Which DVC resort would you stay at with a young toddler?

dznygrl · 06-06-2008

Okay so this is still hypothetical....

....but airfare for us is more expensive to L.A. than it is to Orlando (go figure

) so DH and I were talking last night about the possibility of going to WDW this fall instead of Disneyland.

If we went, it's a pretty sure thing that we would want to rent points and stay at a DVC resort. That's kinda why I'm hoping to decide soon, so there are hopefully still some options available to us!

Alice will be about 22/23 months old then...which DVC resort would YOU stay at with a young toddler?

I'm trying to weigh location, amenities, price, etc. to decide which would be the best choice!

jo-jo · 06-06-2008

If you like to spend time at the resort, I'd go for beach club. My DGD LOVED the sandy beach/water area when she was 28 months. I would pick either beach club or boardwalk, just so I could walk to DHS or Epcot and not deal with a stroller on buses.

**Dana** · 06-06-2008

I have to agree with jo-jo on her choices...both would be easier simply for the fact that you can walk to two of the four theme parks and avoid the buses with the stroller. I am a big fan of OKW, but it would be difficult for you with Alice unless you rent a car which is always an option.

dznylvr · 06-06-2008

I also agree with jo-jo. You can't beat the pool area at BC. I bet Alice would love it!

dznygrl · 06-06-2008

Thanks guys! I was leaning toward Boardwalk/BC just for that reason - being able to walk to 2 parks!!

We really want to stay at AKV, but I started explaining to DH last night that I didn't like the idea of having to take a bus everywhere. (I don't think he got my point though...

) I think that if I convince DH to go with me on this decision, he will end up thanking me for it when we only have to get the stroller on a bus half the time!

Daisee · 06-06-2008

I suggest OKW. They have large studio's for the points. Great resort!

alicefan · 06-07-2008

I agree with Beach Club. However, if you want to get the most bang for your buck go with OKW. AKL is beautiful, as you well know, but I agree with you about its remote location. BC has sooooooo much to offer - great resturants within walking distance or on property, close proximity to MGM (whatever its called

) and EPCOT, the boardwalk is right there, the pool is fabulous! You can't go wrong!

dznygrl · 06-07-2008

I was going back through and weighing all the options again, and boy was it tough!!

There are so many great choices!

I did come up with what I think is a semi-devious plan....my sister and mom are dying to go to WDW, so I say we offer to let them come with us and split the cost of a 2-bedroom villa. Then they get their trip (and get to stay at a great resort for cheap!), AND we have built-in baby-sitters so we can have an adult day!

Trust me, my mom couldn't resist taking Alice off on her own...probably for a day at a time!

What do you think?

BuzzLightyear · 06-07-2008

I would agree with the Beach Club. The pool area there with the sand and all is just amazing for toddlers.

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,335	Which DVC resort would you stay at with a young toddler? Okay so this is still hypothetical.... ....but airfare for us is more expensive to L.A. than it is to Orlando (go figure ) so DH and I were talking last night about the possibility of going to WDW this fall instead of Disneyland. If we went, it's a pretty sure thing that we would want to rent points and stay at a DVC resort. That's kinda why I'm hoping to decide soon, so there are hopefully still some options available to us! Alice will be about 22/23 months old then...which DVC resort would YOU stay at with a young toddler? I'm trying to weigh location, amenities, price, etc. to decide which would be the best choice! __________________ 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 1 hours 47 minutes

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jo-jo Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,236	Re: Which DVC resort would you stay at with a young toddler? If you like to spend time at the resort, I'd go for beach club. My DGD LOVED the sandy beach/water area when she was 28 months. I would pick either beach club or boardwalk, just so I could walk to DHS or Epcot and not deal with a stroller on buses.

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Which DVC resort would you stay at with a young toddler? I have to agree with jo-jo on her choices...both would be easier simply for the fact that you can walk to two of the four theme parks and avoid the buses with the stroller. I am a big fan of OKW, but it would be difficult for you with Alice unless you rent a car which is always an option. __________________ ~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. 268 days 21 hours 47 minutes

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dznylvr Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Where I'm at. Posts: 1,182	Re: Which DVC resort would you stay at with a young toddler? I also agree with jo-jo. You can't beat the pool area at BC. I bet Alice would love it! __________________ "I am the powerful, the pleasurable, the indestructible MuShu!" My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our next Disney trip It's a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day!

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,335	Re: Which DVC resort would you stay at with a young toddler? Thanks guys! I was leaning toward Boardwalk/BC just for that reason - being able to walk to 2 parks!! We really want to stay at AKV, but I started explaining to DH last night that I didn't like the idea of having to take a bus everywhere. (I don't think he got my point though...) I think that if I convince DH to go with me on this decision, he will end up thanking me for it when we only have to get the stroller on a bus half the time! __________________ 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 1 hours 47 minutes

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Daisee taking a break Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,801	Re: Which DVC resort would you stay at with a young toddler? I suggest OKW. They have large studio's for the points. Great resort!

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alicefan Salagadoola Mechickaboola Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Down the Jersey Shore Posts: 4,034	Re: Which DVC resort would you stay at with a young toddler? I agree with Beach Club. However, if you want to get the most bang for your buck go with OKW. AKL is beautiful, as you well know, but I agree with you about its remote location. BC has sooooooo much to offer - great resturants within walking distance or on property, close proximity to MGM (whatever its called ) and EPCOT, the boardwalk is right there, the pool is fabulous! You can't go wrong! __________________ Paula alicefanaramanalinglongdanga, aliceFANNY, aliceFANARAMA, aliceFANTASMIC, aliceFANBELT, aliceFANDANGO, aliceFANCYPANTS, alicefANCHOVY, alicefANDROID, AliceFANARANAMAMANANANNA, alicefANAESTHESIA, aliceFANMAIL, AliceFANNYBANANY, Alicefanaramabanakamalapamawawasamadamadingdaralar linglongbingo

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,335	Re: Which DVC resort would you stay at with a young toddler? I was going back through and weighing all the options again, and boy was it tough!! There are so many great choices! I did come up with what I think is a semi-devious plan....my sister and mom are dying to go to WDW, so I say we offer to let them come with us and split the cost of a 2-bedroom villa. Then they get their trip (and get to stay at a great resort for cheap!), AND we have built-in baby-sitters so we can have an adult day! Trust me, my mom couldn't resist taking Alice off on her own...probably for a day at a time! What do you think? __________________ 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 1 hours 47 minutes

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BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,917	Re: Which DVC resort would you stay at with a young toddler? I would agree with the Beach Club. The pool area there with the sand and all is just amazing for toddlers. __________________ 86,92,96 Offsite * 2002 AKL * 2003 BCV * 2004 Contemporary * 2005 WL * 2006 BWV* 2008 CSR * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 106 days 7 hours 47 minutes

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