What hotel should I stay at?

elenaz · 02-13-2006

We're going in mid-november for the 1st time w/ kids (ages 6/boy & 3/girl). We want the most convenient hotel-as we're only going for 4 days. Any advice?

dznygrl · 02-13-2006

Hi elenaz, welcome to DC!

If you're not on a super-strict budget, I would definitely recommend looking into the Magic Kingdom resorts located on the monorail. That includes the Grand Floridian, the Polynesian and the Contemporary. They're going to give you the most convenient access to the Magic Kingdom and Epcot, versus other hotels that reach everything by bus.

My personal favorite of the three is the Polynesian, because I love the theme! It's like taking a tropical vacation in the middle of your Disney vacation.

ingamba · 02-13-2006

Welcome to DC!

This is a great question, but it's not one that can be answered easily. Many questions need to be answered first. What is your budget? Is it important to you to be closer to Magic Kingdom or Epcot? Which resort's themeing appeals to you the most? Does dining within the resort hold any importance to you.

I'd like to answer your question by suggesting you stay at the Grand Floridian, because I think anyone would be happy there. But it may not suit your needs for one reason or another.

Give us some info, and we Disney fanatics here at DC will help you out!

ssn · 02-13-2006

If the budget allows - definately the Polynesian!! You don't waste any time getting to and from the parks and the monorail is so fun. It's also very kid-friendly. Also, your kids will love the Volcano pool!!!

**WishUponAStar** · 02-13-2006

Hello and welcome to DC!! Everyone here is so helpful and knowledgable!!! There are several different resort "levels" so I think suggestions for this question heavily depends on your budget.

If convenience is the biggest concern my suggestion would be either the Contemporary or Wilderness Lodge. Both are located on the Bay Lake area, near the MK. You will have fast and easy access to the monorail, boats to the MK from both resorts, and they are beautiful.

If you are looking for a "moderate" priced hotel I would suggest Port Orleans or Coronado Springs resort. Both are in good locations and are great resorts.

disyady · 02-13-2006

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Originally Posted by elenaz

We're going in mid-november for the 1st time w/ kids (ages 6/boy & 3/girl). We want the most convenient hotel-as we're only going for 4 days. Any advice?

If you're only going for 4 days with young kids and budget isn't too big of a concern, the monorail hotels are definitely the way to go. The Contemporary is cheapest and you can walk to the Magic Kingdom as well as take the monorail, The Polynesian has a great theme and you can walk to the Transportation Center for monorail access to Epcot as well as having the monorail from the resort to the Magic Kingdom, and the Grand Floridian is the most expensive with the Magic Kingdom 1 monorail stop away. A little less expensive is the Wilderness Lodge which has boat access to the Magic Kingdom. Of course all Disney hotels have fairly good bus access to everything in the World, so no matter what you choose you can't go wrong. Have fun choosing and welcome to DC!! (totally off topic, my middle daughter's name is Elena!!)

BonnieBluEyes · 02-13-2006

It's not an easy decision, especially when there are so many great resorts to chose from. Since you want convenience and have kids I would definitely definitely recommend either the Yacht Club or the Beach Club. You can walk or take a boat ride to Epcot and everything else is just a bus ride away. They're both on the BoardWalk and right in the middle of WDW. They share a mini-waterpark with a ship slide and sand-bottom pools. You can also do a character meal (super fun for kids) at the Cape May Cafe. Good luck and have fun choosing!

Andrea · 02-13-2006

I've been planning a trip (that we won't be taking, but that hasn't stopped me from planning it) with a 4 year old. I decided that an Epcot resort would be best, mostly because it offered so many good dining options close to the room. Get the little ones their dinner, and then off to bed.

**llama** · 02-13-2006

I just wanted to say Welcome!

I have to agree with the majority. Four days and little ones - if the budget allows, go for a monorail hotel - (not the Grand Floridian) - it's too fancy for little kids. If the monorails are out of budget - my next choice would be Wilderness Lodge. (I'm presuming you're going to be spending most of your time at the MK)!

BuzzLightyear · 02-13-2006

Hi and welcome!

I also agree with the majority here.
If do have a budget, that can surley help to narrow down the choices.

Disneyfever · 02-13-2006

Welcome to DC! There are so many wonderful resorts and you could get a different answer from everyone. I think that if you go mid-November that the buses shouldn't be a problem at all no matter where you stay. I think the most convenient resort is the Contemporary because you can walk to the MK. You can take the monorail to the MK and to Epcot. There are buses for the AK & MGM. Also, Chef Mickey's is right there and would be very convenient to go to for more than one meal. It is by far the most plain resort there is though.

Small children would probably love the appearance of the All Star Movies the best. It is a value resort and you take the buses to all four parks. I think they would also love the AK too.

I would personally prefer to stay at the Poly, if I could afford it. It is also a monorail resort, but looks much nicer than the Contemporary.

queensmama · 02-13-2006

This question is so hard to answer. Which park are you planning to frequent?

DayDreamer · 02-13-2006

Welcome to DC and look forward to hearing the details of what you have in mind. We'd love to help you in anyway we can.

Princess Tessa · 02-13-2006

nothing to advise on hotels...I've never been to WDW

but I have to say - Welcome to Disney Central!!!

elenaz · 02-20-2006

Thanks. Ok-to narrow it a bit: we are on a budget & plan to spend the most time at the magic kingdom & MGM studios. We can't stay on the monorail b/c it's too expensive. We're looking at some of the moderate ones. Any strong opinions? Are any of the value resort decent? Lastly, we were looking at some deals at the resorts in the downtown disney area. Any thoughts? Thanks for all your help.

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elenaz Baby MouseBuzzer Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3	What hotel should I stay at? We're going in mid-november for the 1st time w/ kids (ages 6/boy & 3/girl). We want the most convenient hotel-as we're only going for 4 days. Any advice?

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,335	Re: What hotel should I stay at? Hi elenaz, welcome to DC! If you're not on a super-strict budget, I would definitely recommend looking into the Magic Kingdom resorts located on the monorail. That includes the Grand Floridian, the Polynesian and the Contemporary. They're going to give you the most convenient access to the Magic Kingdom and Epcot, versus other hotels that reach everything by bus. My personal favorite of the three is the Polynesian, because I love the theme! It's like taking a tropical vacation in the middle of your Disney vacation. __________________ 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 8 hours 23 minutes

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ingamba Disneyland Dreaming! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 2,176	Re: What hotel should I stay at? Welcome to DC! This is a great question, but it's not one that can be answered easily. Many questions need to be answered first. What is your budget? Is it important to you to be closer to Magic Kingdom or Epcot? Which resort's themeing appeals to you the most? Does dining within the resort hold any importance to you. I'd like to answer your question by suggesting you stay at the Grand Floridian, because I think anyone would be happy there. But it may not suit your needs for one reason or another. Give us some info, and we Disney fanatics here at DC will help you out! __________________ Andrew Avatar: A magical night at the Happiest Place on Earth! OCT-JFK DEC-SEA DEC-ORD JAN-PVD FEB-SNA

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ssn Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,224	Re: What hotel should I stay at? If the budget allows - definately the Polynesian!! You don't waste any time getting to and from the parks and the monorail is so fun. It's also very kid-friendly. Also, your kids will love the Volcano pool!!! __________________ 2010 1st Disneyland Trip 2009 Boardwalk Inn 2008 POP/Polynesian August 2007 AS Movies & Cinderella's Castle Suite!! April 2007 Contemporary/Beach Club 2005 Wilderness Lodge/Disney Wonder Cruise 2004 Port Orleans FQ/Vero Beach (10th Anniver.) 2003 Polynesian (DH's 40th bday)(DD's 1st WDW trip) 2001 Port Orleans Riverside 1999 Caribbean Beach 1994 Grand Floridian (honeymoon) 1981 Polynesian 1973 1st WDW trip - off property My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 1st Disneyland trip! 135 days 7 hours 24 minutes

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,749	Re: What hotel should I stay at? Hello and welcome to DC!! Everyone here is so helpful and knowledgable!!! There are several different resort "levels" so I think suggestions for this question heavily depends on your budget. If convenience is the biggest concern my suggestion would be either the Contemporary or Wilderness Lodge. Both are located on the Bay Lake area, near the MK. You will have fast and easy access to the monorail, boats to the MK from both resorts, and they are beautiful. If you are looking for a "moderate" priced hotel I would suggest Port Orleans or Coronado Springs resort. Both are in good locations and are great resorts. __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 20 days 4 hours 23 minutes

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BonnieBluEyes Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hundred Acre Wood Posts: 130	Re: What hotel should I stay at? It's not an easy decision, especially when there are so many great resorts to chose from. Since you want convenience and have kids I would definitely definitely recommend either the Yacht Club or the Beach Club. You can walk or take a boat ride to Epcot and everything else is just a bus ride away. They're both on the BoardWalk and right in the middle of WDW. They share a mini-waterpark with a ship slide and sand-bottom pools. You can also do a character meal (super fun for kids) at the Cape May Cafe. Good luck and have fun choosing! __________________ Bonnie

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Andrea Dole Whip Apostate Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Shasta in my heart Posts: 2,815	Re: What hotel should I stay at? I've been planning a trip (that we won't be taking, but that hasn't stopped me from planning it) with a 4 year old. I decided that an Epcot resort would be best, mostly because it offered so many good dining options close to the room. Get the little ones their dinner, and then off to bed. __________________ x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨"...make sure you don't grow up stupid.¸.•´¨) (¸.•´xxxxxxxxxxxxIt's bad for the world."xxxxxxxxxxx ¸.•´ xxxxxxxxxxxxx--Tami Taylor, Friday Night Lightsxxxxxxxxxx(¸.•`* My Disney Countdown Counting down to: I have absolutely nothing to look forward too. :-(

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llama Practically Perfect Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 7,380	Re: What hotel should I stay at? I just wanted to say Welcome! I have to agree with the majority. Four days and little ones - if the budget allows, go for a monorail hotel - (not the Grand Floridian) - it's too fancy for little kids. If the monorails are out of budget - my next choice would be Wilderness Lodge. (I'm presuming you're going to be spending most of your time at the MK)! __________________ 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 29 days 15 hours 23 minutes

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BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,917	Re: What hotel should I stay at? Hi and welcome! I also agree with the majority here. If do have a budget, that can surley help to narrow down the choices. __________________ 86,92,96 Offsite * 2002 AKL * 2003 BCV * 2004 Contemporary * 2005 WL * 2006 BWV* 2008 CSR * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 106 days 14 hours 23 minutes

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Disneyfever Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 784	Re: What hotel should I stay at? Welcome to DC! There are so many wonderful resorts and you could get a different answer from everyone. I think that if you go mid-November that the buses shouldn't be a problem at all no matter where you stay. I think the most convenient resort is the Contemporary because you can walk to the MK. You can take the monorail to the MK and to Epcot. There are buses for the AK & MGM. Also, Chef Mickey's is right there and would be very convenient to go to for more than one meal. It is by far the most plain resort there is though. Small children would probably love the appearance of the All Star Movies the best. It is a value resort and you take the buses to all four parks. I think they would also love the AK too. I would personally prefer to stay at the Poly, if I could afford it. It is also a monorail resort, but looks much nicer than the Contemporary. __________________ x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxx Judy ´¨) July 2000 - DL PP April 2001 - POFQ March 2002 - WDW offsite Oct 2004 - CR March 2005 - All Star Sports Nov 2005 - DL offsite Sept 2006 - Poly Last edited by Disneyfever; 02-13-2006 at 09:59 PM.*

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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: What hotel should I stay at? This question is so hard to answer. Which park are you planning to frequent? __________________ Did you ever know that you are my hero!

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DayDreamer The Executive Gentleman Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,246	Re: What hotel should I stay at? Welcome to DC and look forward to hearing the details of what you have in mind. We'd love to help you in anyway we can. __________________ Imaaaaaaginaaaation, imaaaaaginaaaation A dream can be a dream come true, With just that spark in me and you. 2008 - Polynesian & Vacation Village 2006 - Contemporary & Sheraton Vistana 2005 - Orange Lake 1996 - Offsite 1993 - Honeymoon Offsite 1986 - Offsite 1982 - Great Aunt's House 1980 - Great Aunt's House 1977 - Disneyland - Aunt's House

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Princess Tessa Starting over Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 1,989	Re: What hotel should I stay at? nothing to advise on hotels...I've never been to WDW but I have to say - Welcome to Disney Central!!! __________________ Disneyland Trips 1989, 1994, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2004 (yes, twice, I'm obsessed okay?!) 2005, 2007 (I'm missing three trips but I don't remember what years) WDW Canadian Cast Member 2006 - 2007

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elenaz Baby MouseBuzzer Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3	Re: What hotel should I stay at? Thanks. Ok-to narrow it a bit: we are on a budget & plan to spend the most time at the magic kingdom & MGM studios. We can't stay on the monorail b/c it's too expensive. We're looking at some of the moderate ones. Any strong opinions? Are any of the value resort decent? Lastly, we were looking at some deals at the resorts in the downtown disney area. Any thoughts? Thanks for all your help.

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