Originally Posted By AuroraRose questions... My Aunt owns a timeshare she hardly uses and has gifted us with a stay at the above mentioned resort. While not one to look a gift horse in the mouth, i have several issues that make me hesitant to accept her gift. 1) I have never stayed "off property" before. I think i'm spoiled, because i can't help but think of all the minuses (is that a word) associated with this. two right off the top of my head: a)driving/parking b)not being able to go back and forth to my resort quickly/easily 2.) I have never been to disney when schools were out or it was really hot. we normally go october/november. the hottest i've ever been is the first weekend of SWW (May)--and i thought i was going to DIE. I hate the heat!! the trip is planned for the last week in june, first weekend in july. non-negotiable. that sounds really really hot, and again this brings to mind the whole hotel being so far away thing. But, it is a free (hotel) trip to disney. So any advice about staying off property, how hot it actually is, and what Cypress pointe II is like would be greatly appreciated. THANKS!
Originally Posted By WDWBoundAgain I have stayed at the Cypress Pointe Grand Resort just outside of DTD. If it is the same resort we loved it. Beautiful pools within short distance (I remember seeing 3)along with putt-putt, shuffle board, tennis and basketball. All recreation equipment supplied but you had to get it from the main house. Our room was clean with a huge roman tub.
Originally Posted By RobinsonCrusoeEsq I felt the same way when we had to stay off property. My mother-in-law won us a week in Marriott's SomethingOrOther a traffic light away from SeaWorld. It was one of Marriott's Vacation Club condos. Anyway, I was afraid of staying off-grounds too, but found it to be great. Go for it and have a good time.
Originally Posted By AuroraRose thanks for the input Robinson, its going to be a huge step for me, but its supposed to be close. WDW--it is the same, they built a new section to sell as timeshares.
Originally Posted By WDWBoundAgain That must have been that part we stayed in because it was not at the main section. We loved it but since then have been spoiled by staying onsite. It's free so do not hesitate and save your money on the things in the parks you have always wanted (like a tour) to do or buy but never would.
Originally Posted By AuroraRose that's my Plan :0) it reaqlly is a good opportunity for us to do a few things we normally wouldn't do due to budget constraints, and if its blistering hot like we think it will be, we may just spend extra time at the water parks. the park hours should be longer too, allowing us to go later in the day after some of the heat dies down.
