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We are planning a March trip and after 12 stays at Shades of Green, my clan is eager to start exploring Disney resorts. This past March we stayed at Port Orleans French Quarter and LOVED it!
This next trip our youth minister and his wife want to join us. They are huge Disney fans and would love to treat them to a nice trip. Are there any resorts that would accommodate 5 adults? We know that a youth minister's salary doesn't allow for a big splurge so we thought if they could stay with us, that would cut down on the expense. We do qualify for the Armed Forces Salute military ticket special (which now has an incredible 5 day hopper).
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It may be nice to do a Deluxe villa type room with at least 1 bedroom. Then there's some privacy between parties, even if some people are on the pull-out couch. My family of 7 stayed in a 2-bedroom suite at Saratoga Springs quite comfortably so I'm guessing a 1-bedroom would be fine for 5.
I know I researched into some of the family suites at the value resorts, but they all appeared to be better for a family with children. Not sure if full-sized adults would enjoy sleeping on some of the options there (like the chair bed at AS).
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If money is a concern, and you feel you must share a room, you might just stay with Shades of Green, with the sleeper sofa. I'm fairly sure you can't have 5 adults in any Value or Moderate.
OTOH, two rooms at a Value resort may be cheaper than 1 Deluxe room--it almost certainly will be, I would guess, plus you have two bathrooms that way.
If you were planning to pay for a room and let them stay there for free, the two-Value-room option wouldn't work; but if you were going to split the cost, going Value may be your best bet.
I don't think I'd particularly want to share a room with one bathroom with 4 other adults, myself; that's a whole lot of togetherness and very little privacy.
I hadn't heard about the 5-day Military Salute hoppers! I'll have to check into that for my next visit!
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If money is a concern, and you feel you must share a room, you might just stay with Shades of Green, with the sleeper sofa. I'm fairly sure you can't have 5 adults in any Value or Moderate.
OTOH, two rooms at a Value resort may be cheaper than 1 Deluxe room--it almost certainly will be, I would guess, plus you have two bathrooms that way.
If you were planning to pay for a room and let them stay there for free, the two-Value-room option wouldn't work; but if you were going to split the cost, going Value may be your best bet.
I don't think I'd particularly want to share a room with one bathroom with 4 other adults, myself; that's a whole lot of togetherness and very little privacy.
I hadn't heard about the 5-day Military Salute hoppers! I'll have to check into that for my next visit!
Thanks Ginger. Upon further thought, I think we should just pay for them to have their own room. And please check out the Armed Forces Military Salute 2017 - have a 4 and 5 day hopper option!!
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Thanks Ginger. Upon further thought, I think we should just pay for them to have their own room.
Sounds like a plan! Keep your eyes open for pin codes, but especially for military discounts--CMs have told me that the military discounts are the very best rates Disney offers anyone, bar none! You have to jump on them fast, though.
With Easter being in April next year, you should be safe going in March from blockout dates...Easter week is among the few times Military Salute tickets are blocked out, but I bet you already knew that.
Sounds like a plan! Keep your eyes open for pin codes, but especially for military discounts--CMs have told me that the military discounts are the very best rates Disney offers anyone, bar none! You have to jump on them fast, though.
With Easter being in April next year, you should be safe going in March from blockout dates...Easter week is among the few times Military Salute tickets are blocked out, but I bet you already knew that.
Yes....we are going March 11-18 but believe it or not the military rate was hardly available for ANY resort. Our TA couldn't believe it!! She is hopeful more things will open up. We just received a regular pin code but it was only for 20% off of moderates - it is 35% off with military - and 40% off deluxes! Guess we have to be patient! Which is very hard to do for us planners.
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We stayed in a family suite at Art of Animation resort with five adults last March. We really enjoyed it. It included one separate bedroom, several sleeping options in the living area and a little kitchenette. Best of all there were two bathrooms! It was a comfortable option at an affordable price.
I agree 2 rooms will be the best option. And cheaper. The MK resorts have the largest rooms and will fit 5, they have 2,queens & a day bed. But I wouldn't want to try it with 5 adults,.
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