4 year old where??

queensmama · 03-08-2005

OK everyone, I have to make up my mind and soon. Where do I stay with my 4 yo DD end of Sept. I have been leaning toward AKL to be close to the animals. But I keep hearing about staying on the monorail loop for the easy of getting to and fro. She is a red head who can have her moments of trantrums. What do I do?
I really wanna get mouseketrips on this asap. We are military so SOG is an option, but I think that may lose some of the magic and perks, like MYW packages, the disney extras, and getting away from the military..........yes we occasionally need a break from the green life.

Add on: Can anyone link me to last sept hours so I can see what to expect?

BuzzLightyear · 03-08-2005

My DS is going to be 4 this trip, so we decided on an MK resort (WL). I just really like the idea of being close to the park he'll be most interested in.
I know how tough resort decision are! Good Luck!!

**llama** · 03-08-2005

I refuse to believe that that little angel kissing Tigger could ever have a temper tantrum. lol (of course, people believed the same thing about my little golden-haired angels

) There is no doubt that the monorail resorts are the most efficient for getting to MK and Epcot, but I think that sometimes too much is made of transportation problems at WDW. The AKL has their own buses and I think that the transportation is quite efficient. If you're planning on spending most of your time at MK, then I would go for a monorail resort. But outside of the MK and Epcot, you'll still have to take buses to MGM and AK. I would review all the resorts and see which one appeals to you most - if your dd loves animals, for instance, I wouldn't dismiss AKL, just because of the transportation issue. It's a fantastic resort.

queensmama · 03-08-2005

We will probably do 3 day MK, 2 days MGM, 1 day AK, we will skip epcot and our last day is to be determined. We may extend a few days to add sea world.........we get free passes this year.
Why is this such a hard decision.

**roxie** · 03-08-2005

Okay, I know I am in the minority here, but...

We have stayed at the Poly (a monorail resort) and the Wilderness Lodge (not a monorail resort). I preferred the WL. The boat ride to MK was SO much easier than the monorail.
The monorail loop for the resorts INCLUDES the TTC. That means at hours like early morning and closing - the monorail IS PACKED!!!! It was not easy and the end of the day....waiting in long lines and then trying to cram the stroller and 2 other kids in!! Not worth it to me.

Just my 2 cents worth

FourMsMom · 03-08-2005

We're staying at the WL this trip. We loved the Poly but to rich for this trip. Staying on the monorail has it's pluses and minuses. The ride back from the park at closing on the monorail is packed and long. But it still beats waiting in line for a bus.

**roxie** · 03-08-2005

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Originally Posted by FourMsMom

But it still beats waiting in line for a bus.

I don't like lines for anything....that's why the boat from MK to WL is so nice. (No lines!!)

chiasgirl · 03-08-2005

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Originally Posted by queensmama

Add on: Can anyone link me to last sept hours so I can see what to expect?

Here you go:
http://www.wdisneyw.co.uk/hours.html

Also, in the past we have booked other resorts through SOG and received a really good military rate/discount. I'm not sure if they will only do this when they are full or anytime. If it is only when they are full, book the room you want and then in June or July try to book it through SOG as they will likely be booked up by then for Sep. You can then cancel your original reservation if you get a better rate through SOG. Hope that makes sense...

queensmama · 03-08-2005

Thanks for the tip on SOG.

Willbegone · 03-08-2005

We are staying at CBR again in October because DD LOVED it when she was 2. She loved feeding the ducks and fish off the bridge. We loved the wholeplace. The transportation was great! The busses were never a long wait (of course we went in early March so that may have a bearing on the busses)

**Dana** · 03-08-2005

I love AKL and cannot say enough good things about it. Your 4 year old will love it there. The animals are such an experience. Definately try that resort out. Don't buy the hype with the transportation there. It's MORE than efficient.

jodilt · 03-08-2005

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Originally Posted by aecox

I don't like lines for anything....that's why the boat from MK to WL is so nice. (No lines!!)

I have stayed at the WL on my last 4 or 5 trips, and at park closing time there can be a pretty good line for the boat to the WL! I would still rather stay there than fight the busses or monorail though!

Baloo85 · 03-08-2005

some day I would like to stay at the WL!!! it seems like a great place!

**DisneyTeacher** · 03-08-2005

I have to say that we love Wilderness Lodge--it is my favorite resort. The transportation is excellent--the boat ride to the MK is so nice. I like the size, only about 700 rooms so nothing is too far from any room.

queensmama · 03-08-2005

AKL and WL seem comparable in price, but it just seems that AKL will seem more like an adventure in Africa than just a regular outdoor trip that I can take anytime. Is there anything more specific that would make me lean towards WL, other than transportation, that makes them more kid friendly. Examples would be better playgrounds, pools, ect.
GRRRRRRRRR...........why is this decesion killing me.

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queensmama VMK Know-it-all Join Date: May 2004 Location: Stuck with the Children of the Corn Posts: 1,821	4 year old where?? OK everyone, I have to make up my mind and soon. Where do I stay with my 4 yo DD end of Sept. I have been leaning toward AKL to be close to the animals. But I keep hearing about staying on the monorail loop for the easy of getting to and fro. She is a red head who can have her moments of trantrums. What do I do? I really wanna get mouseketrips on this asap. We are military so SOG is an option, but I think that may lose some of the magic and perks, like MYW packages, the disney extras, and getting away from the military..........yes we occasionally need a break from the green life. Add on: Can anyone link me to last sept hours so I can see what to expect? __________________ Did you ever know that you are my hero!

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BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,917	Re: 4 year old where?? My DS is going to be 4 this trip, so we decided on an MK resort (WL). I just really like the idea of being close to the park he'll be most interested in. I know how tough resort decision are! Good Luck!! __________________ 86,92,96 Offsite * 2002 AKL * 2003 BCV * 2004 Contemporary * 2005 WL * 2006 BWV* 2008 CSR * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 107 days 5 hours 58 minutes

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llama Practically Perfect Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 7,379	Re: 4 year old where?? I refuse to believe that that little angel kissing Tigger could ever have a temper tantrum. lol (of course, people believed the same thing about my little golden-haired angels ) There is no doubt that the monorail resorts are the most efficient for getting to MK and Epcot, but I think that sometimes too much is made of transportation problems at WDW. The AKL has their own buses and I think that the transportation is quite efficient. If you're planning on spending most of your time at MK, then I would go for a monorail resort. But outside of the MK and Epcot, you'll still have to take buses to MGM and AK. I would review all the resorts and see which one appeals to you most - if your dd loves animals, for instance, I wouldn't dismiss AKL, just because of the transportation issue. It's a fantastic resort. __________________ Your Moderately Moderate Moderator A PROUD MEMBER OF THE BAD KITTY CLUB "Meowany Are Called, Mew Are Chosen" eleven-twenty-ten My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Christmas in Florida 30 days 6 hours 58 minutes

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queensmama VMK Know-it-all Join Date: May 2004 Location: Stuck with the Children of the Corn Posts: 1,821	Re: 4 year old where?? We will probably do 3 day MK, 2 days MGM, 1 day AK, we will skip epcot and our last day is to be determined. We may extend a few days to add sea world.........we get free passes this year. Why is this such a hard decision. __________________ Did you ever know that you are my hero!

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roxie Invisible Woman Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,548	Re: 4 year old where?? Okay, I know I am in the minority here, but... We have stayed at the Poly (a monorail resort) and the Wilderness Lodge (not a monorail resort). I preferred the WL. The boat ride to MK was SO much easier than the monorail. The monorail loop for the resorts INCLUDES the TTC. That means at hours like early morning and closing - the monorail IS PACKED!!!! It was not easy and the end of the day....waiting in long lines and then trying to cram the stroller and 2 other kids in!! Not worth it to me. Just my 2 cents worth

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FourMsMom Baby MouseBuzzer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cumberland, RI Posts: 1	Re: 4 year old where?? We're staying at the WL this trip. We loved the Poly but to rich for this trip. Staying on the monorail has it's pluses and minuses. The ride back from the park at closing on the monorail is packed and long. But it still beats waiting in line for a bus.

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queensmama VMK Know-it-all Join Date: May 2004 Location: Stuck with the Children of the Corn Posts: 1,821	Re: 4 year old where?? Thanks for the tip on SOG. __________________ Did you ever know that you are my hero!

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Willbegone Southern Princess Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Too far from WDW! Posts: 2,658	Re: 4 year old where?? We are staying at CBR again in October because DD LOVED it when she was 2. She loved feeding the ducks and fish off the bridge. We loved the wholeplace. The transportation was great! The busses were never a long wait (of course we went in early March so that may have a bearing on the busses)

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: 4 year old where?? I love AKL and cannot say enough good things about it. Your 4 year old will love it there. The animals are such an experience. Definately try that resort out. Don't buy the hype with the transportation there. It's MORE than efficient. __________________ ~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. 269 days 19 hours 58 minutes

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Baloo85 DC JungleCruise Skipper Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: in denial on the Nile river Posts: 1,545	Re: 4 year old where?? some day I would like to stay at the WL!!! it seems like a great place! __________________ "Please do not take any pictures while you are in line at the Jungle Cruise...they are nailed to the walls for a reason." PJ AND BALOO WDW TRIPS 2003 Oct MNSSHP (CBR) 2004 April (Grad nite) 2005 Oct MNSSHP 2005 Nov (my b day) 2006 March (spring break/POR) 2006 May (Pj's b day/All Star Music) President of the "I GO WILD FOR THE JUNGLE CRUISE" club Founder of the Pool Boys for Disney Foundation!!!

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,310	Re: 4 year old where?? I have to say that we love Wilderness Lodge--it is my favorite resort. The transportation is excellent--the boat ride to the MK is so nice. I like the size, only about 700 rooms so nothing is too far from any room. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 239 days 0 hours 58 minutes

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queensmama VMK Know-it-all Join Date: May 2004 Location: Stuck with the Children of the Corn Posts: 1,821	Re: 4 year old where?? AKL and WL seem comparable in price, but it just seems that AKL will seem more like an adventure in Africa than just a regular outdoor trip that I can take anytime. Is there anything more specific that would make me lean towards WL, other than transportation, that makes them more kid friendly. Examples would be better playgrounds, pools, ect. GRRRRRRRRR...........why is this decesion killing me. __________________ Did you ever know that you are my hero!

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