moderate for kids??

telkins · 01-18-2005

I am taking my wife and 2 girls (ages 8 & 11) to Disney World for the first time! We are going the last week in June for 7 nights.
MY question is this:

We are going to stay in a moderate resort, but can't decide which one. What is everyone's opinion on the best moderate resort for kids this age?

dznygrl · 01-18-2005

I vote Caribbean Beach Resort. When I was that age, that would have appealed to me most out of the 4. New Orleans, "Dixie" and the Mexican Southwest would have all been like...BLEEECCCHHH!!!

But that's just my opinion.

P.S. WELCOME TO DC!!!!

::passing hugs onto you!::

disneymom · 01-18-2005

I vote POR. The pool is great and your kids will love the piano bar!

MJD · 01-18-2005

We have two children also- ages 9 & 12. We have stayed at CBR 3 times and our kids loved it. They love the main pool and they also love the quiet pools. The resort is big but not over crowded. The food court, restaurant, store, and game room is all in one building and the main pool is right outside. We suggest either Aruba or Jamaica for buildings (I believe buildings 51 or 52). They are just a short walk from the main building (Old Port Royale) and you travel over a quaint bridge with Calypso music playing. Very relaxing!! We have also stayed at POR and did not like it as much. The main pool area etc. seems much more spread out. As a matter of fact, last year we stayed at BC because we figured we'd try someting different. Our children missed CBR and so did we. I think it is what you get use to. We found with our children it was a very safe and relaxing atmosphere that we were all able to figure out easily. Good Luck and let me know how you do.

Cavey · 01-18-2005

Telkins, WELCOME TO DC!

And I say CBR.

hiner · 01-18-2005

First, welcome to DC. There is such a wealth of knowledge from the greatest people here.

Our choice is CBR (Caribbean Beach Resort). We've stayed there twice (once on our 10th wedding anniversary and last year was our DS', 8yo, first trip) and we are going back this May. We stayed in Jamaica, building 41, last year and absolutely loved it. The bus stop was right across the parking lot, although we used our rental car most of the time. The island pool was right around the corner and OPR was about a 5 minute walk. The main pool at OPR is a lot of fun with the water canons, fountains and slide. The food court as a pretty good variety for everyone. One tip, buy the refillable mugs, they do save a bit of money. The theming is beautiful too. Be sure to request a ground floor room, as there are no elevators and stairways are limited.

If you choose CBR, you will definately love it.

Have fun planning.

MJD · 01-18-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by hiner

The food court as a pretty good variety for everyone. One tip, buy the refillable mugs, they do save a bit of money. Have fun planning.

Good Point!!!

FireAngel · 01-18-2005

No imput, I just wanted to welcome you to DC!!

karliebug · 01-19-2005

My kids preferred the pool at POR better than the one at CBR because it is bigger and longer. There are also quiet pools at POR. I liked CBR better but the kids voted for POR.

keljen · 01-19-2005

I also vote for CBR. It has a great location to the parks,The food court is good,We stayed there twice and plan to again

coasterman2002 · 01-19-2005

We've been to both POR and CSR and liked CSR a lot. The main pool was very cool, the food court was great, and the theme was amazing. We will be staying at CBR this May, so maybe our opinions will change.

Welcome to DC

**MissDisney** · 01-19-2005

Por Por Por Por!!!!!

01-18-2005	#1 (permalink)
telkins Baby MouseBuzzer Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2	moderate for kids?? I am taking my wife and 2 girls (ages 8 & 11) to Disney World for the first time! We are going the last week in June for 7 nights. MY question is this: We are going to stay in a moderate resort, but can't decide which one. What is everyone's opinion on the best moderate resort for kids this age?

01-18-2005	#2 (permalink)
dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,335	Re: moderate for kids?? I vote Caribbean Beach Resort. When I was that age, that would have appealed to me most out of the 4. New Orleans, "Dixie" and the Mexican Southwest would have all been like...BLEEECCCHHH!!! But that's just my opinion. P.S. WELCOME TO DC!!!! ::passing hugs onto you!:: __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Avatar: Moooom, make Alice stop hugging me! 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The girls' first trip to Disneyland! 38 days 2 hours 13 minutes

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disneymom Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 450	Re: moderate for kids?? I vote POR. The pool is great and your kids will love the piano bar! __________________ Dec. 1999 First trip ever to DL - offsite Mar. 2001 WDW - offsite (never again) Dec. 2002 WDW - AKL Sept. 2003 WDW - POR Mar. 2004 DL - DLH Feb. 2005 WDW - WL Dec. 2005 WDW/Cruise - POR/Disney Wonder 4 night! Nov. 2006 WDW/Cruise - POR/Carnival Cruise Dec 2007 WDW/Cruise - POR/Carnival New Years Eve Cruise Oct 2008 WDW - POR Nov 2009 WDW - POR Proud member of Disney Overplanner AnonyMOUSE My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Another Disney Trip!

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MJD NFL Football Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,746	Re: moderate for kids?? We have two children also- ages 9 & 12. We have stayed at CBR 3 times and our kids loved it. They love the main pool and they also love the quiet pools. The resort is big but not over crowded. The food court, restaurant, store, and game room is all in one building and the main pool is right outside. We suggest either Aruba or Jamaica for buildings (I believe buildings 51 or 52). They are just a short walk from the main building (Old Port Royale) and you travel over a quaint bridge with Calypso music playing. Very relaxing!! We have also stayed at POR and did not like it as much. The main pool area etc. seems much more spread out. As a matter of fact, last year we stayed at BC because we figured we'd try someting different. Our children missed CBR and so did we. I think it is what you get use to. We found with our children it was a very safe and relaxing atmosphere that we were all able to figure out easily. Good Luck and let me know how you do. __________________ DVC Member Since 2004 1989- Off Site 1991- Caribbean Beach Resort 2001- Caribbean Beach Resort 2002- Caribbean Beach Resort 2003- Caribbean Beach Resort 2004- Port Orleans Resort & Beach Club Resort 2005- Old Key West & Board Walk Villas 2005- Coronado Springs Resort 2005- Boardwalk Villas / Christmas 2006- Wilderness Lodge 2007- Old Key West Villas 2008- Saratoga Springs Villas 2009- Saratoga Spring Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Off to Disney............ 77 days 0 hours 43 minutes

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Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,144	Re: moderate for kids?? Telkins, WELCOME TO DC! And I say CBR. __________________ . . Cavey, Tigger, BossMouse, Soundgod Erin, and Lil'pocohantas in association with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Juicy Juice are proud to present Cavey-Fest III December 13, 2008

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hiner Mouse Meister Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Body: Worcester PA Heart & Soul: WDW Posts: 1,826	Re: moderate for kids?? First, welcome to DC. There is such a wealth of knowledge from the greatest people here. Our choice is CBR (Caribbean Beach Resort). We've stayed there twice (once on our 10th wedding anniversary and last year was our DS', 8yo, first trip) and we are going back this May. We stayed in Jamaica, building 41, last year and absolutely loved it. The bus stop was right across the parking lot, although we used our rental car most of the time. The island pool was right around the corner and OPR was about a 5 minute walk. The main pool at OPR is a lot of fun with the water canons, fountains and slide. The food court as a pretty good variety for everyone. One tip, buy the refillable mugs, they do save a bit of money. The theming is beautiful too. Be sure to request a ground floor room, as there are no elevators and stairways are limited. If you choose CBR, you will definately love it. 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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FireAngel FAolicious Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somewhere on Earth, I think. Posts: 1,739	Re: moderate for kids?? No imput, I just wanted to welcome you to DC!! __________________ PC October 2004 PC DEC 2006 Surprise trip Aug 07 Offsite Way too many times to count before. DCs Black Sheep

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karliebug Queenbee of MB Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pocono Mts. PA Posts: 2,372	Re: moderate for kids?? My kids preferred the pool at POR better than the one at CBR because it is bigger and longer. There are also quiet pools at POR. I liked CBR better but the kids voted for POR.

01-19-2005	#10 (permalink)
keljen Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Too far from Disney Posts: 1,222	Re: moderate for kids?? I also vote for CBR. It has a great location to the parks,The food court is good,We stayed there twice and plan to again __________________ Walt Disney World - Always on my mind My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Cruise on new NCL ship 344 days 21 hours 13 minutes

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coasterman2002 Big Cheese Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 607	Re: moderate for kids?? We've been to both POR and CSR and liked CSR a lot. The main pool was very cool, the food court was great, and the theme was amazing. We will be staying at CBR this May, so maybe our opinions will change. Welcome to DC __________________ It all started with a mouse

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,553	Re: moderate for kids?? Por Por Por Por!!!!! __________________ 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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