased ones can be in separate parks from each other and all be tier 1.
I agree, that for those of us who go frequently the value is diminished and frankly I find figuring out what i want to fastpasses in the first place to be difficult. But for my son and his wife who don't often head over to Disney, it may be a good option.
I figure they're hiding a non-lakeview cabin for me somewhere!
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