Originally Posted by
gumercindo
Thanks! What about transportation to and from the parks? Is either better/worse? From what I understand, kids eat free under 5 but older kids have access to a reasonably priced kid breakfast buffet? I believe the BC qualifies as a resort and the Aspire gives me $250 credit so wondering which one has access to better meal options?
As for upgrades, if I spring for a Disney view room, any chance I'd get upgraded from there? Is Disney room the highest level "standard" room before getting to suites or is a lazy river view a higher category room?
Everything about the hotel's bus is here:
LINK I found it to be extremely comfortable. But, at the end of a long/hot day, sometimes we just want to get back on our own power. We are annual pass holders, so we get free parking anyways.
The breakfast buffet at Signia Bonnet Creek is light-years ahead of the WA. The "kids eat free" thing is for any meal, if I remember correctly, but only at Harvest Bistro. The complementary cold buffet includes meats/cheeses, grits, fruits, etc. Remember, they're technically the same property, so you can access all of the dining options without walking outside. Signia's website lists many of the WA restaurants, and vice versa.
Yes, the $250 resort credit works here. You'll burn through it pretty quickly with poolside service :-)
Re: upgrades... both properties stick to the letter of the law. One category max. I would not expect any type of suite upgrade. In fact, there are several standard rooms above "Disney View" which are "high floor" and "deluxe room" which have no discernable differences from the room you're already in. I was put in a "deluxe" room on the top floor once and the only difference was that the room numbers said "Executive Floor" and there was cucumber water in the elevator lobby.