Helping another family plan - family of 5 options? - The DIS Discussion Forums

chocovrdmicears · 01-04-2013, 05:21 PM

Forgive me - I know this has been asked a gazillion times - but I have never paid attention because we are a family of 4 - But I am helping a family of 5 plan a trip - What are the on property resort options for a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 kids ages 3, 5 & 7). TIA!

brekin67 · 01-04-2013, 05:29 PM

Port Orleans Riverside is a nice option.

Magic3forme · 01-04-2013, 06:19 PM

POR
the Contemp and Poly.
AoA suites.
and there are always DVC rooms... AKL and BLT are our top choices for 5 people.and Kidani / BLT have 2 bathrooms.

Megsie1000 · 01-04-2013, 06:22 PM

Dont' forget Beach/Yacht Clubs. They have a nice daybed.

In fact the only deluxe resorts that don't accommodate 5 are the Wilderness and Animal Kingdom lodges?

WE are a family of 5. Our choices have been POR, 2 connecting rooms at a value, one of the deluxe resorts that can take 5, the cabins at Ft. Wilderness or a family suite.

chocovrdmicears · 01-04-2013, 06:26 PM

So family of 5 cannot stay in a regular room at AKL or Wilderness Lodge? but all other Deluxes are an option?

Allison · 01-04-2013, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by chocovrdmicears

So family of 5 cannot stay in a regular room at AKL or Wilderness Lodge? but all other Deluxes are an option?

Correct. The Wilderness Lodge has junior suites that include club level service and sleep 6.

Coconuts · 01-05-2013, 08:12 AM

Aliceacc has it right! The list from cheapest to most expensive is right. We are a family of 5 and I have priced it backwards and forwards, and POR is the cheapest option and where we have stayed a few times.

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Coconuts · 01-05-2013, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Coconuts

Aliceacc has it right! The list from cheapest to most expensive is right. We are a family of 5 and I have priced it backwards and forwards, and POR is the cheapest option and where we have stayed a few times, and will have to stay from now on since DD is now over 3yo.

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chocovrdmicears · 01-05-2013, 06:02 PM

Thank you for all the fabulous feedback - MUCH appreciated!

nkereina · 01-05-2013, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by AntFarm

I think POR is one of the best options on property for a family of five.

POR is also the smallest option, if space is an issue. POR also depends on the ages in your party. If your family of 5 are all over the age of 12 or 13, POR likely will not work. The new murphy beds in the rooms fit for five are smaller than a twin bed and hang below the TV, but are suspended. So, there are height and weight restrictions for these beds and not meant for anyone over the age of 11 or 12. The room size is standard moderate size room and they remove the armoire/dresser to make room for this extra bed, so its short on storage as well. The upside is that its probably the cheapest option for a family of 5.

Aliceacc · 01-05-2013, 08:17 PM

My 14 year old son is 5'8" and outweighs me by a decent amount. That trundle or Murphy bed at POR would NOT accomodate him.

For us, it's simply NOT a realistic option.

01-04-2013, 05:21 PM	#1
chocovrdmicears DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 6,096	Helping another family plan - family of 5 options? Forgive me - I know this has been asked a gazillion times - but I have never paid attention because we are a family of 4 - But I am helping a family of 5 plan a trip - What are the on property resort options for a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 kids ages 3, 5 & 7). TIA! __________________

01-04-2013, 06:19 PM	#3
Magic3forme grand slam club members Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL Posts: 2,957	POR the Contemp and Poly. AoA suites. and there are always DVC rooms... AKL and BLT are our top choices for 5 people.and Kidani / BLT have 2 bathrooms. __________________ ~Val & Family DVC owners -- BLT, AKL & SSR

01-04-2013, 06:26 PM	#5
chocovrdmicears DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 6,096	So family of 5 cannot stay in a regular room at AKL or Wilderness Lodge? but all other Deluxes are an option? __________________

01-05-2013, 08:12 AM	#7
Coconuts DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Haddonfield, NJ Posts: 2,385	Aliceacc has it right! The list from cheapest to most expensive is right. We are a family of 5 and I have priced it backwards and forwards, and POR is the cheapest option and where we have stayed a few times. Sent from my iPhone using DISBoards __________________ Me DH DS(12) DD(9) DD(5) DDog 2012 DCL Magic ; 2011 POR ; 2011 POP ; 2009 CBR ; 2007 POR ; 2006 Poly ; 1998 CSR ; 1993 Offsite-Royal Plaza ; 1986 Offsite-Hyatt Regency ; 1983 CR ; 1979 CR

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chocovrdmicears DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 6,096	Thank you for all the fabulous feedback - MUCH appreciated! __________________

01-04-2013, 05:29 PM	#2
brekin67 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,425	Port Orleans Riverside is a nice option.

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01-04-2013, 06:22 PM	#4
Megsie1000 Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 420	Dont' forget Beach/Yacht Clubs. They have a nice daybed. In fact the only deluxe resorts that don't accommodate 5 are the Wilderness and Animal Kingdom lodges? WE are a family of 5. Our choices have been POR, 2 connecting rooms at a value, one of the deluxe resorts that can take 5, the cabins at Ft. Wilderness or a family suite.

01-05-2013, 08:17 PM	#11
Aliceacc We had a wonderful time, but did have our moments! Pretty much down to my hips on one side, but nice and perky on the other Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 9,265	My 14 year old son is 5'8" and outweighs me by a decent amount. That trundle or Murphy bed at POR would NOT accomodate him. For us, it's simply NOT a realistic option. __________________ DH: me: DS (14) , DD (13): DD (10): August 2008: Polynesian. August 2009: Polynesian, August 2012: Beach Club Next trip: hopefully summer 2014 at the Beach Club!! ]We had a fabulous vacation at the Beach Club! (Thanks, Disney Destinations, for the PIN!!! and to the Beach Club staff for all their assistance in our medical crisis.)

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