Best DVC for toddlers? [Archive] - The DIS Discussion Forums

isabellund

06-13-2008, 08:17 AM

In you opinion, which of the DVC's is best for toddler's (3 y.o.) in regards to pools and such?

tomandrobin

06-13-2008, 08:20 AM

Saratoga Springs....

The main pool, High Rock, has a zero entry pool which is great for very young children. The Grand Stand pool has the interactive water play area, which agin is great for young kids.

Alexander

06-13-2008, 08:21 AM

Saratoga Springs....

The main pool, High Rock, has a zero entry pool which is great for very young children. The Grand Stand pool has the interactive water play area, which agin is great for young kids.

I absolutely agree.

isabellund

06-13-2008, 08:24 AM

Thanks you! I'm happy to hear that SSR "wins" because I actually have a reservation there and I didn't know about the zero-entry pool - I LOVE those.

grimgrinnin

06-13-2008, 08:29 AM

BCV - My toddler loved Stormalong Bay. There are lots of shallow, sandy areas to play. We stayed there last december when she was 15 months and wanted to spend all her time there. We went back to WDW a few weeks ago (AKV), and we went to lunch at Beaches and Cream. She had a cow when she saw the pool and we counldn't take here there.

grim pirate:

Disney_Villain

06-13-2008, 08:46 AM

Saratoga Springs.... The main pool, High Rock, has a zero entry pool which is great for very young children. The Grand Stand pool has the interactive water play area, which agin is great for young kids.

I agree as well. Can't beat those 2 options on the same resort!

spiceycat

06-13-2008, 11:08 AM

ssr - zero entry.

bcv - SALB - the kiddies area.

when a little older the castle slide at OKW is pretty popular too.

dvcnewgirl

06-13-2008, 01:10 PM

Saratoga Springs....

The main pool, High Rock, has a zero entry pool which is great for very young children. The Grand Stand pool has the interactive water play area, which agin is great for young kids.

I agree too! My favorite with my little ones.:goodvibes

tjkraz

06-13-2008, 01:34 PM

I doubt a 3-year old would have complaints about ANY of the resorts. ;)

Cruiser1969

06-13-2008, 01:42 PM

I doubt a 3-year old would have complaints about ANY of the resorts. ;)

. . . and just to add to this comment . . .

I would never let my toddler make such a HUGE purchase before graduating at least grade school! I know I'm opening up a whole can of worms here, but this is JMHO;)

(I'm sorry, I'm feeling a little cheeky today!!):goodvibes

della

06-13-2008, 03:45 PM

My 2 yr old loves both SSR pool and SAB. I have to say the zero entry at SSR is a real plus as is the sprinkler area.

Mickey'sApprentice

06-13-2008, 03:48 PM

What? No votes for BWV?
All 3 year olds love really horrific, scary clowns.

Just kidding

tcmata

06-13-2008, 04:05 PM

We have a 4 yo and 6 month old and love SSR also! The different pool options are great!

bellazachmom

06-13-2008, 07:01 PM

I have to vote for OKW ... the extra floor space was really wonderful for our little ones. We drove the couple of times we stayed there and I was able to bring plenty of toys and stuff. Also, the laundry room is the perfect size for a pack 'n play so it was like having an extra bedroom ... wonderful for when my daughter (14 months at the time) needed a nap because we didn't have to worry about making too much noise! ::yes::

You didn't say what size villa you were getting, or the ages of your toddlers, so that could also play in to the decision.

We did OKW with DD @ 14 months in a 1 BR, with DD @ 2 1/2 and DS @ 9 months in a 1 BR and then moved to a 2BR for the next trip. Since then we have stayed at VWL becuase of the proximity of MK.

Love OKW because of the extra square footage and the layout of the kitchen and dinig area ... much easier to move around in and get highchairs around the table.

This being said, I think you will find wonderful things about all of the resorts!

Hope this helps! Jennie

tomandrobin

06-13-2008, 07:11 PM

I have to vote for OKW ... the extra floor space was really wonderful for our little ones. We drove the couple of times we stayed there and I was able to bring plenty of toys and stuff. Also, the laundry room is the perfect size for a pack 'n play so it was like having an extra bedroom ... wonderful for when my daughter (14 months at the time) needed a nap because we didn't have to worry about making too much noise! ::yes::

You didn't say what size villa you were getting, or the ages of your toddlers, so that could also play in to the decision.

We did OKW with DD @ 14 months in a 1 BR, with DD @ 2 1/2 and DS @ 9 months in a 1 BR and then moved to a 2BR for the next trip. Since then we have stayed at VWL becuase of the proximity of MK.

Love OKW because of the extra square footage and the layout of the kitchen and dinig area ... much easier to move around in and get highchairs around the table.

This being said, I think you will find wonderful things about all of the resorts!

Hope this helps! Jennie

Jennie.......:smokin:

The OP was asking about DVC pools. Looks like you read the title and not the rest. But still good advice.

bellazachmom

06-13-2008, 09:56 PM

Jennie.......:smokin:

The OP was asking about DVC pools. Looks like you read the title and not the rest. But still good advice.

Boy! I sure missed that one! I thought I had read the post but apparently not! Ever have that happen?!?! It's like your mind already knows what you are going to read so you don't read what is actually there!:laughing:

Oh well, hope my advice can be used by someone! -Jennie