Tacozilla!
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I don't have receipts from 25 years ago when we rented, but it was not nearly as expensive as what I posted. A campsite for an RV which included water, electricity was about $25 a night, and if you wanted sewer, it was another $10, if available. That translates to about $65 today.
I think I recall paying about $1200 for a week's rental of a Class-A. The first 500 miles were included, after that there was a fee which I forget.
Of course, at that time gas was a lot cheaper, so filling it up wasn't outrageous, even at 7-8 mpg.
All in all, we ended up with a week's vacation for about $3K - two adults and 4 kids.
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The appeal of an RV extends only so far as it gives me more amenities and at least some separation of space than a standard hotel room. When the costs exceed the cost of getting a suite or renting an AirBnB, the appeal is gone.
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The appeal of an RV extends only so far as it gives me more amenities and at least some separation of space than a standard hotel room. When the costs exceed the cost of getting a suite or renting an AirBnB, the appeal is gone.
@LuFins-Dad yes.
It became a real hassle to rent as the kids got older. So much stuff to pack, getting ready to roll to the next destination, etc all became a real hassle. Some rentals will give you linens and cookware (for a fee, of course), but, you're basically packing up a small house and taking it on the road.
As far as privacy, space, goes, it becomes a real hassle with 3 kids, let alone 4. People are tripping over each other, etc. Remember, a 35 foot RV probably only has about 200 square feet of living space - we rented before bump-outs became common, I should add.
At the end, we decided it was easier, cheaper, just to book a suite at a nice resort in Cheddarland. And, you didn't have to cook, LOL.
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Let's combine two of 89th's planned vacations, Disneyworld and an RV:
You can rent this for a week at $1160 - https://www.korvrental.com/eagle-312bh-luxury-travel-trailer-38
The campsite at Fort Wilderness is $744 for 6 nights... So basically $1900 for a week. That's actually not too bad.
Now take into account that I can rent a 1-bedroom villa onsite https://disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/destinations/list/florida/animal-kingdom-villas-jambo/points-rooms/#default=1/0/0/1/ from one of the Disney Vacation Club Members for $2400 - https://dvcrequest.com/
The Brad
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Let's combine two of 89th's planned vacations, Disneyworld and an RV:
You can rent this for a week at $1160 - https://www.korvrental.com/eagle-312bh-luxury-travel-trailer-38
The campsite at Fort Wilderness is $744 for 6 nights... So basically $1900 for a week. That's actually not too bad.
Now take into account that I can rent a 1-bedroom villa onsite https://disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/destinations/list/florida/animal-kingdom-villas-jambo/points-rooms/#default=1/0/0/1/ from one of the Disney Vacation Club Members for $2400 - https://dvcrequest.com/
@LuFins-Dad that’s certainly one way of looking at it.
However you have to consider the cost of transportation to get to Disney World. Gas ain’t cheap. Also, you have to consider the cost of food. In an RV you’ll probably be cooking, whereas at a hotel, you have to eat at a restaurant.
And of course if you’re staying at a hotel, somebody makes the beds for you! And, you don’t have to do the dishes.
edit to add: you’re going to need a serious vehicle to tow that kind of trailer also
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@LuFins-Dad that’s certainly one way of looking at it.
However you have to consider the cost of transportation to get to Disney World. Gas ain’t cheap. Also, you have to consider the cost of food. In an RV you’ll probably be cooking, whereas at a hotel, you have to eat at a restaurant.
And of course if you’re staying at a hotel, somebody makes the beds for you! And, you don’t have to do the dishes.
edit to add: you’re going to need a serious vehicle to tow that kind of trailer also
@George-K said in Tacozilla!:
@LuFins-Dad that’s certainly one way of looking at it.
However you have to consider the cost of transportation to get to Disney World. Gas ain’t cheap. Also, you have to consider the cost of food. In an RV you’ll probably be cooking, whereas at a hotel, you have to eat at a restaurant.
And of course if you’re staying at a hotel, somebody makes the beds for you! And, you don’t have to do the dishes.
The RV rental service I picked is based in Kissimmee and specifically rents to Fort Wilderness and the price includes delivery to Ft. Wilderness, set up, and pick up. So RV or Villa, you still have the same transportation costs.
The Villa also has the fully stocked kitchen. So you have the whole cooking vs eating out thing covered, too.
The Brad
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@George-K said in Tacozilla!:
@LuFins-Dad that’s certainly one way of looking at it.
However you have to consider the cost of transportation to get to Disney World. Gas ain’t cheap. Also, you have to consider the cost of food. In an RV you’ll probably be cooking, whereas at a hotel, you have to eat at a restaurant.
And of course if you’re staying at a hotel, somebody makes the beds for you! And, you don’t have to do the dishes.
The RV rental service I picked is based in Kissimmee and specifically rents to Fort Wilderness and the price includes delivery to Ft. Wilderness, set up, and pick up. So RV or Villa, you still have the same transportation costs.
The Villa also has the fully stocked kitchen. So you have the whole cooking vs eating out thing covered, too.
@LuFins-Dad said in Tacozilla!:
The RV rental service I picked is based in Kissimmee and specifically rents to Fort Wilderness and the price includes delivery to Ft. Wilderness, set up, and pick up.
That's impressive, actually.
But, I have to agree with @Mik on this one - having done it half a dozen times, gimme a hotel.
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@LuFins-Dad said in Tacozilla!:
The RV rental service I picked is based in Kissimmee and specifically rents to Fort Wilderness and the price includes delivery to Ft. Wilderness, set up, and pick up.
That's impressive, actually.
But, I have to agree with @Mik on this one - having done it half a dozen times, gimme a hotel.
@George-K said in Tacozilla!:
@LuFins-Dad said in Tacozilla!:
The RV rental service I picked is based in Kissimmee and specifically rents to Fort Wilderness and the price includes delivery to Ft. Wilderness, set up, and pick up.
That's impressive, actually.
But, I have to agree with @Mik on this one - having done it half a dozen times, gimme a hotel.
I agree on both counts, but having a separate suite/bedroom can be a lifesaver with kids.
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@George-K said in Tacozilla!:
@LuFins-Dad said in Tacozilla!:
The RV rental service I picked is based in Kissimmee and specifically rents to Fort Wilderness and the price includes delivery to Ft. Wilderness, set up, and pick up.
That's impressive, actually.
But, I have to agree with @Mik on this one - having done it half a dozen times, gimme a hotel.
I agree on both counts, but having a separate suite/bedroom can be a lifesaver with kids.
@LuFins-Dad said in Tacozilla!:
I agree on both counts, but having a separate suite/bedroom can be a lifesaver with kids.
Yes, I've learned that lesson well. Just having a separate space that is somewhat cut off from the noise/light, so your toddler can sleep, is priceless.
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Let's combine two of 89th's planned vacations, Disneyworld and an RV:
You can rent this for a week at $1160 - https://www.korvrental.com/eagle-312bh-luxury-travel-trailer-38
The campsite at Fort Wilderness is $744 for 6 nights... So basically $1900 for a week. That's actually not too bad.
Now take into account that I can rent a 1-bedroom villa onsite https://disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/destinations/list/florida/animal-kingdom-villas-jambo/points-rooms/#default=1/0/0/1/ from one of the Disney Vacation Club Members for $2400 - https://dvcrequest.com/
@LuFins-Dad said in Tacozilla!:
Let's combine two of 89th's planned vacations, Disneyworld and an RV:
You can rent this for a week at $1160 - https://www.korvrental.com/eagle-312bh-luxury-travel-trailer-38
The campsite at Fort Wilderness is $744 for 6 nights... So basically $1900 for a week. That's actually not too bad.
Now take into account that I can rent a 1-bedroom villa onsite https://disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/destinations/list/florida/animal-kingdom-villas-jambo/points-rooms/#default=1/0/0/1/ from one of the Disney Vacation Club Members for $2400 - https://dvcrequest.com/
Haha thanks for the analysis. While it's years away, going the RV road-trip route is not about saving money or comfort, but the experience going from point A to B to C to D to E to F, the "choose a direction" freedom, etc. If it matters, what I'm envisioning is like a 3-4 week circuit from Minnesota down to the Grand Canyon, up through the Sierras, into the northwest, then back through Montana, North Dakota, and home. Something like that
