Best Place for our Granddaughter?

coupon · 10-06-2005

Hi Mickey
This may seem like a really ridiculous question but my husband and I will be visting WDW in January - volunteering at the Marathon and taking part in the 5k Family Run with our 16 yr old granddaughter from Edmonton Alberta. (We live in Toronto but have a trailer in the Fort Myers area). We are booked for the Marathon and 5k but now need/want to stay at a Disney Resort and want to show our granddaughter a good time...... what is the best way to go about this..... cheapest... we are retired but want her first visit to be memorable..... ????? please help

Mickey Maniac · 10-06-2005

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Originally Posted by coupon

Hi Mickey
This may seem like a really ridiculous question but my husband and I will be visting WDW in January - volunteering at the Marathon and taking part in the 5k Family Run with our 16 yr old granddaughter from Edmonton Alberta. (We live in Toronto but have a trailer in the Fort Myers area). We are booked for the Marathon and 5k but now need/want to stay at a Disney Resort and want to show our granddaughter a good time...... what is the best way to go about this..... cheapest... we are retired but want her first visit to be memorable..... ????? please help

You can get great rates for the value resorts in January usually, I think its either $59 or $79 per night, the Value Resorts are the All Star Sports, Movies, Music, Pop Century. I have stayed in those and they are nice, if you only need a place to sleep and shower than they will work fine. They also have the cafeteria style food area, and it is reasonable, the moderates may have sit down or a small counter service.

If you want something a step up try the Moderate Resorts.

I guess where you stay depends on your budget.

Do you need passes too?

coupon · 10-06-2005

Hi Mickey Maniac.
Thanks for the assistance. I guess the Moderate would be just fine for us. Where/how is the best place to book this and yes, we will need tickets as well. I think we each get 1 free ticket for volunteering at the Marathon but it is a 1 park 1 day ticket. so also if you could can you tell us the best place to buy WDW park tickets? and what is this Free Dining that I am hearing about? Sorry to ask so many questions but we are new to all of this...
Thanks again....

Mickey Maniac · 10-06-2005

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Originally Posted by coupon

Hi Mickey Maniac.
Thanks for the assistance. I guess the Moderate would be just fine for us. Where/how is the best place to book this and yes, we will need tickets as well. I think we each get 1 free ticket for volunteering at the Marathon but it is a 1 park 1 day ticket. so also if you could can you tell us the best place to buy WDW park tickets? and what is this Free Dining that I am hearing about? Sorry to ask so many questions but we are new to all of this...
Thanks again....

One thing I would do is order the free DVD planning kit, here is a link http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw...d=VPKEntryPage it will give you alot of ideas.

Here is a link to all of the moderate resorts http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw...rtOverviewPage There is a drop down menu in the lower left corner with the resorts listed

As far as a pass, you can get them at any Disney Store, or at the parks, or try mouseketrips www.mouseketrips.com ALOT of people use them for setting up their trips to WDW.

You can always book online at www.disney.com also.

Here is some info for the dining plan, http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw...eListing06Page

I am sure you will get more posts back with even more help and ideas then I have given so far

Oh yeah, Welcome to DC!!!!

Mickey Maniac · 10-06-2005

Try this link to get room rates

http://wdw.reservations.disney.go.co...avelDWIBC.woa/

**mickey** · 10-06-2005

I split this off from the T + L thread, since it needs to be in it's own place. I think you will get some more replies this way.

If you have any proof of FL residency (an electric bill will usually do), you can get FL resident rates. Right now, they are only through Christmas, but should be out for January sometime soon. If you can do something like the Wilderness Lodge, it would be great, but honestly, kids really don't care as much as adults where they stay. As long is it is cool, and has a pool, and they can get to the parks pretty easily, it is all the same to them.

Have fun planning!

**ddoll** · 10-06-2005

You should also know that the Swan and Dolphin are offering a special rate just for th emarathon, of $159

**Dana** · 10-06-2005

For a 16 year old I would suggest either Pop Century or one of the moderate resorts. I personally think Port orleans french quarter would be a great choice for a moderate, but she may enjoy Carribean beach resort.

**DisneyTeacher** · 10-06-2005

Welcome to DisneyCentral!

Everyone is right, kids really don't care where they stay. The rooms in a moderate resort are a bit bigger than the rooms at a value resort but all the Disney resorts are nice. I suggest you book through a Disney only travel agent, like Mouseketrips. You will get the best rates out there with the least amount of work on your part.

Have fun planning, you came to the right place for help--we love to plan Disney trips.

coupon · 10-08-2005

Hi
what is the Swan and Dolphin .... a Disney Resort ??

**DisneyTeacher** · 10-08-2005

The Swan and Dolphin are not Disney owned resorts but are on Disney property. They are very nice but more hotel-ish than Disney resorts.

**Dana** · 10-08-2005

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Hi
what is the Swan and Dolphin .... a Disney Resort ??

They are resorts near Epcot that aren't disney owned but have some of the disney perks like Early/Evening magic hours and transportation to the parks. they are within walking distance to Epcot, and a quick boat ride away from both epcot and mgm.

**lawwin** · 10-08-2005

I would have to recommend Mouseketrip. They are excellent at handling all the details, getting the best rates and managing your every need. Keith (our very own Mickey) was wonderful at handling my and lil brer's trip in May (13 days) and we stayed at 3 different resorts and by the time it was over. He had to change our ressies and answer multiple phone calls and emails from me. We stayed at CR, WL villas, and POFQ (for most of our stay), and he definitely got us the best rates. I would highly recommend Mouseketrips for you. They will answer all your questions and make it a stress free Disney trip and isn't that what we all want.

**MissDisney** · 10-10-2005

Hi coupon... the Caribbean Beach Resort if the moderate closest to World of Sports. Is that where the marathon is run?

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coupon Baby MouseBuzzer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 4	Re: Disney places 5 resorts in Travel + Leasures top 10 Hi Mickey This may seem like a really ridiculous question but my husband and I will be visting WDW in January - volunteering at the Marathon and taking part in the 5k Family Run with our 16 yr old granddaughter from Edmonton Alberta. (We live in Toronto but have a trailer in the Fort Myers area). We are booked for the Marathon and 5k but now need/want to stay at a Disney Resort and want to show our granddaughter a good time...... what is the best way to go about this..... cheapest... we are retired but want her first visit to be memorable..... ????? please help

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coupon Baby MouseBuzzer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 4	Re: Disney places 5 resorts in Travel + Leasures top 10 Hi Mickey Maniac. Thanks for the assistance. I guess the Moderate would be just fine for us. Where/how is the best place to book this and yes, we will need tickets as well. I think we each get 1 free ticket for volunteering at the Marathon but it is a 1 park 1 day ticket. so also if you could can you tell us the best place to buy WDW park tickets? and what is this Free Dining that I am hearing about? Sorry to ask so many questions but we are new to all of this... Thanks again....

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Mickey Maniac Big Cheese Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Concordville Pa Posts: 571	Re: Disney places 5 resorts in Travel + Leasures top 10 Try this link to get room rates http://wdw.reservations.disney.go.co...avelDWIBC.woa/ __________________ "I only hope that we don't lose sight of one thing - that it was all started by a mouse." - Walt Disney '87, '90 Off-Site '99 AS Movies '00, '01, '02, '03, '05 AS Sports '03, '04, '06, 11/07 OKW '05 SSR '06 SSR '07 OKW '08 AS Sports, '08 SSR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: My Walt Disney Vacation!! If you are reading this I am in Disney World!!

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mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,232	Re: Best Place for our Granddaughter? I split this off from the T + L thread, since it needs to be in it's own place. I think you will get some more replies this way. If you have any proof of FL residency (an electric bill will usually do), you can get FL resident rates. Right now, they are only through Christmas, but should be out for January sometime soon. If you can do something like the Wilderness Lodge, it would be great, but honestly, kids really don't care as much as adults where they stay. As long is it is cool, and has a pool, and they can get to the parks pretty easily, it is all the same to them. Have fun planning! __________________ Frank Costanza: You can drop a grand in Disney World, like that.

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Best Place for our Granddaughter? For a 16 year old I would suggest either Pop Century or one of the moderate resorts. I personally think Port orleans french quarter would be a great choice for a moderate, but she may enjoy Carribean beach resort. __________________ ~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. 270 days 13 hours 37 minutes

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,308	Re: Best Place for our Granddaughter? Welcome to DisneyCentral! Everyone is right, kids really don't care where they stay. The rooms in a moderate resort are a bit bigger than the rooms at a value resort but all the Disney resorts are nice. I suggest you book through a Disney only travel agent, like Mouseketrips. You will get the best rates out there with the least amount of work on your part. Have fun planning, you came to the right place for help--we love to plan Disney trips. __________________ ~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 18 hours 37 minutes

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coupon Baby MouseBuzzer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 4	Re: Best Place for our Granddaughter? Hi what is the Swan and Dolphin .... a Disney Resort ??

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,308	Re: Best Place for our Granddaughter? The Swan and Dolphin are not Disney owned resorts but are on Disney property. They are very nice but more hotel-ish than Disney resorts. __________________ ~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 18 hours 37 minutes

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lawwin Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,332	Re: Best Place for our Granddaughter? I would have to recommend Mouseketrip. They are excellent at handling all the details, getting the best rates and managing your every need. Keith (our very own Mickey) was wonderful at handling my and lil brer's trip in May (13 days) and we stayed at 3 different resorts and by the time it was over. He had to change our ressies and answer multiple phone calls and emails from me. We stayed at CR, WL villas, and POFQ (for most of our stay), and he definitely got us the best rates. I would highly recommend Mouseketrips for you. They will answer all your questions and make it a stress free Disney trip and isn't that what we all want. __________________ Moderator of the Walt Disney Company and Pin Trading Forums Forever & Always at Disney in my heart.... Mother of Brer Rabbit - 15 Year-old Defender of SotS and lover of Captain Jack

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,552	Re: Best Place for our Granddaughter? Hi coupon... the Caribbean Beach Resort if the moderate closest to World of Sports. Is that where the marathon is run? __________________ 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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