BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 From the Touring Plans Blog...What You Get for the Money – Resorts by Laurel Stewart on September 12, 2011 8 Comments Photo by Betsy Bates We are all about quantifiable data here at TouringPlans.com World Headquarters (located on an uncharted island in the South Pacific). There are many things you can’t quantify about a Disney resort. The adventure of an African game reserve versus the cozy romance of a Pacific Northwest lodge. The convenience of 24-hour Dole Whip versus sushi with a view of Wishes. Rubik’s Cube versus a frighteningly large cowboy boot. Theming and location aside, you can absolutely quantify the amount of space you get when you book the different categories of onsite resorts at Walt Disney World. Not content to merely give you, our readers, a chart of the room dimensions, we decided to see how the relative square footage of the three resort categories compare when you drop them on top of each other. One trip to Home Depot later, we were ready to map it out. It was a nice sunny day here in the South Pacific as we taped out our driveway (where we store our, uh, canoe), dragged out some furniture and suitcases, and threw down some sheets to show the size of two full sized beds (we know that all Deluxe and most Moderate resorts have queens at this point). As you can see, there is a substantial difference between the size of a value room and a deluxe room. So how does it play out when you run the numbers? You pay 2.7 times more per square foot for a deluxe room than a value. (We used rack rates for value season – weekdays – for our comparison, deluxe prices based on the Epcot area resorts.) What do you think? Is the price for a more convenient location, nicer furnishings, and better amenities worth it? Are you surprised by the numbers? Will you always stay at your favorite resort, no matter what? How many Volkswagens can you fit in a Disney resort room?http://blog.touringplans.com/2011/09/12/what-you-get-for-the-money-resorts/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Neat comparison!!I guess it's hard to figure out price per square foot at the Fort!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ImDownWithDisney 342 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Neat comparison!!I guess it's hard to figure out price per square foot at the Fort!!x2!I think our 5'er is around 400 sq ft with all of the slides out. We generally pay around $80 a night. That's $0.20 per sq ft. Fort Wilderness FTW! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 I think it's a neat comparison too.But, I call BS about the 24 hour Dole Whip availability statement.I assume that's a reference to Captain Cooks at the Poly.It isn't open 24 hours.Is it?TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 I'm finding conflicting info. Some says it IS open 24 hours and some says they close at 11pmOh Lou!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 I'm finding conflicting info. Some says it IS open 24 hours and some says they close at 11pmOh Lou!!!!!Thanks for checking on this Monique.I say Disney is to cheap to pay someone to man the cash register overnight.I know they serve the CS restaurants at the Contemporary and AKL at around midnight nightly. I doubt that they keep the Poly's open 24 hours.I'd like to know, though, as this may be a good place to stop after a 3 am EMH at the MK.TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 I'd like to know, though, as this may be a good place to stop after a 3 am EMH at the MK.Agreed!! Would be nice to have a Dole Whip "night cap" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roller ... aka Ed 351 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 I'd like to know, though, as this may be a good place to stop after a 3 am EMH at the MK.TCDAgreed!! Would be nice to have a Dole Whip "night cap"Take the Dole Whip back to the Fort and add a 'splash' of coconut rum ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Take the Dole Whip back to the Fort and add a 'splash' of coconut rum ...GENIUS!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCTigerCock 171 Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Take the Dole Whip back to the Fort and add a 'splash' of coconut rum ...Why not take the bottle/bucket/cup of coconut rum and add a splash of Dole Whip? :popcorn: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Even MORE genius!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 I recently (on 9/24/11) confirmed that the self-serve Dole Whip machine at Captain Cook's in the Polynesian Resort is open 24 hours a day.The restaurant and beverage island is open 24 hours a day. Menu choices are limited after midnight, but they do have hot food, including flatbread.TCD PureTcrazy...rita 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 I recently (on 9/24/11) confirmed that the self-serve Dole Whip machine at Captain Cook's in the Polynesian Resort is open 24 hours a day.The restaurant and beverage island is open 24 hours a day. Menu choices are limited after midnight, but they do have hot food, including flatbread.TCDThanks for checking that out, it is nice to know that there is somewhere nearby to grab a bite at night! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted October 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 I recently (on 9/24/11) confirmed that the self-serve Dole Whip machine at Captain Cook's in the Polynesian Resort is open 24 hours a day.The restaurant and beverage island is open 24 hours a day. Menu choices are limited after midnight, but they do have hot food, including flatbread.TCDThanks TCD! That is VERY good news indeed!!!I may just have to make a middle-o-the-night run just to say I had a Dole Whip at 3am. :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 Thanks TCD! That is VERY good news indeed!!!I may just have to make a middle-o-the-night run just to say I had a Dole Whip at 3am. :rofl2:Let me know when, I'll go with you :jumpforjoy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted October 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 Yes!! Ok, we gotta squeeze this in over Halloween.I'll drive - you can ride shot gun!...ain't gonna be no Disney transport that late at night - unless Lou "borrows" a bus and picks us up. >:D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 Yes!! Ok, we gotta squeeze this in over Halloween.I'll drive - you can ride shot gun!...ain't gonna be no Disney transport that late at night - unless Lou "borrows" a bus and picks us up. >:DI love it when a plan comes together :heartsmiley: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 Me too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted October 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Rita - you coming on our late night dole whip run?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Rita - you coming on our late night dole whip run??Heck Yeah, y'all ain't leaving me behind! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Yay!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted October 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Sweet! My truck holds 5... 6 if we have a few wee people (which would not be me).Anyone else?oh... 9 if 3 of you don't mind riding in dog crates :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scooterminnie...paula 20 Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Add me on the dole whip run, please, pretty please!! I have never had one. My first one at 3 am. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Total Joker ... TJ 203 Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 I'll throw the third row in mine we can hold 8 total! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCTigerCock 171 Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 So who is driving and who is taking the rum and tequila? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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