Hi! We're going to Disney for the first time at the end of August, 2017, right before Labor Day. Kids are 7 and 9, older one wants to do everything Star Wars, younger one is into Frozen. The Epcot Food and Wine Festival starts August 31, which is a big draw for me.
My husband has been pushing for the Contemporary because of how close it is to Magic Kingdom, but I am beginning to think that we should opt for a hotel in the Epcot area, because of what we want to do. I also kind of love the idea of being on the boardwalk, and being able to walk around at night.
Cost is obviously a concern--as is the fact that I am getting used to the idea of us sharing a room for 5 nights! I am really torn about booking a room now vs waiting until the discounts for late August are released some time in April.
So, questions:
1) Tell me about the Epcot area. Do people really walk to the parks? What are the advantages/disadvantages of the different parks?
2) What is CBR like? It seems like it might be a good option for us? Can you walk from CBR to the boardwalk easily?
3) Am I totally insane to wait until late April to book? Should I book CBR now, and see if the prices on the Deluxes in the Epcot area will come down in 4 months? I have no idea what availability has typically looked like. My heart tells me that we'd be really happy at the Boardwalk Inn, but the price is just too much right now.
Thanks!
My husband has been pushing for the Contemporary because of how close it is to Magic Kingdom, but I am beginning to think that we should opt for a hotel in the Epcot area, because of what we want to do. I also kind of love the idea of being on the boardwalk, and being able to walk around at night.
Cost is obviously a concern--as is the fact that I am getting used to the idea of us sharing a room for 5 nights! I am really torn about booking a room now vs waiting until the discounts for late August are released some time in April.
So, questions:
1) Tell me about the Epcot area. Do people really walk to the parks? What are the advantages/disadvantages of the different parks?
2) What is CBR like? It seems like it might be a good option for us? Can you walk from CBR to the boardwalk easily?
3) Am I totally insane to wait until late April to book? Should I book CBR now, and see if the prices on the Deluxes in the Epcot area will come down in 4 months? I have no idea what availability has typically looked like. My heart tells me that we'd be really happy at the Boardwalk Inn, but the price is just too much right now.
Thanks!