first timer questions on in park resorts!

equinoxbuilders · 11-29-2004

2 Adults in late 30's 2 grandparents in early 60's, and 8 yr DD and 6 yr DS.
What moderately priced Resort??? Either going in late Dec. or late Feb.
leaning toward CBR or BW Lake Buena Vista. Stepping up to AKL looks interesting too. I know I can't go wrong with any moderate resort, but what would be the ultimate for the 2 kids....
Oh yeah, One day will be spent at SeaWorld.

mickaholic4077 · 11-29-2004

Welcome to DC!! I would say that if your kids love animals,then Animal Kingdom Lodge it is.

chris5568 · 11-29-2004

This Dec? If so I would think things are already booked.

equinoxbuilders · 11-29-2004

There is still plenty available for the week before Christmas.
toying with the Idea of staying with the kids at the AKL
and having the Grandparents stay at the CBR.

**Dana** · 11-29-2004

Welcome to DC!!! You will need two rooms at any resort obviously, so it depends on budget. If you want to go deluxe, go for two adjoining at AKL...they have bunkbeds for the kidos too. If you want to save a few $$, go with PO FQ...very intimate and nice.

**mickey** · 11-29-2004

Welcome to DC. There are great deals available right now for January through February. If you can go in January, there are very little crowds, and the prices are great.

AKL is great, but a little remote. I think you really would like Port Orleans Riverside or French Quarter, or even Caribbean Beach. Nice rooms, nice pools and a good location. If you want to move up, I would suggest the Wilderness Lodge.

Just remember that the discounts for next year expire this week, so you would need to act soon.

**MissDisney** · 11-29-2004

I've never stayed there, but I keep hearing amazing things about Wilderness Lodge! We also really like Caribbean Beach Resort (big rooms!) and our fave of all time is Port Orleans Riverside. I would think it is especially good forthe grandparents, and the kids will love them all! Have a wonderful trip!

equinoxbuilders · 11-29-2004

Thank you all for your replies. I see AK is a must for the kids...
finalizing things tonight. I'll post tomorrow with results.
again, thanks...

disneyguy · 11-29-2004

Welcome to DC!!!

I am assuming that you know that at moderate resorts you can only fit four to a room.

chris5568 · 11-29-2004

I'm glad to hear that the resorts aren't booked up. I had been reading, that the parks were expected to be busier than usual this Dec.

**Dana** · 11-29-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by equinoxbuilders

Thank you all for your replies. I see AK is a must for the kids...
finalizing things tonight. I'll post tomorrow with results.
again, thanks...

You will love AKL....it's beautiful. I am staying there for the second time in January. I can't wait to hear your final plans.

7nqb00 · 11-29-2004

try POFQ, it is our favorite!

bethishooked · 11-30-2004

We stayed at AKL when we were first timers. It was awsome for the kids. Yes, it is more intimate and slower paced, which is what we prefer seeing the parks can get so "busy". Your kids will love being in the swimming pool, and looking up to see giraffes watching them!

We've stayed at CBR last year, but are heading back to AKL in February. Enjoy your trip. You will love AKL.

hiner · 12-01-2004

Welcome to DC!

We've stayed at CBR and absolutely love it!!! There is so much to do for everyone. From laying in a hammock, playing on the beach, all the pools, lake activities, paths and close to all the parks. Huge resort but a lot of fun.

Hope you have a great time. Have fun planning!!

Princessfooh · 12-01-2004

I booked my trip two weeks ago - Dec 17-20 - got CBR for under $80 a night...can't beat that.

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equinoxbuilders Baby MouseBuzzer Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4	first timer questions on in park resorts! 2 Adults in late 30's 2 grandparents in early 60's, and 8 yr DD and 6 yr DS. What moderately priced Resort??? Either going in late Dec. or late Feb. leaning toward CBR or BW Lake Buena Vista. Stepping up to AKL looks interesting too. I know I can't go wrong with any moderate resort, but what would be the ultimate for the 2 kids.... Oh yeah, One day will be spent at SeaWorld.

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	Re: first timer questions on in park resorts! Welcome to DC!! I would say that if your kids love animals,then Animal Kingdom Lodge it is.

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chris5568 Big Cheese Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Va. Posts: 832	Re: first timer questions on in park resorts! This Dec? If so I would think things are already booked. __________________ Chrissy http://www.myspace.com/chrissy505 http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZchris5568_2007

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equinoxbuilders Baby MouseBuzzer Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4	Re: first timer questions on in park resorts! There is still plenty available for the week before Christmas. toying with the Idea of staying with the kids at the AKL and having the Grandparents stay at the CBR.

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: first timer questions on in park resorts! Welcome to DC!!! You will need two rooms at any resort obviously, so it depends on budget. If you want to go deluxe, go for two adjoining at AKL...they have bunkbeds for the kidos too. If you want to save a few $$, go with PO FQ...very intimate and nice. __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 271 days 21 hours 21 minutes

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mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,232	Re: first timer questions on in park resorts! Welcome to DC. There are great deals available right now for January through February. If you can go in January, there are very little crowds, and the prices are great. AKL is great, but a little remote. I think you really would like Port Orleans Riverside or French Quarter, or even Caribbean Beach. Nice rooms, nice pools and a good location. If you want to move up, I would suggest the Wilderness Lodge. Just remember that the discounts for next year expire this week, so you would need to act soon. __________________ Frank Costanza: You can drop a grand in Disney World, like that.

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,552	Re: first timer questions on in park resorts! I've never stayed there, but I keep hearing amazing things about Wilderness Lodge! We also really like Caribbean Beach Resort (big rooms!) and our fave of all time is Port Orleans Riverside. I would think it is especially good forthe grandparents, and the kids will love them all! Have a wonderful trip! __________________ Disneyland Moderator Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Royal Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas 2008; AKV Kidani 2009; Saratoga Springs 2009

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equinoxbuilders Baby MouseBuzzer Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4	Re: first timer questions on in park resorts! Thank you all for your replies. I see AK is a must for the kids... finalizing things tonight. I'll post tomorrow with results. again, thanks...

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disneyguy Moderator/DC's Airmouse Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,195	Re: first timer questions on in park resorts! Welcome to DC!!! I am assuming that you know that at moderate resorts you can only fit four to a room. __________________ New to DC? Looking for An Abreviations List? Click Here. *Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming...* --------------- Its been far too long.... Most recent: POFQ Feb 2005

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chris5568 Big Cheese Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Va. Posts: 832	Re: first timer questions on in park resorts! I'm glad to hear that the resorts aren't booked up. I had been reading, that the parks were expected to be busier than usual this Dec. __________________ Chrissy http://www.myspace.com/chrissy505 http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZchris5568_2007

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7nqb00 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 245	Re: first timer questions on in park resorts! try POFQ, it is our favorite! __________________

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bethishooked Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 914	Re: first timer questions on in park resorts! We stayed at AKL when we were first timers. It was awsome for the kids. Yes, it is more intimate and slower paced, which is what we prefer seeing the parks can get so "busy". Your kids will love being in the swimming pool, and looking up to see giraffes watching them! We've stayed at CBR last year, but are heading back to AKL in February. Enjoy your trip. You will love AKL. __________________ Sept, 2002 Animal Kingdom Lodge Sept, 2003 Caribean Beach Resort Jan, 2005 Animal Kingdom Lodge Aug, 2006 Animal Kingdom Lodge (1 Night PopCentury) June, 2007 Port Orleans French Quarter August, 2008 Animal Kingdom Lodge (1 Night Sports) April, 2009 POFQ - Beth & Mom Trip! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BLT - MK View!!! 124 days 5 hours 21 minutes

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hiner Mouse Meister Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Body: Worcester PA Heart & Soul: WDW Posts: 1,826	Re: first timer questions on in park resorts! Welcome to DC! We've stayed at CBR and absolutely love it!!! There is so much to do for everyone. From laying in a hammock, playing on the beach, all the pools, lake activities, paths and close to all the parks. Huge resort but a lot of fun. Hope you have a great time. Have fun planning!! __________________ Kim I could be ready in a minute for WDW, just tell me when! WDW - 11/78 & 11/84 - Ft. Wilderness Disneyland - 09/87 - Off Site WDW - Off Site 10/89, CBR 10/99, CBR 05/04, CBR 05/05, CBR 05/07, POLYNESIAN 5/09 SUPERBOWL CHAMPS, THE STEELERS, "SHOCKED THE WORLD"! YANKEES WILL BE BACK IN 2009! AND THE BROWN'S WERE BACK IN WDW 2009! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Take me with you....pppllleeeaaassseee!!!!!

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Princessfooh Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: West Orange, NJ Posts: 33	Re: first timer questions on in park resorts! I booked my trip two weeks ago - Dec 17-20 - got CBR for under $80 a night...can't beat that. __________________ Princessfooh (AKA: the Princess without a country...) --------------------------------- Next Trip - Dec 17, 2004 - Visit #27

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