Couldn't get POFQ

[JoDisney]

For a long weekend in early Nov., I could not get POFQ or even Riverside. I really do not like to get a deluxe in the colder months as it is not worth it if we cannot use the pools. What was available was POP. Do you think POP will do as we are interested in the F&W Festival really? There will only be the two of us. So it won't be a crowded room. OR should I go for Wilderness Lodge? It is a $400 difference. Just curious about your opinions.

[Ms. Mode]

We were at WL in August and loved it, never once had time for the pool. I would love to stay there in the cooler months too. There is just something so personal/special about the Deluxe Resorts...if you can afford it. :)

[BeccaO]

Wilderness Lodge is worth it!!! And what a fantastic month to stay there!!! All the fall decorations and the feel of the big lodge with the fire in the fireplace!!! Another plus is that Wilderness Lodge falls into the Deluxe category, but as far as price it is less expensive than the other deluxe resorts!! :thumbsup:

[MississippiDisneyFreak]

I agree with the other posters...Wilderness Lodge is the perfect resort for the colder months and we always go in December and my son swims...the pools are heated.

[RedSoxFan]

I would go with WL too. My daughter and niece used the pool last December at WL.:mickey:

[Madame Leona]

I'm a huge fan of Pop and of spending as little money as possible. If you are looking for resort time, I say go with WL. If you are looking for a place to just rest your head, and have a little extra spending money for F&W, go with Pop.

[buzznwoodysmom]

Keep in mind that early November may still be warm enough for some pool time. We've gone at all different times of the year, and I don't think we've had a single trip when we didn't use the pool at some point in the vacation. That said, if it is on the cool side, WL is the perfect resort to "come home" to in the cool evenings at WDW. We love staying at WL in the cooler months because there is something so warm and inviting about that lobby when its cold or raining outside. I think its well worth the extra money!

[Aurora]

They also have the hot tub at WL, so even if it's a bit cooler you still have that option.

[JoDisney]

I went with the WL and I got the last courtyard view with the queen beds and the FL resident discount. Thank you for your opinions.

[Mousemates]

great choice...bet you love it....especially going at the time of year when you will be there and it will cool down just enough at night for the ambiance of the WL to really take over. Its a fantastic resort.

[EeyoresBestFriend]

My sympathies, it would break my heart not to be able to go "home" to FQ! I probably wouldn't go . . . :D

I don't know if it is an issue for you or not, but the Values don't have hot tubs ( as another poster noted, I think).

I was not aware of that when we stayed there. Will be my one and only value time - I LOVE the hot tub for tired feet at the end of the day! :cloud9:

[MississippiDisneyFreak]

Congratulations! Have fun

[tdk316]

Forget WL, if you're going deluxe stay at the BC or BW instead! Super easy access to the F&W at Epcot. We stayed at BWV last year during the F&W and it was great to be able to walk back to resort at the end of the night instead of waiting for a bus or monorail.

Don't get me wrong we love WL, it was the first Disney resort we ever stayed at, but you just can't beat the ability to walk (or boat) to Epcot. That being said, it might be sold out... :blush:

[JoDisney]

BC and BW were never available upon the initial check at the FL discount rate.