Tell me why you will only stay on site?

[JRocker]

Everything that has been said, especially the total immersion factor.

And.

It is always a gamble staying at a chain hotel, regardless of the brand name. And being a camper, it is even more of a gamble...

Can't remember if this has happened at any of the other resorts I've stayed at, but when I drive into Fort Wilderness, the guard at the gate almost always offers two words that makes the whole family grin:

Welcome Home

49 More Days

[Mickey91]

Because we did it once. Once is all it takes. You don't realize it until you decide the next time to save money and stay off site. Mistake. Depressing. Feel disconnected to everything and totally left out of the fun and magic. Had no idea that it would be that way. Now, if you have never stayed onsite before, you don't know what you are missing, so it is okay. But once you do...

[DisneyorBust]

As others have stated, you are totally immersed in the "Magic". I love the convenience of the various options; Monorail (favorite), busses and watercraft available.
When I am on a WDW vacation, I like the fact that the 'real' world is left behind and staying on-site helps in that regard.
I also like the convenience of DME, it has worked well for us.

[forever a child]

First time DD and I stayed on site we were hooked.

I couldn't imagine any other way of doing Disney! I don't want to drive on my vacation! I like having CM take care of my purchases to get them to our hotel room. It is "magical" both in Parks and outside of parks!

Also, we have met a lot of great people to talk with from ALL over the world while waiting for buses to and from parks and while riding on buses as well as waiting in lines. We all love Disney so we always have that in common to chat about!

I dont think DD realizes that you don't HAVE to stay on site to go to Disney!? I cant imagine what the traffic lines must be like to get to WDW. I have seen it a couple of times on the interstate and I don't want the hassle!

[Daddy Mouse]

1. You do not have to drive anywhere if you do not want to. You can have a cocktail(s) and not worry about DUI
2. ADR's at 90 + 10
3. You don't have to get into traffic with that are at least as tired as you and wanting to leave.
4. Disney ambiance
5. Disney Ambiance

[pamickeys]

once we leave Pit Intl airport, I "REFUSE" to drive a vehicle, I'm on vacation, and I want other people to drive ME.

[diz_girl]

I will only stay on-site because...I'm spoiled.

Way back during my first trip, in the olden days, the only place to stay was on-site and only on the monorail line, unless you were a golfer or camper, which my mother did not do. So it's the only way I've ever known to stay at WDW. I've actually never stayed at a non-MK resort either. If I ever do stay beyond the MK resorts, it will have to be a split stay.

I just love that you are in the magic for the entire stay. You don't have to 'go' to Disney every morning, you are already there.