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Disney World - Where to Stay and Other Advice
Posted on 12/22/21 at 11:46 am
Posted on 12/22/21 at 11:46 am
Quick Synopsis: My wife wants to bring our boys (2 and 5 years old) to Disney World this coming Spring. She also wants to go with her family (Her mother, father, brother, sister, sister's husband, and their 2 year old daughter). We had our first "Family Meeting" to discuss last weekend and everyone could not have been more different on their wish list of stuff to do. Everything from flights vs driving, staying onsite vs offsite, what to do while we are there, etc. was all different and nothing could be agreed upon except for which days we are going. My MIL and FIL said they would pay for the place to stay if we stay offsite in one house or they would help pay for a room onsite. My wife and I want to stay onsite because we think it will be much more convenient with small kids. Everyone else wants to stay offsite together in the same house. Obviously it is going to cost more but I am already chopping off my arm to go so I might as well do what I want to.
Do you recommend staying onsite or offsite with small children? Recommendations on resorts?
Any other tips?
TIA
Do you recommend staying onsite or offsite with small children? Recommendations on resorts?
Any other tips?
TIA
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Posted on 12/22/21 at 11:57 am to Hold Dem Tigahs
Offsite at Downtown Disney (or whatever they're calling it these days.)
You'll get some of the benefits of staying onsite, but at a cheaper per-night rate.
Posted on 12/22/21 at 12:45 pm to Hold Dem Tigahs
I’ve gone with small kids before and going back to the resort at a moment’s notice outweighs going back to a vehicle and staying offsite. That’s just me though. I know a resort will be pricier but the convenience is hard to beat.
Posted on 12/22/21 at 12:53 pm to Hold Dem Tigahs
Onsite if you are only going to Disney. If you are checking out other areas around Orlando, I'd probably do offsite.
I'd also look at the Swann & Dolphin (believe both marriott) , a lot of the same perks but better quality hotel. Quick walk to Epcot (~ 1/2 mile) & a little bit of a longer walk to Hollywood (~ 1 mile)
The benefit that I have seen from staying on Disney property over these are you get to do the magic hours (some parks open early, other stay later), but I do not think they have restarted that since COVID started. You also get to plan your fast passes earlier, and I believe restaurants reservations open a day earlier.
I'd also look at the Swann & Dolphin (believe both marriott) , a lot of the same perks but better quality hotel. Quick walk to Epcot (~ 1/2 mile) & a little bit of a longer walk to Hollywood (~ 1 mile)
The benefit that I have seen from staying on Disney property over these are you get to do the magic hours (some parks open early, other stay later), but I do not think they have restarted that since COVID started. You also get to plan your fast passes earlier, and I believe restaurants reservations open a day earlier.
Posted on 12/22/21 at 6:08 pm to Hold Dem Tigahs
I suggest you save your money until your children are old enough to appreciate it, and take them somewhere where you can relax and enjoy yourself.
Posted on 12/22/21 at 9:26 pm to Hold Dem Tigahs
We’ve stayed off site in the past. In my opinion having the kids unwind in a house with a private pool is much better than going back to what is essentially a hotel room.
I haven’t been in a few years but the last time we went we rented a camp site that we didn’t use to get on site privileges.
With small kids we found getting there for rope drop every morning and taking a mid day break worked well.
I haven’t been in a few years but the last time we went we rented a camp site that we didn’t use to get on site privileges.
With small kids we found getting there for rope drop every morning and taking a mid day break worked well.
Posted on 12/22/21 at 9:49 pm to Hold Dem Tigahs
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(2 and 5 years old) (and their 2 year old daughter)
Taking a 2 year old to Disney is tough especially staying off property. I'd wait 3 to 4 years so you and the kids can really enjoy it.
Rent a big house on the beach instead
Posted on 12/23/21 at 11:20 am to Hold Dem Tigahs
With 3 kids 5 and under I would stay onsite if you are planning on taking a break during the day. Bus transport is super easy for this.
What about renting DVC points for a large DVC villa that is big enough for everyone to stay in? That would seem to satisfy everyone... they get to stay together and you get to stay onsite.
Everyone who stays on site gets to get in 30 min early to each park every day. Also, anyone in a deluxe or better resort, or any DVC property, gets to stay up to two hours late at a rotating park each day.
Also if you are not bringing your own stroller, rent one from an offsite vendor. There used to be a number of companies that would deliver to bell services for you, but now there is only one - Scooterbug. There are some others that will allow you to get one / return it at the airport, or offsite between the airport and Disney, or will meet you at your resort in person. If you are staying offsite at a hotel they can drop off for you.
What about renting DVC points for a large DVC villa that is big enough for everyone to stay in? That would seem to satisfy everyone... they get to stay together and you get to stay onsite.
Everyone who stays on site gets to get in 30 min early to each park every day. Also, anyone in a deluxe or better resort, or any DVC property, gets to stay up to two hours late at a rotating park each day.
Also if you are not bringing your own stroller, rent one from an offsite vendor. There used to be a number of companies that would deliver to bell services for you, but now there is only one - Scooterbug. There are some others that will allow you to get one / return it at the airport, or offsite between the airport and Disney, or will meet you at your resort in person. If you are staying offsite at a hotel they can drop off for you.
This post was edited on 12/23/21 at 11:23 am
Posted on 12/23/21 at 1:22 pm to Hold Dem Tigahs
My kids are 6 and 3 and we as a family we have done 5 week long trips. (not the only vacations we do but we do pretty much do one annually) We stay on site. But we rarely leave the parks go to hotel then go back to same park. We have a double BOB stroller and just lay the kids back and let them nap in there. When they nap we shop. But still go at the kids pace, dont push them too hard.
Posted on 12/23/21 at 10:21 pm to Hold Dem Tigahs
How old is th MIL & FIL? What is their health like? I know they want to enjoy their grandkids at Disney but these kids are to young to enjoy. Maybe wait a few year and stash some cash for this to be able to stay on-site and enjoy with small children.
I'm sorry man, this sounds like a miserable trip, you are about to dump money on.
Me and my 2 brothers can roll, anytime anywhere and make it fun. add any of the components you have listed the trip goes to shite quick.
Good Luck.
I'm sorry man, this sounds like a miserable trip, you are about to dump money on.
Me and my 2 brothers can roll, anytime anywhere and make it fun. add any of the components you have listed the trip goes to shite quick.
Good Luck.
Posted on 12/26/21 at 3:05 pm to Hold Dem Tigahs
We’ve gone with kids from 2 an 5 to 18. STAY ON PROPERTY! We NEVER go back to the room and go from morning to close. Recommend Wilderness Lodge and French Quarter. Forgot the name, but the other Louisiana (big white plantation) themed is a little too spread out from the bus stops. STAY IN THE RESORT AS CLOSE TO THE BUS STOP AS POSSIBLE.
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