CalicoKat Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 1. Disney 7 day vacation including meals, value resort accomodations, park tickets included ? OR 2. Buy a new/used pop up camper and plan several trips to Jellystone Campgrounds, or the like, around the country? Incredibly, the price is about the same for both options once airfair for seven in option 1 is take into consideration. OR 3. stay-cation, again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangearrow Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Phew - that's a tough call. I love (and I mean LOVE) Disney - so if you haven't been in a while, it would be hard for me to vote the other way. lol However, if you're sure you'll actually DO the multiple trips of option 2 (as in, not buy the pop up camper, go on one trip and let it fizzle out afterwards), then option two provides a lot more bang for the buck - a lot of fun spread out over a longer period of time instead of all-at-once at Disney. My parents have a motorhome and I think our weekend trips with them are some of my kids' favorite memories. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 Phew - that's a tough call. I love (and I mean LOVE) Disney - so if you haven't been in a while, it would be hard for me to vote the other way. lol However, if you're sure you'll actually DO the multiple trips of option 2 (as in, not buy the pop up camper, go on one trip and let it fizzle out afterwards), then option two provides a lot more bang for the buck - a lot of fun spread out over a longer period of time instead of all-at-once at Disney. My parents have a motorhome and I think our weekend trips with them are some of my kids' favorite memories. :D we've never been to Disney--dh went as a kid. I've never been. We have gone RVing with my folks for a couple weeks at a time and they have been the best memories with the kids. The kids were little and they still talk about it fondly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I vote option no. 2, but that may be because we have been to Disney nearly every year since we married. Plus, I think several days of hiking, fishing and camping sounds like a blast, as long as I don't have to do it in this weather. Brrr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest halfpinthouse Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Oooo, option 2! As much as I'd like to take my kids to Disney one time in their life, I'd rather go camping many times. And this coming from someone who proclaimed she'd never go camping! We went for the first time last fall and were sold. Can't wait to go again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Mom Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 My dd is counting the days until ds is old enough for us to do the Disney trip, so I hear your struggle. However, that said, our best memories have been in our camper. Sometimes we'll drive up the road just 15 miles and camp for just one night just to get that "get-away" feeling. Roast some hot dogs and make some-mores, play some games before bed - can't beat it! I'm getting teary-eyed now thinking of the memories we've had in our camper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I vote option 2, like others said, if you will do it. My best memories growing up are from vacation in a pop-up. I've been to almost every national park west of Kansas. I've also been to Disney world three times. When I think of the joy of a real vacation the pop-up wins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lulubelle Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I might let your kids decide. That's a great deal of pressure for a parent. Kids sometimes have the best answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 so I'm a tad bit swayed that way. I love Disney and you and the kids have never been. So there is that. BUT I think you should go with option 2. You could take the pop-up to Disney, eventually. The campsites are cheaper than a hotel and I've heard they are very nice compared to other campgrounds. For some reason $35 for a site sticks in my head, but that may be a tent site. Got my Passporter - current edition so current prices - partial hookup is $43-45 (value season) to $82-84 (holiday season) all the way to a preferred campsite $62-64 (value) to $104-106 (holiday). So you could make it work, maybe not now, but at some point. You get more bang with the pop-up even if you don't go to Disney! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Can you combine the first two? Travel to Florida via pop-up instead of flying? Then spend one or two days at Disney. I think I remember that they have a campground on site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Can you combine the first two? Travel to Florida via pop-up instead of flying? Then spend one or two days at Disney. I think I remember that they have a campground on site. :iagree: I think this sounds like a great hybrid option. I hate parks, rides, lines, over priced things, and sensory overload - but we're likely headed to Disney this year. The military special is too great. BUT - that notwithstanding - I'd rather get a pop up and go tool around all over the place. I think it would be great fun to get an RV and spend a year on the road when we do American history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Alfred Academy Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 #2 Hands down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 We have done both of the first two, and we plan to combine them this summer. Why not drive to Disney and save alot of money? We live in Texas, and the drive was 2.5 days to Disney in Florida. The kids were 1,2,and5, and they were wonderful the whole trip. We saved several thousand in plane tickets vs. the $500 or so it cost in gas. Disney was incredible, but I had never been so it was all new to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 option #2. I think Disney is overrated. It's crowded and stressful. Camping is usually relaxing and slow paced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommylaw Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 #2! Disney would be a one time deal. The camper would last for years and years. The last time we were at Disney my kids asked if we could skip the parks and visit the beach for the day. I don't think we will go back for a very long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missplacedalaskan Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Definitely #2. We are RV'ers...have a hard side travel trailer that we tow around the country. We have been able to go so many places and see so much of America & Canada because we have our "accomodations" with us. One thing I LOVE about the trailer is I know how clean it is! I know the sheets & towels are clean! I also love that we save $$ on food because we plan it and bring it with us. The kids love that part because they get to choose "special" meal items....things that we don't normally buy/prepare at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I assume you're talking about Disney World, not Disneyland. As much as I love Disneyland (and I'm sure I would love Disney World, too) I would say do the camper. Of course, I've been to Disneyland over 30 times so doing something else would be ok :D, but ITA that your travel vacation would be a once-in-a-lifetime event, while Disney World will still be waitng for a future visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datmama4 Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I would never choose to go to Disney over camping. I am one of those people who would rather camp dozens of times with my family than fight the crowds at a commercial theme park. Any park, not just Disney. Quiet woods/hiking/exploring over expensive/crowds/overstimulation any day of the week! Lynda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I'd go for option 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in SC Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 1. Disney 7 day vacation including meals, value resort accomodations, park tickets included ? OR 2. Buy a new/used pop up camper and plan several trips to Jellystone Campgrounds, or the like, around the country? Incredibly, the price is about the same for both options once airfair for seven in option 1 is take into consideration. OR 3. stay-cation, again. Just to reiterate the overwhelming majority vote you've already received - the moments we've spent camping with our kids are invaluable. Camping offers quality time as a family unlike any other vacation we've ever taken! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Disney!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Camper means I have to cook..Disney means we eat out. No brainer for me!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2att Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Disney!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Camper means I have to cook..Disney means we eat out. No brainer for me!!!! ITA with this--love Disney, hate camping, 'nuff said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica in PA Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 ITA with this--love Disney, hate camping, 'nuff said. :iagree:It is a lot of money to spend on one trip, but Disney is my favorite place, so it would be worth it to me. Any opportunity to go to Disney World, I'd take it! But you know your own family best... are you all more a camping family or more a Disney-type family? I think most families probably lean more toward one or the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdie Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I grew up in So. Cal. so we went to Disneyland about once a year. We also tent camped all over California and the Pacific Northwest. I would take the pop-up trailer over Disney. I have such great memories of climbing enormous granite rocks, making forts with driftwood on the beach, campfire talks, afternoon hikes and collecting rocks and agates. I loved those moments. Disney is great, but nature is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 . . . I vote for that. Your other option certainly makes more sense in many ways, but I would opt for the once-in-a-lifetime thing before your kids get too old to want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2boys Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 1. Disney 7 day vacation including meals, value resort accomodations, park tickets included ? OR 2. Buy a new/used pop up camper and plan several trips to Jellystone Campgrounds, or the like, around the country? Incredibly, the price is about the same for both options once airfair for seven in option 1 is take into consideration. I vote to drive to Disney World. I don't know where you are in the Midwest, but we drove there from Ohio several years ago and saved on plane fare. My boys, who at the time were just-turned-8 and almost 4 years old, loved Disney. But, we aren't a camping family so I would never buy a pop-up. I think there is something really special about a Disney vacation with young kids. There is definitely a window of time, in my mind, after which they have outgrown all the Magic Kingdom characters and such. It was important to me to go to Disney when my kids would still be excited about meeting Mickey Mouse, kwim? We plan to take them again when they are older, but it won't be as special as going when they were young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coralloyd Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 We've done the Disney trip and the Tent trailer/RV thing. I'd choose the RV. If your goal is to spend quality time as family this is the way to go. Disney is GO, GO, GO. If you have younger children 6 and under, Disney is very tiring, and frustrating (thankfully we didn't take the baby :tongue_smilie:). My girls were scared with many of the rides. After we went on "Frog and Toad" ( I forgot how scary it is :blush:); they questioned us at each ride "Is this one scary Momma?". They ended up enjoying the outdoor climbing attractions best (Brother Bear Redwood Creek, Tarzan's Treehouse, Tom Sawyers Island). This is what they enjoy when we camp (climbing, hiking, exploring etc.)! Until they are older and can handle standing in line, walking all day, aren't so impressionable, and can go on all the rides, we will not be going back. For now we have an RV, we used to have a tent trailer. Recently we went to the Grand Canyon in the RV. This was a lot of fun! The whole family enjoyed this, even to baby got to go this time :). We could do things in our own time, and way. We also saved a lot of money on food, because we didn't eat out. An RV/tent trailer can be used over and over again for family fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Disney, hands down. The camper is more work than vacation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 we're approx. 1600 miles north of Orlando, FL. That would be about 2.5 days to drive there, X number days at Disney, and 2.5 days to drive home. We did talk about doing a hybrid vacation. The size of our family limits our resort options to a value suite at $3600 or a Cabin at the Wilderness Resort for $3900. (park tickets, meal plan, magic express to/from airport, insurance, and resort fees) + we still have to buy 4 airline tickets even though we have air miles for at least 3 tickets. Last night I found used popups (2008, and 2003) that sleep 8 for $3500 - $4000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxxxxxxx Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 My vote is camping. You will make such memories and grow closer together as a family. We've been camping for 8 years and hardly ever been to the same place twice. National and State parks are the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2boys Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 we're approx. 1600 miles north of Orlando, FL. That would be about 2.5 days to drive there, X number days at Disney, and 2.5 days to drive home. We did talk about doing a hybrid vacation. The size of our family limits our resort options to a value suite at $3600 or a Cabin at the Wilderness Resort for $3900. (park tickets, meal plan, magic express to/from airport, insurance, and resort fees) + we still have to buy 4 airline tickets even though we have air miles for at least 3 tickets. Last night I found used popups (2008, and 2003) that sleep 8 for $3500 - $4000. In that case, I change my vote. Buy the pop-up. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karenciavo Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Fort Wilderness Campground is a lot of fun if you ever do decide to make the trip in an RV (or stay in the cabins.) There is horse back riding, a petting zoo, nightly outdoor movie/sing-a-long with smores and Chip and Dale. You can rent water craft to ride around the lake, rent bikes, ride a Segway, walk trails, and more I'm forgetting. They are rehabbing the main pool adding a water slide, a hot tub, and other fun water features, or so my little Disney birdies tell me. I'm ready to go myself. :auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMe Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 This may or may not help you. I hate Disney. I hate the prices, I hate the crowds. I'd go for the pop-up camper. But a heads up. Make sure you use it otherwise it becomes a great home for vermin. There's just so much more out there than "disney". I vote for camping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 The trips we've taken to "destinations" have always left us more tired than rejuvenated. On the other hand, camping has always produced great memories and relaxation (think taking a hike in the cool of the morning, then hanging out on an uncrowded beach for the afternoon, then making s'mores by the campfire at night). A camper or pop-up makes it so easy to just take off- you can even have all the camping clothes in there ready to go. Just grab some food and you're gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerstonemom Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Me, too.....I say do them both! As I read all of the posts I thought that each answer was valid. So why not get a used pop-up and head to Florida? We were just to Disney this past summer with my ENTIRE family and it was a blast!!!!! I will always remember that trip! We were there for the one week deal and stayed at the Animal Kingdom Lodge...incredible! We even took the children to the beach one day and saw jellyfish swimming among us. Everyone, and I mean everyone, had the time of their life! Camping is also something we do as a family every summer. The memories we have doing this are endless and every time we go we tell stories about times before. It would be fun to hear what you decide to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just a Jen in Mississippi Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 We went to Disney one year ago and stayed at a value resort with the meal plan. I hated it.....just hated it. Felt like I threw money down the toilet and I still feel sick about that. So, buy something you can keep! I sure wish we had used that money for new flooring in my house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 we did disney last year. it was the best vacation we ever had. if I had the money we'd be doing it again now (we went exactly one year ago). My dc have multiple allergies, plus celiac. Disney accomodated--to the point older dc could go and get meals on their own. I have not had a week where I didn't think about food in 7 years. Vacations require me to really think about food because we have to figure out where we can or where we can get gluten free supplies to cook. Disney did all the thinking. I have a child with a significant disability. Disney accomodated. They gave a special pass and it made the trip fantastic for him. My oldest dc is a young teen with all the needs of "freedom". With the multipark pass and Disney bus system he could start the day with us and then go out on his own, without us worrying. There's only so many places Disney transit goes, but ds felt really independent. Each of my dc needs something completely different. Disney did that. Dd got thrill rides. Oldest ds got find his favorite thing--Norway (who knew?). Youngest got cuddle time with characters. Now, if I'd never been to Disney, I'd have a hard time deciding, but now that I've been it's a no brainer. I love the idea of RVing. Maybe I'll get to do it w/o kids one day. But if I'm going to take the time to plan and the expense to go I need to know I can relax. Our family's life in general is hard. Disney would be definite go for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 1. Disney 7 day vacation including meals, value resort accomodations, park tickets included ? OR 2. Buy a new/used pop up camper and plan several trips to Jellystone Campgrounds, or the like, around the country? Incredibly, the price is about the same for both options once airfair for seven in option 1 is take into consideration. OR 3. stay-cation, again. Well, another option might be to tent-camp across the country and spend just a couple of days at Disneyland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Wow, I don't think I could let my child go off on their own like that! But, it sounds like it worked out well for your family! I grew up in Southern CA and went to Disneyland about a million times! That and Knotts Berry Farm were the places we went for school and chruch trips. We went to Universal Studios a few times too, and Magic Mountain....But mostly Disney. I loved going, and I've wanted to take my children, since they've never been. Yet, my family went tent camping a LOT while I was growing up, and those are some of my most special memories! It's really a family connection time, which was always very special for me. So this would be a hard choice! I think that living where we are, where it rains a lot, we wouldn't enjoy the camping as much, so may not make the investment worth it. Yet, in my heart that's what I would want to do! Then I'd try to fit in a drive and camp trip to Disney sometime, as others have mentioned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnetteB Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 We love to camp. Even the years that we can't get away, we pitch the tent out back for the month of July and let the kids camp under the stars. The kids loved Yellowstone and beach camping the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 we did disney last year. it was the best vacation we ever had. if I had the money we'd be doing it again now (we went exactly one year ago). My dc have multiple allergies, plus celiac. Disney accomodated--to the point older dc could go and get meals on their own. I have not had a week where I didn't think about food in 7 years. Vacations require me to really think about food because we have to figure out where we can or where we can get gluten free supplies to cook. Disney did all the thinking. I have a child with a significant disability. Disney accomodated. They gave a special pass and it made the trip fantastic for him. My oldest dc is a young teen with all the needs of "freedom". With the multipark pass and Disney bus system he could start the day with us and then go out on his own, without us worrying. There's only so many places Disney transit goes, but ds felt really independent. Each of my dc needs something completely different. Disney did that. Dd got thrill rides. Oldest ds got find his favorite thing--Norway (who knew?). Youngest got cuddle time with characters. Now, if I'd never been to Disney, I'd have a hard time deciding, but now that I've been it's a no brainer. I love the idea of RVing. Maybe I'll get to do it w/o kids one day. But if I'm going to take the time to plan and the expense to go I need to know I can relax. Our family's life in general is hard. Disney would be definite go for us. Please elaborate on how disney helped with the food allergy meal planning piece. This is a concern. I totally undid my ADAH-sa kid over New Year by allowing juice boxes (100% Juice) for the weekend as a treat. It's taken 2 weeks to get her back under control again in many ways. This is a concern and does play a part in our decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelanieMac Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 There is a campground at Disney... That being said, I grew up with a pop up camper and a family of Disney World lovers (we were there on its 6th day of being opened). I have horrible memories of all of that camping! I hated it. My brother liked it, though. I would ask the kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 None of the above. Sorry. I detest Disney. I detest camping and would never wish to own one of those things. I would go to a ski resort or off to a beach somewhere to relax. :) A cruise to the bahamas even... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 No! New York is where I'd rather STAY. I get allergic smelling HAY. I just adore a penthouse VIEW. Dah-ling I love you...but give me PARK AVENUE!!! :D Bill (who'd also settle for Paris :tongue_smilie:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Disney for me. Go at a low crowd, moderate temp time of year, and it's *wonderful*. Camping would be fun, but *work* for you. Fly in, take Disney's Magical Express (free and they gather your checked luggage for you, so it shows up magically in your room later on), the Dining Plan means you never have to cook... It's just so *easy*. But I love Disney. And I have no affinity for camping. (Especially not in a "camper". If I'm going to camp, I want to hike in and set up my site and all that... I don't "get" camper and car camping...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 No! New York is where I'd rather STAY.I get allergic smelling HAY. I just adore a penthouse VIEW. Dah-ling I love you...but give me PARK AVENUE!!! :D Bill (who'd also settle for Paris :tongue_smilie:) WHAT? Green Acres is the place to be Farm livin' is the life for me Land spreadin' out so far and wide.... Keep Manhattan, just give me that countryside!:001_smile: I vote go to Disney and Manhattan, and camp on the beach and in the country!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 No! New York is where I'd rather STAY.I get allergic smelling HAY. I just adore a penthouse VIEW. Dah-ling I love you...but give me PARK AVENUE!!! :D Bill (who'd also settle for Paris :tongue_smilie:) The chores! The stores! Fresh air! Times Square! You are my wife! Good bye, city life! Green Acres we are there! Bah-dum bum! Chelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katemary63 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 If your kids have never been to Disney - take them. It is child abuse not to take them at least once during childhood. JK! We went once with the older kids - just once. But we all loved it. It was the funnest time we have ever had as a family. Animal Kingdom is the BOMB!!! My husband was dreading Disney - he HATES crowds and lines and heat etc. We went in Jan. We had fantastic weather (yes it was cooler at night but still warm enough to swim in our hotel's heated pool.) We had NO LINES FOR ANYTHING! OMG it was out of this world. My DH had a blast and would go back in a heart beat. FYI - we were exhausted by the time we got back! Buy "The Unofficial Guide To Walk Disney World". It is awesome. We stayed off park and rented a car. It was easy peasy. Having said that, if my kids had been to Disney at least once, I would do the camping trip. Camping is a blast too and would be MY personal choice for a vaccation. We camp with our horses and ride all day! Have fun which ever way you go! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Most nights I would say go for #2. But tonight I was online searching out info about WDW because my bros and sil to be are planning to get married in the park , and WOW is all I can say, I am so excited to not only get to WDW but also the surrounding attractions of dolphin cove, sea world and Busch(sp?) gardens. Apr/May 2010 can not get her fast enough in my books. Now for me aside from staying at my grandma's in BC as a kid in the summer for 2 weeks each year I have never left my province, let alone gone to anywhere near as huge as WDW. If given a choice between the 2 I would chose the disney vacation because I would likely never get another. I have not had a vacation since I was 14 which is the last time I went to my grandma's with my folks, after that they left me behind, so a dream trip yup I'd take it. Typically though I would say the camper is the better value, and provides more opportunities for future vacations, even just for a weekend for the whole family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 (edited) We are 1300 miles from Orlando (we have family in FL) & it only takes us 23 hours to get there. I am thinking get the camper and do WDW on the cheap, in the camper, when you feel like it, if you ever feel like it. The value resorts, with AAA are like 89/night. And it will be even cheaper in the pop up to camp there. The Wilderness area is very relaxing. Don't forget to tack on insurance for the pop up as well. We've gone to Disney, and camped various places, and I don't know that a creative family *has* to choose one over the other--unless they hate one over the other...of course. :) Edited January 18, 2009 by LibraryLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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