Wow such great info here. I just spent quite a bit of time scrolling and reading. Planning an 8 night stay right after Xmas this year. There will be 5 adults and 3 teenagers. Looks like SDR is the way for us to go. We are Magic Key holders in
Disneyland but it’s been 18 years since I’ve been to WDW and so much has changed!
It seems as if booking through Disney is more expensive With no real advantage other than perhaps being able to use gift cards to pay down a balance. Generally do you find booking through Marriott, Expedia or Amex travel is better? Besides price are there any other factors to consider when booking through one of these? im Gold Elite status but won’t rely on that for anything. Plan to book Swan with view and balcony (hoping the construction is complete).
Ive read a lot about room reservations dropping from MDE. If they drop does that effect park or dining reservations?
thanks so much. I’m sure I’ll have more questions as I move along the process. I’m a type A planner so I’m about to start my color coded spreadsheet