We always stay value, and when we go we have been staying at POP Century. I don't notice large groups like Cheerleaders or South American Tour Groups at POP as much as the All Stars. POP also has it's own buses so you wouldn't share with all 3 All Stars.
I think POP is a good compromise, still much cheaper than a moderate, but a bit better than the all stars in my opinion.
The 15's make the cheerleaders somewhat tolerable. The incessant chanting of the groups (15's) was mind-numbing. Then they just stop anywhere in the parks and sit, or they line jump...friends holding their spots in line. They were pushing people out of the way at Hollywood Studios...and the group leader holding the flag with the whistle or whatever was a joy. Freaking obnoxious.
I "think" the first 3 weeks of April are fairly "Cheerleader free" until Cheer and Dance Worlds makes the scene in late April.I'm planning a vacation for 2016. Does any one know when would be the best time to go between January and May? I want to avoid the 15s and the cheerleaders.
Great! Thanks so much for the advice. Have fun on the rest of your trip!I "think" the first 3 weeks of April are fairly "Cheerleader free" until Cheer and Dance Worlds makes the scene in late April.
I am here now and haven't seen any large groups-just a few youth bands,etc.
Cheer and Dance Worlds will begin arriving tomorrow(saw the first "sighting" today at DTD)-the CMs at my Hotel are already in "anticipation" of their arrival!lol
Thanks so much so for helpful info!!We were there at the time of the cheerleading Summit in 2013. We stayed at BLT and saw none of them. Didn't notice them in the parks much at all. No issues. We did need to plan around the private party one night at DHS but that was about it. We avoided WS in Epcot on the day the finals were held there. Really not a big deal at all to me and I was very worried about it leading up to the trip.
Cheer Worlds in 2016 are schedule for April 22-24. Summit is usually the next weekend but I believe that is Passover weekend.I'm planning a vacation for 2016. Does any one know when would be the best time to go between January and May? I want to avoid the 15s and the cheerleaders.