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I am looking to visit WDW. We have 3 chlrn 1 15yr old and two adults. Where should we stay? Stay away from? |
Travel Info I am looking to visit WDW. We have 3 chlrn 1 15yr old and two adults. Where should we stay? Stay away from? Travel Tips I think I would stay at All Star Music (Value Disney property) in a Family Suite. They are new and accomadate 6 people. Check into it! Others i wouldnt go near International Drive(to stay or at night), it is not the safest place anymore, i live about 20 min south of orlando, anywhere else would probably be okay keep a good eye on your children (im sure you will) but just be safe!! have fun!! There are a ton of options when planning a trip to Disney. The first rule that I always follow is staying on property is a must. The Disney resorts are priced competitively with anything else in the area, and the perks for resort guests are worth it. For example, resort guests are treated to Extra Magic Hours, where one of the parks is open early and one late for resort guests only. Also, they have unlimited use of the transportation system. The other hotels usually do offer shuttle service, but you are subject to their schedules, and some of them are an additional cost. Resort guests are also never denied access to the parks. If one park is particularly crowded on a day, they may shut down admission, however resort guests are still allowed to enter. There are a couple of different levels of resort. The value resorts are just that, they are the least expensive places to stay on property, the rooms are a bit smaller, and they only offer a food court with no other dining available (sit down restaurant.) Price wise they are usually less than $100 a night, depending on when you are going. The decor and service is no different staying here than any other resort, and they are definitely geared towards families. We have stayed at the All-Star Movies resort twice and loved it. The moderate resorts are a little more expensive than the value. The rooms are a little bigger, and most do offer a food court as well as a sit down table service restaurant. They tend to be a little bigger and a bit more spread out, as well as a little bit quieter. At this level resort I have personally stayed at the Caribbean Beach resort, and again loved every minute of it. The deluxe resorts are the cream of the crop. They are by far the most expensive resorts, and they offer the most in terms of their amenities. I have stayed at the Polynesian and the Contemporary, and again loved the resorts. They have multiple restaurants and dining options, as well as hosting some of the character dining experiences. My favorite of all the resorts is the Polynesian (where we stayed on our honeymoon.) Price is the determining factor for all of these. If you want to spend the money, the deluxe resorts are all outstanding, however if you would rather spend the money on more days or time at the park, you can't go wrong in the value or moderate level resorts either. When you buy your park passes, make sure to get the park hopper option. It does cost a bit more money, however it is worth the extra cost. What the park hopper allows you to do is bounce between parks on any given day instead of being stuck going to one park in one day. For example, if you go to the Magic Kingdom and decide it is too crowded, you can shift gears and jump on the monorail to Epcot. Having this option just gives you the ultimate in flexibility. I always make all my reservations myself. I just can't see paying someone to do it, and then it is set up the way I want. Having said that, there are two resources that I have found to be invaluable in making arrangements. First go to www.disneyworld.com. At the disneyworld website you can do a resort comparison, get a quote on your trip, check out all of the attractions and shows, and even make a list of favorites and "must sees." Also, I always pick up the Birnbaum's guide to WDW. They also make a kids version For Kids By Kids. There are tons of guide books out there, but I have always found these to work the best for us. Have a great trip!! http://www.disneyworld.com Disney Vacation Club member and frequent visitor I always tell folks that it truly depends on your budget. If you can swing $89 a night for a hotel or more, than staying at a Disney resort is your best bet. If $89 a night is too high for your budget, I recommend you stay in Kissimmee. Two wonderful hotels near the WDW Resort are the Best Western Lakeside and the Lake Suites. Both are about $59-$69 a night and offer complimentary shuttle service to the parks. If you would like any help researching or planning your next trip, or if you would like to read up on some fun tips and ideas which are updated monthly, check out our Disney Vacation Planning website, Breezy鈥檚 Laughing Place at: http://www.easybreezyplanning.com... Or visit our Myspace page at: http://www.myspace.com/disneymickeyvacat... Have a great time! Former Disney Cast Member Easy Breezy Planning http://www.easybreezyplanning.com... "Have you found your laughing place?" I strongly recommend the Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa for your family. The reason why I recommend this specific resort is not only because this is a beautifull resort but mostly because the room types are perfect and comfortable for larger families like yours and therefore you get the most for your money. This resort is a Disney Vacation Club Resort (aka. Home Away From Home Resort) which means all the rooms are comfortable villa-style accomodations that come in the following sizes: - Studio (1 Queen Bed) - 1 Bedroom (1 King Bed, 1 Sofa Bed) - 2 Bedroom (1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds, 1 Sofa Bed) - 3 Bedroom Grand Villa The Saratoga Springs is conveniently located just across from Downtown Disney but yet retains a quiet and enjoyable mood throughtout the resort with colorfull buildings, beautifull landscaping, an exciting main pool, and many additional amenities such as the full service spa and bike rentals. And of course you get all the great benefits of staying at a Disney resort like the following: - Free Transportation to ALL Parks & Attractions - Free Airport Transportation - Free Airport Luggage Valet Service - "Extra Magic Hours" (Extra Park Hours for Resort Guests) - Airline Checkin at Resort - Full Concierge (Park Tickets, Dining Reservations, etc.) - And of course the Full Disney Experience! I highly recommend you visit the WDW website at: http://www.disneyworld.com Hope that helps. Have Fun! |
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