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Are you sure those are all legitimate options? POR for example. I thought 5 was the max in most rooms, and a pack-n-play was an option only for children 2 and under.
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I also thought 2 was the age limit for pack n plays.
I think you'd be too cramped on 1 room at POR. If you can afford the Deluxe rm at WL, I'd go for that or 2 bunk rooms? Really you'd only need 1 bunk room & 1 queen room?
They aren't on your list but Poly & CR have the largest regular rooms on property, with 2 queens & day bed. So I would think about them, and they are on the monorail.
I also thought 2 was the age limit for pack n plays.
I think you'd be too cramped on 1 room at POR. If you can afford the Deluxe rm at WL, I'd go for that or 2 bunk rooms? Really you'd only need 1 bunk room & 1 queen room?
They aren't on your list but Poly & CR have the largest regular rooms on property, with 2 queens & day bed. So I would think about them, and they are on the monorail.
I went back to check the possiblitiy for the Ply and for the CR and saw that I put my youngest DD's age as 2 for some reason Which would eliminate some of the options I had thought of earlier.....looking into Contemp and Poly now.
I think the Poly's bathroom were a bit roomier than most at least that's what we felt when we were there a couple of years ago. We stayed club level if that makes a difference. It's a lovely resort and is more of an experience than the C.R. IMHO. Both have the advantage of being on the monorail but the grounds are so nice at the Poly and you have the beach there which a relaxation plus not to mention watching the M.K. fireworks from there. Budgeting and planning is hard but fun. Good luck with everything.
Ok have to change up the list somewhat as I made the mistake of having my youngest DD's age at the time at 2 and got that fixed to 3 (will be her age when we go again)
CR: 1 Bedroom Suite in the Garden Wing
Wilderness Lodge: Deluxe Room Club Level (did a projected estimate for 2 rooms and doing the one Deluxe is cheaper)
Fort Wilderness Cabin
Coronado Resort : Junior Suite
Animal Kingdom: 1 Bedroom Suite CL
Our group size was to large to consider the Poly and GF was in the running but I dont feel comfortable with that option as one poster commented prior "It feels like Great Aunt So and So's Living room"
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The Ft Wilderness Cabin would probably be my choice. It gives you the most room, a full kitchen, and two separate sleeping areas.
You don't say how old your sister is, is she an adult and will need her own bed? Most of the arrangements you've chosen will mean she has to sleep in a bed with one of the children.
If I were you, I'd probably be more interested in two moderate resort rooms. That way you'd have two bathrooms and enough beds for everyone (your sis can have her own).
The Ft Wilderness Cabin would probably be my choice. It gives you the most room, a full kitchen, and two separate sleeping areas.
You don't say how old your sister is, is she an adult and will need her own bed? Most of the arrangements you've chosen will mean she has to sleep in a bed with one of the children.
If I were you, I'd probably be more interested in two moderate resort rooms. That way you'd have two bathrooms and enough beds for everyone (your sis can have her own).
When we go again she will be 24. If we stay at the cabin I was thinking DH with the younger 2 of my kids in the Bunk Bed in the room with us and then my sister on the Murphey bed and my oldest on the couch.
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Another option would be to look into some of the Deluxe Villas. Sometimes those can be a more affordable options then the suites and are much more spacious. Although theming isn't always as nice. Just another option for you
We are a family of 6 and always have to have a larger room. We have fortunatly been able to do DVC. We usually stay in a 2 bedroom villa=2 bathrooms and plenty of sleeping space for us all. We did the family suites once and felt that was a little too cramped.
I have heard the transportation with the canbins are a nightmare if you use disney transportation. That was what turned us off at staying at those
We are a family of 6 and always have to have a larger room. We have fortunatly been able to do DVC. We usually stay in a 2 bedroom villa=2 bathrooms and plenty of sleeping space for us all. We did the family suites once and felt that was a little too cramped.
I have heard the transportation with the canbins are a nightmare if you use disney transportation. That was what turned us off at staying at those
That is what's turnning me off from the cabins. We saw the boat going to FWC from the MK in july and it was always PACKED! Then on a bus back from Epcot I got to talking to this nice man in a Mad Hatter hat who was staying at FW. That bus was packed and I think only 8 of us on the bus were staying at the WL.
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Which would eliminate some of the options I had thought of earlier.....looking into Contemp and Poly now.
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